Past Grants

Maryland Foster Youth Resource Center

Toward costs of providing supportive resources to current and former foster youth. The center provides information, training, service linkages, counseling, GED preparation, and job-training programs for youth transitioning to independent living.

Maryland Citizens’ Health Initiative Education Fund, Inc.

Toward expenses to fund a reception at the Governor’s Mansion in recognition of the accomplishments of the Maryland Health Care Coalition.

Maryland Citizens’ Health Initiative Education Fund, Inc.

Toward support of an initiative to increase health-care coverage among uninsured and disadvantaged populations in Maryland. The objectives are to expand health-care coverage by ensuring that the State of Maryland creates a comprehensive plan to implement federal health-care reform, propose solutions to address local overage and funding gaps, educate Marylanders about new coverage opportunities, and advocate for an increase of the alcohol tax.

Loving Arms, Inc.

For the cost of a consultant to train staff in the use of a new accounting system, federal and state reporting requirements, and accounting standards. The grant will help cover the cost of background clearances for new staff and volunteers. Norma and Robert’s House, a program of Loving Arms, provides short-term, safe, and nurturing shelter and support services to eight male and/or female youth who are runaways, homeless, or at risk of becoming homeless.

The League for People with Disabilities, Inc.

Toward renovation costs of a therapeutic swimming pool. The pool’s controlled temperature is expected to increase mobility and range of motion for League clients with disabilities, as well as neighbors in surrounding communities.