The Center for Fathers, Families and Workforce Development
$68,516 / 2003 / Health and Human Services
In support of the JumpStart Electrical Training Program. The 40-hour, one-week course is designed to train STRIVE graduates to become electricians’ helpers. STRIVE’s goal is to train 40 participants and place 32 graduates into employment, and enroll JumpStart graduates in the Associated Builders and Contractors Apprentice Program.
The Enterprise Foundation
$100,000 / 2003 / Health and Human Services
Two-year funding for the continuation of the Re-Entry Partnership (REP) initiative, expanding the program into the Park Heights Avenue area REP incorporates both a pre-release and post-release component to work with offenders on work readiness, life skills and social needs. In order to ensure the ex-offender a smooth transition back into the community, REP makes available an array of support services, including transportation at time of release.
The Northeast Youth League, Inc.
$30,535 / 2003 / Health and Human Services
For the renovation costs of the baseball field at DeWees Park in the Mid-Govans community of northeast Baltimore. The field provides an expanded and safe athletic program for neighborhood youth.
The Samaritan Center
$49,970 / 2003 / Health and Human Services
For funding of the Travel Voucher Program, providing homeless persons in need of travel assistance with vouchers for bus travel.
The Shepherd’s Clinic
$65,000 / 2003 / Health and Human Services
Two grants for continued funding of operating costs to provide primary medical and dental care to uninsured people in Baltimore City.