Baltimore Stallions Youth Programs/ American Youth Football
$5,000 / 2011 / Health and Human Services
Toward the purchase of uniforms and equipment for the Baltimore Stallions Football program established for 200 inner-city youth. Along with athletic experiences, the program will provide instruction in leadership, teamwork skills, tutoring, and mentoring.
Baltimore Stars Coalition/ Amateur Athletic Union (AAU)
$40,000 / 2011 / Health and Human Services
For continued support of the Baltimore Stars Basketball Program for 96 inner city boys, ages eight to 17. The program, run by an all-volunteer staff, provides opportunities to compete in AAU state and national basketball tournaments. In addition to teaching basketball skills, teamwork, and sportsmanship, the program provides educational support that includes mentoring, tutoring, and SAT preparation, and encouragement for the players to maintain good grades and positive behavior off the court.
Baltimore Tree Trust
$5,000 / 2011 / Community Development
For the cost of an inventory of the Trees for Public Health Initiative in the McElderry Park community as a preliminary step leading to a city-wide street tree inventory.
Banner Neighborhoods Community Corporation
$25,000 / 2011 / Community Development
For continued support of the Home Maintenance Program. By providing minor home repairs and regular inspections, Banner Neighborhoods enables more than 130 elderly, low-income homeowners in Southeast Baltimore to remain in their homes.
Beginning Effective Recovery Together
$5,000 / 2011 / Criminal Justice and Addiction
For the purchase of furniture and appliances for a residential substance abuse treatment program.