YMCA of Central Maryland
$5,000 / 2011 / Education
For the purchase of Core Knowledge preschool home instruction workbooks for Head Start students at the All Saints site.
University of Maryland
$62,500 / 2011 / Education
Toward scholarships for the top achievers at the University’s A. James Clark School of Engineering to ensure that students continue their education. The additional support to the Maryland Technology Enterprise Institute will help support faculty and staff as they educate the next generation of technology entrepreneurs, create successful technology ventures, and connect Maryland companies with university resources.
Ultimate Block Party, Inc.
$5,000 / 2011 / Education
Toward support of the Ultimate Block Party, a family day with learning activities for students in Baltimore City public schools. Inspired by supportive research, the organization is committed to raising awareness of the importance of play and play-based activities in children’s development and education.
Teach For America-Baltimore
$250,000 / 2011 / Education
For expenses related to the cost of recruiting, selecting, training, and ongoing support for 165 new Teach For America (TFA) corps members, including funding to retain 160 second-year cohort members. The program will develop four TFA alumni for leadership positions as lead faculty, principals, or administrators in Baltimore City public schools for the 2011-2012 school year.
Stocks in the Future Foundation, Inc.
$25,000 / 2011 / Education
Toward the expansion of Stocks in the Future from 11 classrooms to 21 middle-grade classrooms in Baltimore City public schools. Participating at-risk students, selected by principals, take a weekly financial management class for three years exploring investment options, as well as how to open a business and “take the company public.” They will also be given the opportunity to purchase and track publicly traded stock. Upon graduation, stock ownership will be legally transferred to the students.