Baltimore is in the midst of its first heat wave of 2025. With temperatures topping 100 degrees, what can you do to stay safe?
A Code Red Extreme Heat Alert is in effect from Sunday, 6/22 through Thursday, 6/26. Cooling centers around the city will be open various times between 8:30 am – 7 pm. Call 311 for availability and locations. Find more info here.
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By highlighting the accomplishments, rich cultural heritage, and enduring legacy of the African diaspora, we can promote greater understanding and appreciation for the diversity of Black experiences and perspectives. Explore a few ways you can commemorate Black History Month in 2023 below:
Join us on Feburary 23rd at 1 p.m to drink your favorite tea and reflect on a few short videos related to food, culture, and community for Black History Month. RSVP with Talent Program Manager Janel Taylor.
Missed our CommuniTea Conversation? You can still watch and reflect with your teams or on your own.
This Black History Month, as we celebrate the resilience, strength and enduring spirit of our Black communities, let's also celebrate and support their health, joy and peace. Peruse five themes of rest, restoration, replenishment, reconnection, and reinvigoration for ideas on how to prioritize your wellbeing!
Black History Month is a time to recognize the realities, contributions, and achievements of Black populations with an eye toward the future. The past, present, and future come together in the concept of Afrofuturism.
Afrofuturism is a philosophical movement and cultural aesthetic that blends science fiction, technology, and culture from the African Diaspora. This movement uses an Afrocentric lens to create narratives that reclaim Black histories, challenge stereotypes, shift power dynamics, and embrace individuality and cultural heritage. Afrofuturism offers a unique vision of the future that celebrates blackness and allows black people to imagine a world free from the limitations imposed by historical and contemporary racism, oppression, and discrimination. It is a tool for resistance, hope, joy, empowerment, and liberation for Black people to reclaim Black narratives and promote cultural pride, empowerment, and healing. Check out these resources below to explore how the movement has evolved and ways to support Afrofuturist art and culture:
Adedoyin Eisape, REI Program Manager II • Chair
Faith Timothy, Certified Medical Assistant • Week 2 Lead [Black Inventors and Innovators]
Arie Hayre-Somuah, REI Health Specialist • Week 3 Lead [Health Equity and Wellness]
Janel Taylor, Talent Program Manager • Week 4 Lead [Black Food and Community]
Reach out to the Black History Month Planning Committee if you are interested in learning more, supporting upcoming events, or have any feedback.
Baltimore is in the midst of its first heat wave of 2025. With temperatures topping 100 degrees, what can you do to stay safe?
Fast Fact: Between January and mid-May, eight staff members ventured into new roles at the agency. See who they are and read what they are looking forward to most!
After five positions and nearly 20 years at the agency, we celebrate the promotion of Malcolm Williams, LCSW-C from Senior Client Relations Manager to Director of Community Relations & Engagement. In this new role, Malcolm will continue the work of centering client perspective and leadership at Health Care for the Homeless as well as leading important work toward racial equity and inclusion and strengthening community partnerships across our service areas. Get to know more about him and the new position.
The National Health Care for the Homeless Council was back in Baltimore, May 12-15, for their annual conference! This year's theme was “Building Communities.”