Past Grants

1000 Friends of Maryland

For continued support of staffing and expenses related to the Partners for Open Space campaign, and to advocate for conservation to be a lead legislative issue. With the use of electronic mail, regional polls, a website, and timely media events, the coalition of 155 conservation organizations in Maryland will maintain a voice for protecting open space for parks, preserving agricultural lands, and seeking full funding for Program Open Space.

Year Up Washington, Inc.

For continued support and expansion of the Year Up Baltimore Program, a workforce development initiative for 40 talented at-risk young adults, ages 18 to 24. The training prepares participants for entry-level positions in information technology.

The Work First Foundation

For the implementation of the Baltimore Ex-Offender Reentry Employment Program. Participants receive up to four weeks of job readiness training that includes resume writing, mock interviews, computer basics, financial literacy, anger management, and conflict resolution. After being matched with job opportunities, graduates are placed into employment.

Vehicles for Change, Inc.

Two grants for the continuation and expansion of an initiative that sells cars at a very low cost to low-income persons in Baltimore City.

St. Vincent de Paul of Baltimore, Inc.

For continued support of the Learn to Earn job training program at the St. Ambrose Outreach Center. In addition to training in child care, medical terminology, nursing assistant certification, and culinary arts, the center offers opportunities for clients to improve in language arts, math, and computer skills.