ACLU Foundation of Maryland, Inc.
$5,000 / 2012 / Health and Human Services
For general support of Maryland ACLU activities.
Covenant Community Association
$5,000 / 2012 / Health and Human Services
Toward continued support of a summer camp for 80 children and youth in the Rose Street community, and for renovations of a house that will serve as a neighborhood center.
Maryland Citizens’ Health Initiative Education Fund, Inc.
$5,000 / 2012 / Health and Human Services
For support of an event in recognition of policy changes to expand access to affordable health care.
Tahirih Justice Center
$50,000 / 2012 / Health and Human Services
Toward operating support of pro bono legal and case management services for up to 79 immigrant women and girls in Baltimore City fleeing gender-based violence. The center also conducts training sessions for attorneys, police officers, judges, and social and health service providers.
ACLU Foundation of Maryland, Inc.
$5,000 / 2012 / Health and Human Services
Toward the establishment of the Baltimore Regional Housing Partnership, designed to serve as the regional administrator for the additional 2,600 vouchers secured by the settlement agreement of the Thompson v. HUD lawsuit. This settlement allows public housing residents to move to neighborhoods less impacted by poverty, in an effort to access better schools, safer neighborhoods, and greater job opportunities.