Civil Justice, Inc.
In support of the Tenant Debt Collection Defense Project, which provides legal representation to low- and moderate-income tenant households facing unlawful eviction. The Civil Justice network of solo, small, and community-based lawyers is expected to serve 50 households and prevent and reduce amounts of judgments against tenants by $100,000.
Equal Justice Works
In support of the Equal Justice Works Housing Justice Program, which provides legal training and placement in civil justice organizations to prevent evictions and increase housing stability. The loss of a home through eviction destabilizes families, creating homelessness, disrupting children’s education, and causing or exacerbating chronic health issues.
Johns Hopkins University Whiting School of Engineering
In support of the Baltimore Healthcare Innovator Retention fellowships to retain talented Johns Hopkins University biomedical engineering graduates to continue work on promising innovations that address critical healthcare challenges. The goals are to accelerate commercially marketable product development, attract investment, create companies, and generate local employment.
Pro Bono Resource Center of Maryland, Inc.
In support of staff and project expenses associated with the Tax Sale Prevention Project. This project provides legal assistance, recourse information, and education to Baltimore City homeowners at risk of foreclosure to delinquent real property taxes.
Public Justice Center, Inc.
In support of legal services and advocacy to advance tenants’ rights to safe, habitable housing; prevent evictions; and increase housing security. The Public Justice Center provides full legal representation to tenants in court eviction proceedings and policy advocacy to challenge unjust practices that have a systemic impact on Baltimore renters.