What was once the Fairfield Inn by Marriott, right in front of the Baltimore Shot Tower, is now the Pinderhughes Women’s Shelter. It’s one of five hotels in Baltimore City […]
A look inside one of Baltimore’s pandemic hotel shelters
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Survey to find ‘hidden population’ of children, young adults
For homeless children across the country, the pandemic halted routines that included a safe place to go during the day and nights often spent couch-surfing at a friend’s place. Schools […]
I Feed My Family Of Five For $100 A Week — Here’s What A Week Of Groceries & Meals Looks Like For Us
The planning is the hardest part — but here’s how I’ve made it work. Read more. […]
Wana Brands To Donate $140,000 to Nonprofits Nationwide to Help Fight Food Insecurity in Recognition of 4/20
According to the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), more than 38 million Americans, including 12 million children, face food insecurity on an ongoing basis. Defined as “a lack of […]
Southern Maryland Lacks in Affordable Homes
Southern Maryland requires a multifaceted approach to increase the amount of affordable housing heading into the next decade. Housing advocates spoke to members of the Southern Maryland legislative delegation on […]
She Started a Nonprofit Helping Single Mothers at 8. Now, She’s an ‘Emerging Visionary’
Sahana Mantha was just 8 years old and already leading a nonprofit for young, single, homeless moms when she and her sister went to a local bakery to ask what […]
11 Ways to Turn Table Scraps Into Delicious Meals
More than 30% of the food supply in the United States ends up as waste, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture. The value of that food was around $161 […]
Census for Youth Homelessness Begins
Across Maryland, thousands of youth and young adults are living on their own or experiencing homelessness. The census for youth homelessness is one of the many resources working to solve […]
With Grocery Prices Surging, Here are 10 Ways to Eat Healthy on a Budget
Every time you walk into the grocery store these days, it seems prices have gone up yet again. With costs surging and budgets remaining the same, the need to buckle […]
How the Pandemic Factored in Funding for New Homeless Shelter in Prince George’s Co.
The Prince George’s County Council signed off on a $5 million investment Tuesday in a new homeless shelter for the Warm Nights program, which has offered food and shelter to […]