Brennan Center for Justice
$25,000 / 2006 / Criminal Justice and Addiction
For support of a research project documenting the type of financial obligations ex-offenders face upon release from prison, and the difficulty of attempting a successful re-entry into the community. The findings, along with policy recommendations, will be compiled into a comprehensive report for national distribution.
University of Maryland Medical System Foundation.
$60,000 / 2006 / Criminal Justice and Addiction
Toward staffing costs of the Violence Intervention Project. The project will provide support services and community links to repeat victims of violence.
Mi Casa, Inc.
$15,000 / 2006 / Criminal Justice and Addiction
For pre-development costs of an initiative to provide affordable homeownership for Hispanics and immigrants in Baltimore City. The long-range plan includes the collection of data to determine the volume of current immigrant demand for affordable homeownership, assessing the capacity of local home counseling agencies to provide pre- and post-purchasing counseling to non- English speaking persons, and determination of potential costs of rehabbing houses in Baltimore.
BUILD Fellowship, Inc.
$15,000 / 2006 / Criminal Justice and Addiction
For rental assistance, renovations, operations, and outreach at a program serving men and women in residence recovering from substance abuse. The program provides 24-hour coverage with an onsite manager and case management team for the residents, as well as providing support for recovery, job training, job placement, and training to address family issues.
1000 Friends of Maryland
$40,000 / 2006 / Criminal Justice and Addiction
For support of smart growth advocacy efforts and for the Reality Check Plus Program. Anticipating Maryland’s need to accommodate an additional 1.5 million people by 2030, 1000 Friends, in partnership with the Urban Land Institute Baltimore and the National Center for Smart Growth Research and Education at the University of Maryland, undertook a statewide planning effort to develop a desired vision for future growth involving 100 leaders and residents on four regional leadership teams. The project aims to develop policy recommendations and strategies to manage future growth, while protecting environmentally sensitive areas.