Citizens Planning and Housing Association
$5,000 / 2002 / Community Development
In support of expenses related to CPHA’s Rally for the Region 2002, focusing on three issues: funding for drug treatment, improved transit systems, and community legacy/investment in older neighborhoods. The purpose of the rally was to bring together diverse groups from the region to express support for the CPHA agenda.
St. Ambrose Housing Aid Center
$100,000 / 2002 / Community Development
In support of expenses related to the St. Ambrose Legal Services initiative to fight predatory real estate practices in Baltimore City.
Civil Justice, Inc.
$5,000 / 2002 / Community Development
For continued support of the First Time Home Buyers Project in Baltimore City.
Community Law Center, Inc.
$70,000 / 2002 / Community Development
Two-year funding for the Real Estate Services Project created to fight the blight of vacant housing in marketable neighborhoods. The goals of this project are to ensure that existing residents remain confident about their neighborhoods, to keep City housing stock competitive with suburban housing markets, and to stimulate reinvestment in City housing.
International Center for Sustainable Development
$300,000 / 2001 / Community Development
Two grants for start-up costs to establish the International Center for Sustainable Development in Baltimore. The focus of the program is to promote energy conservation, efficiency, renewable energy and sustainable development through the efforts of an Energy Ombudsman and the convening of a Sustainable Baltimore Forum of community leaders and experts to discuss local opportunities.