The Mayor's Office of Homeless Services has activated a Code Purple shelter declaration for Wednesday, 2/11 at 4PM through Sunday, 2/15 at 9AM. Shelter seekers should call 211 or contact the Baltimore City Shelter Hotline at 443-984-9540. Get more info here.

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On December 21, the longest night of the year, we gathered for Homeless Persons' Memorial Day. We remembered the lives of 165 people with the experience of homelessness who died in 2021.

Every year at our staff retreat, we take time to honor and celebrate staff members who best represent our Core Values and one HCH-er at Heart. 

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. 

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!

When I accepted the position of President & CEO ten years ago, I was not expecting to build affordable housing. But the truth is clear: People need housing to be healthy and that housing simply doesn’t exist in our community.

In August, the Center for Urban and Racial Equity (CURE) completed a racial equity assessment of our agency. They conducted an anonymous staff survey, four focus groups (with staff, former staff and clients), interviews with senior leaders, as well as a review of our policies and procedures.

Our staff are going the extra mile… literally! Meet the coolest staff-led 5K teams on the block, and get inspired to join their teams or create your own. See you at Patterson Park on November 6!