Ready at Five
$5,000 / 2011 / Education
For the cost of a consultant to prepare a Maryland Early Learning Challenge grant proposal, designed to help early childhood infrastructure in Maryland overcome school-readiness gaps.
South Baltimore Learning Center
$34,500 / 2010 / Education
For capital improvements to expand the center to accommodate the External Diploma Program, an adult literacy program that awards a high school diploma.
ACLU Foundation of Maryland, Inc.
$50,000 / 2010 / Education
For continued support of the Baltimore City Education Reform Project, designed to ensure that schools serving disadvantaged students receive equal funding and resources. This strategy includes education, community organizing, advocacy efforts, and lawsuits.
Greater Homewood Community Corporation, Inc.
$95,000 / 2010 / Education
For support of the Experience Corps Upper Grades Pilot Project, designed to serve fourth- and fifth-grade students in high-needs Baltimore City public schools. The project awards grants to five schools in support of strategies designed to increase academic achievement.
St. Cecilia Roman Catholic School
$5,000 / 2010 / Education
Toward support of the CityWide Special Education Advocacy Project for Baltimore City public school students with disabilities.