Baltimore City Healthy Start, Inc.
$60,000 / 2004 / Health and Human Services
To complete the renovation of a seven-bedroom house and adjoining Laundromat in Southwest Baltimore for use as a transitional housing facility for Recovery In Community (RIC) clients. As a state-certified outpatient program, RIC offers outreach, comprehensive on-site case management, on-site auricular acupuncture, and help in finding employment.
Greater Baltimore Tennis Patrons Association, Inc. .
$25,000 / 2004 / Health and Human Services
For the expansion of an after-school and summer tennis program for 300 at-risk children in the Barclay, Waverly, Coldstream, and Pen Lucy communities. The eight-week after-school program is being offered to 96 middle school students. It operates two hours a day, two days a week with one hour of instruction and play and one hour devoted to homework assistance and tutoring, and incorporates a mentoring curriculum. Coaches work with 24 underserved youth, selected on the basis of aptitude, effort, capability, and home support, at least three hours per week during the year.
Park West Health System, Inc./ Park West Medical Center
$55,000 / 2004 / Health and Human Services
For the establishment of the Hidden Gardens HIV and Substance Abuse Program, a buprenorphine detoxification and stabilization initiative designed to address the problem of HIV-positive heroin users in the Park Heights corridor. Buprenorphine reduces the suffering associated with withdrawal; the less painful withdrawal experience increases the likelihood that an addict will complete detoxification, considered the first critical step toward abstinence, and will be more receptive to treatment services offered at the center.
Baltimore ACORN/American Institute for Social Justice
$65,000 / 2003 / Health and Human Services
For second-year funding of a comprehensive lead poisoning prevention program in the Park Heights Avenue area. The initiative assesses lead hazards in homes and refers families to lead poisoning prevention and treatment resources.
Episcopal Social Ministries
$25,000 / 2003 / Health and Human Services
In support of the Collington Square Re-Entry Program Expansion Project. The eight-week faith-based program offers support services, job training and job placement to addicted men and women in recovery.