University of Maryland School of Law
$5,000 / 2003 / Health and Human Services
In support of the Civil Legal Needs Assessment project of the Drug Policy and Public Health Strategies Clinic.
Vehicles for Change, Inc.
$45,000 / 2003 / Health and Human Services
Fifth-year funding of a transportation program to provide reconditioned cars for participants of the Affordable Housing Initiative program, and to other low-income residents of Baltimore City who need cars to get to work.
Youth Enterprise Services, Inc.
$7,000 / 2003 / Health and Human Services
Toward the purchase of a property for use as a residential treatment facility for at-risk adolescent males.
1000 Friends of Maryland
$25,000 / 2002 / Environment
For general operating expenses to support the continuation of outreach efforts designed to fight sprawl and preserve Maryland’s natural resources while encouraging controlled economic growth. These efforts will focus on the dissemination of recent reports, maps and technical assistance materials developed to educate new legislators, county officials and interested citizens on the long-term benefits of Smart Growth policies, historic tax credits, urban revitalization strategies, and preservation of vulnerable and valuable natural resources.
1000 Friends of Maryland
$5,000 / 2002 / Environment
For the design and print of the Legal Handbook, a guide to issues related to land-use legislation for citizens interested in familiarizing themselves with the political process and land use litigation.