Like many of us, Debbie Sostman has struggled with what to do when she sees people sleeping on the street. Before volunteering, she felt disconnected and unsure of how to help.
“I think a lot of us are aware of the work that needs to be done in Baltimore, and we feel this huge weight on our chest,” Debbie reflects. “For me, the way to lift that weight is to further engage.”
It’s early on a Monday and a group of friends sit around a table talking. Val’s mom is in the hospital. Lonnie’s feet are bothering him again. Edna sang in the choir at church. Clinton smiles and says, “How about those Ravens?!” The table erupts in cheers.
Last year, our Baltimore County team helped Rickiea Sanders move her family from the emergency shelter into a home of their own. Clinic Manager La Keesha Arrington-Vega sat down with Rickiea to reflect on their strong and spirited bond.
Get to know our new Chief Medical Officer through this brief Q&A!
Each year, our Convalescent Care Program (CCP) helps hundreds of people regain health and stability after recovering from an acute illness or injury. And yet, we know there aren’t enough beds for everyone who needs one.
"You have brain cancer.”
When Ms. Andrea Hill got this news late last year, she called the one person who was always there for her: Health Care for the Homeless Peer Advocate Ry-Keara Bates
Join fellow staff at the annual National Health Care For the Homeless Council Conference & Policy Symposium on May 11-14 in Phoenix, AZ. The theme for 2020 is EQuality = Equality + Quality; the theme emphasizes the vitality of coordinated and comprehensive health care to successfully end homelessness.
On Saturday, December 21, we gathered to remember the 183 clients, friends, family members and community members with the experience of homelessness who passed away in 2019.
Read their names and join us in keeping them Alive in Love.
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The Development Department at Health Care for the Homeless is actively looking for a Development Associate to join the team at 201. If you love customer service and want to work with donors, consider applying today!
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Mark your calendars for a glamorous night out full of joy, energy and chocolate! Need more convincing? We've rounded up the top reasons to attend.