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BALTIMORE CITY
Mayor's Office of Homeless Services (MOHS)
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Executive Letter:
Spreading Awareness for World Homeless Day
Dear Baltimore,
Each year, World Homeless Day is observed on the 10th day of October, to not only spread awareness about the significant needs of people experiencing homelessness, but to uplift the need for homelessness prevention. It is paramount in our work to have individuals, advocates, community organizations, and state and local officials understand the impact of legislation and policies that present obstacles in our fight to make homelessness rare and brief. This year I want to take the opportunity to commend all of our partners and providers on a job well done in supporting clients in need and people who are experiencing homelessness by eliminating barriers, creating pathways to safe and stable housing, and understanding the critical role that supportive services play in empowering our clients and breaking the cycle of homelessness.
In service,
Ernestina Simmons, LCSW-C
Executive Director
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 MOHS Engages Residents at Charm City Live Music Festival
MOHS joined City agencies and community-based organizations on “community row” at the 3rd Annual Charm City Live Music Festival on Saturday, September 21, 2024, to engage Baltimore City residents and distribute resources to the public.
 Aetna Hosts Older Adults Thriving in Baltimore City Summit
On September 26, 2024, Aetna hosted its Older Adults Thriving in Baltimore City Summit, in collaboration with the newly established Mayor’s Office of Older Adult Affairs, where MOHS engaged with the older adult population and provided resources to tenured residents.
 Happy Indigenous People’s Day!
MOHS wishes all residents a safe and enjoyable Indigenous Peoples Day! As a reminder – the Baltimore City Shelter Hotline will be temporarily closed on Monday, October 14, 2024. To access emergency shelter during this time, please reach out to City-funded shelters directly or call 2-1-1.
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HMIS FY25 Refresher Training & Top Achievers
The HMIS Data and Evaluation Unit at MOHS thanks 350 representatives from our providers and partnering agencies who successfully completed the FY25 HMIS Refresher Training. This training ensures the continued accuracy and reliability of the data that we use to inform Baltimore's homeless response system.
 Celebrating Partners & Providers for World Homeless Day
The Baltimore City Continuum of Care (CoC) is hosting an event on Thursday, October 10, 2024 from 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm at Helping Up Mission (1029 E. Baltimore St., Baltimore, MD 21202) to celebrate the work of our partners, service providers, community-based organizations, and individuals with lived experience of homelessness in making homelessness rare and brief in Baltimore.
 Register to Join Mayor Scott’s Annual Fall Cleanup
Mayor Brandon M. Scott invites you to join us for the Mayor’s Annual Fall Cleanup on Saturday, October 26, 2024, from 9:00 am - 1:00 pm as we spend the day cleaning and beautifying our city.
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 A core function of Baltimore's homeless response system involves providing emergency support for those in need. The Emergency Services Team is charged with being “boots on the ground,” offering immediate support to Baltimore City residents whose lives were disrupted by unforeseen circumstances.
The MOHS Emergency Services Team is small but mighty, and they offer essential support at City-funded shelters through partnerships with organizations that provide connections to housing and vital supportive services. “Once a constituent accepts shelter, the shelter provider assists the constituent with completing Coordinated Access. This starts the process of addressing their needs and helping them get matched to housing,” said Emergency Services Lead David Edmondson, who describes himself as the “Running Back” of the team.
The team is also a resource to individuals experiencing homelessness and all residents who are seeking shelter due to extreme weather during the Code Red/Extreme Heat and Code Blue/Winter Shelter seasons. These two seasons create uncomfortable and unbearable conditions for all residents, especially those residing in places not meant for human habitation. These seasonal initiatives provide vulnerable neighbors with basic needs such as food, water, and shelter.
MOHS Providers Serve Over 9,000 Residents During Code Red Extreme Heat Season
Learn More >>>
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Baltimore City Youth Resource Guide
This resource guide is a one stop shop for youth ages 18-24 to access vital resources and information in Baltimore City.
Learn More >>>
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Tell Us About Your Experience in City Schools
You are invited to participate in an online survey about your experiences in Baltimore City Public Schools. Specifically, we want to know about student connection and sense of belonging.
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YAB Invites You to Join the Youth Homelessness Action Committee
YAB is looking for youth, college students, advocates, and youth organizations to join the Youth Homelessness Action Committee (YHAC). Join today!
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Meet New CoC Web Developer, Spud!
Baltimore City Continuum of Care (CoC) members were introduced to the organization’s new website developer named Spud during the general body meeting on September 12, 2024. Spud is charged with implementing feedback from members to construct the new CoC website. Welcome to the team, Spud!
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Baltimore City CoC Awarded Funders for Housing Opportunities Grant
The CoC is proud to announce that it has been awarded the two-year Funders for Housing Opportunity Grant which will amplify the voices of individuals with lived experience of homelessness that will increase the efficiency of the City’s homeless response system.
CoC Seeks Individuals to Join the Board
The Baltimore City CoC is seeking qualified, experienced individuals with a passion for serving Baltimore’s vulnerable populations to become a Board Member. More information will be shared through Member365, subscribe today!
Important Dates
Continuum of Care (CoC) Builds NOFO: All proposals must be submitted to BaltimorePSH@lesardevelopment.com by Friday, October 18, 2024, at 3:00 pm EST.
CoC General Meeting: Thursday, December 12, 2024, from 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm at Helping Up Mission (1029 E. Baltimore St., 21201).
Donate to Support MOHS Homeless Service Providers!
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Your in-kind donations to local homeless services organizations help provide essential support for individuals experiencing homelessness and ensures the daily operations needed to keep these life-changing services running smoothly. |
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