Alternative Directions, Inc.
$71,000 / 2011 / Criminal Justice and Addiction
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
$5,000 / 2011 / Criminal Justice and Addiction
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.
$30,000 / 2011 / Criminal Justice and Addiction
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.
New Vision House of Hope, Inc.
$5,000 / 2011 / Criminal Justice and Addiction
Emergency funding toward utility bills for six transitional houses serving men recovering from substance abuse.
Baltimore Outreach Services, Inc.
$30,000 / 2011 / Criminal Justice and Addiction
Toward the purchase and installation of exterior and interior wheelchair lifts to serve physically disabled women seeking housing and services at an emergency shelter.