This summer could be the hottest on record in Maryland—make sure that you know how to keep yourself and your neighbors safe.
06.18.24
This summer could be the hottest on record in Maryland—make sure that you know how to keep yourself and your neighbors safe.
Did you know? Factors like discriminatory housing, less tree cover, and a lack of central air mean that temperatures in West and East Baltimore are up to 15 degrees hotter on average than in wealthier parts of the city. People experiencing homelessness are especially at risk of dehydration, heat exhaustion, and worsening existing health problems.
Read up on the ways environmental racism and inequality contribute to urban heat crises. Check out our Community of Practice on Homelessness conversation about race and the built environment.
This summer could be the hottest on record in Maryland—make sure that you know how to keep yourself and your neighbors safe.
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!
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.