Past Grants

New Vision House of Hope, Inc.

Toward the payment of utility bills for two transitional houses that provide support for men in recovery.

Nu Direction/LEAP

For costs of operating and renovating a facility that provides supportive housing for 10 men recovering from substance abuse. Services include job assistance, NA/AA meetings, and counseling.

Open Door Community Development Corporation (Open Door Baltimore)

For the purchase and installation of security cameras for a workforce development program in the Oliver community. Open Door Baltimore offers instruction in life skills and construction training in partnership with the National Center for Construction Research and Education and Baltimore City Public Schools’ Office of Learning to Work.

Parks & People Foundation

For continued support of the Hooked on Sports program serving Baltimore City Public School students in grades four through 12 in after-school sports and recreational activities. Participants are taught the fundamentals of playing organized sports, and the value of teamwork and fair play. To be eligible, students must earn a minimum “C” average, maintain 90 percent school attendance, and undertake a community service project.

Parkside Warriors

Toward the purchase of football and cheerleading uniforms for 250 boys and girls participating in supervised after-school sports in the Belair-Edison neighborhood.