Past Grants

Alternative Directions, Inc.

Toward support of staffing for the Hand in Hand Baltimore mentoring/re-entry program serving juvenile male offenders charged as adults. The organization provides wrap-around mentoring, as well as mental health, academic, and job-training services leading to a successful transition. The goal is to work with 30 incarcerated youth in their pre-release program, and 15 in the re-entry program.

Michele’s Haven, Inc.

To cover overdue utility bills and rent for a supportive housing program serving homeless women and their children.

Alternative Directions, Inc.

Toward support of the Turn About Program, a transition program that provides re-entry services, case management, and self advocacy training for female ex-offenders. Women leaving prison can participate in the Turn About Program as a condition of their parole, while making a one-year commitment. As part of developing individualized plans, the participants receive a range of services including substance abuse treatment, parenting classes, job training, and GED classes.

NCADD Maryland

For support of the NCADD Maryland Tuerk conference, “Current Issues in Addiction Treatment, Medical Marijuana, Effectiveness of A.A., Latest Medications for Addiction.”

The Answer, Inc.

Two grants toward capital improvements of a residential substance abuse treatment facility to allow for meeting building/zoning code requirements. Additional funds are earmarked for staff stipends and operating overhead.