The Baltimore Station
$100,000 / 2010 / Criminal Justice and Addiction
Toward the renovation of several properties in the Sandtown-Winchester area in West Baltimore to create the Baker Street Station, a long-term residential facility for homeless men, primarily veterans, with addictions. Once the renovation is completed, the facility will house 40 individuals and provide recovery services for up to 24 months.
A Step Forward, Inc.
$5,000 / 2010 / Criminal Justice and Addiction
Toward assistance with the payment of utility bills and a matching requirement for a Volunteer Maryland Coordinator in support of a transitional housing facility serving homeless men and women who suffer from substance addiction, along with challenging issues such as financial deprivation, mental health, past incarceration, and unemployment.
South Baltimore Emergency Relief, Inc.
$24,000 / 2010 / Health and Human Services
For general operating support of the food pantry and the energy assistance program. The center, open Monday through Thursday, provides food, toiletries, and infant products, as well as financial assistance to prevent utility terminations and evictions, and to purchase prescription medications.
The Shepherd’s Clinic
$50,000 / 2010 / Health and Human Services
For continued support toward operating costs of a clinic providing primary and specialty health care services for approximately 2,000 uninsured persons in Baltimore City.
Santa’s Helpers Anonymous, Inc.
$5,000 / 2010 / Health and Human Services
Toward support of the “Elves Bring Christmas to Those in Need” program for low-income families and the elderly in Baltimore City.