Maryland Citizens’ Health Initiative Education Fund, Inc.
$37,500 / 2010 / Health and Human Services
Toward support of an initiative to increase health-care coverage among uninsured and disadvantaged populations in Maryland. The objectives are to expand health-care coverage by ensuring that the State of Maryland creates a comprehensive plan to implement federal health-care reform, propose solutions to address local overage and funding gaps, educate Marylanders about new coverage opportunities, and advocate for an increase of the alcohol tax.
Maryland Citizens’ Health Initiative Education Fund, Inc.
$5,000 / 2010 / Health and Human Services
Toward expenses to fund a reception at the Governor’s Mansion in recognition of the accomplishments of the Maryland Health Care Coalition.
Maryland Foster Youth Resource Center
$25,000 / 2010 / Health and Human Services
Toward costs of providing supportive resources to current and former foster youth. The center provides information, training, service linkages, counseling, GED preparation, and job-training programs for youth transitioning to independent living.
Maryland Institute College of Art (MICA)
$19,210 / 2010 / Education
“Last Dollar” support toward tuition and related fees in support of a Baltimore City public school graduate enrolled in MICA’s 2010-2011 school year.
Maryland League of Conservation Voters Education Fund
$10,000 / 2010 / Environment
For continued support of the Environmental Connections Project, in support of expanding capacity, educational outreach, and grassroots programs to energize voters about public policy issues such as global warming, land protection, and Bay restoration.