Baltimore City Public Schools – Paul Laurence Dunbar High School
$5,000 / 2010 / Education
For the purchase of equipment required by the Dunbar Robotics Team. The team of 16 to 20 members is committed to spend three to four hours per week in the classroom as well as in after-school clubs, and to participate in local and regional weekend competitions.
Baltimore City Public Schools – Roland Park Elementary/Middle School
$5,000 / 2010 / Education
Toward curriculum development and construction costs of the writing laboratory for The Write Place, a program at Roland Park Elementary/Middle School serving 900 Baltimore City public school students.
Baltimore City Public Schools – Tench Tilghman Elementary/Middle School
$50,000 / 2010 / Education
For the purchase of computers and equipment to update a computer lab. The lab will provide access to information technology and the resources designed to enhance academic achievement in math and reading skills. Access to digital, still and video camera, audio recording, video editing, and graphic and photo manipulation will allow the school to provide an environment where students can explore state-of-the-art technology.
Baltimore Clayworks
$5,000 / 2010 / Arts
In support of a satellite location of Baltimore Clayworks at the Newborn Ministries Jubilee Art Center in Sandtown-Winchester. The center offers workshops and classes for senior adults, adults, youth, and multi-generational groups in a dedicated clay studio. The new facility makes it possible for Baltimore Clayworks to provide the opportunity for an underserved population to explore artistic programming.
Baltimore County Agricultural Resource Center, Inc.
$5,000 / 2010 / Community Development
In support of the New Farmer Trainee Program, designed to promote the local sustainable food system by providing novice farmers with hands-on experience and classroom knowledge over a one-year period, before placing them in a position to start their own farm operation. In conjunction with the Cooperative Extension of Maryland, the program will assist trainees in locating farmland for lease or sale.