Past Grants

Baltimore Prevention Coalition

For the purchase of furniture, appliances, and related expenses for Beginning Effective Recovery Together, a transitional recovery program for women recovering from substance abuse. The purpose of the program is to reduce the recidivism rate by creating a safe, stable, and supportive environment for women with HIV or at risk of HIV infection.

TAEL Enterprise, Inc.

For expenses related to relocation of female ex-offenders to a new transitional housing facility. In addition to providing five women with safe housing, TAEL offers assistance with applying for social service benefits, classes on job readiness skills, medical evaluations, referrals to health services, daily meals, and basic computer training.

A Step Forward

Toward stipends to provide nighttime staffing at a licensed halfway house for drug-addicted homeless ex-offenders. By providing nighttime supervision, A Step Forward hopes to increase its retention rate from 45 percent to 75 percent.

Quarterway Houses, Inc.

Toward renovations of the Weisman-Kaplan House and the Nilsson House, halfway houses that provide homeless men and women with long- term drug treatment and wraparound services following their release from Tuerk House. Renovations will ensure that the facilities meet community standards.

Job Opportunities Task Force

For a study on the high cost of goods and services for low-income Baltimore City residents. The report will provide recommendations of ways to relieve the burden of high priced goods and services to low-income city residents, and to begin a community discussion about the inequality of pricing in the Baltimore area.