Annapolis (October 29, 2003) - Anne Arundel County Executive Janet S. Owens presented 16 local community organizations yesterday with the County Department of Recreation and Parks' Teen Grant Awards at the Arundel Center. The Teen Activity Grant program was established to provide community organizations with the funds necessary to develop and implement activities of their own design. The money is used to provide a variety of teen activities in a drug-free environment. "These grants are based on a partnership between the community and government," Ms. Owens said. "Anne Arundel County Government and these wonderful organizations hope to provide the healthiest environment possible for our teenagers. " Through the Teen Grant Awards, the Anne Arundel County Department of Recreation and Parks encourages the development of wholesome recreation activities in the County. A total of $20,000 will be awarded to the recipient groups. This is the 18th year for the Teen Grant Awards program. Teen Grant Award Recipients Broadneck Evangelical Presbyterian Church: $1,000
Broadneck High School: $750
Calvary Chapel Christian Academy: $1,000
Clay Street Computer Learning Center: $1,500
Gambrills Teen Club: $1,350
Handicapped Athletic Program: $1,500
Navy Jr. ROTC-Annapolis High School: $1,000
The Harbour School: $900
Pioneers In Action: $2,800
Severna Park Teen Club: $600
Southern High School Music Boosters: $900
Woodside Gardens Council's PAC: $1,000
Merely Players, Inc.: $700
Boys and Girls Club of Annapolis and Anne Arundel County: $4,000
Broadneck Community Resources: $1,000 | 
