Genesis Jobs
$60,550 / 2000 / Health and Human Services
Two grants for continued funding of the Job Opportunities Task Force. The purpose of the task force is to provide leadership in the Baltimore region for developing and advocating policies and programs, forging partnerships, and leveraging investments that increase the marketable skills, income, and economic opportunities of low-skill, low-income job seekers.
Goodwill Industries of the Chesapeake, Inc.
$10,000 / 2000 / Health and Human Services
Planning grant for the creation of the Learn and Earn computer recycling and literacy program, designed for use by low-income residents of Baltimore City. The funds allow for the refurbishing of computers, and the use> of computers to network computer literacy training. Goodwill is adapting the Learn and Earn model as a continuing program for workforce development.
Health Care for the Homeless, Inc.
$5,000 / 2000 / Health and Human Services
To provide emergency shelter for homeless clients unable to be served by Baltimore City.
Historic East Baltimore Community Action Coalition, Inc.
$25,000 / 2000 / Health and Human Services
For a revolving loan fund for the University of Maryland Baltimore County’s computer training course attended by the Rose Street Community Center’s drug treatment and job training participants.
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.