TurnAround, Inc.
According to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, sex trafficking is a form of modern-day slavery, in which women and girls are forced to engage in the commercial sex trade. Since 2012, with funding from the Abell Foundation, TurnAround, Inc. has provided services to 880 trafficking survivors (187 survivors last year). TurnAround works with clients in three phases: emergency and assessment, stabilization, and support and transition. Services provided include emergency response, trauma therapy, intensive case management, food, shelter, and social service advocacy. With this grant, TurnAround plans to serve at least 100 trafficking survivors over the next year.
UNITE HERE Mid Atlantic Training and Scholarship Fund
In support of training 50 Baltimore job seekers in culinary, housekeeping, cashier and server occupations, placing at least 80% into union positions paying an hourly wage of at least $18 per hour.
Vehicles for Change Inc.
In support of providing 50 previously incarcerated individuals with paid work experience in car repair at Vehicle for Change’s Full Circle Service Center. Program graduates are placed into jobs as certified automotive mechanics, earning at least $17 per hour.
Vehicles for Change Inc.
In support of awarding 40 repaired and Maryland-inspected cars to Baltimore City residents referred by the following sponsoring agencies: Center for Urban Families, Civic Works, Project Serve, Second Chance, and the Biotechnical Institute of Maryland.
Vehicles for Change Inc.
In support of the Full Circle Auto Repair & Training Center.