Marian House
$62,400 / 2007 / Criminal Justice and Addiction
Two-year funding to support salaries and benefits of a case manager and employment counselor for Serenity Place, a permanent housing facility for Marian House graduates. By providing stable housing, the program intends to increase the potential for women to obtain employment, while promoting self-worth and confidence.
New Vision House of Hope Transitional Program
$5,000 / 2007 / Criminal Justice and Addiction
For the purchase of new appliances, including washing machines, dryers, and freezers, for a housing program serving men and women recovering from substance abuse.
No Turning Back Supportive Housing for Men/A Step Forward, Inc.
$25,000 / 2007 / Criminal Justice and Addiction
For the purchase and installation of a new HVAC system, and to cover costs of office supplies and staffing for a transitional housing facility for men recovering from substance abuse. The facility provides housing for up to one year, financial counseling, nutritional classes, family reunification services, along with job readiness and an opportunity to work for a landscaping and hauling business.
A Step Forward, Inc.
$77,000 / 2007 / Criminal Justice and Addiction
Two grants for pre-development and renovation costs for a property to be used as a Single Room Occupancy facility to house recovering substance abusers. The newly renovated house, with its capacity to serve up to eight men, will be operated as an Oxford House, a democratically run, self-supporting, and drug-free facility. The residents will receive support and services from A Step Forward, Inc. until permanent housing becomes available.
Prisoners Aid Association of Maryland, Inc.
$100,000 / 2007 / Criminal Justice and Addiction
Toward the acquisition and renovation of an additional facility of the Female Transitional Housing Program, serving women who are homeless and/or ex-offenders. The expansion to the new facility will provide housing and support services for up to 25 women per year.