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.
Belair Edison Neighborhoods, Inc.
$35,000 / 2011 / Community Development
For continued support of neighborhood revitalization through pre- and post-homeownership counseling, financial education, and marketing efforts.