Project PLASE, Inc.
$250,000 / 2012 / Criminal Justice and Addiction
Capital funding toward the development of Beacon House Square in the St. Joseph’s Monastery school building, which will provide homeless adults with housing that includes 60 transitional and 30 permanent units. The consolidation of apartments into one 60,000-square-foot facility reduces costs and increases the overall efficiency of program delivery.
Public Justice Center, Inc.
$75,000 / 2006 / Criminal Justice and Addiction
For continued support of the Tenant Advocacy Project, established to help reduce evictions and to prevent tenant property from being placed in the street following an eviction. The center will build support for reform of city and state eviction procedures, provide legal representation to tenants facing eviction, and coordinate an educational media campaign.
Quarterway Houses, Inc.
$75,000 / 2006 / Criminal Justice and Addiction
Toward renovations of the Weisman-Kaplan House and the Nilsson House, halfway houses that provide homeless men and women with long- term drug treatment and wraparound services following their release from Tuerk House. Renovations will ensure that the facilities meet community standards.
Rays of Light, Inc .
$5,000 / 2008 / Criminal Justice and Addiction
For the purchase of furnishings and appliances for a supportive residential housing program with an emphasis on spiritual healing, for men and women recovering from substance abuse.
Recovery In Community
$5,000 / 2007 / Criminal Justice and Addiction
Start-up costs for the new transitional housing program, including training for a house manager and for Internet equipment and services.