Past Grants

GROUP Ministries, Inc .

For the purchase of a house in the Rosemont community, and to provide job training for ex-offenders engaged in the renovation work of that house. GROUP Ministries plans to train 20 to 30 men in carpentry, drywall, and painting in preparation for pre-journeyman status. The house, once completed, will be used as a transitional group home for ex-offenders in recovery.

Job Opportunities Task Force

Toward support of the Baltimore Food Service and Lodging Sector study, which will provide an overview of the employment outlook of the sector; a description of types of employment opportunities available to Baltimore City residents; a discussion of challenges and opportunities regarding job quality, retention, and advancement; and information regarding careers.

Maryland Volunteer Lawyers Service

For continued support of the Baltimore CASH Campaign, an initiative designed to increase the use of the Earned Income Tax Credit, and free tax preparation services. The goal, utilizing creative marketing strategies, is to prepare at least 14,000 tax returns and initiate a financial counseling hotline.

Mayor’s Office of Employment Development

In support of the YouthWorks 2008 summer jobs program. This six-week program enables more than 6,000 young people to gain work experience in a variety of worksites, from community service initiatives at local nonprofit organizations to private employers and city agencies.

Baltimore Alliance for Careers in Healthcare, Inc.

For continued support of career coaching, career mapping, and the Pre-Allied Health Bridge Project. The Alliance was created in response to reports that many entry-level workers lack requisite basic skills for post-secondary training leading to high paying jobs.