Past Grants

Greater Baltimore Committee

Toward the cost of publicity and preparation of materials for environmental hearings related to the high-speed train initiative, Baltimore-Washington Maglev.

Friends of Patterson Park

Two grants: for support of Sundays With the Kids, a series of children’s performances and interactive art-oriented activities during the summer months; and, for continued support of initiatives designed to help revitalize Patterson Park. Friends of Patterson Park advocates for capital improvements, and develops programs for year-round activity. The initiatives are expected to increase the desirability of the surrounding neighborhoods, improve safety in the park, and create a sense of community stewardship.

Downtown Partnership of Baltimore

In support of staffing for the Partnership’s Facade Improvement Grant Program. Coordinating with Baltimore City, the Downtown Partnership provides matching funds to facilitate the improvement of facades in the downtown area. Enhancing the look of the buildings is expected to attract private investment, increase pedestrian traffic, and improve the business climate.

Community Law Center

For continued support of the Real Estate Services Project, created to fight the blight of vacant housing. The goals of the project are to ensure that residents remain confident about their neighborhoods; keep Baltimore’s housing stock competitive with suburban housing markets; and stimulate reinvestment in the city.

BRIDGE, Inc.

Toward funding of inclusionary zoning for the Baltimore Region Campaign. BRIDGE, a faith-based organization uniting congregations across the Baltimore metropolitan area, provides education and advocacy in support of inclusionary zoning legislation in the Baltimore region. The program’s mission is to help abate the affordable housing crisis in the region.