Past Grants

Friends Research Institute, Inc.

Toward expenses related to an evaluation of the Baltimore Buprenorphine Initiative. The initiative was designed to provide buprenorphine along with either intensive out-patient (IOP) or out-patient (OP) counseling to address opioid addiction. The research seeks to determine the short-term effectiveness of the two counseling treatments after 12 months.

Deborah’s Place

Two grants toward the cost of renovations, a furnace, and a hot water heater, for a supportive housing facility serving women seeking recovery from drug addiction.

Beginning Effective Recovery Together

For the purchase of furniture and appliances for a residential substance abuse treatment program.

The Baltimore Station

For the purchase of a van to provide transportation for 40 residents of the Baker Street Station, a long-term supportive transitional services recovery setting. The services address conditions of drug/alcohol addiction, homelessness, and poverty. Though clients are encouraged to use public transportation, the van services will help meet the clients’ needs for medical appointments, emergencies, work therapy, job interviews, and educational programs.

Baltimore Police Foundationﾠ

For the purchase and operating costs of 145 Pocket Cops for new Baltimore City police officers in the Southern District. Pocket Cop is a software program operating through a wireless network that provides police with instant online access to relevant databases for issuing warrants.