Civil Justice, Inc.
$60,000 / 2001 / Community Development
To provide legal services to low- and moderate-income first-time homebuyers in Baltimore City in an effort to prevent unscrupulous and illegal real estate transactions known as “flipping.”
Episcopal Housing Corporation
$40,000 / 2001 / Community Development
Toward renovation costs of two vacant houses in the Reservoir Hill community to assist in the strengthening of the neighborhood.
Greater Baltimore Committee
$5,000 / 2000 / Community Development
Toward expenses for a management and efficiency review of several Baltimore City government agencies.
Preservation Maryland
$5,000 / 2000 / Community Development
For expenses related to research on tax implications of the historic rehabilitation mortgage credit certificate for prospective beneficiaries. The purpose of the program is to provide homeownership opportunities for individuals and families of modest means by enabling them to rehabilitate older housing stock, thus revitalizing deteriorating neighborhoods.
Greektown Community Development Corporation
$45,700 / 2000 / Community Development
One-year funding for the development of a property intervention and stabilization program for the revitalization of Greektown. The intent of the program is to retain a high level of homeownership, prevent deterioration of properties through acquisition and property management services, and develop a viable commercial corridor with regional appeal.