St. Vincent de Paul of Baltimore, Inc.
$80,000 / 2004 / Health and Human Services
For the establishment of the Learn to Earn Program, a job training readiness program at the St. Ambrose Outreach Center. The program helps participants improve language arts, math, and computer skills; prepare and obtain GEDs; and seek, secure and retain jobs.
The Baltimore Station (formerly South Baltimore Homeless Shelter)
$75,000 / 2004 / Health and Human Services
Toward start-up and operating costs of the renovated Seton Hill fire station, now operating as a residential addiction recovery program for homeless men. With a 25-bed capacity, Seton Hill offers long-term supportive transitional services that address drug and alcohol addiction.
The Center for Fathers, Families and Workforce Development
$400,000 / 2004 / Health and Human Services
Sixth-year funding of STRIVE Baltimore, a comprehensive job training and placement service for unemployed and underemployed men and women. The three-week program prepares participants for the workforce through workshops that focus on attitude modification and job readiness. Core services include job placement with long-term follow-up, one-on-one and group counseling, and case management.
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.
The Family League of Baltimore City, Inc.
$58,586 / 2004 / Health and Human Services
In support of Baltimore’s Success by 6 Partnership, created to provide early literacy activities in family child care and home visiting programs. The programs offer parents and day care providers with tools to build children’s language skills.