Santa Claus Anonymous
$5,000 / 2008 / Health and Human Services
For the support of the 2008 Santa Claus Anonymous Campaign.
The Salvation Army
$5,000 / 2008 / Health and Human Services
For general support of services for the homeless and needy.
Parks & People Foundation
$60,000 / 2008 / Health and Human Services
For continued support of the Hooked on Sports program for Baltimore City public school students. The multi-sport program serves more than 1,100 students participating in soccer, baseball, volleyball, and lacrosse leagues. This after-school program stresses the basic fundamentals of organized sports, and the value of teamwork and fair play. The organizers monitor academic achievement and attendance; participants are required to maintain a “C” average and at least a 95 percent school attendance rate.
Neighbor to Family
$95,000 / 2008 / Health and Human Services
For the recruitment, screening, licensing, and training of new foster caregivers for the Neighbor to Family Sibling Foster Care Program in Baltimore City. The addition of 30 new family foster homes will help house and meet the special needs of a minimum of 60 siblings in foster care, and work toward reunification with their biological families whenever possible.
Nehemiah House, Inc.
$5,000 / 2008 / Health and Human Services
For the purchase of appliances and furniture replacement for a homeless shelter for adult men. Nehemiah House provides shelter and meals, and makes medical/mental health and substance abuse treatment referrals.