Previous Cash Flow Loan Program Recipients
Children’s Chorus of Maryland (http://www.ccmsings.org/)
CCM was founded in 1976. They empower musical children and promote the fine art of music. The CCM conservatory program is open to all children ages 5 to 16 who qualify by passing an audition. CCM achieves their mission by providing children with the tools of self-expression, through choral music education and professional performance opportunities, in a program dedicated to excellence, aesthetic sensitivity, play-based learning, respect, and diversity.
Based upon receipt of matching grants from several other corporations, CCM received a $13,000 Cash Flow Loan to help provide funding for activities during the 2004 fiscal year to cover unexpected deficits caused by the cancellation of expected and promised corporate awards.
In 2005 another request was received from Children’s Chorus for a Cash Flow Loan of $25,000 to help cover operating expenses, including payroll, facilities rental and concert expenses.
Children’s Theater Association (http://ctabaltimore.org/)
CTA has been in existence since 1949. Their mission is to teach and perform theater for young people with the highest standard of art and education.
CTA received a $25,000 Cash Flow Loan to assist them until loan money is received from Calvert, Charles, and Frederick Countries in the form of pre-approved grants from the health department.
Community Mediation Program (http://www.communitymediation.org/)
CMP works to reduce interpersonal and community violence and animosity by increasing the understanding and use of non-violent conflict resolution strategies, and by making mediation more accessible to the residents of Baltimore City at no cost. Mediation is a confidential and voluntary dispute resolution process in which a neutral mediator assists people in finding a solution that meets the needs of everyone involved.
Based upon receiving a mortgage, CMP received a $15,000 Cash Flow Loan to help with the closing costs for the purchase of their Safe and Smart Center Building.
Historic East Baltimore Community Action Coalition (http://www.hebcac.org/)
HEBCAC has been in existence for 13 years. Their mission is to work with residents and other stakeholders to improve neighborhoods in the 220-block area bounded by Edison Highway, Aisquith Street, North Avenue and Fayette Street. Since 1994 they have implemented a series of programs that address both the physical infrastructure and human capital issues faced by residents of the neighborhoods where it works.
HEBCAC received a $25,000 Cash Flow Loan in support of a commercial redevelopment project being done at 901 N. Milton Avenue.
Holy Nativity/St. John’s Development Corp.
HN/SJDC joined together in 1999 to acquire, purchase, lease, manage and develop residential and commercial properties in Park Heights in collaboration with community stakeholders in order to improve the common life of the neighborhood, socially, economically, educationally and spiritually.
HN/SJDC received a $25,000 Cash Flow Loan to pay off the contractor for completion of construction on the Pimlico Road Arts and Community Center.
Jobs Housing & Recovery (http://www.jhrbaltimore.org/)
JHR has been in existence for six year. They provide transitional housing and supportive services to homeless men in Baltimore who are recovering from substance abuse.
JHR received a $25,000 Cash Flow Loan to assist them until grant money is received from HUD/Baltimore Homeless Services.
Jones Falls Watershed Association (http://www.jonesfalls.org/)
JFWA began in 1997 as a committee of the Greater Homewood Community Corporation who serve as a catalyst and incubator for this project of restoring and protecting the health of the Jones Falls Watershed.
JFWA received a $10,000 Cash Flow Loan to cover a temporary cash flow deficit until payment is received from the Department of Recreation and Parks.
Maryland Center for Arts and Technology
MCAT was established in April, 1999. They were organized to develop a forward-thinking workforce providing customized training in an authentic learning environment that encourages personal growth, promotes social changes and, in partnership with local employees, helps build the community through economic empowerment.
MCAT received a $25,000 Cash Flow Loan to cover general operating expenses, pending receipt of payment from the Workforce Investment Act-Youth Council.
Maryland Regional Practitioners Network for Fathers & Families (http://www.mrpnff.org/)
MRPNFF was established in 1996 and is dedicated to serving the needs of Fatherhood Practitioners through advocacy, peer networking, training, technical assistance and research in an effort to remove the barriers prohibiting fathers from having full involvement in the lives of their children.
MRPNFF received a $12,500 Cash Flow Loan to help cover general operating expenses, pending receipt of a grant from the Weinberg Foundation.
The Neighborhood of Greater Lauraville, Inc. (http://www.greaterlauraville.com/)
TNGL has been in existence for over 6 years. They a community development corporation dedicated to improving the quality of life in Baltimore City by building on existing assets to strengthen the residential and commercial districts in their member neighborhoods.
TNGL received a $10,000 Cash Flow Loan to cover general operating expenses until they receive promised funds from the Baltimore City Department of Housing and Community Development and Healthy Neighborhoods, Inc.
People’s Homesteading Group, Inc. (http://www.phghouse.org/)
PHG is a grassroots housing organization founded in 1983. They are dedicated to providing decent, affordable housing, in a safe vibrant neighborhood to low and moderate income families. They achieve this mission by converting vacant, abandoned houses into homes for families who were forced by circumstances into poverty and public assistance.
Based upon receiving mortgages, PHG received a $19,500 Cash Flow Loan to purchase seven tax certificates from the Mayor and City Council for six houses and one lot located in Baltimore City.
Senior Network of North Baltimore, Inc.
SNNB has been in existence for over 20 years. Their mission is to provide educational and recreational services to seniors.
SNNB received a $20,000 Cash Flow Loan to assist them until grant money is received from the Commission on Aging and Recreational Education.
South East Community Organizations, Inc.
SECO has been in existence for over 34 years. Their goal is to provide a public forum through which citizens can democratically and effectively improve their community in the areas of health, education, community development, housing, literacy, early childhood education, public safety, culture and other areas affecting the general well being of the neighborhoods.
SECO received a $25,000 Cash Flow Loan to assist them until the proceeds from the sale of a property located at 10 S. Wolfe Street have been received.
South East Head Start
SEHS has been in existence for over 20 years. They provide educational, social, mental, health, nutritional and parent education services to approximately 270 children and their families who live in a targeted area and who meet the Department of Housing and Human Services income guidelines.
SEHS received a $25,000 Cash Flow Loan to cover general operating expenses, pending receipt of payment coming from DHCD of Baltimore City
Southeast Youth Academy (http://www.southeastyouthacademy.org/)
SEYA provides comprehensive after-school programs to community youth. Teen Centers are available for after school and weekend activities for young people between the ages of 12 and 19. They offer programs in job readiness training, leadership skills building, and internships and apprenticeships at local businesses.
Based upon a grant from the Family League of Baltimore, SEYA received a $10,000 Cash Flow Loan.
Therapeutic & Recreational Riding Center (http://www.trrcmd.org/)
TRRC was founded in 1983 and is dedicated to providing therapeutic services to special clients young and old. This organization provides therapy services and therapeutic horseback riding sessions to riders with special needs and helps children with developmental disabilities in everyday living skills, including transitioning into a mainstream lifestyle.
Based upon past successful golf tournaments, TRRC received a $15,000 Cash Flow Loan to help build a new indoor riding arena and stables. This new space will afford a more quiet treatment area for those children who have sensory issues and who need a less chaotic environment, so that treatment sessions are maximized.
In 2005 another request was received from TRRC for a $12,500 Cash Flow Loan to help defray the cost of building nine additional stables in the new stall barn building.