Deborah’s Place, Inc.
$10,000 / 2010 / Criminal Justice and Addiction
Two grants for repairs and furnishings of a property in the Park Heights community for a transitional housing facility serving up to eight women recovering from substance abuse. The women are encouraged to go back to school, find jobs, or participate in job-training programs such as STRIVE. They are required to attend NA/AA meetings and pay $325 a month for rent.
Druid Heights Community Development Corporation
$100,000 / 2010 / Criminal Justice and Addiction
Two grants toward the purchase of a six-unit apartment building to provide housing to clients in the Maryland Reentry Program. This program will serve clients who have graduated from a transitional housing setting, but are stabilized and employed, and are moving toward independent living.
Druid Heights Community Development Corporation
$5,000 / 2010 / Criminal Justice and Addiction
For the purchase of furniture for a New Life facility, a transitional housing program providing substance abuse treatment services.
Episcopal Community Services of Maryland
$50,000 / 2010 / Criminal Justice and Addiction
Toward continued support for 50 ex-offenders enrolled in the eight-week Jericho Reentry Program. By providing stable housing for up to one year, clients benefit from case management, job training, life-skills training, and job placement. Typically, clients are in need of addiction treatment, mental health services, housing, furthering education, and positive role models.
The Light of Truth Center, Inc.
$5,000 / 2010 / Criminal Justice and Addiction
Toward payment of expenses for property insurance, utilities, and an occupancy permit for a supportive housing facility at 244 North Patterson Park Avenue, designed to serve women recovering from substance abuse.