Through the isolation of COVID-19, family has been more important than ever for most of us. For sister, mother, grandmother and Uber driver, Tagerin Jackson, strong family connections have always been her lifeline. This is true for most clients despite systems that work to keep them isolated and vulnerable.
The Mayor’s Office of Homeless Services has declared a winter shelter warning for Friday, January 24, 2025, at 4 pm until Wednesday, January 29, 2025, at 9 am. Call 211 (available 24/7) or 443-984-9540 to connect with shelter. Get more info here.
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07.23.21
Chief Strategy Officer Keiren Havens sits down with Board leaders Chelsea N. Arthur, MS and Cheryl Matricciani, CPA, Esq. to discuss representation, racial equity and their hope for the work ahead.
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07.23.21
Joseph Tayler has been trying to catch up for most of his life.
As a kid, his family moved a lot and each new school left him feeling perpetually a step behind. “I’ve always been someone who was curious about information and knowledge,” he remembers. “I just didn’t have people who I could talk to about it.”
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07.20.21
We’re saying “see you later,” to Lutheran Volunteer Corps members Christina Benoit and Lauren Talley after a year of service amidst a pandemic. Before they head out, we asked them to reflect on their time in Baltimore and at Health Care for the Homeless.
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06.16.21
“Return to 'status quo' should not be an option; the status quo creates poverty & racial disparities,” say Kevin Lindamood and Rev S. Todd Yeary in this Baltimore Sun op-ed telling Gov Larry Hogan to recognize the humanity of Black & brown Marylanders with 3 steps.
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06.04.21
Our indominable Interim Director stepped into the Director of Practice Operations role on 6/7/2021 after more than six years and many roles in the agency. Quick with a laugh and generous smile, meet Mona Hadley.
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05.26.21
Ten Health Care for the Homeless staff members just took on new roles at the agency. See who they are and what they are looking forward to in their new positions.
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04.27.21
From donating masks to starting a charity video game stream, see how your creative neighbors are supporting our work.
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04.27.21
Medication-Assisted Treatment Nurse Coordinator Molly Greenberg discusses how our new Syringe Service Program (SSP) complements our commitment to equitable access to care.
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04.26.21
“We’re seeing more clients who have nowhere else to turn,” Lilian Amaya says, acknowledging the COVID safety concerns that have exacerbated existing barriers to food. “Right now, everyone is working really hard to get food on the table so that kids aren’t starving, the elderly aren’t going without food—that’s the reality on the ground.”
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