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.
Women’s History Month 2025
03.01.25
March welcomes Women’s History Month. We come together to honor all those who experience life through the lens, body, spirit, and identity of a woman. Explore a few ways you can celebrate Women’s History Month— past, present, future, and fluid— in 2025.
The 2025 National Women’s History Theme
Moving Forward Together! Women Educating & Inspiring Generations
The National Women's History Alliance (NWHA) theme for 2025 Women's History Month is "Moving Forward Together: Women Educating & Inspiring Generations."
This theme honors the collective strength and vital contributions of women who have devoted their lives to education, mentorship, and leadership. It highlights the diverse legacies of women that continue to influence our lives today and encourages us to envision a future built on the foundations of their achievements.
Learn more at:
Women's Education in America: Collections
Celebrate International Women's Day
International Women's Day celebrates women's achievements and a call to action to promote gender equality.
Saturday, March 8th, is International Women's Day.
The 2025 theme, #AccelerateAction, emphasizes the need for swift, collective efforts to dismantle systemic barriers and drive meaningful progress worldwide.
"The story of women's struggle for equality belongs to no single feminist nor to any one organization but to the collective efforts of all who care about human rights."
Explore these resources:
International Women's Day (IWD) Timeline
For ALL Women and Girls: Rights. Equality. Empowerment
At the Agency
Women's history is happening right now!
If you identify as a woman, how have YOU made history in your own way? Or how has a woman in your life made history - whether that's in your family, within a profession, or in the wider community? Share your experience!
Explore Local Events
Thursday, March 6
Accelerate Action: Stand Tall and Own Your Space!
International Women's Day Agora at The Ven
Friday, March 7
3rd Annual International Women's Day Soirée
Saturday, March 8
International Women's Day Celebration by ATA-DC
Women's History Month Celebration
International Women's Day Afro Power Brunch
Thursday, March 20
Gallery Reception for Crafting Their Future: Women's History Month Exhibit
Thursday, March 27
Rested and Ready: Reimagining the Path Forward for Black Women
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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.
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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.”
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