Mayor Scott's Statement on Ukraine
Last week, Mayor Scott released a statement in solidarity with the people of Ukraine at home and abroad, as well as Baltimore's Sister City of Odesa. For more details, read the Mayor's full Statement to Odesa.
For your information, MIMA has developed a list of organizations supporting Ukrainian refugees:
Designation of Ukraine for Temporary Protected Status (TPS)
Also last week, the Biden Administration announced the designation of Ukraine for TPS for 18 months. A forthcoming Federal Register notice will provide instruction for applying to TPS. Residents should be aware of scams and only seek legal advice from licensed attorneys or legal service providers. Please see MIMA’s Welcome Guide for information regarding legal services or use AILA’s Immigration Lawyer Search.
Keeping you Informed
As MIMA continues to support the City’s COVID-19 response, we are providing monthly updates related to public services and resources for our communities.
COVID-19 Updates
As of March 8, 2022, masks are required in many settings, such as public transportation and health care facilities including vaccination and testing sites. People with symptoms, a positive test, or exposure to someone with COVID-19 should also wear a mask. Masks may also be useful in crowded spaces, particularly in areas with limited ventilation. Masks and vaccines remain important tools in our fight against COVID-19.
Getting vaccinated while pregnant or breastfeeding
Pregnant people have a higher risk of serious complications from COVID-19, so it’s extra important to be protected from the virus. Not only is getting vaccinated while breastfeeding safe, it also passes protection from COVID-19 to the baby through breastmilk. Check out this fact sheet for more information.
Updated guidance for moderately and severely immunocompromised people
People 5 years and older who are moderately or severely immunocompromised are eligible for a third dose 28 days after their second dose and for a booster dose at least 3 months after their 3rd dose of Pfizer or Moderna.
COVID-19 Vaccine Hesitancy Fund
The Baltimore Community Fund is working with the CDC and Michigan State University to award Baltimore community organizations and partners whose programs and/or projects seek to increase COVID-19 vaccine uptake among Black and Latinx adults aged 18-34 in Baltimore City/County. For more information, visit the COVID-19 Vaccine Hesitancy Fund page (information available in English and Spanish).
At-home COVID-19 test kits and masks at the Pratt Library
In partnership with the Baltimore City Health Department, the Pratt Library is continuing to offer a limited number of COVID-19 at-home rapid testing kits and KN95 masks, available while supplies last. Test kits and masks can be picked up at Pratt Library locations during operating hours. Each adult or minor accompanied by an adult can pick up 2 tests and one pack of 5 masks. Check the latest updates and availability at the Pratt Library's test and mask distribution web page.
COVID-19 Vaccines
All Baltimore City residents age 5 and above are eligible for vaccination! To register for the vaccine, visit the Baltimore City Health Department's vaccination registration web page, available in English and Spanish. Spanish speakers can call and/or leave a voicemail with the Esperanza Center (667-600-2314) to sign up for a vaccine appointment. If you leave a voicemail, you will get a call back within 24-48 hours. Speakers of all other languages can text or leave a voicemail with the International Rescue Committee (571-412-1202).
Upcoming Community Vaccination Clinics
Megamart - 3400 Annapolis Rd
March 12, 10am-2pm
Pfizer
Breath of God - 141 S Clinton St
March 19, April 9, April 30, May 21, June 11, 11:30am-2pm
Pfizer
Lakeland STEAM - 2921 Stranden Rd
March 18, April 8, April 29, May 20, 9am-3pm
Pfizer
Baybrook Elementary School - 4301 10th St
March 10, March 30, April 21, May 12, 3-6pm
Pfizer
Maree G Farring School - 300 Pontiac Ave
March 22, April 12, May 3, May 24, June 14, 3-4pm
Pfizer
John Ruhrah Elementary School - 701 Rapolla St
March 10, March 31, April 21, May 12, June 2, 3:30-6pm
Pfizer
Furley Recreation Center - 4633 Furley Ave
March 12, 10am-2pm
All vaccines
Digital Harbor High School - 1100 Covington St
March 23, April 13, May 4, May 25, 10am-1pm
All vaccines
Dickey Hill Elementary School - 5025 Dickey Hill Road
March 29, April 19, May 10, 3-5pm
All vaccines
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City Services Updates
Due to COVID-19, some city services are changing. To view the current status of city services, visit the city's service status page.
What’s New This Month?
Water4All
Water4All is a new water billing discount program designed to create more equitable access to water assistance for more Baltimore City residents. Baltimore City residential households whose income is below 200% of the federal poverty level (FPL) may be eligible. For more information, view the Water4All flyer (available in English, Arabic, Chinese, French, Korean, and Spanish) or visit the Water4All website. Fill out the online application at Water4All website or call (410) 396-5555 to request a paper copy of the application.
Security deposit assistance
City residents at or below 80% area median income can apply for up to $2,000 of security deposit assistance. Tenants will need to submit a letter of intent to rent from their new landlord, who will receive payment from the Mayor’s Office of Children & Family Success (MOCFS). The landlord must be licensed (Department of Housing and Community Development oversees the licensing process). For more information and to apply, visit the MOCFS security deposit assistance site. Speakers of languages other than English and Spanish should call 410-396-5555 to apply—call center staff will use telephonic interpretation.
March produce boxes
Looking for free fruits and veggies this month? See the March produce box distribution schedule (which can also be accessed on MIMA's Facebook page), available in English, Spanish, French, Korean, Chinese and Arabic.
¡Viva Baltimore!
Southeast Community Development Corporation (Southeast CDC) offers support for future homeowners in Southeast Baltimore, such as residential loans, mortgage assistance, workshops, and other services. For more information, see the flyers below, visit the Southeast CDC website, or email Glenda Sierra-Schulz.
Tu Hogar Residential Mortgage Loan Flyer (Spanish only)
Tu Hogar Residential Mortgage Loan Eligibility Guidelines (English and Spanish)
March-May Homebuyer Workshop Flyer (Spanish only)
BGE Energizing Small Business Grant
Attention Maryland entrepreneurs! Eligible businesses located in BGE’s service area can apply for a $20,000 grant. See the BGE Energizing Small Business Grant flyer or visit the BGE Energizing Small Business Grant website for more information and to apply.
Community ESL Classes at Baltimore City Community College (BCCC)
BCCC’s Community ESL (C-ESL) program provides English courses at several levels in an online format. See the March C-ESL class schedule here. You can register by completing the ESL interest form, by calling 410-986-5430, or by emailing the BCCC C-ESL program.
Follow us on Instagram!
MIMA is now on Instagram! Follow our Instagram account, with the handle @mimabaltimore, for updates related to public services and resources for our communities.
Employment Opportunities
Bilingual Medical Office Assistant - Baltimore City Health Department Tuberculosis Program
Therapist Case Manager (Bilingual- English/Spanish), Healthcare for the Homeless
Refugee Program ESL Specialist - Baltimore City Community College
Community Outreach Worker - University of Maryland, Baltimore, Community Engagement Center
Managing Attorney - International Rescue Committee
Want the latest information and resources for immigrant communities on the City’s COVID-19 response?
Visit Baltimore City's COVID-19 information site.
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Mayor's Office of Immigrant Affairs
100 N. Holliday Street, Room 250
Baltimore, MD 21202
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