Mayor’s Office of Employment Development
$25,000 / 2004 / Health and Human Services
For the development of a plan to guide the city toward a coordinated approach to the needs of Baltimore’s ex-offender population. The plan includes an evaluation of existing re-entry programs, feasibility of expanding programs, and consideration of consolidating existing resources into a one-stop center.
United Way of Central Maryland
$50,000 / 2004 / Health and Human Services
For general support of United Way’s effort to address health and human services in the Central Maryland region.
The Enterprise Foundation
$75,000 / 2004 / Health and Human Services
For the expansion of the Re-entry Partnership (REP) Initiative, a program designed to help prepare inmates for transition from prison back into their communities. The program incorporates pre-release and post-release components. As part of the case management re-entry plan, ex-offenders participate in vocational and educational programs prior to being transferred to the Metropolitan Transition Center. Support services include transportation of the ex-offender, so that upon release the individual is linked directly with community resources.
Mercy Health Services, Inc .
$25,000 / 2004 / Health and Human Services
To help underwrite expenses related to the Supportive Housing Program and Family Violence Response Program designed to support homeless and low-income persons in Baltimore City. The program provides one-on-one and group counseling for shelter residents.
University of Maryland Medical System
$50,000 / 2004 / Health and Human Services
Toward expenses related to the Breathmobile program for asthma treatment of inner-city children in Baltimore City public schools. The program, which delivers state-of-the-art asthma care to more than 400 children, is expected to decrease asthma attacks, absenteeism, and emergency room visits. Data collected will assess the program’s effectiveness.