The Urban Alliance Foundation, Inc.
$120,000 / 2010 / Education
Two-year funding to launch a Career Counseling program by the Urban Alliance Baltimore Program for noncollege-bound students at Northwestern High School for the 2010-2011 and 2011-2012 school years. The High School Internship Program provides paid internships, individual job-placement assistance, financial aid, alternative education programs, proprietary school and apprenticeships, practice interviews, and resume review. A year-long job-readiness and life-skills curriculum is offered to high school juniors and seniors.
Teach For America Baltimore
$150,000 / 2010 / Education
Ongoing support for expenses related to the cost of recruiting, selecting, and training of 160 additional Teach For America (TFA) corps members, as well as developing TFA alumni for leadership positions in Baltimore City public schools for the 2010-2011 school year. TFA will continue to provide ongoing support to the 160 corps members entering their second year of teaching.
St. Cecilia Roman Catholic School
$5,000 / 2010 / Education
Toward support of the CityWide Special Education Advocacy Project for Baltimore City public school students with disabilities.
South Baltimore Learning Center
$34,500 / 2010 / Education
For capital improvements to expand the center to accommodate the External Diploma Program, an adult literacy program that awards a high school diploma.
Rose Street Community Center
$5,000 / 2010 / Education
In support of the School Everyday Coach program at Tench Tilghman Elementary/Middle School. The goal is to increase daily attendance and reduce tardiness. Three coaches take responsibility for students’ attendance.