Baltimore ACORN/American Institute for Social Justice
$65,000 / 2003 / Health and Human Services
For second-year funding of a comprehensive lead poisoning prevention program in the Park Heights Avenue area. The initiative assesses lead hazards in homes and refers families to lead poisoning prevention and treatment resources.
Episcopal Social Ministries
$25,000 / 2003 / Health and Human Services
In support of the Collington Square Re-Entry Program Expansion Project. The eight-week faith-based program offers support services, job training and job placement to addicted men and women in recovery.
Legal Aid Bureau, Inc.
$150,000 / 2003 / Health and Human Services
Fourth-year funding for an initiative to address financial needs of non-custodial parents burdened with child support obligations. The program provides individual representation to more than 200 non-custodial parents, addressing systemic problems with the child support enforcement system through litigation. The program also works with the Child Support Enforcement Administration to improve statewide child support policy and to educate service providers and noncustodial parents.
St Martin Church of Christ, Inc.
$5,000 / 2003 / Health and Human Services
For a feasibility study of outreach programs serving the disadvantaged in Madison Park and the surrounding communities.
Baltimore American Indian Center, Inc.
$5,000 / 2003 / Health and Human Services
Toward administrative costs to operate a center serving Native Americans in the Baltimore region. The Center provides a wide range of services, including housing, health care, employment, cultural programs and activities for senior citizens.