Client storytelling is a staple of the nonprofit business model, ever present in advocacy, clinic tours, fundraising—and news articles like the one you are reading right now.
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Coordinator of Community Health and Outreach Lilian Amaya will be going around to staff and clients throughout the month to get reflections in person as well.
Pride Month commemorates the 1969 Stonewall Uprising in New York, a series of six days of protests against police brutality that launched the gay rights movement. Get to know the history behind Pride and activists like Marsha P. Johnson, Sylvia Rivera, Miss Major, Stormé Delarverie and Leslie Feinberg.
Von Cash has a movie reference for every occasion, wise words from his discipleship program and a homemade remedy for everything. He's never been happier. But, he had to wait 48 years to get there.
We know that people who identify as LGBTQ+ have a higher risk of experiencing homelessness, violence and barriers to care - even here in our clinics. We strive to make Health Care for the Homeless a safe and welcoming space for all.
See our LGBTQ+ Services & Resources
On June 16 from 12-1 p.m., our staff lunch and learn will dive into what's happening legislatively around LGBTQ+ rights and where Health Care for the Homeless advocacy fits in.
Lilian Amaya is assembling a Pride Playlist for all of us to enjoy! Please send your suggestions her way.
Saturday, June 4 - Trans Pride Parade & Block Party, organized by Baltimore Safe Haven
Monday, June 20 - Sunday June 26 - Baltimore Pride, organized by The Pride Center of Maryland
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Interested in donating in honor of Pride Month?
Consider supporting Baltimore Safe Haven, the city's only trans-led dop-in wellness center—and a frequent stop for our Mobile Clinic.
Client storytelling is a staple of the nonprofit business model, ever present in advocacy, clinic tours, fundraising—and news articles like the one you are reading right now.
The Trans Rights Advocacy Coalition (TRAC) has been the driving force in championing trans rights policy changes in Maryland. Due to stigma and structural discrimination, transgender people—particularly transgender people of color—experience high rates of homelessness. Following the implementation of the Trans Health Equity Act in January, we talked with TRAC leadership about their work and community.
Since starting in January 2022, REI Health Specialist Arie Hayre-Somuah, LMSW, MPH has worked with our clinical teams to identify health disparities and move us closer to health equity. This year, she is turning her focus to the topic of health literacy.
We are delighted to announce the promotion of Hanna Mast from Senior Communications Manager to Director of Communications. Get to know more about her work in the Q&A below!