Homeless Persons Representation Project, Inc.
$128,256 / 2002 / Health and Human Services
In support of an initiative designed to reduce employment discrimination against ex-offenders by providing direct legal services to ex-offenders. The initiative will also create a legislative agenda advocating changes to selected state employment policies that create barriers to job-seeking ex-offenders.
Planned Parenthood of Maryland, Inc.
$17,500 / 2002 / Health and Human Services
Third-year support of the Statewide Emergency Contraception Project, providing outreach and education to clients.
Vehicles for Change, Inc.
$83,000 / 2002 / Health and Human Services
Fourth-year funding of a transportation program to provide used reconditioned cars for 80 participants in the Affordable Housing Initiative Program and other low-income residents of Baltimore City who need a car to get to work.
Bon Secours of Maryland Foundation
$25,000 / 2002 / Health and Human Services
For second-year support of the Bon Secours Youth Employment and Career Development Project. The program helps high-school students to obtain after-school employment and plan future careers. It provides formal training sessions in financial literacy, leadership, and post-high school education planning.
Homeless Persons Representation Project, Inc.
$5,000 / 2002 / Health and Human Services
Toward consultancy fees for the Labor Pool Organizing Project designed to advocate for greater government regulation and protection of temporary employees from unlawful practices.