Scenic America
$10,000 / 2000 / Environment
Seed funding to establish a statewide scenic conservation organization, Scenic Maryland, as an affiliate of Scenic America. The purposes of the program are to continue the education of local citizens about scenic conservation, serve as a local watchdog on billboard measures, and work in partnerships and collaboratives to protect Maryland’s scenic beauty.
Second Chance Project, Inc.
$75,000 / 2000 / Health and Human Services
For support of the Recidivist Intervention Project Initiative for female and male ex-offenders. The program provides assistance with a job search, job training, GED classes, referrals to transitional housing, and mentoring.
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.
South East Community Organization
$96,410 / 2000 / Community Development
Toward salaries for caseworkers, loan processors, and rehabilitation specialists for a senior home modification program. The purpose of the effort is to integrate home health intervention, home modification, and ongoing support to promote independent living for low- to moderate-income seniors in their homes.
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.