Southern Maryland Food Bank
$25,300 / 2000 / Health and Human Services
For the purchase of a refrigerated truck to transport perishable surplus and reusable food items from the Maryland Food Bank in Baltimore to the hungry in Southern Maryland.
Maryland Citizens’ Health Initiative Education Fund, Inc.
$100,000 / 2000 / Health and Human Services
For continued support of a grassroots coalition to educate Maryland citizens and policy makers about the need for universal health coverage in the state.
Baltimore City Health Department
$5,000 / 2000 / Health and Human Services
To provide scholarships for 100 former inmates to attend the Second Conference on the Urgent Needs of Newly Released Prisoners, and for related expenses.
Christopher Place
$47,500 / 2000 / Health and Human Services
For continued support of the Travel Voucher Project operated by Christopher Place. The program provides basic services for the mobile poor and homeless of Baltimore City, and transportation vouchers that afford them the opportunity to travel to, and access social services in, communities of their choice.
Historic East Baltimore Community Action Coalition, Inc.
$100,000 / 2000 / Health and Human Services
For support of Bridges to Work, a job access and reverse commute transportation program bringing inner-city dwellers to jobs in the suburbs. The model program, designed for residents in East Baltimore, offers clients comprehensive services including assessments, work readiness, job development, placement services, and reliable van transportation to and from job sites 24 hours a day, seven days a week.