Helping Up Mission
$250,000 / 2005 / Criminal Justice and Addiction
Challenge grant for capital expansion and renovations of the Spiritual Recovery Program, a residential recovery program at 1023 East Baltimore Street for homeless ex-offenders in Baltimore City. The program provides a structured therapeutic community with supporting services, including legal, computer literacy, work therapy, job placement assistance, and health education.
Historic East Baltimore Community Action Coalition, Inc.
$100,000 / 2005 / Criminal Justice and Addiction
For continued support of Dee’s Place, a 24-hour substance abuse recovery center serving residents of East Baltimore. During the day, Dee’s Place offers counseling and referrals for jobs and for other needs. During the night, it offers continuous 12-Step meetings from 9 p.m. to 9 a.m.
Jobs, Housing & Recovery, Inc. (JHR)
$50,000 / 2005 / Criminal Justice and Addiction
Challenge grant for operational support for Carrington House, a structured alcohol and drug recovery program following the Delancey Street model. As does Delancey Street, JHR strives to support itself through private enterprises while providing housing, job training, and education to individuals in recovery.
New Vision House of Hope Transitional Program
$19,938 / 2005 / Criminal Justice and Addiction
For the purchase of a 12-passenger van to transport clients to work, treatment programs, Narcotics Anonymous/Alcoholics Anonymous meetings, and medical appointments.
Park West Health System, Inc./ Park West Medical Center
$39,543 / 2005 / Criminal Justice and Addiction
For continued support of the Hidden Gardens HIV and Substance Abuse Program, a buprenorphine detoxification and stabilization program for HIV-positive heroin users in the Park Heights Avenue corridor.