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consumption based on fuel type. They range from
a low of 32 percent of average consumption to a
high of 66 percent. Heating assistance is offered to
eligible renters, roomers, boarders, and homeown-
ers. Maryland is the first state to offer this aid to
shelters for battered spouses and the homeless.

The Program also offers Emergency Energy As-
sistance to householders certified eligible for regu-
lar MEAP benefits. Provided on a one-time-only
basis, this assistance is for fuel deliveries, utility
cut-offs, emergency repairs, blankets, emergency
space heaters, or emergency shelter. It may not
exceed $150. Benefits provided are paid directly to
energy vendors selected by the eligible household.
Vendors deliver fuel to a household until the
family's benefit amount is exhausted. "Vendors who
participate in the Program do so under contract
with the State.

TEMPORARY EMERGENCY FOOD
ASSISTANCE PROGRAM

Mel Ginsberg, Director 333-2060

LEGAL SERVICES PROGRAM
John Michener, Director 547-6537

HOMELESS SERVICES PROGRAM
Harriet Goldman, Director

311 W Saratoga St.
Baltimore, MD 21201 333-0147

Within the Community Services Administra-
tion, the Governor established the Homeless Ser-
vices Program in 1984 (Chapter 777, Acts of
1984). The Program provides crisis and transition
shelter, food, and services to homeless people
(Code 1957, Art. 88A, secs. 131-133).

ADVISORT BOARD OF THE SHELTER,
NUTRITION, AND SERVICES PROGRAM FOR
HOMELESS INDIVIDUALS

Chairperson: Kathleen M. Riley, 1990

Appointed by Governor: Charlene E. Brisco; Linda
Eisenberg; Christine E. Felker; Jane Harrison; Rev.
J. William McNally; Phillip R. Miller; Linda
Morganstein; Thomas G. Parlett, Sr.; Lloyd A.
Pauls; Wendell H. Phillips; Carol Pridgen Saucier;
Joanne Selinske; Leo Francis Smidi; Terenda V.
Thomas; Ronald D. Wynne, Ph.D. Terms expire
1990.

The Advisory Board of the Shelter, Nutrition,
and Services Program for Homeless Invididuals was
created in 1984 (Chapter 777, Acts of 1984). The
Board coordinates the Homeless Services Program.
Appointed by the Governor, the Board consists of
sixteen members who serve two-year terms (Code
1957, Art. 88A, secs. 134-137).

STATE ADVISORT COUNCIL ON NUTRITION
Chairperson: Ann Miller, 1990

Appointed by Governor: Yvonne Bronner, Sc.D.,
1989; Darlene D. Flaherty, R.D., M.P.H., 1989;
Mark A. Kantor, Ph.D., 1989; David M. Paige,
M.D., 1989; Mary T. Goodwin, 1990; Eli
Schlossberg, 1990; Amy Joan Spanier, 1990.

Designated by Senate President: Michael J. Wagner
Designated by House Speaker: James W. Campbell

Ex officio: Vacancy, Deputy Secretary fir Programs,
Dept. of Human Resources; Mack Bonner, Jr., M.D.,
Deputy Secretary fir Public Health, Dept. of Health &
Mental Hugiene; John E. Tritt, Assistant State
Superintendent, State Dept. of Education; Rosalie S.
Abrams, Director on Aging.

Staff: Mary E. Fields

311 W Saratoga St.
Baltimore, MD 21201 333-1643

The State Advisory Council on Nutrition was
created by the Governor in 1985 (Executive Order
01.01.1985.35). The Governor reconstituted the
Council in January 1988 (Executive Order
01.01.1988.02).

The Council advises the Governor on develop-
ing a comprehensive State policy on food and nu-
trition and coordinating federal, State, local and
private programs to prevent malnutrition and poor
dietary habits. The Council reviews existing pro-
grams to identify deficiencies and promotes a pub-
lic/private partnership to identify and address the
nutritional needs of Marylanders.

The Council's fourteen members are appointed
to two-year terms by the Governor. Two represent
local government, one represents the University of
Maryland Cooperative Extension Service, and five
are individuals with interest or expertise in nutri-
tional matters. The Senate President designates a
member of the Senate and the House Speaker a
member of the House of Delegates. Four ex officio
members include representives of the Departments
of Human Resources, Health and Mental Hygiene,
Education, and the Office on Aging. Staff is pro-
vided by the Department of Human Resources and
the State Department of Education.

MARYLAND OFFICE OF REFUGEE
AFFAIRS

Frank Bien, Director

311 W Saratoga St.
Baltimore, MD 21201 333-1863

The Maryland Office of Refugee Affairs was
established in 1980 by the Department. The Office
helps refugees residing in Maryland to become eco-
nomically and socially self-sufficient as quickly as