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Grant Recipients

We are privileged to have contributed to the work and achievements of many organizations in the Baltimore area.

To learn more about these non-profits, and the specific projects we funded, please access our database of grant recipients.

Women's Support Center

Paul's Place, Inc.
Purpose:

Women's support group focussed on increasing problem-solving skills

Award Amount: $ 5,000

Isaiah Wellness Center

Johns Hopkins University School Of Nursing
Purpose:

Exercise program and health education for seniors

Award Amount: $ 7,500

Evening Childcare

House Of Ruth Maryland Inc.
Purpose:

Evening childcare services for mothers attending domestic violence education and support programs

Award Amount: $ 10,000
Website: www.hruth.org

Girls Empowerment Mission (GEM)

Living Classrooms Foundation
Purpose:

After school enrichment and mentoring program for at-risk high school girls

Award Amount: $ 10,000

Susanna Wesley House Family Program

Womens Housing Coalition, Inc.
Purpose:

Family enrichment program for women and children residents of this transitional house

Award Amount: $ 10,000

Project HOLA!

University Of Maryland Baltimore Foundation, Inc.
Purpose:

Support group for Latina mothers

Award Amount: $ 10,300

Family Traditions

PACT Helping Children With Special Needs, Inc.
Purpose:

Nursery social worker and childcare coordinator for the Family Traditions program

Award Amount: $ 11,760

The Ark School

Episcopal Community Services Of Maryland, Inc.
Purpose:

Pre-school for homeless children ages 3-5

Award Amount: $ 12,000
Website: www.ecsm.org

Heading Toward Healthcare

The Community College Of Baltimore County, Catonsville
Purpose:

Tuition assistance for job training in allied health careers

Award Amount: $ 12,000

Program Restoration

The Light Of Truth Center, Inc.
Purpose:

Life skills classes for women who are recovering addicts

Award Amount: $ 13,000

Youth Opportunity Programs

Washington Village Pigtown Neighborhood Planning Council
Purpose:

GED, life skills and job training programs for young mothers

Award Amount: $ 14,945

Horummari Project

Kennedy Krieger Institute, Inc.
Purpose:

Early Headstart program in Southeast Baltimore to help new refugees

Award Amount: $ 14,993

Family Services Program

Chesapeake Habitat For Humanity, Inc.
Purpose:

Services for families who are new homeowners

Award Amount: $ 15,000

Dance Girls Of Baltimore

Fusion Partnerships, Inc.
Purpose:

After-school dance program to build self-esteem and foster healthy choices for at-risk girls

Award Amount: $ 15,000

Free Healthcare Services

Mission Of Mercy
Purpose:

Provides 800+ patient visits and dispenses 2300+ prescription medications to new and long-term patients

Award Amount: $ 15,000

High School Expansion

My Sister's Circle, Inc.
Purpose:

One-on-one tutoring and mentoring for 5th grade girls

Award Amount: $ 15,000

Powerful Women

Project PLASE, Inc.
Purpose:

Training services including GED assistance, computer skills and job readiness

Award Amount: $ 15,000

Expanding To 7th Grade

Sisters Academy Of Baltimore, Inc.
Purpose:

Adding grade 7 to this all-girls, tuition-free, Catholic middle school

Award Amount: $ 15,000

Adelante Program

St. Vincent De Paul Society Of Baltimore
Purpose:

Support,  education and counseling for Latinas who have experienced domestic abuse

Award Amount: $ 15,000