The Urban Alliance Foundation, Inc.
$25,000 / 2011 / Workforce Development
Toward support of a workforce development initiative to serve low-income youth in Baltimore City. In partnership with the Baltimore City Department of Social Services, Urban Alliance serves 15 youth, ages 18 to 21, who are aging out of foster care, and provides paid internship opportunities to help increase the youths’ work skills. At least nine youth will be placed into unsubsidized employment, or enrolled into postﾭsecondary education or training programs.
The Woman’s Industrial Exchange
$66,000 / 2011 / Community Development
For a full building systems analysis, energy-efficiency improvements, and renovations.
The Work First Foundation
$400,000 / 2011 / Workforce Development
For continued support of the Baltimore Ex Offender Re-entry Employment Program for America Works of Maryland participants. The program aims to place 400 ex-offenders into jobs paying an average of $8.50 an hour. The program will help those placed into jobs retain employment for up to 180 days.
Theodore House, Inc.
$5,000 / 2011 / Criminal Justice and Addiction
Toward utility bills and moving expenses for a supportive housing program in Baltimore City for homeless persons with HIV and/or in recovery from substance abuse.
Towson University Foundation
$50,000 / 2011 / Health and Human Services
For continued support of the Oral Health Intervention Program serving up to 200 homeless persons at the Helping Up Mission. Students and faculty from the University of Maryland Dental School conduct on-site oral health screenings with follow-up care provided at the dental school. Towson University nursing students provide oral health education and case management assistance to ensure that clients get to their follow-up appointments. The work is undertaken by volunteer dentists, dental students, and nursing students.