Pass the Mic
Profiles
Started in 2022, "Pass the Mic" features the voices and stories of people with a lived experience of homelessness. Each narrative is driven by what's important to the person who shared their insights and anecdotes. And storytellers are compensated for their time.
To know the people we serve and the people who make that care happen is to know Health Care for the Homeless. Our promise to you: Getting to know them will make your life just a little bit richer.
Faith Kennedy waited 40 years for a place to call home. Today, she is in recovery, has a home of her own and shares her story to encourage others living with HIV.
Jocelyn Portillo may be a “Jersey girl” at heart, but she’s built a life of service in Baltimore. Read how she’s turning her passion for helping others into a career.
Meet Dre, a 25-year-old artist and advocate whose reflections offer a powerful reminder: homelessness can happen to anyone, and speaking up can create change.
Meet Chris Green, a father of four. Originally from Virginia, Chris enjoys listening to music and watching anime. He is currently pursuing a degree in animation.
Mark Council is a Baltimore native, as well as a member of the Board of Directors of Health Care for the Homeless and co-chair of the Consumer Relations Committee.
An artist, gamer, and movie lover, Curtis McLaughlin has been part of the Health Care for the Homeless Art Group for more than five years.
Larrice is a mother, grandmother, teacher, cook and storyteller who was recently featured in our original documentary, “Taking Care: Portraits from Baltimore.”
Anthony is always cracking jokes around 421 Fallsway, where he also volunteers to help other clients navigate their care.