Job Advancement Network
$20,000 / 2001 / Health and Human Services
For the establishment of a grant pool for workforce development organizations to provide effective job retention and career advancement services.
Institutes for Behavior Resources
$35,000 / 2001 / Health and Human Services
Toward a consultancy fee to develop and implement a demonstration project designed to determine the effectiveness of integrating workforce development with drug treatment services.
I Can’t We Can, Inc.
$30,000 / 2001 / Health and Human Services
For expenses related to the renovation of three houses in West Baltimore to accommodate recovering addicts participating in a 60-day detoxification program.
I Can, Inc.
$63,000 / 2001 / Health and Human Services
In support of the transitional housing program providing shelter and extensive case management services for 58 homeless men for up to 12 months of residency. The goal of the program is to provide a period of stability for the men during which they can pursue educational credentials, job skills training, financial planning and budgeting and to prepare for a move into permanent housing.
Helen Keller Worldwide
$15,000 / 2001 / Health and Human Services
For continued training and technical assistance in support of Baltimore City Health Department’s implementation of the ChildSight program in Baltimore City public middle schools. The initiative provides free vision screening and glasses for those children with severe refractive error who might not be able to afford the services otherwise.