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BALTIMORE CITY
Mayor's Office of Homeless Services (MOHS)
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Executive Letter:
Supporting Vulnerable Neighbors During Times of Extreme Heat
Dear Baltimore,
The summer is still heating up and we have already experienced intense waves of extreme heat which pose significant health risks for people experiencing homelessness. While MOHS remains dedicated to serving the needs of our vulnerable neighbors, we are also a resource to all Baltimore City residents.
This Code Red season we are excited for the addition of the Weinberg Housing & Resource Center to MOHS' list of available cooling centers that will serve as an additional access point for residents along the central Downtown corridor. We are also thankful for the continued collaboration of our partners at the Baltimore City Health Department (BCHD) and the Office of Emergency Management (OEM) that allow us to bridge the gaps between our communities while ensuring that all residents have access to cool spaces, cold water, and other resources as temperatures rise.
In alignment with BCHD, during times of extreme heat we encourage you to drink plenty of water, reduce outdoor activities, check on your neighbors, and utilize the full list of BCHD cooling centers to stay safe this season.
In service,
Ernestina Simmons, LCSW-C
Executive Director
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The Baltimore City Continuum of Care (CoC) recently elected Tara Taylor and Edward Blackstone to serve as its chair and vice chair. Taylor and Blackstone share a passion for improving outcomes for people of all ages who experience homelessness in Baltimore City. Together, they aim to provide consistency, transparency, and accountability to the Baltimore City CoC. Their goal is to build the most efficient and effective Continuum of Care for everyone they serve.Click to edit this placeholder text.
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Rock the Block Summer Series
On Tuesday, July 23, 2024, MOHS was joined by the Baltimore City Youth Action Board (YAB) at Gilmore Homes in West Baltimore to “Rock the Block” and provide resources and information to residents. The event was held by the Mayor’s Office of Community Affairs and featured music, free food, games, and other activities fit for the whole family to enjoy. The next block party will be held on Tuesday, August 13, 2024 at the Fred B. Leidig Rec Center.
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!
Baltimore City Youth Resource Guide Now Available
This guide is a one stop shop for youth ages 18-24, and provides access to vital resources and information for youth in Baltimore City.
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Mayor's Back to School Event
Mayor Brandon M. Scott's Back to School Event will be at War Memorial Plaza on Saturday, August 24, 2024 from 11:00 am - 4:00 pm. There will be free school supplies, food, haircuts, giveaways, and lots of other activities to help prepare our students for the first day of school.
State of Maryland Receives $2M to Aid Youth Experiencing Homelessness
The Baltimore City Youth Action Board (YAB) joined members of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), Maryland Department of Housing & Community Development, Sasha Bruce Youthwork, and other youth homeless services providers to celebrate the significant investment into the state through HUD's Youth Homelessness Systems Improvement Grant.
Join the Team!
MOHS is currently seeking qualified individuals with a passion for serving Baltimore’s vulnerable populations and help us further our mission of making homelessness rare, brief, and nonrecurring in Baltimore City.
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Now Accepting Proposals for Permanent Supportive Housing Hotel Conversion!
MOHS and the Department of Real Estate are seeking qualified non-profits, for-profits, or joint ventures that will rehabilitate and operate permanent supportive housing at three adjacent City-owned sites (Sleep Inn and Suites, Holiday Inn Express, and the parking lot located between the two hotels). Applicants must email their proposal and supporting documents to BaltimorePSH@lesardevelopment.com by Friday, August 30, 2024 at 3:00 pm EST.
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It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Damien Andrew Haussling who was a long-time member of the Continuum of Care (CoC), the CoC Board, the Homeless Response System (HRS) Committee, co-founder of the Baltimore Furniture Bank, and dear friend to many.
As a person with lived experience of homelessness, Haussling dedicated his life to advocating for people experiencing poverty and homelessness. Haussling was a lifelong servant who served a vital role in the Baltimore Affordable Housing Trust Fund Commission, Baltimore Area Faces of Homelessness Speakers’ Bureau, Housing Our Neighbors (HON), B'more Housing for All, Baltimore's Voices of Homelessness, and more. Among his many achievements, he was awarded the 2019 Open Society Institute Community Fellowship in which he co-founded the Baltimore Furniture Bank which provides free furniture to individuals and families in need, including people exiting homelessness.
Haussling will be remembered for his impact in the community, his willingness and dedication to serve, and his many significant efforts in the fight to end homelessness in Baltimore City. The Baltimore Furniture Bank is holding a celebration of life service on Saturday, August 3, 2024, at St. Vincent De Paul Church (120 N. Front Street, Baltimore, MD 21202) from 12 noon until 1:30 p.m. and all are welcome to attend.
Congratulations to our FY2025 Consolidated Funding Awardees! Through this process we have been able to award over $16 million to support the work of community-based providers through the MD DHCD Homeless Solutions Program (HSP), Emergency Solutions Grant, HOPWA, Department of Social Services, and General Funds. We are thankful to all of the organizations who submitted applications and are appreciative of your passion and commitment to serve clients experiencing homelessness.
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City of Baltimore Highlights Statewide Expansion of Maryland’s Medicaid Supportive Housing Waiver
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City of Baltimore Cuts Ribbon on Newly-Acquired Hotels Slated to Help Efforts to Address Homelessness
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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.
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Important Dates
CoC Race Equity Committee: The CoC is revitalizing 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.
Youth Action Board (YAB) Meetings: Meetings are held every Tuesday from 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm, contact bmoreyab@gmail.com for details.
CoC General Meeting: Monday, September 12, 2024 from 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm.
Upcoming Volunteer Opportunities
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