Sinai Hospital of Baltimore
$150,000 / 2001 / Health and Human Services
For the capital expansion of the Sinai Hospital Addictions Recovery Program. By consolidating all administrative and clinical services into one self-contained facility, the enhancement will improve the efficiency and quality of care and ensure patients’ privacy and confidentiality.
Baltimore City Public School System/Universal Classroom Breakfast Program
$30,000 / 2001 / Health and Human Services
Two grants to provide gap funding for non-reimbursable breakfasts for the Universal Breakfast Program in classrooms in seven schools during the 2001-2002 school year. The program is part of an ongoing study to determine the long-term effects of students’ participation in breakfast in the classroom (as opposed to the cafeteria) on attendance, tardiness, incidence of disciplinary action, academic achievement and the Maryland State Performance and Assessment Program.
Enoch Pratt Free Library
$34,000 / 2001 / Health and Human Services
For an evaluation of the Technology Center to determine the effectiveness of current programming designed to help clients seek better paying jobs and increased personal growth. The study also addresses staffing and physical plant needs.
Maryland Center for Veterans Education and Training, Inc.
$60,000 / 2001 / Health and Human Services
Two-year funding for support of the Emergency Services and Transitional Housing programs serving homeless veterans. In recognition of the traumas of severe psychological distress and substance abuse that homeless veterans have often experienced, the center offers a military model of support, rehabilitation and healing to men and women through individual counseling, job readiness and placement, mental health services, three balanced meals a day and housing.
Suited to Succeed
$10,000 / 2001 / Health and Human Services
Continued support to provide professional attire and career support services to Baltimore City women making the transition from welfare to work.