Transitioning Lives, Inc.
$25,000 / 2004 / Health and Human Services
A challenge grant for the expansion of services provided by a residential re-entry program for ex-offenders. Transitioning Lives houses six men in a structured, residential environment for a period of up to six months. Each resident is expected to participate in substance abuse and vocational counseling, NA/AA meetings; to contribute toward rent and food; and to participate in housecleaning and kitchen responsibilities.
The Center for Fathers, Families and Workforce Development
$68,516 / 2003 / Health and Human Services
In support of the JumpStart Electrical Training Program. The 40-hour, one-week course is designed to train STRIVE graduates to become electricians’ helpers. STRIVE’s goal is to train 40 participants and place 32 graduates into employment, and enroll JumpStart graduates in the Associated Builders and Contractors Apprentice Program.
Homeless Persons Representation Project, Inc.
$100,000 / 2003 / Health and Human Services
For continued support of a program designed to promote legal representation for Baltimore City ex-offenders in helping them remove past convictions from their criminal records. The program educates ex-offenders about ramifications of their criminal records, sentencing procedures, probation and parole, and waiver of filing fees. The program also researches policies designed to reduce re-incarceration due to technical and parole violations.
Parks & People Foundation
$60,000 / 2003 / Health and Human Services
For support of the after-school Youth Sports Programs for 1,300 elementary and middle school students in Baltimore City public schools. It is expected that players will maintain at least a C average and 90 percent school attendance.
Youth Enterprise Services, Inc.
$7,000 / 2003 / Health and Human Services
Toward the purchase of a property for use as a residential treatment facility for at-risk adolescent males.