Volunteer in Churches for Streets of Hope

To bring high quality, compassionate care to individuals experiencing homelessness or who are otherwise in need, by mobilizing the faith community and others in Baltimore County, thus rekindling hope and aspiration in those we serve as we walk in the footsteps of Jesus Christ.

In 2009, a homeless man passed away from the cold on the streets of Essex, Maryland. He was not the first nor the last, as several local churches learned. Although they did not know who he was or where he came from, his passing right in their neighborhood helped them understand a true and lasting problem. They realized that although there were systems in place to care for the homeless in Southeast Baltimore County, someone could still lose his life to the elements.

Why? Was shelter not enough? Ending homelessness is more than finding a place with a roof and walls. It is about friends and neighbors who will care for someone, even when everyone else in his life has given up.

We incorporated as a nonprofit organization in 2010 to garner support from our churches, the public and Baltimore County. Since then we have expanded to offer year-round case management and housing stability services, to men, women, and families. We continue to make new success stories with the folks we serve.