Have you ever felt like throwing up your hands in frustration? Sometimes it can feel like “nothing” is working or “everything” is against you. Each of us has strengths. Even if the odds are truly against us, there are actions we can take.
The Mayor’s Office of Homeless Services has declared a winter shelter warning for Tuesday, January 14, 2025 at 4 pm until Thursday, January 14, 2025, at 9 am. Call 211 (available 24/7) or 443-984-9540 to connect with shelter. Get more info here.
11.28.17
Every year around this time, the holidays and colder weather inspire an outpouring of community giving in the form of food drives, festive fundraisers and donations of hats, gloves and blankets to keep our clients warm and dry.
Our Development Team coordinates these gifts and keeps the clothing closet and 1st-floor housing pantry stocked and organized. To keep the generosity flowing smoothly from donor to client, here’s a quick refresher on who to contact and what steps to take for each type of gift...
Clothing or goods donations
Start by reviewing our donation wish list here. Next, contact Ashley McKinnon to confirm that we can accept the gift and to coordinate drop-off.
Food or clothing drive
If you're collecting food or clothing or know someone who is, coordinate with Ashley McKinnon about how and where to drop it off.
Fundraiser or event
Interested in hosting a fundraiser or event to benefit our clients? Contact Emily Radawiec with the details.
Have you ever felt like throwing up your hands in frustration? Sometimes it can feel like “nothing” is working or “everything” is against you. Each of us has strengths. Even if the odds are truly against us, there are actions we can take.
Send one email today to advocate for housing that serves all Marylanders. Let Governor Moore know that more permanent supportive housing is a good thing—and urge him to stay the course.
At our annual staff holiday party, we take time to honor and celebrate staff members who best represent our Core Values and one HCH-er at Heart.
Larrice is a mother, grandmother, teacher, cook and storyteller who was recently featured in our original documentary, “Taking Care: Portraits from Baltimore.”