02.12.20
When: Thursday, February 27, 8:30 a.m.-3 p.m.
Where: Maryland House of Delegates, 6 Bladen Street, Rooms 170-180, Annapolis, MD 21401
What: The one day a year where we come together in force to lobby Maryland's lawmakers about the bills that affect our clients and work the most.
In case you missed our February All-Staff Meeting, get a marvelous introduction to the four bills we're prioritizing by watching this brief video. Tammy Montague, David Hunter., Iris Leviner and David Dexter explain why the following issues are so important for our clients:
Read up on these bills here.
You've taken your Lobby Day survey and been divvied into teams!
Each Lobby Day team:
We’ll provide each team with bill information and background, lawmaker names and office numbers, meeting times and talking points! In short, you'll have all the information you need for a successful Lobby Day.
You raised over $107,000 this #GivingTuesday for health and home.
Special thanks to Figure 53, Republic National Distributing Company, Mark Higdon, and an anonymous donor for matching your gifts throughout the day.
This is what care in community looks like.
Since 1999 when transgender advocate Gwendolyn Ann Smith organzied a vigil for Rita Hester, a transgender woman murdered in 1998, November 20 has marked Transgender Day of Remembrance. Rounding out Transgender Awareness Week, this day is a time for transgender and gender non-conforming (TGNC) community members, advocates and allies to come together to honor the lives and say the names of TNGC people lost to anti-trans violence.
When I first came to Health Care for the Homeless three years ago with my sister I had high blood pressure, prostate problems and no form of treatment or medication. Now, as a member of the Board of Directors, I motivate clients to keep on top of their health and stay connected with providers. I feel the good it did for me, and I want that for others, too.
On a crisp November morning in Patterson Park, 250 runners, walkers, supporters and volunteers came out for the 8th annual Rock Your Socks 5K. And it felt gooood to be back together in person!