Past Grants

Homeless Persons Representation Project

For research of criminal records legislation and assessment of the efficacy of state laws in New York, Pennsylvania, and California that require employers to treat ex-offenders fairly.

Education Fund, Inc.

For continued support of a grassroots coalition to educate Maryland citizens and policy makers about the need for universal health coverage in the state.

University of Maryland at College Park

For a study assessing the effectiveness of reverse commuting as a strategy for low-income job seekers to access job opportunities in outlying areas of Baltimore City. The effort includes technical assistance to the West Baltimore Empowerment Zone Village Centers, assisting them in determining results, and in identifying areas of job access and retention in Howard County. University of Maryland.

Best Friends

For expenses related to activities of Best Friends, a pregnancy prevention program for at-risk adolescent females in four Baltimore City middle schools. The program consists of monthly group classes, weekly fitness classes, and individual mentoring sessions.

Citizens Planning and Housing Association

For continued support of the Baltimore City-Wide Liquor Coalition. The group assists in organizing local communities to monitor violations of alcohol and tobacco advertising ordinances, and to discourage construction of new billboards in their neighborhoods.