JUSTICE AND PEACE SHARING FUND
1997 - 1998

ORGANIZATION, DESCRIPTION and AMOUNT

AIDS Interfaith Network of Central Maryland --- $663.48
Provides the costs of funeral services and burial for those that cannot afford it; spiritual support groups; prayer services and continuing education services.

Arundel Habitat for Humanity --- $1,366.31
Ecumenical Christian organization builds or renovates houses in partnership with needy low-income families in Anne Arundel County. Sold with no profit and zero interest mortgage.

Bello Machre --- $663.49
Is a non-profit organization which provides loving care and creates opportunities for children and adults with development disabilities to live and work as independently as possible.

Center for the Prevention of Sexual Abuse and Domestic Violence --- 668.56
Prevention of child abuse and domestic violence is at the heart of this interreligious organization which trains religious communities nationwide

Christopher Place Employment Academy --- $914.95
An employment academy with a residential component supporting addiction recovery. Maximum of 32 men participate at one time over a 12 month period.

Food for the Poor --- $1,718.94
Collects and distributes food, clothing, money, and supplies to indigent persons throughout the world to improve their health, economic, and social conditions.

Hospice of the Chesapeake --- $1,260.07
Is a not-for-profit, non-sectarian, community-based organization that has since 1979, provided care for terminally ill adults and children and families without regard to race, creed, or ability to pay.

Haiti Twinning Progarm --- $642.31
Began in 1978 when St. Henry's Parish in Nashville responded to the needs of a remote village in northwest Haiti, where hundreds died of starvation due to five years of drought. Since 1978 this program has helped many parishes in the US twin with a sister parish in Haiti.

Interfaith Housing of Western Maryland --- $1,326.46
An organization of caring faith communities in the five counties of Western Maryland, whose objectives are to develop affordable housing for low- and moderate-income persons, create jobs and strengthen the region's economy.

Joseph Richey Hospice --- $1,246.37
Provides 12 bed residential round the clock professional nursing, psychosocial, and spiritual care as well as home care for terminally ill cancer and AIDS patients in the Baltimore area.

Marian House --- $1,349.79
A residential counseling and employment program for homeless women, providing personal and employment counseling to over 350 women and their families each year.

Opportunity Builders -- $975.51
A non-profit organization that provides training and services to adults with developmental disabilities who live in Anne Arundel County and adjacent communities. The training is to help the adults function and pay their way in the community.

Opportunity International --- $642.30
Provides small business opportunities and self-sufficiency for individuals, their families and communities of the Third World.

Our Daily Bread --- $914.94
Is committed to providing hospitality to those whose lives are burdened by the hardships of human conditions, especially poverty and homelessness.

Our Lady of the Visitation, Haiti --- $1,394.17
Our sister parish in the Diocese of Gonaives, Haiti.

Sister M Justa Walton Fund --- $487.75
Funds programs for children and adults with mental retardation, from religious education programs to camping experiences at Camp GLOW.

Sexual Minority Youth Assistance League (SYMAL) --- $668.56
SMYAL provides comprehensive support services to gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender youth ages 13-21; and professional training and development to other social service providers.

TOTAL $16,903.96