Past Grants

The Community School, Inc.

For support of the College Support and Dual Enrollment Initiative serving students and graduates of The Community School. The program provides ongoing support for students to graduate from high school or pass their GEDs, and enter and remain in college.

The Piney Woods Schoolﾠ

To provide scholarships for students from Baltimore City public schools to attend a college-preparatory boarding school for the 2010-2011 school year, and to fund the salary of a Retention Counselor. The counselor provides a range of services, including monitoring class attendance and participation, overseeing study hall and dormitory behavior, and acting as a liaison and advocate for students and their families.

Fund for Educational Excellence

Two-year funding for support of School Everyday!, an initiative to address chronic absenteeism in Baltimore City public schools. This program builds partnerships with community groups and churches, and identifies students and families most in need of attendance support.

Public Justice Center, Inc.

For support of the second phase of the School Continuity Project to increase educational outcomes for homeless Baltimore City public school students and for those awaiting foster-care placement. The goal is to collaborate with City Schools and create a plan for compliance to improve the educational outcomes of homeless and foster-care children. The center assists with planning, training school personnel, and monitoring the effectiveness of new school system practices for homeless children.

Fund for Educational Excellence

For general operating support and to implement a strategic mission designed to respond to particular needs of the school system: district fundraising, research, design development, implementation plans; project management for selected innovation; and exploration of policies and best practices.