Past Grants

The ETV Endowment of South Carolina

For the development of research and supporting materials for the production of a one-hour documentary on the Chesapeake Bay, “Poisoned Waters,” for PBS Frontline to be aired in the spring of 2009. The focus is to inform the public about the relationships among the health of the bay, the local economy, and regional natural resources.

The Hiding Place

Toward the completion of upgrades to a residential housing facility for homeless women and their infants. Upgrades include a new oil burner, vinyl siding, and replacement of all downspouts.

The Humanitarian, Inc.

For support of mentor training materials, trainer/consultant, and mentoring screening fees to expand an after-school mentoring program for 80 at-risk youth in selected West Baltimore communities. Up to 40 mentors, trained by consultants certified by the Maryland Mentoring Partnership, will commit to participate in the program for at least one year and meet with the mentee for at least eight hours a month. The mentors will focus on helping each mentee reach his or her goals and develop decision-making skills.

The Ingenuity Project

For support of the 2008-2009 Ingenuity Project, a gifted and talented math, science, and research program at three Baltimore City public middle schools and one flagship high school. Qualified students are identified and exposed to a program designed to develop them into nationally competitive, college-bound math, science, and engineering students.

The Light of Truth Center, Inc .

Toward the purchase of home furnishings for a transitional housing facility serving women recovering from substance abuse. The program’s participants remain in residence from nine months to two years.