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Agape House Homeless Services

Outreach services including food, clothing, pregnancy resource center and baby pantry, job training, hot meals, utility and rental assistance, day and after school mentoring and day camp programs. Free.

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CASH Campaign of Maryland

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The CASH Campaign of Maryland promotes economic advancement for low-to-moderate income individuals and families in Baltimore and across Maryland. CASH accomplishes its mission through operating a portfolio of direct service programs, building organizational and field capacity, and leading policy and advocacy initiatives to strengthen family economic stability.

Christopher Place Employment Academy

Employment/housing

Residential employment program for formerly homeless men. Minimum of 1 year stay where participants receive training in life skills, behavioral modification, reading and math skills, GED preparation, addiction recovery, computers, healthy relationships, parenting, leadership, occupation researching skills, and career development training. Job readiness, career training and job placement. Men only. Free.

Chrysalis House

Intensive Outpatient

Transform the lives of women and children by providing comprehensive recovery programs and services that support the development of their inherent strengths, talents, and potential.

Enoch Pratt Library

Computer classes

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Enoch Pratt Library

Enoch Pratt Library

Information and Referal, educational workshops, free computer classes, cultural programs, family storytimes, some branches offer job & career workshops and job-seeker coaching, library databases including Rosetta Stone language learning, loan books and DVDs.

From Prison Cells To PhD

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The goal of the Prison-to-Professionals (P2P) program is to help people with criminal convictions obtain higher education. Our scholars receive college/loan application assistance, SAT/GRE prep, an individual development plan (IDP), college readiness workshops, leadership training, paid mini-internship (if applicable), sitting in on college courses (before enrolling), access to tutors, scholarship opportunities, community building experiences, access to national meetings, and 2-yrs or more of mentoring. Formerly incarcerated college graduates serve as mentors. All the workshop facilitators are Masters degree holders, certified K-12 educators, certified career counselors, and combined have 30+ years working with at-risk, low-income populations in Baltimore. ​​Main area of Focus: The program provides educational counseling and mentoring to justice-involved individuals by addressing 4 main areas of focus: College Readiness & Career Development (CRCD), Leadership Skills (LS), Admissions & Financial Aid Counseling (AFA), & SAT/ACT/GRE (SAT) Preparation.

Goodwill

GED Preparation

Training, Supportive Services, Referral Resources, Job Readiness Preparation, Job Placement Assistance, GED preparation. Free. Classes are held in the evening Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, 7pm – 9pm. No sex offenders.

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Waverly Head Start Center

Waverly Early Head Start Center of Goodwill is a federally funded program for pregnant women and children birth to 36 months. The center provides comprehensive individualized early education experiences to enhance children’s social, emotional, physical and cognitive development. Pre-natal support and education are also provided. The program strives to enable parents to be the best caregivers and teachers for their children, as well as assist parents with meeting their own goals.It is our purpose to provide high quality services to children/families to empower them to meet their full potential. We promote school readiness and maintain partnerships with parents and the community.Discount food. (Pay $20 for $40-45 of groceries, EBT welcome, local sites in DC and MD.) Call for locations.

Maryland Center for Veterans Education and Training

Intensive Outpatient Substance Abuse and Mental health treatment, Psychiatric Rehabilitation (residential and non residential,) support groups. Walk in and same day services available. Accepts Medicaid.