Towson University
$100,000 / 2007 / Health and Human Services
For the implementation of an oral health intervention program serving up to 100 homeless persons at the Helping Up Mission. The program will provide follow-up oral health care to clients with oral-health needs identified through on-site screenings or referred by Helping Up Mission’s case managers.
South Baltimore Emergency Relief, Inc. (SOBER)
$15,000 / 2007 / Health and Human Services
For general support and for the energy assistance program. SOBER provides food supplies and other basic necessities to more than 250 clients per month. Energy assistance grants are awarded to up to 100 clients who have received utility turn-off notices.
Sandi’s Learning Center
$100,000 / 2007 / Health and Human Services
Continued capital support toward completion of a daycare center in the Rosemont neighborhood of West Baltimore. The center will provide developmental and educational childcare and after-school services for 200 children from birth to 12.
Santa Claus Anonymous
$5,000 / 2007 / Health and Human Services
For support of the 2007 Santa Claus Anonymous Campaign.
The Samaritan Center
$50,000 / 2007 / Health and Human Services
For continued support of the Eviction Prevention Assistance program at the Samaritan Center. In addition to providing a one-time only grant for past-due rent and requiring each client to contribute toward the unpaid rent balance, the center will assist clients in applying for food stamps, Medicaid, Earned Income Tax Credits, and with problems of unemployment and substance abuse.