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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This summer we've already seen how hard it is for those experiencing homelessness when it's not safe to be outside. The poor air quality in Baltimore brought on by Canadian wildfires highlighted how few options many people are left with when public health messaging tells us to "stay indoors," either due to environmental factors or extreme heat.
In the summer months, people experiencing homelessness are especially at risk of dehydration, heat exhaustion, and worsening of existing health problems. While systemic change and permament housing is the only real longterm answer, there are some things you can do to stay safe and help your neighbors do the same.
Do you know what to do when officials issue a Code Red for extreme heat?
Beyond meeting immediate safety needs in extreme heat, you can 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.
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.”