Past Grants

People’s Homesteading Group

For support of the redevelopment of eight vacant houses on East 22nd Street as part of Anchors of Hope, a homeownership program serving low-income families in the Barclay-Greenmount community. The purpose of this project is to reclaim deteriorated houses and renovate them for homeownership. Targeted buyers will have incomes between 50 and 80 percent of the area’s median income.

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.

Sandtown Habitat for Humanity

Toward the renovation of 25 vacant row houses in the Sandtown-Winchester community. The initiative is designed to increase homeownership for low-income families. Because volunteers from Sandtown-Winchester and the larger community are donating labor, the costs of the houses are kept affordable.

Southeast Community Development Corporation

For renovation of the historic United Democratic Club building in Southeast Baltimore. The rehabilitation and sale of this property is expected to stimulate investment in the community.

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.