Cornerstone Community Housing, Inc.
In support of two years of general operating funds for Cornerstone Community Housing, a supportive housing program for men experiencing homelessness and substance use disorders. Residents receive wraparound services and may stay for up to two years.
D.C. Witness
In support of operations for Baltimore Witness, a court watch program providing transparency and accountability to Baltimore’s criminal justice system through data collection and reporting. Baltimore Witness relies on reporters covering every hearing of homicide and non-fatal shooting cases heard at the Baltimore City Circuit Court.
Historic East Baltimore Community Action Coalition, Inc.
In support of general operations for Dee’s Place, an addiction recovery support program serving 5,000 individuals monthly through peer counseling, NA/AA meetings, auricular acupuncture, and connection to treatment programs and other support services.
Human Rights for Kids
In support of general operations for Human Rights for Kids, which works to advance criminal justice reform for children in Maryland through coalition building and public education. HRFK centers children’s exposure to trauma as the leading cause of juvenile delinquency and crime.
Interfaith Action for Human Rights (IAHR)
IAHR represents people of faith who educate and advocate in Maryland, DC and Virginia for corrections systems that avoid unnecessarily punitive practices such as solitary confinement and that instead focus on rehabilitation and successful reentry. Funding from the Abell Foundation will allow IAHR to continue working with its Maryland partners on and ending the practice of solitary confinement in Maryland.