Banner Neighborhoods Community Corporation
$25,000 / 2004 / Health and Human Services
For continued support of the Patterson Park Youth Program, developed to provide activities for more than 400 neighborhood children. The program includes support of basketball and football leagues, reading and art clubs, and a summer youth employment program. Adult volunteers serve as coaches, mentors, teachers, and tutors.
The Baltimore Station (formerly South Baltimore Homeless Shelter)
$75,000 / 2004 / Health and Human Services
Toward start-up and operating costs of the renovated Seton Hill fire station, now operating as a residential addiction recovery program for homeless men. With a 25-bed capacity, Seton Hill offers long-term supportive transitional services that address drug and alcohol addiction.
Baltimore Stars Coalition/AAU
$38,600 / 2004 / Health and Human Services
Four grants toward operating costs of the Baltimore Stars Basketball Program, serving 8- to 17-year-old inner-city boys. Formed as a cooperative effort among Baltimore City recreation centers, the coalition selects the players it feels are best qualified to represent Baltimore City in state and national competitions.
Baltimore Mental Health Systems, Inc.
$86,000 / 2004 / Health and Human Services
For the implementation of a pilot project designed by the Mental Health Policy Institute for Leadership and Training. The project provides mental health treatment to low-income people suffering from depression, and not currently accessing care through the public mental health system.
Baltimore City Healthy Start, Inc.
$60,000 / 2004 / Health and Human Services
To complete the renovation of a seven-bedroom house and adjoining Laundromat in Southwest Baltimore for use as a transitional housing facility for Recovery In Community (RIC) clients. As a state-certified outpatient program, RIC offers outreach, comprehensive on-site case management, on-site auricular acupuncture, and help in finding employment.