Recovery In Community (RIC)
$98,175 / 2009 / Criminal Justice and Addiction
To continue funding of placements and outreach services for RIC clients recovering from substance abuse. RIC provides three months of transitional housing for up to 35 clients who had been living in environments inappropriate for recovery.
Rose Street Community Center
$300,000 / 2009 / Workforce Development
For continued support of rehabilitation services for homeless youth and adult ex-offenders recovering from substance abuse. The center provides transitional housing and case management for up to 52 individuals; and offers opportunities for employment; stipends for living expenses; referrals to drug treatment; on-site GED classes; job training; and homework assistance, peer mediation, and art activities, all designed to reduce gang-related crime.
Santa Claus Anonymous
$5,000 / 2009 / Health and Human Services
For support of the 2009 Santa Claus Anonymous Campaign
Seedco
$75,000 / 2009 / Workforce Development
For expansion and continued support of EarnBenefits Baltimore, a technical assistance initiative designed to help low-wage workers and individuals access 24 different federal, state, and city benefits and income supports.
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.