Past Grants

The Samaritan Center

For continued support of the Travel Voucher Program. Each year, the program provides bus vouchers to more than 400 homeless people who want to leave Baltimore to reunite with family, find employment, or receive treatment for substance abuse.

Cecil County Men’s Shelter

For general support of an emergency and transitional shelter for 15 homeless men in Cecil County. The shelter provides computer training, job skills, job search and placement services, a lunch program, shower and laundry facilities, access to the internet for email and research, as well as clothing, toiletries, furniture, and other household items.

The Shepherd’s Clinic

For ongoing support to cover malpractice insurance for volunteer physicians, nurses, and physicians’ assistants who donate medical care to uninsured Baltimore City residents.

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.