Past Grants

Goodwill Industries of the Chesapeake, Inc.

For startup costs of Project Bridge, a transitional employment project for ex-offenders returning to Baltimore City. After completing five weeks of training prior to release from prison, participants are referred to work crews for three months before being placed into employment Project Bridge is a partnership among Goodwill Industries, Catholic Charities, Second Chance and STRIVE.

Mental Health Association of Maryland, Inc.

For costs related to producing a survey of mental health providers regarding dual-diagnosis services in Baltimore and Maryland.

The Shepherd’s Clinic

Two grants for continued funding of operating costs to provide primary medical and dental care to uninsured people in Baltimore City.

Alternative Directions, Inc.

For the purchase of a database program with capacity of tracking client demographics, outreach services received, referrals, contact with employers and program-related performance outcomes. The intent of the program is to reach non-custodial parents entering the prison system and provide them with child support services.

Family Crisis Center of Baltimore County

For the purchase of mattresses, linens and replacement beds for a shelter serving domestic violence victims.