Past Grants

East Harbor Community Development Corporation

Two grants for the development of a business plan for the Urban Energy Cooperative. The study assesses the feasibility of organizing a cooperative to provide energy products, services, and jobs within the Empowerment Zone.

Education Fund, Inc.

For continued support of a grassroots coalition to educate Maryland citizens and policy makers about the need for universal health coverage in the state.

Empower Baltimore Management Corporation

For support of a telemarketing initiative designed to keep Empowerment Zone residents informed about available support programs and services.

Environmental Law Institute

For design and publication costs of the “Forests for the Bay”; report. The report recommends the adoption of forest landscape policy goals to promote the expansion and connection of contiguous forests that protect the Chesapeake Bay.

Episcopal Social Ministries, Inc.

For the replication in the Collington Square neighborhood of the Cathedral House Re-Entry Program for recovering addicts and alcoholics. The eight-week session offers a non-traditional approach to the challenges confronting newly recovering and homeless, substance abusers: a combination of Alcoholics Anonymous meetings, instruction in spiritual literacy, life skills, and job readiness.