Past Grants

Brennan Center for Justice

For support of a research project documenting the type of financial obligations ex-offenders face upon release from prison, and the difficulty of attempting a successful re-entry into the community. The findings, along with policy recommendations, will be compiled into a comprehensive report for national distribution.

BUILD Fellowship, Inc.

For rental assistance, renovations, operations, and outreach at a program serving men and women in residence recovering from substance abuse. The program provides 24-hour coverage with an onsite manager and case management team for the residents, as well as providing support for recovery, job training, job placement, and training to address family issues.

Business Interface, Inc.

Seed funding to work with employers within the mining industry to create job opportunities for disadvantaged persons in Baltimore City. The CNX Marine Terminal, located at the Port of Baltimore, provides an opportunity to place and retain Baltimore residents in entry-level laborer positions in the transshipment of coal from rail to ocean-going vessels.

Caroline Center, Inc.

Toward renovation costs to relocate the Caroline Center Upholstery shop to larger facilities. The additional space will enable the “earn-as-you-learn” upholstering business to increase the number of women trained, as well as to increase program revenue.

Carroll Museums, Inc.

Capital funding toward a major restoration of Carroll Mansion, shuttered from 1997 to 2002. The refurbishing will serve as a cornerstone for Jonestown’s renaissance. As part of the Heritage Walk, Carroll Mansion will expand its collaborations with neighboring cultural institutions and become a venue for community gatherings and cultural events.