Institute of Human Virology
$400,000 / 2000 / Health and Human Services
Challenge grant in support of pilot studies and an 18-month needs assessment of interventions aimed at improving rates of diagnosis, increasing adherence to treatment regimens, and decreasing transmission risk behavior among African Americans with HIV/AIDS.
University of Maryland at College Park
$31,383 / 2000 / Health and Human Services
For a study assessing the effectiveness of reverse commuting as a strategy for low-income job seekers to access job opportunities in outlying areas of Baltimore City. The effort includes technical assistance to the West Baltimore Empowerment Zone Village Centers, assisting them in determining results, and in identifying areas of job access and retention in Howard County. University of Maryland.
Suited to Succeed
$10,000 / 2000 / Health and Human Services
General support to provide professional attire and career support services to Baltimore City women making the transition from welfare to work.
Southern Maryland Food Bank
$25,300 / 2000 / Health and Human Services
For the purchase of a refrigerated truck to transport perishable surplus and reusable food items from the Maryland Food Bank in Baltimore to the hungry in Southern Maryland.
Shepherd’s Clinic
$35,000 / 2000 / Health and Human Services
Continued funding to provide primary medical and dental care to uninsured persons in Baltimore City.