South Baltimore Emergency Relief, Inc.
$20,000 / 2009 / Health and Human Services
For general operating support of the food pantry and energy assistance programs. The center, which is open Monday through Thursday, provides food, toiletries, and infant products; and utility, eviction, and prescription assistance.
The Shepherd’s Clinic
$50,000 / 2009 / Health and Human Services
Toward operating costs to provide primary and specialty health care to uninsured persons in Baltimore City. With an extensive network of volunteer medical personnel and its longstanding partnership with Union Memorial Hospital, Shepherd’s Clinic will be able to provide high quality, low-cost health care to more than 750 uninsured Baltimore City residents.
Santa Claus Anonymous
$5,000 / 2009 / Health and Human Services
For support of the 2009 Santa Claus Anonymous Campaign
The Salvation Army
$5,000 / 2009 / Health and Human Services
For general support for the homeless and needy.
Public Justice Center
$5,000 / 2009 / Health and Human Services
Toward production costs of an educational film to be shown in the Baltimore Juvenile Courthouse for youth entering the foster care system. The film gives a first-hand glimpse into the process foster youth face when entering the system, and provides them with a better understanding of how the Juvenile Court works, individuals’ rights and responsibilities, and how to maximize system benefits.