Past Grants

Center for Promotion of Child Development Through Primary Care

For continued support of a pilot project testing the Child Health and Development Interactive System (CHADIS), a computerized interactive system created to diagnose and monitor psychosocial and developmental problems of at-risk three to 12-year-olds in Baltimore City. CHADIS is designed to improve delivery and access to treatment and resources for children with mental health disorders.

Umar Youth and Boxing Program, Inc.

Capital funding for the renovation of Umar’s existing facility for expansion of boxing and tutorial programs for 40 at-risk youth. Umar provides an after-school program and full-day summer camp, a computer lab and academic program, including homework assistance by tutors.

Communities of Care of Maryland, Inc.

For support of a recruitment campaign for families contemplating adoption in the Ednor Gardens/Waverly neighborhoods of Northeast Baltimore. Once prospective families are identified, they will receive the training required to become licensed caregivers, and support through the finalization phase and post-adoptive services.

University of Maryland Dental School

To provide dental services to Baltimore City Head Start children. The school’s team will screen children at Head Start centers, and those requiring treatment will receive it.

Community-Built Playground, Inc.

Toward construction costs of a playground for children in the former Memorial Stadium neighborhoods of Baltimore City. The goal is to engage neighborhood volunteers in designing and building a state-of-the-art, handicapped-accessible playground.