Vehicles for Change, Inc.
$110,000 / 2009 / Workforce Development
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.
$80,000 / 2009 / Workforce Development
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.
Seedco
$75,000 / 2009 / Workforce Development
For expansion and continued support of EarnBenefits Baltimore, a technical assistance initiative designed to help low-wage workers and individuals access 24 different federal, state, and city benefits and income supports.
Rose Street Community Center
$300,000 / 2009 / Workforce Development
For continued support of rehabilitation services for homeless youth and adult ex-offenders recovering from substance abuse. The center provides transitional housing and case management for up to 52 individuals; and offers opportunities for employment; stipends for living expenses; referrals to drug treatment; on-site GED classes; job training; and homework assistance, peer mediation, and art activities, all designed to reduce gang-related crime.
Maryland Office of Employment Development
$5,000 / 2009 / Workforce Development
For support of the YouthWorks 2009 summer jobs program.