James Mosher Baseball League
$30,000 / 2011 / Health and Human Services
Toward the renovation of two baseball fields at the James Mosher Elementary School. The project will include the installation of an infield irrigation system, the purchase and installation of new bleachers for the main baseball diamond, and the regrading and aeration of the ball fields.
House Of Ruth Maryland
$340,000 / 2011 / Health and Human Services
Toward operating costs over an 18-month period in an effort to provide client services and shelter to Latina victims of domestic violence and their children in Prince George’s County and Baltimore City.
Homeless Persons Representation Project, Inc.
$75,000 / 2011 / Health and Human Services
For staffing costs of the Permanent Supportive Housing initiative. The objectives of the initiative are to create and support policies and funding for the expansion of permanent supportive housing, to participate in advocacy efforts designed to eliminate barriers to affordable housing development, and to provide legal representation and advocacy to ensure that residents of permanent supportive housing retain their housing.
Historic East Baltimore Community Action Coalition (HEBCAC)
$70,000 / 2011 / Health and Human Services
Two-year funding for continued support of the Healthy Minds at Work Project for youth enrolled in the HEBCAC Youth Opportunity (YO) Employment and Training Program. The Healthy Minds at Work Project provides mental health screenings and on-site treatment for YO members who screen positive for depression, anxiety, or suicidal tendencies. The purpose of the project is to increase the members’ knowledge of mental health resources, decrease stigma associated with seeking mental health services, and increase members’ engagement in YO program activities–with the goal of increasing GED attainment and employment.
Health Care for the Homeless
$10,000 / 2011 / Health and Human Services
Two grants to provide emergency shelter for homeless persons with disabilities.