Out for Justice/Alternative Directions
$25,000 / 2011 / Criminal Justice and Addiction
Toward support of a grassroots community advocacy and organizing effort to assist ex-offenders returning to the community and overcoming hurdles such as seeking employment
NCADD-Maryland (National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence)
$5,000 / 2010 / Criminal Justice and Addiction
Toward the cost of a statewide poll to determine the level of voter support for raising the alcohol beverage tax as a way to fund addiction treatment and prevention services.
NCADD-Maryland
$5,000 / 2010 / Criminal Justice and Addiction
For general support of the NCADD-Maryland program that provides education information and assistance to combat alcoholism and other drug addictions. Through coalition building, information sharing, and active engagement with policy makers, NCADD provides technical assistance and timely action alerts to treatment and recovery communities.
New Vision House of Hope, Inc.
$5,000 / 2010 / Criminal Justice and Addiction
Emergency funding toward the cost of utility bills for two transitional houses, and for the purchase and installation of a new furnace.
Safe Haven in the Junction
$5,000 / 2010 / Criminal Justice and Addiction
For general support of a transitional housing facility for 15 homeless men recovering from substance abuse. Expenses cover utility bills, household supplies, learning materials for GED preparation, drug testing, and an alcohol Breathalyzer.