Past Grants

Alternative Directions, Inc.

Toward support of the Turn About Program, a transition program that provides re-entry services, case management, and self advocacy training for female ex-offenders. Women leaving prison can participate in the Turn About Program as a condition of their parole, while making a one-year commitment. As part of developing individualized plans, the participants receive a range of services including substance abuse treatment, parenting classes, job training, and GED classes.

NCADD Maryland

For support of the NCADD Maryland Tuerk conference, “Current Issues in Addiction Treatment, Medical Marijuana, Effectiveness of A.A., Latest Medications for Addiction.”

Druid Heights Community Development Corporation

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

For the purchase of furniture for a New Life facility, a transitional housing program providing substance abuse treatment services.

Episcopal Community Services of Maryland

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.