International Rescue Committee, Inc.
In support of the International Rescue Committee’s emergency resettlement efforts for 1,100 Afghan Special Immigrants, which includes interpretation and translation services; the provision of housing, food, and transportation assistance; and immigration legal services.
Kids in Need of Defense
In support of general operating support for KIND-Baltimore, which provides free legal representation to unaccompanied immigrant children and youth. KIND-Baltimore serves 500 youth each year, 25% of whom live in Baltimore City.
Maryland Citizens’ Health Initiative Education Fund, Inc.
In support of general operations for MCHI – Maryland’s largest and most diverse coalition of health care consumers – as it focuses on implementation of the Easy Enrollment Program, Health Equity Resource Communities, and Prescription Drug Affordability Board.
Memorial Episcopal Church
In support of the St. Louis Project and its effort to transport 350 Afghan refugees – including artists, lawyers, female students and activists, and investigators – to the United States via charter flight and process refugees for humanitarian parole.
Sugar Free Kids Maryland, Fiscally Sponsored by Center for a Healthy Maryland
In support of Sugar Free Kids Maryland’s community-organizing efforts to help pass an excise tax on sugar sweetened beverages (SSBs) – a proven strategy to decrease consumption.