Planned Parenthood of Maryland, Inc.
$100,000 / 2004 / Health and Human Services
Capital funding for the renovation of a building at 330 North Howard Street, to create a restructured facility designed to house a downsized operation. The building will include space for Planned Parenthood’s recently expanded training and education program.
Parks & People Foundation
$60,000 / 2004 / Health and Human Services
In support of the Hooked on Sports program for more than 1,100 Baltimore City public school students. The program, which includes lacrosse, baseball, volleyball, and soccer, provides opportunities for organized and safe after-school activity. Participants are required to maintain at least a C average and 90 percent attendance.
Park West Health System, Inc./ Park West Medical Center
$55,000 / 2004 / Health and Human Services
For the establishment of the Hidden Gardens HIV and Substance Abuse Program, a buprenorphine detoxification and stabilization initiative designed to address the problem of HIV-positive heroin users in the Park Heights corridor. Buprenorphine reduces the suffering associated with withdrawal; the less painful withdrawal experience increases the likelihood that an addict will complete detoxification, considered the first critical step toward abstinence, and will be more receptive to treatment services offered at the center.
NCADD-Maryland (National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence)
$30,000 / 2004 / Health and Human Services
Toward the cost of a consultant to provide research and policy guidance on drug treatment issues for the general public and policymakers, and oversight for NCADD committees in the area of drug addiction
NAMI-Metropolitan Baltimore, Inc.
$20,000 / 2004 / Health and Human Services
For the expansion of educational services designed to reach low-income families in Baltimore City who have children suffering from mental illness. Customized information packets, comprehensive resource notebooks, one-on-one assistance through NAMI’s help line, and a series of workshops addressing child and adolescent mental health issues are made available.