Past Grants

No Turning Back, Inc.

Two grants for expenses related to the renovation of a property, and for the purchase of appliances and household items needed for the expansion of transitional housing services in the Park Heights area of Baltimore City, for men recovering from substance abuse.

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.

Office of the State’s Attorney for Baltimore City

Staffing support of social workers for expansion of the Specialized Prostitution Diversion Program. The program is a 90-day pre-trial diversion option for defendants charged with prostitution. The program includes one-on-one counseling; pre-trial monitoring, drug testing, and supervision; access to substance abuse assessment; and referrals to other services such as trauma counseling, employment training, and health care.

Beginning Effective Recovery Together

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

Out for Justice/Alternative Directions

Toward support of a grassroots community advocacy and organizing effort to assist ex-offenders returning to the community and overcoming hurdles such as seeking employment