Past Grants

Public Justice Center

In support of the Tenant Advocacy Project to help reduce evictions and eliminate the practice of allowing tenant belongings to be placed on the curb. The center will focus on building support for eviction reform by completing legal research, drafting legislative proposals, and providing testimony in hearings before judges and legislators.

BRIDGE, Inc.

Toward funding of inclusionary zoning for the Baltimore Region Campaign. BRIDGE, a faith-based organization uniting congregations across the Baltimore metropolitan area, provides education and advocacy in support of inclusionary zoning legislation in the Baltimore region. The program’s mission is to help abate the affordable housing crisis in the region.

St. Ambrose Housing Aid Center

For continued support of the legal services initiative to fight predatory real estate practices in Baltimore City. The center will bring lawsuits against property sellers, mortgage brokers, appraisers, and title companies involved in fraudulent practices. Efforts will include education about deceptive home sales.

Healthy Neighborhoods, Inc.

Start-up costs of a new nonprofit organization to expand the Healthy Neighborhoods Initiative beyond a pilot. To attract new homebuyers and encourage existing homeowners to invest in Baltimore’s neighborhoods, Healthy Neighborhoods, Inc. offers renovation loans and marketing assistance. The program aims to increase homeownership, the market value of homes, and the attractiveness of participating Baltimore neighborhoods.

Johns Hopkins University Institute for Policy Studies

For the completion of a study on the current rental housing market in Baltimore City.