Southeast Community Development Corporation
$100,000 / 2011 / Community Development
Toward renovation costs of the former Highlandtown Enoch Pratt Free Library building to ensure its qualification as a Silver LEED certified building for affordable housing and commercial development. The organization will also increase its financial and homeownership counseling and asset building services.
Rebuilding Together Baltimore
$84,100 / 2011 / Community Development
For support of a program allowing for low-cost home repair services for 50 low-income senior and disabled homeowners, making it possible for them to remain in their homes in Baltimore City neighborhoods.
Progressive Maryland Education Fund
$50,000 / 2011 / Community Development
For support of an education campaign, “Maryland’s Fiscal Crisis and Its Impact on Working Families.” The purpose of the 18-month education campaign and outreach strategy is to educate the public and policymakers about reductions in the state’s budget and the potential for the elimination or reduction of public services.
One House at a Time, Inc.
$5,000 / 2011 / Community Development
In support of the Vacants to Value program, designed to raze or rehabilitate vacant properties.
Neighborhood Housing Services of Baltimore, Inc.
$20,000 / 2011 / Community Development
Toward support of the Small Dollar Loan and Financial Literacy programs. Eight financial institutions have contributed to a $70,000 revolving loan fund to help borrowers who would otherwise access predatory or nontraditional sources.