Mayor Scott to Deliver Inauguration Speech After Historic Re-Election
MOHS congratulates Mayor Brandon M. Scott on his historic re-election for a second term, making him the first Baltimore mayor to do so in two decades. Mayor Scott will deliver his inauguration speech on Tuesday, December 3, 2024 at 12:00 p.m. at Morgan State University's Murphy Fine Arts Center.
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 When you think of veterans you think about strength, bravery, and fortitude. Veteran J. Hunt possessed all of these qualities, but his battles with alcohol addiction and homelessness proved to be his toughest mission yet.
Hunt answered the call of duty after one of the biggest tragedies in the history of the United States. “I joined about a year after 9/11 happened. I wanted to serve my country, and make a difference,” Hunt explained. With a knack for building things and a background in plumbing, roofing, and mechanics, Hunt was able to use those skills to perform IT work in the Army from late 2002 to early 2007.
Hunt’s military service came naturally to him as his father and both his maternal and paternal grandfathers served in various branches. Still, nothing could prepare him for what he calls the “culture shock” of transitioning back into civilian life. Hunt was living with a friend while his battle with alcohol addiction began spiraling out of control. “I definitely had a very serious problem with alcohol and I lost friends, girlfriends, jobs, and I eventually was homeless,” Hunt recalled.
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MOHS Kicks Off Winter Shelter Season With New ‘Code Purple’ Plan
The FY25 Winter Shelter & Code Purple Plan went into effect on Friday, November 1, 2024, and will remain in effect until Monday, March 31, 2024. As the lead agency for the City’s winter shelter response, MOHS will declare “Code Purple” winter shelter activation when the temperature wind chill is forecasted to reach 32°F or below.
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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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National Youth Homelessness Awareness Month
This month, we want to raise awareness of the challenges faced by young people experiencing housing insecurity. YAB's youth resource guide is a one stop shop for vital resources available to Baltimore youth ages 18-24.
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CoC Board Member Elections Will Be Held From Dec. 6 - 12
The deadline to complete the nomination form has now passed, and the election period will be open from Friday, December 6, 2024 to Thursday, December 12, 2024. Individuals and primary account holders for CoC-affiliated agencies will receive the ballot electronically if they have registered in Member365 prior to the Thursday, November 12, 2024 deadline. NOTE: members who attend at least 50 percent of CoC general body meetings will be eligible to participate in elections.
Become a CoC Member Today!
The CoC uses Member365 to manage communication, committees, voting, and more. Those interested in becoming a CoC member can either register as an agency or individual (please review details carefully).
Important Dates
CoC General Meeting: Thursday, December 12, 2024, from 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. at Helping Up Mission (1029 E. Baltimore St., 21201). This will be the last day of the CoC Board Member election and both CoC and MOHS staff will be on site to assist.
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Pay It Forward!
Help the MOHS Outreach Team support individuals experiencing homelessness this winter by donating new or freshly cleaned winter clothing and other essential items. Email HomelessOutreach@baltimorecity.gov to schedule a donation time.
Items Needed:
- Winter clothing
- Blankets
- Hand warmers
- Water & Gatorade
- Hand sanitizer
- First aid kits
- Hygiene items
- Trash bags
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Unlock the Power of People: Giving Tuesday is December 3, 2024
The Tuesday after Thanksgiving is known as Giving Tuesday, which is a charitable initiative that seeks to inspire generosity and foster a culture of giving back to the community. We encourage you to join the Giving Tuesday movement!
Executive Letter:
Supporting Baltimore's Vulnerable Residents During the Winter Season
Dear Baltimore,
Winter Shelter season is upon us, and we are excited to announce our “Code Purple Plan” which outlines our partnership with service providers to meet the needs of our residents when extreme cold weather strikes. We are proud to provide our residents with warming centers during the day and emergency shelter throughout the night, and we invite you to learn more about our winter shelter response on our website.
Remember, MOHS will make a winter shelter declaration when temperatures with wind chill reach 32˚F or below. Baltimore City residents must contact the Baltimore City Shelter Hotline at 443-984-9540 to get connected to emergency shelter for the night. The Shelter Hotline hours of operation are extended on declaration days to Monday - Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., and Saturday - Sunday from 4:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
In service,
Ernestina Simmons, LCSW-C
Executive Director
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