Pass the Mic features the voices and stories of people with a lived experience of homelessness. In this edition, hear from Deborah - a US Army veteran, Bingo lover and lifelong volunteer.
The Mayor’s Office of Homeless Services has declared a winter shelter warning for Friday, January 24, 2025, at 4 pm until Thursday, January 30, 2025, at 9 am. Call 211 (available 24/7) or 443-984-9540 to connect with shelter. Get more info here.
Transgender Day of Visibility 2023
03.27.23
Transgender Day of Visibility is dedicated to celebrating and raising awareness about the transgender community worldwide. The day aims to promote greater understanding, acceptance, support, and inclusivity for transgender people.
Explore some ways to commemorate this day below.
Provider Insights for Promoting Inclusive Care
If you are interested in learning more about this topic please reach out to Deborah Dunn, PA!
Help make Maryland safe for trans people
One in five trans individuals and 41% of Black transgender people have experienced homelessness. We're committed to providing LGBTQ+ affirming care and advocating for trans people’s access to medical care in Maryland. That's why it's one of our legislative priorities this year before the Maryland General Assembly.
The Trans Health Equity Act has now passed through both chambers, an exciting milestone that will expand Maryland Medicaid coverage of gender-affirming care! You can continue to show your support as the Senate and House reconcile their versions of the bill before it makes its way to Governor Moore's desk. Follow the advocates who made this effort possible, including the Trans Rights Advocacy Coalition, Free State Justice, and Baltimore Safe Haven.
Director of Public Policy, Joanna Diamond can answer any specific questions about the bill and next steps.
Transgender & Nonbinary Training
Gender-Affirming Word Finder!
Have a little fun and explore gender-affirming terms from the training in the puzzle below.
Email your completed Word Finder to the Heritage Month planning committee by 5 p.m. on Friday, March 31, 2023, to be entered to win a HCH prize!
Upcoming Transgender Day of Visibility Events
- Destitution And Power: The Trans Experience, Friday, March 31st from 2-6:00 pm, and Saturday, April 1st from 9:00 am-5:30 pm
- Transgender Day Of Visibility: Panel Discussion hosted by University of Maryland School of Social Work; Friday, March 31, 2023, 3:30-5:00pm
- "A Day in their Shoes": A viewing of the documentary Disclosure at Morgan State University, Friday, March 31st, 5-7:00 pm
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Many of our public policies create and prolong homelessness. Regardless of the political party in office, each of us has the power and responsibility to https://nhchc.org/make our values known.
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