Baltimore Stars Coalition/AAU
$40,000 / 2012 / Health and Human Services
For continued support of the Baltimore Stars Basketball Program for inner-city boys ages 8 to 17. Staffed by volunteers, the program provides opportunities for the boys to compete in AAU state and national basketball tournaments. The program teaches basketball skills, teamwork, and sportsmanship; provides mentoring, tutoring, and SAT preparation; and encourages achievement and positive behavior.
Loving Arms, Inc.
$100,000 / 2012 / Health and Human Services
Toward operating costs of N.R. House, a residential program for homeless runaway youth and young adults. The goal is to transition the youth and young adults to safe, stable permanent homes by providing counseling and case management, and teaching life and communication skills.
Santas Helpers Anonymous, Inc.
$5,000 / 2012 / Health and Human Services
Toward support of the 2012 Elves Bring Christmas to Those in Need program, which serves low-income families and elderly in Baltimore City.
Baltimore Terrapin Youth Football/Park Heights Renaissance
$5,000 / 2012 / Health and Human Services
Seed funding for the establishment of an Unlimited Weight Youth Football Program for youth in the Park Heights community.
Manna House, Inc.
$5,000 / 2012 / Health and Human Services
Toward staffing costs to provide outreach programs serving the homeless and needy in Baltimore City.