Past Grants

Beginning Effective Recovery Together (BERT)

For replacement furniture in residences served by the BERT supportive housing program. The goal of BERT is to assist men and women in developing life skills in preparation for successful reentry into the community.

Together We Can, Inc.

Toward the cost of furniture and appliances for two new facilities providing housing and support services to men and women reentering the community.

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.

Living Classrooms Foundation/ Operation Safe Streets

For support of an outreach worker for the Mayor’s Violence Reduction Strategy initiative, designed to reduce violent crime in areas known for high rates of violence. The worker will identify and make contact with at-risk young people to encourage them to take advantage of supportive services and seek employment.

No Turning Back Supportive Housing for Men

Toward renovations to two transitional housing facilities operated by No Turning Back. The facilities provide housing and recovery support for ex-offenders and homeless men.