Homeless Persons Representation Project, Inc.
$100,000 / 2003 / Health and Human Services
For continued support of a program designed to promote legal representation for Baltimore City ex-offenders in helping them remove past convictions from their criminal records. The program educates ex-offenders about ramifications of their criminal records, sentencing procedures, probation and parole, and waiver of filing fees. The program also researches policies designed to reduce re-incarceration due to technical and parole violations.
Parks & People Foundation
$60,000 / 2003 / Health and Human Services
For support of the after-school Youth Sports Programs for 1,300 elementary and middle school students in Baltimore City public schools. It is expected that players will maintain at least a C average and 90 percent school attendance.
Youth Enterprise Services, Inc.
$7,000 / 2003 / Health and Human Services
Toward the purchase of a property for use as a residential treatment facility for at-risk adolescent males.
Baltimore Pediatric HIV Program, Inc.
$26,142 / 2002 / Health and Human Services
For the purchase of a 15-passenger van to transport children with HIV/AIDS (ages two to four) and their parents served by the Day and Respite Program. The comprehensive and holistic program includes full-day child care, parental support groups, outreach and referral services, and prevention and educational programs.
Heart’s Place Shelter
$10,710 / 2002 / Health and Human Services
For renovations to a kitchen and bathrooms in a winter emergency shelter for homeless men, women and children in the Midtown area.