Baltimore Kids Chess League, Inc.
$63,670 / 2010 / Education
For support and expansion of the 2010-2011 BCPS Chess Education Project, an after-school program operating in 60 Baltimore City elementary, middle, and high schools. The long-term goal is to increase the number of after-school chess clubs by serving as a resource for chess education, teacher training, and activities to bring together students and community advisors, and encourage participation in regional competitions.
Baltimore Mental Health Systems, Inc.
$5,000 / 2010 / Health and Human Services
In support of a strategic planning session on housing development for the mentally ill of Baltimore City.
Baltimore Neighborhood Collaborative
$50,000 / 2010 / Community Development
For continued support of the Foreclosure Prevention and Mitigation Services initiative designed to increase the capacity of community development organizations in targeted neighborhoods. Support includes pre- and post-purchase counseling and legal assistance.
Baltimore Office of Promotion and the Arts
$5,000 / 2010 / Arts
Toward support of the 15th annual three-day Baltimore Book Festival. The funding allows the festival to increase its hours of operation as well as expand its space to accommodate 25 new exhibitors, along with more than 200 authors, booksellers, and publishers.
Baltimore Reads, Inc.
$100,000 / 2010 / Education
Toward operating costs of Baltimore Reads, in support of a self-sustaining Book Bank Book Exchange. By expanding the sale of used books online, Baltimore Reads expects higher revenues that, in turn, are expected to help cover operating costs and provide wider distribution of more than 100,000 books to Baltimore school children.