Santa Claus Anonymous
$5,000 / 2009 / Health and Human Services
For support of the 2009 Santa Claus Anonymous Campaign
The Salvation Army
$5,000 / 2009 / Health and Human Services
For general support for the homeless and needy.
Public Justice Center
$5,000 / 2009 / Health and Human Services
Toward production costs of an educational film to be shown in the Baltimore Juvenile Courthouse for youth entering the foster care system. The film gives a first-hand glimpse into the process foster youth face when entering the system, and provides them with a better understanding of how the Juvenile Court works, individuals’ rights and responsibilities, and how to maximize system benefits.
Pimlico Road Youth Program
$35,000 / 2009 / Health and Human Services
Challenge grant toward operating costs of an academic and arts program for children and youth. The program is a collaboration between St. John’s Lutheran Church and Holy Nativity Episcopal Church, and offers a safe place for 45 neighborhood children. The after-school program provides academic assistance, a computer lab, art, music, and dance instruction, and recreational activities five days a week.
Paul’s Place, Inc.
$50,000 / 2009 / Health and Human Services
For continued support of the Hot Lunch and Emergency Assistance programs for residents of Washington Village/Pigtown. Funding allows the programs to accommodate basic needs of long-time residents in an area of entrenched poverty.