United Way of Central Maryland
$50,000 / 2004 / Health and Human Services
For general support of United Way’s effort to address health and human services in the Central Maryland region.
Transitioning Lives, Inc.
$25,000 / 2004 / Health and Human Services
A challenge grant for the expansion of services provided by a residential re-entry program for ex-offenders. Transitioning Lives houses six men in a structured, residential environment for a period of up to six months. Each resident is expected to participate in substance abuse and vocational counseling, NA/AA meetings; to contribute toward rent and food; and to participate in housecleaning and kitchen responsibilities.
A Step Forward, Inc.
$35,000 / 2004 / Health and Human Services
In support of a residential program for men and women with histories of addiction released from prison and returning to society. A Step Forward manages five transitional houses for ex-offenders and operates as a certified halfway house.
South Baltimore Emergency Relief, Inc.
$15,000 / 2004 / Health and Human Services
For partial funding of food pantry and energy assistance programs serving more than 150 clients per month.
The Shepherd’s Clinic
$49,000 / 2004 / Health and Human Services
Toward malpractice insurance required for the clinic to provide free or minimal cost primary medical and dental care to uninsured persons in Baltimore City.