Older Adults
The Foundation supports organizations that help low-income and vulnerable older adults to age in their communities with independence and dignity. This is the largest single area of grantmaking by The Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Foundation.
Services & Advocacy for GLBT Elders (SAGE)
Brooklyn, NY
$1,600,000 capital grant to support the development of a SAGE center, at Ingersoll Senior Residences—an LGBT-focused affordable housing development—that will provide support services for older adults, allowing them to age in their communities with independence and dignity.
https://www.sageusa.org/
Civic Works
Baltimore, MD
$1,500,000 capital grant to support the City for All Ages and Housing Upgrades to Benefit Seniors (HUBS) programs, both of which provide home modifications and repairs, as well as wraparound services, that older adults need to remain independent.
https://civicworks.com/
Little Sisters of the Poor – St. Martin’s Home, Baltimore
Baltimore, MD
$900,000 capital grant to support the renovation of a former assisted living cottage, at St. Martin’s Home for the Aged, into an independent living cottage, which will provide affordable housing and supportive services for up to 18 older adults.
http://www.littlesistersofthepoorbaltimore.org/our-home/
The Netanya Foundation
Netanya, Israel
$570,000 capital grant to support the construction of an integrated, rehabilitative day care center for older adults with intellectual disabilities.
https://www.netanyafoundation.org/
Associated Catholic Charities
Timonium, MD
$450,000 program grant to support the expansion of Answers for Aging, a program that provides assistance for older adults, families, and caregivers, with the goal of serving hundreds of older adults who are on a waiting list for affordable housing.
https://www.catholiccharities-md.org/
Equal Justice Works
Washington, DC
$325,000 program grant to support the continued training of 25 full-time attorneys who will lead multidisciplinary teams that will serve 4,000 victims of elder abuse.
http://www.equaljusticeworks.org/
Osborne Association
Bronx, NY
$315,000 program grant to support the Elder Reentry Initiative, a program that helps older adults leaving incarceration reintegrate into their community.
http://www.osborneny.org/
Hebrew Home of Greater Washington
Rockville, MD
$300,000 program grant to support this organization’s ElderSAFE program that provides temporary shelter and direct services for those escaping elder abuse.
https://www.smithlifecommunities.org/residences/hebrew-home/
Action in Maturity (AIM)
Baltimore, MD
$150,000 operating grant over two years ($75,000 per year) to support the general operations of this organization that provides supports and services for older adults to help them maintain independence as they age in their communities.
http://www.actioninmaturity.org/
Meals on Wheels of Central Maryland
Baltimore, MD
$125,000 program grant to support the Together in Care project, a partnership between Meals on Wheels of Central Maryland and Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center, that will work to improve the health and well-being of vulnerable older adults with the goals of preventing hospital readmissions and achieving maximum independence and quality of life.
https://www.mealsonwheelsmd.org/
Partners in Care
Baltimore, MD
$125,000 operating grant to support the general operations of this organization that uses a time-exchange model, which allows older adults and volunteers to donate services to one another according to their skills and abilities, with the goal of helping older adults remain independent in their homes.
http://www.partnersincare.org/
Vehadarta
Throughout Israel
$100,000 operating grant over two years ($50,000 per year) to support the general operations of this organization that provides job placement assistance for older adults.
http://www.vehadarta.org.il/en/
Workforce Development
The Foundation supports organizations that are committed to helping people help themselves by obtaining and retaining employment, preferably on a career track. Grants are directed to organizations that provide job training, placement, and retention for unemployed or underemployed individuals.
More than Words
Waltham, MA
$1,000,000 capital grant to support the renovation of this organization’s current facility, as well as the construction of an additional facility that will provide job training for youth who are in foster care, court-involved, homeless, and/or out of school.
https://www.mtwyouth.org/
Civic Works
Baltimore, MD
$405,000 capital grant to support the construction of a new facility for this organization’s Baltimore Center for Green Careers, a program that helps participants overcome barriers by providing them with technical skills, marketable certifications, and essential-skills training.
https://civicworks.com/
Bon Secours of Maryland Foundation
Baltimore, MD
$300,000 operating grant over two years ($150,000 per year) to support this organization’s career development and financial services programs, including the Working Families Initiative that helps individuals and families become self-sufficient.
https://www.bonsecoursbaltimorefoundation.org/
FareStart
Throughout the United States
$150,000 program grant over two years ($75,000 per year) to support Catalyst Kitchens, a network of more than 60 organizations that provide food service training with the goals of ending unemployment, poverty, and hunger.
https://www.farestart.org/
Latin American Youth Center
Washington, DC
$150,000 capital grant to support the replacement of this organization’s heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) system and to update accounting software.
http://www.layc-dc.org/
Forest Preserve
Cook County, IL
$100,000 program grant over two years ($50,000 per year) to support the Conservation Corps, a program that provides teenagers with employment experience, science education, leadership development, and self-esteem building.
http://fpdcc.com/
Chicago Community Foundation
Chicago, IL
$50,000 program grant over two years ($25,000 per year) to support the Chicagoland Workforce Funders Alliance (CWFA), a convening of funders who work to build consensus—within the region’s philanthropic community—on the most effective workforce development strategies.
https://cct.org/
Maryland Center for Adult Training (MCAT)
Baltimore, MD
$65,000 Small Grant over two years ($35,000/$30,000) to support the general operations of this organization that provides employment training for allied health positions.
https://mcattrains.wordpress.com/
Baltimore Tree Trust
Baltimore, MD
$60,000 Small Grant over two years ($30,000 per year) to support a six-week workforce development program, in partnership with the Center for Urban Families, with the goal of placing participants in urban forestry jobs.
http://www.baltimoretreetrust.org/
EducationUS - The Foundation supports organizations that ensure children achieve grade-level academic performance in reading, math, and science; and graduate from high school prepared for college and the workplace. This portfolio includes an emphasis on early childhood development, STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) literacy, out-of-school time, and child and family safety.
Israel - The Foundation supports primarily capital projects for youth at risk including shelters for women and their children who are escaping intimate partner violence and youth villages for youth at risk without family support.
Inner-City Scholarship Fund
New York, NY
$400,000 capital grant to support technology and safety upgrades at several Catholic elementary schools operated by the Archdiocese of New York with the goal of incorporating online platforms into traditional instruction.
https://www.innercityscholarshipfund.org/
Boys & Girls Club of Westminster
Westminster, MD
$350,000 capital grant to support the renovation of this organization’s facility with the goal of increasing daily attendance.
https://bgcwestminster.org/
Parks and People Foundation
Baltimore, MD
$150,000 operating/program grant ($100,000/$50,000) to support the general operations of this organization that works to improve the quality of life for communities by providing access to vibrant parks and green spaces, and to support SuperKids, a summer camp for students, grades one through five, focusing on literacy and environmental education.
http://parksandpeople.org/
Women’s International Zionist Organization (WIZO)
Tel Aviv, Israel
$110,000 capital grant to support the renovation of a dormitory at the Gan VaNof Youth Village that houses 48 at-risk youth, ages 12-18, as part of a national program in partnership with the Ministry of Education and the Naor Foundation.
http://www.wizo.org/
Kedma Youth Village
Southern Israel
$100,000 capital grant to support the construction of a dormitory at this therapeutic and educational institution that will house 18 at-risk girls, as part of a national program in partnership with the Ministry of Education and the Naor Foundation.
https://www.kedmavillage.co.il/
Wilkes-Barre Family YMCA
Northeastern Pennsylvania
$100,000 program grant to support the Power Scholars Academy, a summer program that provides students, kindergarten through grade eight, with academic instruction, STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math) enrichment activities, community and career exploration, field trips, daily physical activity, and healthy meals.
http://www.wbymca.org/
Inner-City Scholarship Fund
New York, NY
$80,000 program grant over two years ($40,000 per year) to support this organization’s job opportunities program that provides job training, placement, and networking services for high school juniors.
https://www.innercityscholarshipfund.org/
Greater Baltimore Urban League
Baltimore, MD
$70,000 program grant over two years ($35,000 per year) to support Saturday Leadership, a program that provides college-readiness activities, personal development, and community-focused leadership for students, grades eight through 12.
http://www.gbul.org/
Let’s Go Boys and Girls
Baltimore, MD
$60,000 program grant over two years ($30,000 per year) to support this organization’s in-school and out-of-school time programs that provide STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math)-focused activities, while exploring college and career opportunities, for students at Govans Elementary, Lakeland Elementary, and Westport Academy.
http://www.letsgoboysandgirls.com/
Community Bridges
Montgomery County, MD
$40,000 operating grant over two years ($20,000 per year) to support the general operations of this organization that works with young women, helping them to become exceptional students and positive leaders through after-school, summer, and mentoring activities.
https://communitybridges-md.org/
DisabilitiesThe Foundation supports organizations that respect and promote the independence and individual choice of young adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. This portfolio focuses on connecting people with housing and jobs in the most integrated setting appropriate to meet individual needs.
ENOSH – The Israeli Mental Health Association
Bat Yam and Jerusalem, Israel
$430,000 program grant over two years ($195,000/$235,000) to support two centers that provide behavioral health services for young adults.
https://www.enosh.org.il/en/service/enosh-the-israeli-mental-health-association/
Bizchut, The Israel Human Rights Center for People with Disabilities
Jerusalem, Israel
$250,000 program grant over two years ($125,000 per year) to support a program that provides legal aid as well as access to social services for individuals with physical, sensory, intellectual, and psychiatric disabilities and their families.
http://bizchut.org.il/en/
Envision Unlimited
Chicago, IL
$250,000 program grant to support the transformation of this organization’s day treatment program into a series of community hubs that will integrate employment, volunteer, and social opportunities.
http://www.envisionunlimited.org/
Abilities Network
Towson, MD
$200,000 operating grant over two years ($100,000 per year) to support the general operations of this organization that offers a variety of services for individuals and families with disabilities.
http://abilitiesnetwork.org/
Benedictine Programs and Services
Ridgely, MD
$150,000 program grant over two years ($75,000 per year) to support this organization’s transition from a day program to a person-centered, community-based program serving people with developmental disabilities.
https://www.benschool.org/
Sunflower Bakery
Howard, Montgomery, and Prince George’s Counties, MD
$80,000 Small Grant over two years ($40,000 per year) to support the general operations of this organization that provides training in pastry arts and customer service for young adults with cognitive disabilities.
https://www.sunflowerbakery.org/
Basic Human Needs & Health
The Foundation supports organizations that meet the basic needs of individuals, families, and communities. These include programs in the areas of homeless services, economic assistance, food security, and health.
Central Pennsylvania Food Bank
Harrisburg, PA
$350,000 program grant over two years ($175,000 per year) to support Fresh Food Farmacy, a program that provides healthcare and nutrition education and access for food-insecure residents living with type 2 diabetes.
http://www.centralpafoodbank.org/
The Family Tree
Throughout Maryland
$300,000 program grant over two years ($150,000 per year) to support this organization’s parenting education programs and family support services with the goal of reducing the impact of trauma and fostering the health and well-being of families.
https://www.familytreemd.org/
Vine Maple Place
Maple Valley, WA
$250,000 capital grant to support the construction of this organization’s Family Hope Center, a resource center that will provide job and financial literacy training, housing services, children’s programs, group and individual counseling, and parenting support.
http://www.vinemapleplace.org/
Gaudenzia
Norristown, PA
$225,000 capital grant to support the implementation of an electronic health records system with the goal of improving clinical and business processes.
http://www.gaudenzia.org/
Metiv: The Israel Psychotrauma Center
Jerusalem, Israel
$170,000 program grant over two years ($75,000/$95,000) to support the Children’s Emotion Regulation Clinic, which offers individual and group treatment for children, ages two through 12, who have experienced traumatic events and are at risk for developing Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD).
https://metiv.org/
Sarah’s Circle
Chicago, IL
$100,000 operating grant over two years ($50,000 per year) to support the general operations of this organization that provides housing, case management, and clinical and social services for women who are homeless or at risk for homelessness.
http://www.sarahscircle.org/
Servants to All
Northeastern Pennsylvania
$60,000 operating grant over two years ($30,000 per year) to support the general operations of this organization that provides housing and other emergency assistance for individuals and families who are homeless or at risk for homelessness.
https://www.servantstoall.org/
Women’s Treatment Center
Chicago, IL
$60,000 program grant over two years ($30,000 per year) to support this organization’s residential program that provides substance abuse treatment for women and allows children under the age of five to remain with their mother throughout treatment.
https://www.womenstreatmentcenter.org/
Taller de Jose
Chicago, IL
$35,000 operating grant to support the general operations of this organization that works to make social services more accessible to clients with the goal of breaking down language and cultural barriers.
http://tallerdejose.org/
B’More Clubhouse
Baltimore, MD
$100,000 Small Grant over two years ($50,000 per year) to support the general operations of this organization that offers a supportive community where adults with mental illness can discover purpose through work.
https://www.bmoreclubhouse.org/
Chai Lifeline
Baltimore, MD
$60,000 Small Grant over two years ($30,000 per year) to support the general operations of the Mid-Atlantic chapter of this organization that provides case management; patient, sibling, and family support programs; crisis intervention; and bereavement services for families of children with cancer and other life-threatening illnesses.
https://www.chailifeline.org/
Family Crisis Center of Baltimore County
Baltimore, MD
$50,000 Small Grant over two years ($25,000 per year) to support the general operations of this organization that provides comprehensive services for families experiencing conflict and violence.
https://www.familycrisiscenter.net/
National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI)
Baltimore, MD and New York, NY
$50,000 Small Grant over two years ($25,000 per year) to support the implementation of a “fast track referral” process with the goal of providing services in a more timely manner and increasing the number of patients served.
https://www.nami.org/
Light of Truth Center
Baltimore, MD
$45,000 Small Grant to support the expansion of this organization’s housing facilities for women recovering from substance abuse.
http://www.lightoftruthcenter.org/
Veterans
The Foundation supports organizations and programs committed to ensuring military members and their families effectively reintegrate into their communities. Grants made within this portfolio emphasize programs focused on workforce development, mental wellness, ensuring stable housing, and establishing coordinated resource networks.
JVS SoCal
Los Angeles, CA
$250,000 program grant over two years ($125,000 per year) to support this organization’s Veterans First program that helps unemployed or underemployed veterans transition into meaningful careers in the civilian workplace.
https://www.jvs-socal.org/
Services for the Underserved
New York, NY
$100,000 program grant over two years ($50,000 per year) to support this organization’s Veterans Education to Employment Program (VEEP) that connects veterans with significant barriers to jobs.
http://sus.org/
Illinois Medical District Guest House Foundation
Chicago, IL
$40,000 program grant over two years ($20,000 per year) to support a program that provides housing for veterans receiving outpatient services through the Road Home Intensive Outpatient program at Rush University Medical Center.
https://www.imdguesthouse.org/
Lake County Veterans and Family Services Foundation
Chicago, IL
$25,000 operating grant to support the general operations of this organization that provides peer support, service/program coordination, and financial assistance for military members and their families transitioning out of the military.
http://lakevetsfound.org/
General Community Support
The Foundation supports major Jewish and greater community development efforts as well as philanthropic investments that support low-income and vulnerable families. This area largely includes major leadership and multi-service organizations which do not fit into other specific areas of focus for the Foundation because their missions, while focused on low-income populations, are broad and diverse.
The United Way of Central Maryland
Baltimore, MD
$550,000 operating grant over two years ($275,000 per year) to support the general operations of this organization that works to advance education, financial stability, and health in order to help families achieve self-sufficiency.
http://www.uwcm.org/
Enoch Pratt Free Library of Baltimore City
Baltimore, MD
$500,000 capital grant to support building, furniture, and technology upgrades at several branches.
http://www.prattlibrary.org/
The Cooperage Project
Honesdale, PA
$50,000 operating grant over two years ($25,000 per year) to support the general operations of this organization that provides a range of instructive and recreational activities with the goal of engaging and strengthening the community.
https://thecooperageproject.org/
Maryland Nonprofits
Throughout Maryland
$60,000 Small Grant over two years ($30,000 per year) to support the general operations of this organization that works to build the capacity of nonprofits.
https://marylandnonprofits.org/ |
On November 30, 2018, Alvin Awaya, Trustee and Vice President/Chief Executive Officer of the Hawaii office, will conclude 44 years of service with the Foundation. Awaya’s tenure included leadership and direction of the Hawaii office, which manages the Foundation’s real estate holdings and grantmaking in the Hawaiian Islands. He worked for a national CPA firm before starting his career with Harry Weinberg in 1974 and has served in a dual role as both trustee and employee of the Foundation since 1990.
In 2004, Berlin was appointed President of MDRC, a New York-based nonprofit, nonpartisan education and social policy research organization dedicated to learning the most effective ways of improving programs and policies that affect the poor. Before joining MDRC in 1990, he served as Executive Deputy Administrator for Management, Budget, and Policy at the $6-billion, 33,000-person New York City Human Resources Administration. Berlin worked for six years as a program officer and Deputy Director of the Ford Foundation’s Urban Poverty program, where he gained a reputation as a creative and effective grantmaker and respected leader in the philanthropic community. Throughout his career, he has developed and managed programs to address problems of persistent poverty affecting vulnerable populations, including welfare dependency, homelessness, and unemployment. Berlin has worked to improve the nation’s public and nonprofit workforce, education (from early childhood through college), and social welfare programs and systems. He and his wife Kathryn are both long-standing members of Temple Beth Emeth v’Orr Progressive Shaari Zedek in the Flatbush neighborhood of Brooklyn, New York.
The Foundation has also appointed Corbett Kalama to succeed Alvin Awaya as leader of the Hawaii office. Kalama will be promoted to the position of Executive Vice President, Hawaii Office, effective December 1, 2018. Kalama was hired in 2013 as Vice President of Real Estate Investments and Community Affairs. His new role will include management of all Hawaii office operations, including the annual distribution of $12 million in grants in Hawaii. He will also serve as liaison to the Foundation’s leadership and staff in Baltimore. In addition to his management responsibilities, Kalama will continue to be a visible and key public representative of the Foundation in the business, philanthropic, nonprofit, and government sectors of Hawaii. 
The Foundation is also pleased to announce the hiring of Giorgio Caldarone as Managing Director, Hawaii Real Estate. In this newly created position, Caldarone will be responsible for overseeing the Foundation’s real estate portfolio and will lead the management of more than 250 properties held by the Foundation in Hawaii. He will begin his role on September 4, 2018. Caldarone will work closely with the Foundation’s Baltimore-based investment team as he formulates and executes a strategy to optimize returns and cash flow, with a particular focus on property operations, dispositions, redevelopment/repositioning, recapitalization (including ground leases and master leases), and joint-venture options.
The Weinberg Foundation is seeking videos from current grantees showcasing their mission and impact. A total of $25,000 in grants will be awarded to the nonprofits that create the best videos!
