NCADD-Maryland (National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependency)
$25,000 / 2006 / Criminal Justice and Addiction
Two grants for the support of training programs for directors of Baltimore Substance Abuse Systems-funded treatment centers. The training will ensure that there is an integration of cultural competency in treatment delivery models in Baltimore City and best practices at the clinic level.
New Leaders for New Schools
$110,000 / 2006 / Education
For continued support of the New Leaders-Baltimore program. The four-year program will recruit, train, and place in Baltimore City public schools a minimum of 40 principals over a three-year period. Each participant will attend a six-week Summer Foundations Institute, assume a year-long full-time residency with a mentor, and receive a placement and two years of professional development, coaching, and support.
Newborn Holistic Ministries, Inc.
$50,000 / 2006 / Criminal Justice and Addiction
For renovation costs of two houses, 586 and 588 Presstman Street, to convert the buildings into long-term permanent housing for women recovering from substance abuse. The project is a partnership with Episcopal Housing Corporation.
Open Society Institute – Baltimore
$100,000 / 2006 / Education
Toward support of an initiative to improve student behavior and reduce suspensions and expulsions in Baltimore City public schools. Open Society will identify and bring best practices and new approaches to student behavior, and advocate for the adoption of successful strategies.
Parks & People Foundation
$60,000 / 2006 / Health and Human Services
For continued support of the Hooked on Sports program serving at least 1,100 Baltimore City public school students in grades 4 through 12. Along with coaching and tutoring, participants receive training in the fundamentals of organized sports, teamwork, and fair play. The coaches monitor participants’ academic achievement and school attendance.