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.
Ave Maria Home
Bartlett, TN
$500,000 capital grant to support the development of five Green House model long-term care facilities, each housing a maximum of 12 older adults, that will provide residents with maximum independence and quality of life in a home-like environment.
www.avemariahome.org
Civic Works
Baltimore, MD
$425,000 capital grant to support the City for All Ages initiative that provides case management, fall prevention, home safety, and low-cost energy efficient installation services for older adults so that they may age safely in their own homes.
www.civicworks.com
Benefits Data Trust
Throughout Maryland and Pennsylvania
$400,000 program grant to support this organization that helps older adults apply for public benefits and access the services they need to age in their communities with maximum independence and quality of life.
www.bdtrust.org
Green & Healthy Homes Initiative
Baltimore, MD
$400,000 capital grant to support interventions for housing with environmental and home modification needs with the goal of improving and sustaining housing stability and enabling older adults to age in their communities.
www.greenandhealthyhomes.org
Allied Housing dba Kavod Senior Life
Denver, CO
$325,000 capital grant to support the construction of an integrated health and wellness center that will provide physical and mental health services for older adults, enabling them to remain independent and healthy in their homes.
www.kavodseniorlife.org
Openhouse
San Francisco, CA
$290,000 capital grant to support the construction of a healthy aging center that provides a continuum of care for LGBT older adults and caregivers.
www.openhouse-sf.org
Paraprofessional Healthcare Institute
Throughout Maryland
$150,000 operating grant to support the general operations of this organization that works to meet the growing needs of paid caregivers and to improve the quality of the State’s paid caregiver jobs.
www.phinational.org
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. STRIVE National
Throughout the United States
$100,000 operating grant over two years ($50,000 per year) to support and build this organization’s capacity in areas such as leadership development, career advancement, and performance management throughout nineteen communities.
www.striveinternational.org
Twin Cities Rise
Minneapolis, MN
$100,000 operating grant to support the general operations of this organization that provides coaching, personal empowerment, job-skills training, and employment-retention services for unemployed adults.
www.twincitiesrise.org
Education
US - The Foundation supports organizations that ensure children are ready for kindergarten; 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 (Sciences, Technology, Engineering, and Math) literacy, out-of-school time, and child and family safety.
Israel - The Foundation supports primarily capital projects in early education and for youth at-risk including early childhood centers, shelters for women and their children who are escaping intimate partner violence, and youth villages for youth at-risk without family support. Combating Violence Against Women
Herzliya Pituach, Israel
$400,000 capital grant to support the construction of a shelter for women and children who are escaping domestic violence.
The Society for Advancement of Education, Jerusalem
Jerusalem, Israel
$324,000 capital grant to support the renovation of a dormitory at the Amalia Boarding School that houses 160 at-risk female youth as part of a national program in partnership with the Ministry of Education and the Naor Foundation.
www.kidum-edu.org.il/en/
MdBio Foundation
Throughout Maryland
$150,000 capital grant to support the construction of a mobile STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) lab that provides intermediate and advanced science lessons for high school students.
www.mdbiofoundation.org
The Society for Advancement of Education, Jerusalem
Jerusalem, Israel
$130,000 capital grant to support the renovation of two dormitories that house 72 at-risk youth from two different youth villages—Steinberg and Ein Carmit—as part of a national program in partnership with the Ministry of Education and the Naor Foundation.
www.kidum-edu.org.il/en/
The Meir Shfeyah Youth Village
Zikhron Ya'akov, Israel
$112,000 capital grant to support the renovation of a dormitory that houses 40 at-risk youth, ages 12 to 19, at this school that includes a farm and winery, as part of a national program in partnership with the Ministry of Education and the Naor Foundation.
www.shfeyah.org.il/en/
Hadassah Neurim Youth Village
Netanya, Israel
$110,000 capital grant to support the renovation of a dormitory that houses 50 at-risk youth, grades 9 to 14, as part of the national program in partnership with the Ministry of Education and the Naor Foundation.
www.neurim.org.il/en/
Digital Harbor Foundation
Baltimore, MD
$100,000 operating grant to support the general operations of this organization that helps youth develop digital age technology and engineering skills.
www.digitalharbor.org
Galim Youth Village
HaCarmel, Israel
$100,000 capital grant to support the renovation of a dormitory that houses 35 at-risk youth, grades 7 to 12, from Ethiopia, the Former Soviet Union, Israel (including Druze), North America, and South America as part of a national program in partnership with the Ministry of Education and the Naor Foundation.
Kanot Youth Village
Ashdod, Israel
$100,000 capital grant to support the construction of a dormitory that houses 16 at-risk youth, ages 14 to 18, from Ethiopia, the Former Soviet Union, and Israel at this Na’Amat-operated village and school as part of a national program in partnership with the Ministry of Education and the Naor Foundation.
Kiryat Yearim Youth Village
Abu Goush, Israel
$100,000 capital grant to support the renovation of two dormitories that house 24 at-risk youth from Ethiopia and the Former Soviet Union, ages 12 to 18, at this village and school that offer vocational training, as part of a national program in partnership with the Ministry of Education and the Naor Foundation.
www.yearim.org.il/
Ramat Hadassah Youth Village
Kiryat Tivon, Israel
$100,000 capital grant to support the renovation of two dormitories that house 36 at-risk youth, ages 14 to 15, at this village and school that provides programs in hotel management and computerized chip processing, as part of a national program in partnership with the Ministry of Education and the Naor Foundation.
www.ramat-hadassah.org.il
Ramot Yehuda
Kiryat Gat, Israel
$100,000 capital grant to support the renovation of a dormitory at Zoharim Youth Village that houses 40 at-risk ultra-orthodox (Chardim) youth who have left Charedi culture, as part of a national program in partnership with the Ministry of Education and the Naor Foundation.
Women’s International Zionist Organization (WIZO)
Tel Aviv, Israel
$100,000 capital grant to support the renovation of a dormitory that houses 44 at-risk youth, at Nir HaEmek Youth Village, as part of a national program in partnership with the Ministry of Education and the Naor Foundation.
www.wizo.org
MetroSquash
Chicago, IL
$60,000 operating grant over two years ($30,000 per year) to support the general operations of this organization that provides out-of-school time academic, wellness, mentoring, enrichment, and community services with the goal of preparing middle school students for high school, high school students for college, and adults for careers.
www.metrosquash.org
Next One Up Foundation
Baltimore, MD
$70,000 Small Grant over two years ($35,000 per year) to support the general operations of this organization that engages middle and high school student athletes by providing long-term mentoring in the classroom and on the field.
www.nextoneup.org
Inner Harbor Project
Baltimore, MD
$60,000 Small Grant over two years ($30,000 per year) to support the general operations of this organization that identifies teenagers who are leaders among their peers, equips them with professional skills, and encourages them to develop solutions to some of society’s most divisive issues.
www.theinnerharborproject.org
St. Francis Neighborhood Center Corporation
Baltimore, MD
$50,000 Small Grant over two years ($25,000 per year) to support the Power Project, an afterschool program that addresses the educational and behavioral needs of youth in the Reservoir Hill neighborhood.
www.stfranciscenter.org
Art With A Heart
Baltimore, MD
$40,000 Small Grant over two years ($20,000 per year) to support a youth employment program that helps teenagers gain job skills that better prepare them for future employment.
www.artwithaheart.net
DisabilitiesThe Foundation supports organizations that respect and promote independence, integration, and individual choice as the preconditions for a good life for children and adults with multiple disabilities.
Penn-Mar Human Services
Throughout Maryland and Pennsylvania
$250,000 program grant to support the Customized Integrated Employment program that helps individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities find and keep employment.
www.penn-mar.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.
Associated Catholic Charities
Baltimore, MD
$800,000 operating grant over two years ($400,000 per year) to support the general operations of this organization, the largest human services provider in the State of Maryland with 80 programs in 200 locations.
www.catholiccharities-md.org
The Light House
Annapolis, MD
$600,000 capital grant to support the renovation of a former shelter into four units of permanent supportive housing as well as a culinary training kitchen, restaurant, and catering business that will provide job opportunities for formerly homeless individuals.
www.annapolislighthouse.org
Moveable Feast
Baltimore, MD
$450,000 capital grant to support the renovation of the current facility and to upgrade vehicles and equipment with the goal of serving more people with more meals.
www.mfeast.org
Advocacy Alliance
Scranton, PA
$415,000 program grant to support a program that teaches police officers how to better interact with and respond to individuals living with mental illness.
www.theadvocacyalliance.org
St. Vincent de Paul Society of Baltimore
Baltimore, MD
$250,000 operating grant over two years ($125,000 per year) to support the general operations of this organization that offers programs and services in the areas of homelessness, supportive housing, workforce development, and child and family services.
www.vincentbaltimore.org
Meals On Wheels of Northeastern PA
Lackawanna County, PA
$200,000 operating grant over two years ($100,000 per year) to support the general operations of this organization that provides nutrition and wellness services for older adults.
www.mealsonwheelsnepa.com
Urban Justice Center
New York, NY
$200,000 program grant over two years ($100,000 per year) to support the Veteran Advocacy Project that provides legal services for veterans living with post-traumatic stress disorder, traumatic brain injury, and substance abuse problems.
www.urbanjustice.org
Youth Empowered Society
Baltimore, MD
$150,000 program grant to support this organization’s drop-in center that provides programs and services to prevent and end youth homelessness.
www.yesdropincenter.org
Baltimore Outreach Services
Baltimore, MD
$100,000 operating grant over two years ($50,000 per year) to support the general operations of this organization that provides comprehensive services, including shelter, employment, and educational programs for homeless women and their children.
www.baltimoreoutreach.org
Green & Healthy Homes Initiative
Baltimore, MD
$100,000 program grant to support this organization that works to increase the production of healthy and energy efficient homes.
www.greenandhealthyhomes.org
Top Box Foods
Chicago, IL
$32,000 capital grant to support the final stage of a warehouse renovation project with the goal of more efficiently packing and delivering food to churches, schools, and other community organizations.
www.topboxfoods.com
Family Promise of Carbon County
Leighton, PA
$60,000 Small Grant over two years ($30,000 per year) to support the general operations of this organization that provides safe and stable shelter, which allows homeless families to remain together.
www.familypromisecarboncounty.org
Alternative Directions
Baltimore, MD
$50,000 Small Grant over two years ($25,000 per year) to support the Turn About program that provides case management services for women who are re-entering society after being incarcerated.
www.alternativedirectionsinc.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, physical and mental health, and the elimination of barriers to a variety of services.
National Veterans Legal Services Program
Washington, DC
$100,000 operating grant over two years ($50,000 per year) to support the general operations of this organization that provides free legal services for veterans and active duty personnel.
www.nvlsp.org
EveryMind
Washington, DC and Prince George’s County, MD
$75,000 program grant to support the Serving Together program that connects veterans, active duty military, and their families to health, housing, economic, and educational services.
www.every-mind.org
Commit Foundation
Baltimore, MD
$50,000 operating grant to support the general operations of this organization that helps veterans transition from military to civilian careers.
www.commitfoundation.org |
The Weinberg Foundation recently celebrated the grand openings of the 12th and 13th libraries renovated as part of the Baltimore Elementary and Middle School Library Project.
This March, the Weinberg Foundation and its many incredible Library Project partners are hosting the sixth annual community-wide Book Drive in support of the Baltimore Elementary and Middle School Library Project. Just $8 puts a brand new, hardcover book on the shelves of this year’s newly renovated school libraries! You can donate beginning March 1 by visiting the Library Project 
Community Solutions, a Weinberg Foundation grantee, recently opened The John & Jill Ker Conway Residence, which will offer permanent housing for 60 formerly homeless veterans and 64 low-and moderate-income residents of Washington, DC.
