CivicWorks
$275,000 / 2011 / Community Development
For continued support of Project Lightbulb, an energy conservation program for residents of the Coldstream Homestead Montebello and Belair Edison neighborhoods. The goal, over a four-year period, is to implement the project in 4,000 houses in neighborhoods within Baltimore City. The program offers free home energy education and energy-saving assistance to low-income households. Trained AmeriCorps members implement practical strategies to combat rising energy costs, including hot water heater and water pipe insulation; light bulb replacements with fluorescent bulbs; installation of carbon monoxide detectors, and low-flow showerheads and faucets; and the setting of thermostat temperatures.
CivicWorks
$500,000 / 2011 / Community Development
Challenge grant toward renovations of Civic Works’ headquarters at the historic Clifton Mansion. By addressing long overdue building deficiencies and improvements in security issues, Civic Works intends to attract more interest, investment, and community activity in Clifton Park and surrounding neighborhoods.
CivicWorks
$25,000 / 2011 / Community Development
Toward support and expansion of the Neighborhoods for All Ages program for senior homeowners in the Coldstream Homestead Montebello and Belair Edison neighborhoods. The objectives of the program are to assist 100 low-income senior households with access to income benefits and entitlement services, to stabilize housing, and to enhance homeowner equity.
Charles Village Community Foundation, Inc.
$20,000 / 2011 / Community Development
Toward the enhancement of solid waste management services in the greater Charles Village area. The effort is designed to eliminate trash and blight within a 100-block area.
Blue Water Baltimore
$5,000 / 2011 / Community Development
To cover costs associated with the monitoring of water quality samples taken over a nine-week period from the Solarbee aerator/circulator project. The monitoring program is designed to measure changes in biological matter evidenced by algae bloom. This information allows for a better understanding of water quality issues and restoration needs of Baltimore’s Inner Harbor.