New Leaders for New Schools
$150,000 / 2011 / Education
For support of the New Leaders Baltimore program to place nine outstanding school principals in Baltimore City public schools for the 2011-2012 school year, and to recruit, train, and place an additional 13 by June 2012. After five weeks of coursework at the Summer Foundations Institute and a one-year full-time residency as an assistant principal alongside a mentoring principal, the New Leader is then placed as a principal in a Baltimore City public school. During the first year, the New Leader receives professional development, coaching, and support. In return, he or she makes a commitment to serve in the city public schools for six years.
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.
New Vision House of Hope, Inc.
$25,000 / 2011 / Criminal Justice and Addiction
For repairs and renovations to a new transitional house located at 3927 Ridgewood Avenue providing nine beds for men.
No Turning Back, Inc.
$50,000 / 2011 / Criminal Justice and Addiction
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.
Northwest Bulldogs Youth Football
$5,000 / 2011 / Health and Human Services
For the purchase of instruments, uniforms, and related expenses for start-up costs of The Band, a marching band for at-risk youth in Baltimore City. The purpose of the band is to provide youth with positive role models and choices, while building self-esteem, leadership, discipline, and sportsmanship.ﾠﾠ