Linda* was evicted during the pandemic. She had to find a new apartment. She had to come up with two months’ rent. She had to remove all her possessions from her home before they were placed on the curb.

Michael Moore didn’t need to be convinced.A year into a global pandemic, he was tired of talking to his sister on the phone, of seeing his 96-year-old mother, Mildred, through a window. So when his provider, Senior Medical Director Laura Garcia, CRNP, asked if he wanted the COVID-19 vaccine, his answer was simple: “Tell me where and when.”

In early April, we lost a member of our community so well known that few can remember a Health Care for the Homeless without his presence. Remember Christopher Thompson, a son, brother, husband, father, uncle, friend, security guard an artist.

Generosity Global's portable shower services are returning to our downtown clinic for year three to those experiencing homelessness a place to enjoy something most of us take for granted - a place to clean up in peace. 

Thank you for bringing home the magic of the Health Care for the Homeless Chocolate Affair.

Nine Health Care for the Homeless staff members just took on new roles at the agency. See who they are and what they are looking forward to in their new positions.

Behavioral Health Therapist Johanna Galat reflects on nine clients who passed away in 2020 and the systems that normalized their pain.

“I’ll do whatever it takes,” Pamela* thought, the pain of her infected tooth consuming her entire body.Meanwhile, across town, Health Care for the Homeless Dental Director Parita Patel was figuring out how to safely reopen the dental clinic during a global pandemic.

Rachelle Adams was sent home on her first day of work.A few months later, she had a chance to be back in the clinic in an unexpected role: a trained COVID-19 screener.

Accounting Manager Jeremy Givens (left) and Board Member Michael B. Jackson (middle) sat down with Senior Director of Equity & Engagement Eddie Martin, Jr. (right) to discuss their new roles as our respective Staff and Board REI Committee Chairs.