BioTechnical Institute of Maryland, Inc.
$150,000 / 2001 / Health and Human Services
Toward planning and implementation of programmatic scaleup, sustainability initiatives and a feasibility study of a potential relocation to the BioPark area in East Baltimore.
I Can, Inc.
$63,000 / 2001 / Health and Human Services
In support of the transitional housing program providing shelter and extensive case management services for 58 homeless men for up to 12 months of residency. The goal of the program is to provide a period of stability for the men during which they can pursue educational credentials, job skills training, financial planning and budgeting and to prepare for a move into permanent housing.
Maryland Society for Sight
$17,772 / 2001 / Health and Human Services
Toward support of the Mobile Eye Care programs for local homeless people. The program uses a specially equipped van to provide eye exams to those who cannot afford the services.
University of Maryland School of Medicine
$90,030 / 2001 / Health and Human Services
To provide outreach social support services for clients involved in the Violence Intervention Project. The 18-month pilot project has been designed to serve victims of repeat violence with a comprehensive range of support services, including counseling, job training, job search and placements in an effort to reduce violence recidivism, crime and medical expenses.
Baltimore City Healthy Start, Inc.
$1,000,000 / 2000 / Health and Human Services
Second-year funding of Recovery In Community, a substance abuse prevention and recovery initiative. The purpose of the citywide initiative is to expand the number of treatment slots and increase the resources and supports available to recovering addicts and their families. By assessing the effectiveness of a comprehensive continuum of community-based supports, the program aims to reduce relapses and drug-related crime.