Founded in 1979, the Maryland Food Bank provides six million meals a year in Maryland through its partnership with nearly 1,200 soup kitchens, pantries, shelters, and community-based organizations. Learn more about their work.
2019 Core Value Winners
12.09.19
Every year at our staff retreat, we take time to honor and celebrate staff members who best represent our Core Values and one HCH-er at Heart.
Review this year's winners below!
HCH-er at Heart
Wanda Hopkins, Referrals Coordinator
"Being able to serve others is what matters. As I always say, ‘It’s not about me, but about the clients.’ On any given day dignity, authenticity, hope, justice, passion and balance are displayed by all my fellow colleagues.
Together we stand. Divided we fall."
Dignity: Devante Blount, Security Manager
“To me dignity is the most essential and priceless core value. I always say, ‘Those who do not know who they are, are vulnerable to being defined by the world.’ When you find your dignity and self-worth, be a beacon of light and a compass to those who are still on their journey.”
Authenticity: Celena Hoey, Behavioral Health Therapist
"Authenticity brings truth to any situation. Whether that truth initially sparks a feeling of pain or relief, it is guaranteed to bring lasting healing.”
Hope: Haley Croney, Therapist Case Manager
“Hope is being able to see that there is light despite all of the darkness.” - Desmond Tutu
Justice: Lilian Amaya, Lead Community Health Worker
"Justice is about equity, fairness and respect for every human being.”
Passion: Kristin McCurnin, Triage Medical Provider
"Passion is an innate source of power. It is an energy within you that drives a dedication to something bigger than yourself."
Balance: Arianne Jennings, Addictions Coordinator
"Every day I wake up extremely grateful to be in this position, to give back and to help others find balance. Balance simply means helping each other, staff and clients alike, find stability in all areas of their lives.”
More Recent News
11.15.24
More than a quarter of all client visits to Health Care for the Homeless are with case managers. Presented below is one day in the life of Case Management Coordinator Adrienne Burgess-Bromley, who has been with the agency for 16 years.
2677
10.30.24
Baltimore, you are rockstars! On the sunny first Saturday of November, 300+ runners, walkers, friends and volunteers took over Patterson Park for the 10th Annual Rock Your Socks 5K! We danced, cheered and enjoyed a festive race village complete with coffee, bagels, donuts, a bounce house and easy ways to engage with community partners.
2672
10.29.24
Since opening Sojourner Place at Oliver in 2022, our affordable housing development team has been busy laying the groundwork for more affordable housing in Baltimore through a newly formed subsidiary under Health Care for the Homeless called the HCH Real Estate Company.
2670