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BALTIMORE CITY
Mayor's Office of Homeless Services (MOHS)
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Executive Letter:
Celebrating Pride Month
Dear Baltimore,
As we celebrate Pride Month in our vibrant city, we are reminded of the profound challenges that shape the experiences of our LGBTQIA+ neighbors. Members of the LGBTQIA+ community are more likely to experience housing instability, housing discrimination, and homelessness. Maryland is a safe haven for this community and we are proud to work alongside dedicated service providers like Baltimore Safe Haven, which provides housing assistance, advocacy, and support services to the LGBTQIA+ community. During this Pride Month and beyond, let’s continue to build a city where everyone has access to fair and safe housing. Thank you to everyone who volunteered and participated in Baltimore Pride Week and we look forward to continuing the festivities at the Trans Pride Parade on Saturday, June 29, 2024.
In service,
Ernestina Simmons, LCSW-C
Executive Director
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Support Baltimore Safe Haven this Pride Month!
Baltimore Safe Haven will host the 2024 Trans Pride Parade on Saturday, June 29, 2024 at 12 noon in Charles Village. We encourage you to come out and support the LGBTQ+ community!
Happy 4th of July!
On behalf of MOHS, we want to wish everyone a happy and safe 4th of July holiday! As a reminder – the Baltimore City Shelter Hotline will be temporarily closed on Thursday, July 4, 2024.
To access emergency shelter during this time, reach out to City-funded shelters directly or call 2-1-1.
Baltimore City Youth Resource Guide Available Now!
The Baltimore City Youth Action Board (YAB)'s official youth resource guide is now available. This guide is a one stop shop for youth ages 18-24, and provides youth with access to vital resources and information in Baltimore City.
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Mayor Scott, MOHS to Cut Ribbon on Newly Acquired Hotels
MOHS will join Mayor Brandon M. Scott to cut the ribbon on the City of Baltimore’s latest purchase of the Holiday Inn Express and the Sleep Inn and Suites in Downtown Baltimore. The event will be held at the Holiday Inn Express on Monday, July 1, 2024.
MOHS, Health Care for the Homeless Celebrate ACIS Statewide Expansion
MOHS is proud to announce that the Assistance in Community Integration Services (ACIS) pilot program, in collaboration with Health Care for the Homeless and several Baltimore-area hospitals, will now be fully funded at the state level and expanded across the entire State of Maryland. The celebration will be held at Baltimore City Hall on Monday, July 15, 2024.
We Want to Hear From You!
MOHS cares about the needs of our community and providing information and resources that are helpful to the clients we serve. Please take a moment to complete the survey to let us know how we can better serve you!
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In Baltimore and many different cities throughout the country, the month of June is observed to celebrate Pride – an annual celebration of the LGBTQIA+ community and to raise awareness of the community and their contributions to society.
Founded in 2018, Baltimore Safe Haven (BSH) is a gem that continues to make Charm City so special. BSH continues to be one of the largest direct service providers and the only housing provider for members of the LGBTQIA+ community in the State of Maryland. Iya Dammons, the organization’s founder and CEO accredits her experiences with what fuels her passion for helping the community, “My passion to serve others came from within. I am a product of the environment of people that I serve, and I am a fair representation of those people.”
Although the path to homelessness may differ from person to person, for Dammons and many members of the LGBTQIA+ community it includes some of the same factors. Through her own experiences as a Trans woman of color, Dammons saw that there was a clear disconnect in the system and many discriminatory practices that members of the community faced when trying to access services. “The root of homelessness for me looked like living in survival mode. Something had to be done,” said Dammons.
Baltimore City Continuum of Care (CoC)
The Baltimore City CoC is a U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) initiative whose membership body consists of organizations that serve people experiencing homelessness, people with lived experience of homelessness, and other organizations and individuals who have a passion for ending homelessness in Baltimore City.
The Journey Home Website is currently under construction. For questions, concerns, or additional information, please contact info@thejourneyhome.org or call (443) 984-8713.
The CoC and ESG Written Standards
The Journey Home Baltimore has finalized the Continuum of Care (CoC) and Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) Written Standards. This set of Standard Operating Procedures covers the policies and procedures that govern the Baltimore City CoC, the CoC program, and the ESG program. Please follow the link below to view the written standards.
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Important Dates
Youth Action Board (YAB) Meetings: Meetings are held every Tuesday from 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm, contact bmoreyab@gmail.com for details.
CoC Race Equity Committee: The CoC is revitalizing the the Race Equity Committee and is seeking passionate individuals to join this important initiative. The goal of the Race Equity Committee is to incorporate race equity into all CoC planning, activities, and policies. The deadline to apply for the next recruitment cycle is Thursday, August 15, 2024. If you are interested, register here.
CoC General Meeting: Monday, September 12, 2024 from 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm.
Upcoming Volunteer Opportunities
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