Past Awards

2023

1. Associated Catholic Charities, $53,375
2. Categories: Human Services
3. …to support the general operations of the Esperanza Center’s Client Services program providing support to immigrants living in and around Baltimore City

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1. Asylee Women Enterprise, $45,000
2. Categories: Human Services
3. …to support the expansion and improvement of the Day Program providing educational, material, and financial support to asylum seekers and foreign-born survivors of human trafficking

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1. Baltimore Hunger Project, $45,000
2. Categories: Human Services
3. …to support the hiring of a development director to further grow the work of this Baltimore County-based organization dedicated to eliminating weekend childhood hunger

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1. Caroline Friess Center, $45,000
2. Categories: Human Services
3. …to support operational costs for this organization’s tuition-free career and life skills educational program serving unemployed and underemployed women in Baltimore

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1. Fuel Fund of Maryland, $15,000
2. Categories: Human Services
3. …to support energy assistance to single-parent households through the newly launched Power of One program

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1. Govans Ecumenical Development Corporation (GOVANS), $46,900
2. Categories: Human Services
3. …to support the Homeless/Supportive Services Programs of this northeast Baltimore based organization

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1. HOPE for All Inc., $42,000
2. Categories: Human Services
3. … to support this Anne Arundel County-based organization’s Turning Houses into Homes program, providing families transitioning from homelessness access to basic household necessities to establish healthy homes free of charge

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1. Heartly House, $45,000
2. Categories: Human Services
3. …to support the general operations of this Frederick County based nonprofit providing comprehensive services, free of charge, to survivors of domestic violence and sexual abuse

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1. House of Ruth Maryland, $65,000
2. Categories: Human Services
3. …to support the general operations of the clinical program, providing therapy, client transportation, and emergency food assistance to individuals facing or fleeing Intimate Partner Violence

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1. Itineris, $40,000
2. Categories: Human Services
3. …to support their efforts to formalize a Consulting Program to help train other organizations with their mission to empower adults on the autism spectrum

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1. Living Classrooms Foundation, $35,000
2. Categories: Human Services
3. …to support the general operations of Project SERVE, a community service and job-training program for unemployed and disadvantaged adults in Baltimore City

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1. Maryland Therapeutic Riding, $50,000
2. Categories: Human Services
3. …to support the creation of a new Learning Lab to support participants of this Crownsville based organization that uses connection with horses to help individuals with physical, developmental, and emotional challenges

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1. Open Works, Inc., $48,500
2. Categories: Human Services
3. …to support capacity building at this makerspace located in the Greenmount West neighborhood of Baltimore City dedicated to making tools, technology, and the knowledge to use them accessible to all

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1. Partners in Care Maryland, $50,000
2. Categories: Human Services
3. …to support the general operations of the Anne Arundel County site supporting the independence of older adults ages 60+ through service exchanges and community building

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1. Second Chances Garage, Inc., $15,000
2. Categories: Human Services
3. …to support the Reduced Cost Car Repair program, providing needed auto repair services at reduced rates to low-income families in the Frederick area

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1. The Light House, $20,000
2. Categories: Human Services
3. …to support the implementation of a Landlord Engagement Strategy with the goal of increasing permanent housing opportunities and decreasing the number of individuals and families experiencing homelessness in Annapolis and throughout Anne Arundel County

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1. Union Rescue Mission of Western Maryland, $45,000
2. Categories: Human Services
3. …to support their efforts to create a new facility in Cumberland to provide shelter, food service, and programming for those experiencing homelessness

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1. Weekend Backpacks for Homeless Kids, $50,000
2. Categories: Human Services
3. …to support their ongoing efforts to provide bags of food to food-insecure Baltimore City youth to bridge the gap between school provided meals on weekdays

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2022

1. Associated Catholic Charities , $120,000
2. Categories: Human Services
3. …to support the creation of an Intergenerational Center to serve as a community hub of Catholic Charities programs and partnerships in West Baltimore

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1. Associated Catholic Charities, Samaritan Center, $40,000
2. Categories: Human Services
3. …to support My Sister’s Place Women’s Center’s housing program, called the Samaritan Center, and their efforts to provide clients in Baltimore City with direct financial assistance for rent, case management, and traveler's assistance to help build each client’s financial stability

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1. Associated Charities of Cumberland, $20,000
2. Categories: Human Services
3. …to support general operating expenses at this organization, which provides emergency support services to individuals and families in Allegany County

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1. Baltimore Outreach Services, $10,000
2. Categories: Human Services
3. …to support the general operations of this emergency shelter serving women and children in Baltimore City

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1. Cornerstone Community Housing, $45,000
2. Categories: Human Services
3. …to support the general operations of Earl’s Place, a transitional housing program serving men recovering from substance abuse and homelessness in Baltimore City

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1. Family Crisis Center of Baltimore County , $25,000
2. Categories: Human Services
3. …to support safety and security enhancements to the Center’s Emergency Safety Shelter, the only permanent emergency safe shelter for adult and child victims of dometic violence in Baltimore County

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1. Franciscan Center , $75,000
2. Categories: Human Services
3. …to support renovations to the Outreach Intake Area and other offices at this organization, which provides emergency assistance and supportive services to economically disadvantaged people in Baltimore City

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1. Marian House, $91,200
2. Categories: Human Services
3. …to support the renovation and construction of housing for women and their families experiencing homelessness and other instability as part of this holistically focused housing and supportive services organization in Baltimore City

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1. Maryland Nonprofits , $45,000
2. Categories: Human Services
3. …to support general operating expenses at the Maryland Association of Resources for Families & Youth (MARFY), which is a network of child welfare providers working to improve the system of foster care in Maryland

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1. Pathfinders for Autism, $31,800
2. Categories: Human Services
3. …to support the creation of a new safety curriculum teaching teens and adults with ASD and law enforcement officers community safety skills and how to interact with each other

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1. Paul’s Place, $75,000
2. Categories: Human Services
3. …to support GroundWork Kitchen’s Culinary Arts Training Program, a social enterprise workforce development program in southwest Baltimore City

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1. Project JumpStart, $50,000
2. Categories: Human Services
3. …to support general operating expenses at the East Baltimore training center, which delivers a pre-apprenticeship training program in construction to Baltimore City residents

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1. Religious Coalition for Emergency Human Needs, $40,000
2. Categories: Human Services
3. …to support the general operations of the new, permanent Emergency Family Shelter Program serving homeless families in Frederick County

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1. Sexual Assault/Spouse Abuse Resource Center (SARC), $25,000
2. Categories: Human Services
3. …to support the second phase of the renovation and expansion of their facilities, at this organization serving women and children fleeing domestic violence in Harford County

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1. Taking the Lead , $15,000
2. Categories: Human Services
3. …to support enhancements to the indoor riding arena at this organization providing therapeutic horseback riding for veterans, adults, and children with disabilities in northern Baltimore County

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1. Women's Housing Coalition, $15,000
2. Categories: Human Services
3. …to support the general operations of this organization that serves individuals and families experiencing homelessness by providing permanent, affordable housing and supportive services in Baltimore City

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2021

1. Associated Builders & Contractors Craft Trust, $25,700
2. Categories: Human Services
3. …to support the creation of a flexible computer lab inside their new education building in Baltimore City to serve young adults in their construction trade apprenticeship program

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1. Baltimore Hunger Project, $12,500
2. Categories: Human Services
3. …to support technology purchases designed to improve the operational efficiency of this nonprofit dedicated to eliminating the problem of weekend childhood hunger in Baltimore City and County

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1. Caroline Friess Center, $40,000
2. Categories: Human Services
3. …to support the general operations of this healthcare-based career and life skills program for unemployed and underemployed women in Baltimore City

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1. Community Assistance Network, $40,000
2. Categories: Human Services
3. …to support the general operations of this organization targeting the health, housing, and food needs of Baltimore County residents

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1. First Fruits Farm, $45,000
2. Categories: Human Services
3. … to support capital improvements that will enhance and expand the packaging and distribution capabilities of this nonprofit farm, located in Freeland, Maryland, dedicated to providing fresh, nutritious produce to those experiencing hunger in the region

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1. Govans Ecumenical Development Corporation (GEDCO), $40,000
2. Categories: Human Services
3. …to support the generation operations of this organization, which provides affordable housing, supportive services, and emergency assistance in Baltimore City

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1. Hampden Family Center, $40,000
2. Categories: Human Services
3. …to support the expansion of case management and emergency services at this community hub offering educational and supportive services to families, children, youth, and senior citizens living in the Hampden neighborhood of Baltimore City

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1. Harford Family House, $40,000
2. Categories: Human Services
3. …to support and expand housing and supportive services to young adults age 18-24 in Harford County

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1. House of Ruth Maryland, $41,000
2. Categories: Human Services
3. …to support operating costs associated with the clinical program, an essential piece of this nonprofit’s work to address intimate partner violence and provide comprehensive services to women and children so they may rebuild their lives safely and free of fear

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1. Living Classrooms Foundation, $40,000
2. Categories: Human Services
3. …to support the general operations of Project SERVE, a community service and job-training program for unemployed and disadvantaged adults in Baltimore City

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1. The Family Tree, $19,500
2. Categories: Human Services
3. …to support essential technology upgrades at the Baltimore City office of this organization dedicated to preventing child abuse by building safe, strong families

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1. UEmpower of Maryland, $40,000
2. Categories: Human Services
3. …to support The Food Project, which combines culinary skills training, job opportunities, sustainable food sourcing, and mentorship to feed and empower neighborhoods in Southwest Baltimore

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1. Weekend Backpacks for Homeless Kids, $40,000
2. Categories: Human Services
3. …to support this organization’s expansion into to provide more food to hungry and vulnerable Baltimore City youth

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2020

1. 40 West Assistance and Referral Center, Inc., $15,000
2. Categories: Human Services
3. …to support capital improvements to their offices, so that this organization can continue to provide basic necessities to West Baltimore residents

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1. Associated Catholic Charities, $40,000
2. Categories: Human Services
3. …to support service enhancements at Christopher Place Employment Academy, an intensive residential recovery, education, training, and employment program for formerly homeless men in Baltimore City

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1. CASA of Baltimore County, $30,000
2. Categories: Human Services
3. …to support operating costs associated with a new staff position to serve older youth in foster care after they age out of the system

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1. Churches for Streets of Hope, $20,000
2. Categories: Human Services
3. …to support safety-related upgrades to this cold weather shelter for men located in Essex, Maryland

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1. Dove Center (Domestic Violence Sexual Assault Resource Center), $43,264
2. Categories: Human Services
3. …to support a residential services position in their transitional housing units, at this organization located in Oakland, Maryland that assists adults and children who are victims of domestic violence overcome barriers and build skills to live independently and safely

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1. Franciscan Center, $55,000
2. Categories: Human Services
3. …to support the Dining Services Program, which feeds the hungry at this organization that has been providing emergency assistance and supportive outreach to residents in Baltimore City for over 50 years

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1. Manna House, $85,000
2. Categories: Human Services
3. …to support capital construction costs associated with the expansion of their facility, where they have been serving meals and providing free services to Baltimore’s homeless and poor for over 50 years

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1. Meals on Wheels of Central Maryland, $40,000
2. Categories: Human Services
3. …to support their Home Delivered Meal Program, which brings healthy nutritious meals to homebound members of our community

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1. St. John's Shelter for Homeless Families, $10,000
2. Categories: Human Services
3. …to support the operating costs of this year-round transitional housing program serving needy families in Washington County

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1. St. Mary's Outreach Center, $30,000
2. Categories: Human Services
3. …challenge grant to support the general operations and expansion of services at the Center, which improves the quality of life for older adults living in poverty in the greater Hampden community

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1. Tubman House, Baltimore, $10,000
2. Categories: Human Services
3. …to support the Friend of a Friend program, which supports their urban garden and community food program in the Sandtown-Winchester neighborhood of Baltimore City

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1. Washington County Commission on Aging, $18,500
2. Categories: Human Services
3. …to support the acquisition of a vehicle for the Agency’s Meals on Wheels program, which delivers meals to homebound residents of Washington County

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1. Year Up Baltimore, $25,000
2. Categories: Human Services
3. …to support general operating expenses of this workforce development program that serves young adults in Baltimore ages 18 – 24 by helping them build technical skills development and gain access to internships

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2019

1. Associated Catholic Charities, $25,000
2. Categories: Human Services
3. …to support consulting and staff training around delivering person-centered and community-based care and workforce supports for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities at Gallagher Services

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1. Athletes Serving Athletes, $40,000
2. Categories: Human Services
3. …to support the expansion of services through volunteer recruitment at this organization working to elevate the quality of life for individuals with limited mobility by empowering them to train for and participate in running events at no cost

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1. Baltimore Hunger Project, $12,500
2. Categories: Human Services
3. …to support the delivery of weekend food packages to 50 more students in Baltimore City and County

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1. Cornerstone Community Housing, $50,000
2. Categories: Human Services
3. …to support the general operations of Earl’s Place, a recovery-based transitional housing program for men experiences homelessness in Baltimore City

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1. Enoch Pratt Free Library, $15,000
2. Categories: Human Services
3. …to support the Library’s Mobile Job Center, which serves job seekers throughout Baltimore City

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1. Pathfinders for Autism, $30,000
2. Categories: Human Services
3. …to support the launch of a pilot program focused on creating recreational opportunities for adults with autsim

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1. Paul’s Place, $80,000
2. Categories: Human Services
3. …to support the construction of Groundwork Kitchen, including a new culinary arts training program, restaurant, and catering business, at this social service agency in the Pigtown neighborhood of Baltimore City

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1. Santa’s Helpers Anonymous, $10,000
2. Categories: Human Services
3. …to support the purchasing of toys for distribution to Baltimore area families in need at Christmastime

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1. The Light House, $18,000
2. Categories: Human Services
3. …to support a workforce development program in the trades industry at this homeless service organization in downtown Annapolis

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