Transitioning Lives, Inc.
$9,882 / 2011 / Criminal Justice and Addiction
Two grants toward operating and renovation costs of a recently acquired transitional housing facility with comprehensive services for ex-offenders.
Tuerk House, Inc.
$120,000 / 2011 / Workforce Development
Toward expansion of the Open Doors Social Enterprise Project, including staffing costs, stipends for 52 program participants, and the purchase of a 15-passenger van. The Open Doors program will secure cleaning and landscaping contracts, and assist graduates in finding jobs and transitioning into independent living.
TurnAround, Inc.
$245,700 / 2011 / Criminal Justice and Addiction
For a three-month development plan and one year of operating expenses to provide outreach, support services, emergency shelter, and transitional housing for Baltimore City victims of sex trafficking and their children. Turn Around will identify and provide trauma services to more than 200 women.
Ultimate Block Party, Inc.
$5,000 / 2011 / Education
Toward support of the Ultimate Block Party, a family day with learning activities for students in Baltimore City public schools. Inspired by supportive research, the organization is committed to raising awareness of the importance of play and play-based activities in children’s development and education.
United Way of Central Maryland
$100,000 / 2011 / Health and Human Services
Toward support of initiatives of The Journey Home, a 10-year plan to end homelessness in Baltimore City. Children’s program coordinators will be hired to provide school-readiness services to children residing in Baltimore shelters. Included are parental support, assistance with preschool and school enrollment, and monitoring to ensure that the children are receiving appropriate educational services. Adult employment programs will be established at three emergency shelters to provide job readiness, and temporary employment for 75 homeless persons.