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06.17.24
On January 1, 1863, the Emancipation Proclamation declared freedom for enslaved individuals in the Confederacy, but those in Galveston, Texas were not made aware until June 19, 1865. This day, also known as Freedom Day, Independence Day, Jubilee Day, Liberation Day, and Emancipation Day, commemorates emancipation and Black liberation. See ways to recognize and celebrate Juneteenth this year!
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06.13.24
We are thrilled to welcome back Tosha Hershey as our Chief People and Culture Officer (a reframing of the Chief Strategy Officer position) on July 1. Tosha was our Director of HR from 2016-2019 and brings a strong connection to mission, expertise in HR and executive leadership to the role. Since Health Care for the Homeless she has taken on c-suite positions at organizations in the DMV area, including Ashley Addiction Treatment and Unity Healthcare. Get to know more about Tosha and why we're excited to have her leadership back at Health Care for the Homeless.
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06.13.24
We are thrilled to welcome Fatou Toure as our new Chief Financial Officer. Holding an MBA in Finance from Howard University, Fatou brings extensive nonprofit and health care finance experience from places like Howard University Hospital, Mary’s Center (an FQHC) and, most recently, a four year stint as CFO of Bread for the City in Washington, D.C., which also operates an FQHC focusing on people experiencing homelessness. She sits on two DC nonprofit boards and is a member of the Maryland Association of CPA and American Institute of Certified Public Accountants. We have no doubt that Fatou will hit the ground running at Health Care for the Homeless. Get to know her more in the Q&A below.
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06.13.24
Meet our first Director of Revenue Cycle, Meghal Shah! Meghal brings extensive experience, expertise and leadership in health care revenue cycle management, including the last 14 years at NextGen Healthcare. Meghal will oversee revenue cycle at Health Care for the Homeless and work to strengthen the Department. Give Meghal a warm welcome and get to know her in the Q&A.
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06.03.24
June 1 marks the start of Pride Month! Below are a few ways you can commemorate Pride this year.
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05.21.24
This year's National Health Care for the Homeless conference was the largest in history, with over 1,100 attendees—including eight of our very own HCHers! Staff and clients presented on our work ending homelessness here in Baltimore. Check out photos and more from the 2024 Conference below.
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05.16.24
Since January, more than 15 staff members have ventured into new roles in the agency. See who they are and what they are looking forward to most.
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05.06.24
Earlier this year, two staff members were recognized for their leadership with a grant from the Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Foundation. The grant supports leaders of color from organizations supported by the Foundation.
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04.29.24
May is Asian American, Pacific Islander, and Native Hawaiian Heritage Month, a time to celebrate and honor the diverse cultures, histories, and contributions of these communities.
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