Institute of Human Virology
$400,000 / 2000 / Health and Human Services
Challenge grant in support of pilot studies and an 18-month needs assessment of interventions aimed at improving rates of diagnosis, increasing adherence to treatment regimens, and decreasing transmission risk behavior among African Americans with HIV/AIDS.
Universal Classroom Breakfast Program
$45,000 / 2000 / Health and Human Services
For staffing to monitor and enhance the Universal Classroom Breakfast Program currently being implemented in 51 elementary and middle schools. The program is part of a longitudinal study to determine the long-term effects of students’ participation in breakfast in the classroom (as opposed to the cafeteria) on attendance, tardiness, disciplinary action, and academic achievement.
Citizens Planning and Housing Association
$15,000 / 2000 / Health and Human Services
Three grants for legal fees related to the Woodberry Community billboard litigation.
I Can’t We Can, Inc.
$191,658 / 2000 / Health and Human Services
For the acquisition and renovation of three houses in West Baltimore to house recovering addicts participating in a 60-day detoxification program.
Maryland Community Kitchen
$145,835 / 2000 / Health and Human Services
For repairs, renovations, and related expenses of relocating to the former Haussner’s Restaurant in Highlandtown. Maryland Community Kitchen is a provider of nutritionally appropriate meals and nutrition counseling to people with special dietary needs, or at risk of going hungry. The new facility will also serve as a job training center in culinary arts skills for unemployed or underemployed persons.