Community Resource Guide For Health Care for the Homeless Providers

Volunteer Locations 2 Overview 2 Position Descriptions 10 Community and Senior Centers 19 Health and Wellness Locations 22 Education and Career Resources 26

Volunteer Locations

Application/ Organization Location & Transportation Description Background Check? Registration

Yorktown The ARC Organization that 7215 York Road serves people with √ Online application Debbie Staigerwald developmental LocalLink 52; CityLink Red (York Rd. & 410.296.2272 x5216 disabilities Stevenson Ln.)

Baltimore Museum of Art Charles Village Online

10 Art Museum Drive application, [email protected] Art Museum √ personal 443.573.1756 CityLink Silver; LocalLink 51, 95; Charm references

City Circulator Purple (Charles & 31st) needed Open Wed-Sun; 10am- 5pm Reservoir Hill 1611 Baker St. The Baltimore Station CityLink Navy (Fulton Ave. & Baker St.)

Food Bank No Online application Kim Callari Sharp Leadenhall 410.752.4454 x207 Light RailLink (M&T Bank Stadium) LocalLink 67, 94, 164; CityLink Silver (Charles & Ostend St.)

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Attend BARCS Baltimore orientation, will be provided with Inner Harbor/South Baltimore Volunteer.barcs@gmail. application 301 Stockholm St. com Animal Shelter √ documents LightRail (M&T Bank Stadium/Hamburg afterwards St.) Open Mon-Fri, 2-6pm; Sat-Sun, 11am-4pm Health insurance needed Johns Hopkins Location 1915 McElderry St. Believe In Tomorrow Metro SubwayLink; Charm City Circulator

Children’s Foundation (Johns Hopkins stop) Children’s Patient √ Online application

Housing 410.744.1032 St. Casimir Location 2712 O’Donnell St. CityLink Gold (O’Donnell St. & Boston St.) Blue Water Baltimore Nursery

Loch Raven 410.254.1577 Nature Clean-Up Register online 6131 Hillen Rd. No Organization before each event CityLink Green; LocalLink 53, 103, 104 Open Wed-Sun, 10am- (Loch Raven & Loch Hill) 3pm The Book Thing Abell/Oakenshawe No registration in 3001 Vineyard Ln. advance, just Free library No [email protected] CityLink Red (Greenmount Ave & 30th St. show up and ask 410.662.5631 Station) to help

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Cylburn Arboretum General Cold Spring/Roland Park Megan Young application 4915 Greenspring Ave. 410.367.2217 x1 online, schedule LightRail Cold Spring Lane station Arboretum No [email protected] in-person LocalLink 91 (Greenspring/Cold Spring) interview by Local Link 28 (Greenspring) Open Tues-Sun, 8am- phone or email 4pm Enoch Pratt Free Library Downtown 400 Cathedral St. Pamela Potter- CityLink Blue; LocalLink 80, 115 (Saratoga Fill out Hennessey & Liberty St) application and 410.396.9940 Charm City Circulator Purple (Fayette and Library √ background check [email protected] Charles St) form and return CityLink Pink (Centre & Cathedral St) to library branch Open Mon-Thurs, 10-7; Fri-Sat, 10-5; Sun 1-5 Other branch locations around Baltimore Old Goucher/Remington Franciscan Center 101 W. 23 St. Online volunteer

Community Help form, personal Angela Hall CityLink Silver; LocalLink 51, 95; Charm No Center references 410.467.5340 x113 City Circulator Purple (Charles St. & 22nd) needed [email protected] LocalLink 51 (Maryland Ave. & 23rd St.) LocalLink 94 (Howard St. & 23rd St.)

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For volunteering, contact individual stores; for Downtown/Inner Harbor (Headquarters) employment, 222 E. Redwood St. arrive at LocalLink 67, 78, 105, 150, 160, 164, 210, Baltimore Goodwill 215, 310; CityLink Orange, Purple, Red Headquarters at (Baltimore St. & Calvert St.) Intake on Friday 410.837.1800 x120, LocalLink 63, 65; CityLink Brown, Navy 8am-11am, or Secondhand Retail x209, or x171 (Lombard St. & Commerce St.) √ walk-in Monday- Store Charm City Circulator Orange (Pratt at Thursday 8am- Open Mon-Sat, 10am- Calvert) 3pm 7pm Charm City Circulator Purple (Pratt St. – Inner Harbor) Valid ID card, passport, or Store locations around city driver’s license; social security card or birth certificate

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Habitat for Humanity Chesapeake

ReStore volunteer@chesapeaker Halethorpe/Lansdowne (Headquarters) estore.org 3741 Commerce Dr. Suite 309

CityLink Yellow (Washington Blvd. & Headquarters Commerce Dr.) 410.366.1250 info@habitatchesapeak Sandtown Restoration and Depends on Depends on e.org 1300 N. Fulton Ave. retail organization position position

CityLink Navy (Fulton Ave. & Baker St.) Sandtown Location

410.669.6836 Dundalk Open Tues-Sat, 9am- 505 Kane St. 5pm (Eastern Ave & Kane St.)

Dundalk Location 410.633.0505 Open Mon-Sun, 9am- 6pm

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Online application, Zoo interview, and 1 Safari Way orientation 443.552.5266 LocalLink 82, 83, 91 (McCulloh St. & Greenspring Ave.) Zoo √ $25 fee Open March-December, CityLink Navy, Lime; LocalLink 22, 26, 29, 10am-4pm daily; Winter 79, 82; Metro SubwayLink (Mondawmin 1 year Fri-Mon, 10am-4pm Station) commitment, minimum 6-8 hrs/month Maryland Food Bank Halethorpe 410.737.8282 2200 Halethorpe Farms Rd. Online Food Bank No City Link Yellow (Hollins Ferry Rd & registration Open Mon-Fri, 8am- Halethorpe Farms Rd Station) 4:30pm Moveable Feast

Online Angie Kelley Middle East registration, 410.327.3420 901 N. Milton Ave. Food Bank No attend info CityLink Pink (Patterson Park & Eager St) session Open Mon-Fri, 8:30am- 4pm

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Inner Harbor/Downtown National Aquarium 501 E. Pratt St. Online LocalLink 63, 65; CityLink Brown, Navy; [email protected] application, Charm City Circulator Orange (National Aquarium √ 410.576.3886 references Aquarium stop/Pratt & Gay St.) needed LocalLink 54, 154; CityLink Yellow (Gay & Open 9am-8pm daily Lombard St.) Our Daily Bread Employment Center Penn-Fallsway/Mt. Vernon 443.986.9031 or 725 Fallsway Contact volunteer 667.600.3438 CityLink Yellow (Fallsway & Madison St.) Food Bank No services volunteerodbec@cc- CityLink Pink (Madison St. & Guilford md.org Ave.)

Open Mon-Fri, 9am-4pm Ronald McDonald Attend House Downtown orientation on

635 W. Lexington St. first and third Amber Gaines LocalLink 71, 78; CityLink Orange, Red, Patient Housing Depends on Monday of every againes@rmhcbaltimore Purple (Fayette & Greene St.) Center position month, 5:30- .org LocalLink 70, 310; Charm City Circulator 6:30pm 410.528.1010 Orange (Pine St. & Baltimore St.) Contact volunteer

services Open 8am-4pm daily

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Second Chance Downtown 1700 Ridgley St. Restoration and Fill out online Kerri Classen, LocalLink 26, 69, 70, 73, 75 (Russell St. & Construction No form and waiver volunteering manager Bush St.) Organization 410.385.1700 ext. 103 LightRail (M&T Bank Stadium) SPCA Baltimore

Online [email protected] Druid Hill Park application, 410.235.8826 3300 Falls Rd. Animal Shelter No schedule in- LightRail Station; Local Link 21, 22 person interview Open Mon-Tues 2:30- (Woodberry) by phone or email 6:30pm; Wed-Fri 12- 5pm; Sat-Sun 11am-4pm Locations at: Volo City Kids Patterson Park, Downtown Sailing Center, Foundation Franklin Square Park, UA House on Sports League No Online application Fayette, McHenry Row, 27 N Lakewood 443.842.4073 Ave, Moravia Elementary, Herring Run Recreation Center

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Detailed Position Descriptions The ARC Baltimore Arc Buddies Be paired with an individual with a developmental disability and communicate over the phone, through house visits, and notes Childcare Volunteer Work at childcare on the first Wednesday and third Thursday of the month, 6:30-8:30pm Database Volunteer Help transition the organization to a new database, computer skills recommended, 1-2 days/week with flexible hours Day Center Volunteer Volunteer at a day center and help with activities and skills, Monday-Friday 9am-3pm

The Education Classroom Assistant For volunteers who enjoy interacting with the public, working creatively, and helping others Entails greeting and assisting visitors, helping visitors make art projects, maintaining art supplies and cleaning up after workshops Greeter 10

Able to stand for 4 hours, lift 20 pounds, some knowledge of art and the Baltimore area, customer service skills Entails greeting and helping visitors, handing out information, directing visitors, assisting with coat check, lockers, and audio tours

The Baltimore Station Help serve residents through meals, arrange activities, service projects

BARCS Baltimore Animal Care Volunteer Take care of/play with dogs or cats, go on walks, be involved with dog training Customer Service Volunteer Work as a greeter, office assistant, “matchmaker”, adoption counselor, intake volunteer Community Programs Volunteer Volunteer in the animal clinic, as a hotline operator, or recovery attendant Other opportunities include helping with community education, fundraising, or marketing

Believe in Tomorrow Children’s Foundation

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Help run a children’s housing center at or work in the main office; be a front desk volunteer, help prepare meals, or help the center stay organized

Blue Water Baltimore Individual volunteering events include planting trees, working in the nursery, working at events, organizing cleanups, or working in the office

The Book Thing Help organize books and serve customers

Cylburn Arboretum Gardens Volunteer Weeding, mulching, taking care of plants Group setting Requires bending and kneeling Wednesday 4:30-7:30pm; Saturday 9am-12pm Trails Volunteer Nurture plants, clear storm damage, control invasive species

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Group setting Requires bending and kneeling Tuesday 9:30-11:30am Education Volunteer Serve as a docent on tours of grounds, gardens, and mansion Scheduled a few weeks or a month in advance of program

Enoch Pratt Free Library Help serve customers and organize books Exact position varies based on location

Franciscan Center Food pantry/community dinner volunteers, clothing volunteers, hair styling, office assistance, special events, truck task force volunteers Job opportunities available

Goodwill

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Volunteer at a Goodwill location or find employment in retail work, administration, commercial services, operations, etc. Training programs in job readiness, technology, GED prep, etc.

Habitat for Humanity Chesapeake ReStore Volunteer Sales & Customer Service – help price items, interact with people, run the cash register Warehouse – help transition merchandise from the truck to the showroom Greeter – help greet and direct customers Repair Boss – repair any merchandise that needs to be fixed Email with dates times, and location desired to register Construction Volunteer Work on construction staff Fill out online form to register Office Volunteer Work in community engagement, development, finance, or marketing Contact office to register

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Maryland Zoo Help to maintain the zoo, assist visitors, garden upkeep, office paperwork and tasks

Maryland Food Bank Warehouse Volunteer Must be able to lift 25lbs and stand for 3 hours Repack goods on conveyor system Kitchen Volunteer Must be able to lift 25lbs and stand for 3 hours Bag and freeze meals in kitchen Office Volunteer Occasional openings Filing, data entry, mailing Volunteer Hours: Monday-Friday 9am-12pm; 12-3pm Saturday 9am-12pm; 12-3pm (Weekend Shift) Wednesday 5:30-8pm (Evening Shift)

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Moveable Feast Kitchen Volunteer Help chefs with food preparation and meal packaging Garden Volunteer Help take care of garden (weed, plant, harvest, compost)

National Aquarium Full Volunteer Many different opportunities, including exhibit guide, information specialist, animal assistant, office assistant 1 year commitment, 1 shift/week, varying in # of hours per shift Aquaservice On-call volunteers Administrative, computer, onsite and offsite event positions 6 month commitment, weekly commitment varies

Our Daily Bread Employment Center Serve meals to residents of Christopher Place Employment Academy as well as Employment Center Clients

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Current need is during breakfast times Monday-Friday 7-8:30am; dinner times 5-6:30pm; meals provided for volunteers

Ronald McDonald House Charity Work in house as house warmer, answer phones and questions, take reservations, give tours, keep things running smoothly Be a kitchen volunteer, help volunteer groups find kitchen, keep it clean, and make sure it is a clean and usable space Second Chance Organization deconstructs old buildings, salvages the materials, and sells them to the public in retail space Tasks vary but may include marketing, photography, computer usage, manual labor, fundraising

SPCA Baltimore Various positions include “cat cuddler,” “dog deputy,” “nursery nanny,” reception desk volunteer, spay/neuter volunteer, exam room volunteer, project adopt volunteer

Volo City Kids Foundation Help run a children’s league in a number of sports including, but not limited to, flag football, kickball, volleyball, soccer, and basketball

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Be an administrator, photographer, coach, or other position Has adult leagues that are available to play in

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Community/Senior Centers

Location & Application/ Organization Description Transportation Registration

Waxter Center: Mt. Vernon 1000 Cathedral St LocalLink 51 (Cathedral & Eager St.) Care Services Senior CityLink Lim;, LocalLink Centers 53 (Chase St. & Park

Ave.) Social activities such as dancing, Waxter Center: CityLink Green, Silver; knitting, parties, support groups, 410.396.1333 Register for classes in-person LocalLink 95 & 103, and parties; other activities include Oliver Center: or call ahead Charm City Circulator water aerobics, card games, 410.396.3861 Purple (Eager St. & computer use, painting classes

Charles St.) Open Mon-Fri, 8:30am-

5pm Oliver Center: East Baltimore 1700 N. Gay St. CityLink Brown (Gay & Lanvale St.)

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Penn Services include programs to help North/Mondawmin with economic success (pre-

2201 N. Monroe St employment services, case Center for Urban Families CityLink Lime (Fulton management, job retention

Ave. & Reisterstown Rd.) services) Walk in or fill out online 410.367.5691 CityLink Navy (Fulton & Family services (Responsible contact form

Clifton Ave.) Fatherhood Project, Couples Open Mon-Fri, 9am-5pm Metro SubwayLink Advancing Together)

(Mondawmin Station) Supportive programming for long- term success Corner Community Center Roland Park Many group activities, such as

5802 Roland Ave. worship services, AA meetings, job 410.435.1506 No prior registration LocalLink 95 (Roland Ave hunting groups, and peer-facilitated Contact people for & Bellmore Rd.) help groups individual groups are listed online Mostly exercise-based, featuring a GEDCO Senior Network of Rosebank number of fitness classes (zumba, North Baltimore 5828 York Rd. chair exercise, yoga), as well as Register in person or call CityLink Red (York Rd. & other activities such as knitting and 410.323.7131 ahead Orkney Rd.) Bible study

~$10 membership fee, independent Open Mon-Fri, 9am-2pm fees for fitness classes

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GLCCB Station North

2530 North Charles St, 410.777.8145 3rd Floor Community center for members of

Charm City Circulator the LGBTQIA community, including Walk-Ins Mon 10am – Purple (Charles & 27th adults and youth 6pm; Tues – Fri 10am – Walk-ins St.) Programs range from support 10pm LocalLink 21 (Charles & groups, classes, community projects, Programming Monday 25th St.) and social activities 10am – 6pm; Tues – Fri CityLink Silver, LocalLink 10am – 10pm 95 (St. Paul & 25th St.)

Programs for adults, seniors, and teenagers

Senior luncheons: Provide seniors with lunch as well as health and wellness information Hampden

1104 W. 36th Street Hampden Family Center Adult literacy classes: LocalLink 94 (36th St. Run through Strong City Baltimore, Call to book a spot in advance and Falls Rd.) 410.467.8710 but classes can be taken at this CityLink Gold (36th and location Poole St.)

Life balance/weight management classes: Free, 16-week long session, 1 hour per week; provides participants with information about healthy living

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Has programs including educational Islamic Society of services (Arabic classes, SAT prep, Baltimore Westview Park calligraphy); youth programs and Fill out online form 6631 Johnnycake Rd. athletic groups; religious services; $20/month membership 410.747.4869 other social groups and classes; facility reservation Owings Mills 3506 Gwynnbrook Avenue

Jewish Community Park Heights Center of Greater 5700 Park Heights Baltimore Avenue Membership required, fill out LocalLink 34, 85 (Park information online : Heights Ave & Jewish Has group classes, fitness facilities,

410.559.3618 Community Center) activities for children, social Prices range from $30- Rosenbloom/Owings activities, aquatic center 80/month depending on age Mills: Downtown and family situation 410.356.5200 1118 Light Street Weinberg/Park Heights: CityLink Silver; LocalLink 410.542.4900 67, 94, 164 (Charles & Cross St.) Charm City Circulator Purple (Charles & Ostend St.)

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Health Locations

Location & Application/ Organization Description Criteria Transportation Registration

Intensive On-Site Services: Monday through Friday, 8:30am to 2pm, or on Saturdays twice a month Psychosocial education Bayview Psychiatric Rehabilitation groups, support through Program Hopkins Bayview education on tools to

5500 E. Lombard St. achieve recovery goals Shivinder Singh CityLink Blue, Orange; Individual pairing with Contact admissions Admissions Coordinator N/A Local Link 22, 59 rehabilitation therapists coordinator 410.550.4246 (Johns Hopkins to assist with

Bayview) appointments, Reception community resources, 410.550.3530 or 410.550.3531 transportation

Supported housing, wellness services, supported employment, behavioral health

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Organization for individuals experiencing mental illnesses

Work Day Program: Eight hours a day, Monday through Friday Members and staff work together to accomplish Mt. Vernon Referral projects for the B’more Clubhouse 9 East Franklin St. from Complete referral clubhouse, depending on mental form and return to what members volunteer [email protected] Hamilton St./#306 health Theresa Bell to do 410.727.2030 stop (Charm City professional

Circulator Purple) needed Employment Program: Transitional employment program places members into a 6-9 month commitment at an outside employer, 15-20 hours per week, supported by clubhouse on and off the job

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Downtown/Inner Harbor Provides rehabilitation Harbor City Unlimited 1227 W. Pratt St. resources and assistance Call 410.328.4102 LocalLink 76 (Pratt & with education, N/A for application 410.328.2177 Carey St.) employment, and Charm City Circulator independent living Orange (Mt. Clare St.) Peer-support program, safe environment for individuals with disabilities Abell/Harwood H.O.P.E. Baltimore Skills training, 2828 Loch Raven Rd. computer/internet and N/A Contact to join CityLink Green (Kirk 410.327.5830 phone use, mailboxes, Ave. & Exeter Hall) free clothing, meals, showers, groups and classes, children’s and recreational activities

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Community Health Services (Wise and Well Members): Keswick Multi-Care Center Membership includes

access to fitness center, Community Health Services classroom and group 410.662.4363 Rotunda/Hampden learning, arts, culinary 700 W. 40th St. arts, and gardening N/A Call to register Rehabilitation LocalLink 22, 95 (40th activities; individualized 410.235.8860 St. & Rotunda) support, specialty classes

and coaching; annual fee Admissions Office is $60 410-662-4218 Rehabilitation and day care services also available Rosebank/Belvedere National Alliance on Mental Illness Square Supportive groups about 6600 York Rd. Suite maintaining mental Clarrissa Taylor Jackson 204 health N/A Call to register Programs Director CityLink Red; LocalLink Peer-to-peer assistance 410.435.2600 52 (York Rd. & Family support groups Northern Pkwy)

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Provides supervised care and assistance with physical health Raven’s Adult Day Program Social and other activities Must be (field trips, classes, Easterwood able to walk [email protected] movies, other activities 1821 N. Smallwood St. (can be 410.225.7888 such as bowling and Call to register Transportation assisted), karaoke) provided non- Anna Kutin Free for Medical combative 410.255.7883 Assistance participants, daily and monthly rates otherwise

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Education/Career Resources

Location & Application/ Organization Description Transportation Registration

Offers employment services CARES Career Connection Dewees Park such as resume preparation, 5502 York Rd. cover letter writing, job Call office to schedule an D’Anne Avotins and Rachael LocalLink 52; CityLink Red search and application help, appointment Neill (York Rd. & Woodbourne interview practice, GED 410.532.7117 Ave.) classes, computer training courses DORS Maryland Beverly Hills/Morgan State Pairs clients who have University disabilities with an 410.554.9442 or Maryland Headquarters advisor/counselor; provides 888.554.0334 2301 Argonne Dr. Fill out online form, call field services such as job seeking, [email protected] LocalLink 28 (Argonne Dr. & office, or visit field office job preparation, and career Work Force Tech Center) assessment Akida Goppy

410.261.2944 Other field office locations Fells Point 430 South Broadway Esperanza Center ESL classes at various levels Charm City Circulator Green Register online 10-week classes, 1x a week (Broadway Market) $125 fee 667.600.2900 for 2 hours CityLink Navy (Eastern Ave. & Broadway)

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Different employment Central Park Heights training programs in welding, Attend orientation, take a JARC Baltimore 4910 Park Heights Ave. Suite manufacturing, and tour, fill out written 106 computer numbering control application, complete math 410.900.1440 LocalLink 85 (Park Heights & machines and reading placement test Garrison Ave.) Free for low-income individuals Employment training program in construction; Penn-Fallsway/Mt. Vernon Attend orientation session obtain certifications in first Jumpstart Baltimore Our Daily Bread (every Friday at 9am) aid and safety training; 725 Fallsway Must be resident of construction, electrical, Sasha D. Marcus CityLink Yellow (Fallsway & Baltimore City, have GED or plumbing, and carpentry Case Manager Madison St.) high school diploma, be training 410.725.8341 CityLink Pink (Madison St. & physically able, and pass a 2 days a week, 6pm-9pm Guilford Ave.) drug test 14-week long session (29 classes) Penn-Fallsway/Mt. Vernon Our Daily Bread Work 4 Success Our Daily Bread 725 Fallsway Work 4 Success 2 Advance Employment Center Contact employment center CityLink Yellow (Fallsway & Christopher Place to register Madison St.) Employment Academy 667.600.3438 CityLink Pink (Madison St. & Pre-GED Classes Guilford Ave.)

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South Baltimore/Federal Hill Adult basic education classes, 28 E. Ostend St. South Baltimore Learning GED test preparation, and Charm City Circulator Purple Center pre-GED classes Fill out online form or call (Charles & West St.) 1-3 times a week in morning, intake specialist CityLink Silver; LocalLink 67, Intake Specialist afternoon, or evening; 8-12 Take placement test 94, and 164 (Charles & 410.625.4215 week long sessions Ostend St.)

Charles Village 3501 N. Charles St. In lower level of University Adult late education Strong City Baltimore Baptist Church program; classes to improve

reading, writing, and math Fill out paperwork and take Intake Specialist Charm City Circulator Purple skills, or improve ESL skills placement test Lenora Davis Line (33rd & St. Paul St.) Programs to prepare for the 410.261.3517 MTA Silver Line (University GED Pkwy & Charles St.)

Free or low-cost programs for preparation in a number of careers, including, but not Train Baltimore limited to, healthcare, Look for opportunities [email protected] Depends on program business, and construction online, follow instructions Individual programs have fields listed contact people listed online Completion of many of the programs results in certification in that field

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Our Daily Bread Employment Center Work 4 Success Teaches skills for employment, such as building a resume, mock interviews, etc. 2-week program, 10 classes, 9am-2pm Monday-Friday

Work 4 Success 2 Advance Class for already employed individuals Further training and education 1-week program, 5 classes, 6-8pm Monday-Friday

Christopher Place Employment Academy Support, education, and training for previously homeless men Minimum 6-month residency Transition program from homelessness to employment and to acquire a good financial and career standing Must be able to work full-time job, 19 years or older, 30 days no drug/alcohol use, no open warrants/pending charges, pass reading test, have ID or be able to get ID, no sex offenses, cannot be receiving SSI, 12-month commitment

Pre-GED Classes Call 410.986.3200 3 days a week, 3 hours/day Roughly 6-week long program 31