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Welcome to Baltimore CityA Guide to Services and Resources for Immigrants and Refugees
MIMAMAYOR’S OFFICE OF IMMIGRANT AND MULTICULTURAL AFFAIRS
mayor stephanie rawlings-blake
2016 EDITION
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Greetings,
Iamproudtointroducethefirsteditionof“WelcometoBaltimoreCity,aGuidetoServicesandResourcesforImmigrantsandRefugees”ThispublicationisthefirstofitskindinBaltimoreandwasproducedbytheMayor’sOfficeofImmigrantandMulticulturalAffairs(MIMA).In2014,IcreatedMIMAtoexpanduponthecity’seffortstowelcomeimmigrantsandrefugeestoBaltimore.Theguidewascreatedtohelpeducatenew-lyarrivedimmigrantsandrefugeesaboutservices,resources,andpro-gramsintheCityofBaltimore.Furthermore,theguidehasbeenmadeavailableinmultiplelanguagestobetterreachourlimitedEnglishprofi-cientconstituents.
Everyyear,BaltimoreCitywelcomesthousandsofimmigrantsandrefugees.Ournewres-identsbringawealthofcultureandresilience,andarediversifyingandstrengtheningourneigh-borhoodsandbusinesscorridors.Today’sImmigrantandRefugeeCommunitiesconstitute8%oftheCity’spopulation.Connectingournewerresidentstoservicesandresourcesthroughthisguideispartofourcontinuedcommitmenttowelcomeandintegrateimmigrantandrefugeecom-munitiestothefabricofourcity.
IwouldliketothankMIMAandthemanyofserviceprovidersandagencieslistedfortakingthetimetocontributetothisguide.
Ihopethatyouandyourfamilyfindthe“WelcometoBaltimoreCityGuide”helpfulinidenti-fyingtheservicesandresourcesthatBaltimoreCityhastooffer.ThankyouforchoosingBaltimoreCityasyourhome.
Welcome!
Stephanie Rawlings-BlakeMayorCityofBaltimore
a message From mayorstephanie rawlings-blake
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Mayor Stephanie Rawlings-Blake
OnbehalfofMIMA,itisanhonortobeapartofthefirsteditionofWelcometoBaltimoreCity,AGuidetoResourcesandServicesforImmigrantsandRefugees.”
Theresourceguideprovidesacomprehensiveoverviewofcityservicesandorganizationsservingimmigrantandrefugeecommu-nitiesintheCityofBaltimore.
AsBaltimore’simmigrantcommunitycontinuestogrow,itisimper-ativethatweempowerournewerresidentswithinformationoncityservicesandcommunityorganizationsreadytoassist.
Iwouldliketoexpressmysinceregratitudetothenumberoforganizationsandindividualswhocontributedtothisguide.AspecialgratitudetoMIMA’sstaffJeniaHooperandKaelaHarleeforcollecting,editing,andassemblingthecontent’sguide.
Tosubmitorupdateinformationregardingyourorganization,pleasecontactusatmima@baltimorecity.gov.Ihopeyoufindtheinformationinthisguideusefulandeasytouse.
Catalina Rodriguez LimaDirectorMayor’sOfficeofImmigrantandMulticulturalAffairs
MIMA’S MESSAGE
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ImportantInformationandPhoneNumbers KnowYourRights
SchoolEnrollmentandEducation
LegalServices
HomeownershipServices
EmploymentServices
BusinessServices
HealthandHumanServices
CultureandRecreationActivities
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Table of Contents
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911 *offersassistanceinmultiplelanguagesviatelephon-icinterpretation.
Foremergenciesthatrequireimmediateassistancefromthepolice,firedepartmentorambulance,pleasedial911.
311 *offersassistanceinmultiplelanguagesviatelephon-icinterpretation.
Fornon-emergencyissuesandcomplaintsincludingtrashpick-uporillegalparking,dial311.
211 Freeconfidentialreferralandinformationhelplineandwebsitethatconnectpeopletoessentialhealthandhumanservices.
Sexual Assault/ Domestic Violence HotlineP:443-279-0379W:www.turnaroundinc.org
Providescounselingandsupportservicestovictimsofsexualassaultanddomesticviolence.
Baltimore Crisis Response P:410-433-5175W:www.bcresponse.org
Private,non-profitorganizationwithaproventrackrecordofprovidingservicestoindividualswithmentalhealthandsubstanceusedisorders.
House of Ruth- Adelante FamiliaP:410-732-2176or24hourhotline410-889-7884W:www.hruth.org
Emergencyshelterforvictimsofintimatepartnervio-lenceandtheirchildren.ProvidesabuseInterventionPrograms,anda24hourhotline.
Office of the State’s Attorney for Baltimore 120EastBaltimoreStreet,9thFloorBaltimore,MD21202P:443-984-6000 W:www.stattorney.orgP:410-396-5617
VictimServices,CourtEscort,Referrals,CommunityEducation,amongotherservices
US Citizenship and Immigration Services3701KoppersStBaltimore,MD21227P:1-800-375-5283W:www.uscis.gov
GovernmentagencythatoverseeslawfulimmigrationtotheUnitedStates;tolearnmoreabouteligibilityrequirementsforimmigrationandcitizenshipaswellasbenefitspleasevisittheirwebsiteorcalltheirtollfreenumber.
Federal Trade Commission (FTC)P:877-FTC-HELPW:www.ftc.gov
Protectsconsumersbystoppingunfair,deceptiveorfraudulentpracticesinthemarketplace.Toreportconsumerscam,includingimmigrationfraud,callthenumberlistedorfileacomplaintonlineatwww.ftccomplaintassistant.gov
Important Information and Phone Numbers
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Housing • Landlords,lendersandhomesellerscannotrefusetorent,provideamortgageorsella dwellingtoanyqualifiedbuyerorrenter • Landlords,lendersandhomesellerscannotusediscriminatorytermsandconditionsinselling, financingorrenting • Itisillegaltoattempttosteerpersonsintoorawayfromneighborhoodsorapartment complexesonthebasisofrace,gender,disability,familialstatus,color,maritalstatus,sexual orientation,genderidentity,nationality,orreligion • Tofileacomplaintonlineregardingunlawfuldiscriminationgoto http://civilrights.baltimorecity.gov/community-relations-commission/file,orcallthe Community Relations Commission at (410) 396-3141 or contact Baltimore Neighborhoods Inc. at (410) 243-6007
Employment • Employerscannotthreatenworkersaboutcallingthepolicebecauseoftheirimmigrationstatus • Employerscannotdiscriminateinrecruiting,interviewing,hiring,ordischargingbasedonrace, gender,nationality,orreligion • Employmentagenciescannotdiscriminateinjobreferrals,askdiscriminatorypre-employment questions,orcirculateinformationthatunlawfullylimitsemployment • Employerscannotharassorbullyworkersbecauseoftheirrace,gender,nationality,orreligion • Ifyoufeellikeyouareowedawageorarenotbeingpaidaproperwage,contacttheWage Commission at (410) 396-3141 oryoucanfileyourclaimonlineat http://civilrights.baltimorecity.gov/wage-commission/file
Know Your Rights
Public Safety • Ifyouarequestionedbythepoliceyouhavetherighttoremainsilent • Youhavetherighttospeakwithanattorneybeforeorduringanypolicequestioning • Ifyouagreetoanswerquestions,youmaystopatanytimeandrequestanattorneyandno furtherquestionswillbeasked • Ifyouwantanattorneyandcannotaffordone,anattorneywillbeappointedtorepresentyou • Ifyouarequestionedbythepoliceyouhavetherighttoasktheofficerifyouarebeingarrested or detained • Ifyouarearrestedbylocalpolice,theymustchargeyouwithacrimeincourtwithin48hoursor elsereleaseyou • Ifimmigrationcomestoyourhomeorstopsyouonthestreet,youhavetherighttoseea warrant;inallothercases,keepthedoorclosed.State:“Idonotconsenttoyourentry • Ifyoufeelyourrightsortherightsofoneofyourfamilymembershasbeenviolated,callthe ACLU of Maryland at (410) 889-8555
The Baltimore City Civilian Review Boardtakescomplaintsthatallegetheuseofexcessiveforce,abusivelanguage,harassment,falsearrest,andfalseimprisonmentbylawenforcement.Tofileacomplaintpleasevisithttp://civilrights.baltimorecity.gov/civilian-review-board/fileorcall(410) 396-3141.YoumayalsocontactMary-land Commission on Civil Rights at (410) 767-8600
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Public School Enrollment
BaltimoreCityprovides freepre-kindergarten forallchildrenwhoare fouryearsoldbySeptember1of theschoolyearforwhichtheywillbeenrolledhoweverspaceislimitedsoregisterassoonaspossible.Tofindapre-kindergartenprogramnearyou,visitwww.baltimorecityschools.orgorcall(443)984-2000formoreinforma-tion.AllstudentsingradesK-8,includingthosewhorequirespecialeducationservices,arealsoentitledtofreepubliceducationandcanbeenrolledintwosimplesteps.
1. Find Your Zoned School
WhatisaZonedSchool?Neighborhoodpublicschoolsforallstudentslivinginadesignatedgeographicalarea. Ty p i -callythisisthepublicschoolfoundclosesttothestudent’shomeasitisdeterminedbyyourhomeaddress.
HowdoIfindoutwheremyzonedschoolis?Thisinformationcanbefoundonlineatwww.baltimorecityschools.orgbyfollowingtheirschoolloca-torlink.Alternatively,youcanalsocalltheonecallcenterat(443)984–2000.
2. Go to the school to enroll
Onceyouhavefoundtheappropriateschoolforyourchild,youmustaccompanythestudenttotheschoolalongwiththefollowingrequireddocumentation: • Birthcertificateorothergovernment-issueddocumentshowingbirthdate • Proofofguardianship(ifapplicable) • Immunization record
* Immunization Services are available through free T.I.K.E clinics, for more information call (410)396 4454
• Proofofcurrentphysicalexamination • Atleasttwoproofsofresidency
* Can include any of the following: utility bill such as gas and electric, water bill, original lease agreement, deed, or mortgage statement, and an official payroll document from an employer
• IndividualizedEducationProgram(IEP;ifapplicable) • Leadtestcertificate
High School Enrollment
Onceyourchildhasreachedhighschooltheyarenolongerrequiredtogototheirzonedschool,soenrollmentfollowsadifferentprocess.Studentsarethengiventhechoiceofwheretheywouldliketoattendinordertobestmeettheirneedsandinterests.Foralistofhighschoolsthroughoutthecity,pleasevisithttp://schoolchoice.baltimorecityschools.org/
Anumberofcharterschooloptionsarealsoavailableforthosewhowishtoapply.Charterschoolsarepublicschoolsthatallstudentscanchoosetoattend,regardlessofwheretheyliveinthecity.Foralistofallcitychar-terschools,pleasevisitwww.baltimorecityschools.organdselecttypesofschoolsintheschoolsdropdownmenu.
School Enrollment & Education
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Guide to ServicesOtherImportantInformationSchoolClosingsDuetoinclementweatherschoolsmayelecttoopenlateorclosefortheday.Thisinformationcanbefoundbyvisitingyourlocalschool’swebsiteorwww.baltimorecityschools.orgaswellasthroughlocaltelevisionandradio.Youmayalsocalltheonecallcenterifthatinformationisunclearat(443)984-2000.
SafetyTheBaltimoreCitySchoolPoliceForceensuresthatstudentsandstaffhaveasafeenvironment inwhichtolearnandteach.Ifyouhaveanyquestionsorconcernsrelatedtothesafetyofyourchildwhileinschool,pleasecontactthecallcenterat(443)984-2000.Forallotheremergenciescall911
LanguageAccessIfEnglish isnotyourfirst language,youhavetheright torequest languageassistanceatanyBaltimoreCityPublicSchool.
Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Greater Chesapeake
3600ClipperMillRdSuite250
Baltimore,MD21211-1948
P:410-243-4000
W:www.biglittle.org
Helpchildrenrealizetheirpotentialandbuildtheirfuturesthroughavarietyofmentoringpro-grams.
College bound Foundation
300WaterSt.Suite300
Baltimore,MD21202
P:410-783-2905
W: www.collegeboundfoundation.org
Operatein18BaltimoreCitypublichighschools,providingcollegereadinessservicessuchasfull-timecollegeadvisorsanddeliveringneed-basedfunding.
Girl Scouts of Central Baltimore
4806SetonDr.
Baltimore,MD21215
P:410-358-9711
W:www.gscm.org
Helpsgirlsreachtheirfullleadershippotential.GirlScoutsbuildsgirlsofcourage,confidence,andcharacter,whomaketheworldabetterplace.
Youthworks
417EastFayetteSt.Suite468
Baltimore,MD21202
P:410-396-5627
W:youthworks.oedworks.com
Summerjobprogramwhichplacesyoungpeo-pleage14to21insummerworkexperiencesthroughoutBaltimoreCity.
Central Scholarship
6ParkCenterCourtSuite#211
OwingsMills,MD21117
P;410-415-5558
W:www.central-scholarship.org
Supportstudentsbyfundingtheireducationandbyhelpingthemtomakesmartfinancialdeci-sionswhenitcomestotheireducation.
AmericanImmigrationLawyersAssocia-tion Suite300,1331GSt.
NWWashington,DC20005
W:www.aila.org
Providescontinuinglegaleducation,information,professionalservices,andexpertise.Tofindalawyernearyou,gototheirwebsiteandclick“findanimmigrationlawyer”underquicklinks.
BaltimoreNeighborhoodsInc.2530N.CharlesSt.
Baltimore,MD21218
P:1-800-487-6007
W:www.bni-maryland.org
PromotesjusticeinhousingforallpeopleintheStateofMarylandthroughfairhousingandtenant-landlordprogramsandpublicinformationactivities.
Education Resources
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YO Baltimore- Administration
101W.24thSt.
Baltimore,MD21218
P:410-396-6722
W:www.yobaltimore.org
YO!Baltimorehassuccessfullyhelpedyoungpeople,previouslydisconnectedfromtraditionallearningenvironments,toincreasetheirwageearningsandeducationcredentials.See com-munity centers, under employment, for direct service info. Please see page 16
Mi Espacio, CASA de Maryland
2224E.FayetteSt.
Baltimore,MD21231
P:410-732-7777
W:www.wearecasa.org
AfterschoolprogramforLatinoyouthages14-21enrolledinBaltimoreCitySchools.Alsooffercollegeaccessassistancethroughworkshopsandindividualconsultations.
Greater Homewood Adult Learning Center
3501N.CharlesSt.
Baltimore,MD21218
P:410-261-3520
W:www.greaterhomewood.org
TheAdultLearningCenteroffersprogramsinthreecriticalareas:AdultBasicEducation,EnglishforSpeakersofOtherLanguages,andWorkforcereadiness.
William & Lanaea C. Featherstone Foundation
2031KennicottRd.
WindsorMill,MD21244
P:410-294-4055W:www.thefeatherstonefoundation.org
Providesfreeadultself-sufficiencyandeduca-tionalprogramsfortheLatinocommunitywhoresideinBaltimoreCity.
Johns Hopkins Centro SOL
5200EasternAve.MasonF.LordCenterTower
Suite4200
Baltimore,MD21244
P:410-550-1129
W:www.jhcentrosol.org
YouthSummerprogramtoexposebilingualstu-dentstocareersinSTEM(Science,Technology,Education,andMath)andprofessionalinterpre-tation.
International Rescue Committee in Baltimore
3516EasternAve.
Baltimore,MD21224
P:410-558-3178
W:www.rescue.org
Referrefugees,asyleesandotherdocumentedhumanitarianimmigrantsforfreeEnglishasaSecondLanguage(ESL)classes.
Esperanza Center | Catholic Charities of Balti-more
430S.Broadway
Baltimore,MD21231
P:443-825-3433
W:www.catholiccharities-md.org
ESL(EnglishasaSecondLanguage),citizen-shipclasses,computerliteracy,andafter-schooltutoring.
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YO Baltimore- Administration
101W.24thSt.
Baltimore,MD21218
P:410-396-6722
W:www.yobaltimore.org
YO!Baltimorehassuccessfullyhelpedyoungpeople,previouslydisconnectedfromtraditionallearningenvironments,toincreasetheirwageearningsandeducationcredentials.See com-munity centers, under employment, for direct service info. Please see page 16
Mi Espacio, CASA de Maryland
2224E.FayetteSt.
Baltimore,MD21231
P:410-732-7777
W:www.wearecasa.org
AfterschoolprogramforLatinoyouthages14-21enrolledinBaltimoreCitySchools.Alsooffercollegeaccessassistancethroughworkshopsandindividualconsultations.
Greater Homewood Adult Learning Center
3501N.CharlesSt.
Baltimore,MD21218
P:410-261-3520
W:www.greaterhomewood.org
TheAdultLearningCenteroffersprogramsinthreecriticalareas:AdultBasicEducation,EnglishforSpeakersofOtherLanguages,andWorkforcereadiness.
William & Lanaea C. Featherstone Foundation
2031KennicottRd.
WindsorMill,MD21244
P:410-294-4055W:www.thefeatherstonefoundation.org
Providesfreeadultself-sufficiencyandeduca-tionalprogramsfortheLatinocommunitywhoresideinBaltimoreCity.
Johns Hopkins Centro SOL
5200EasternAve.MasonF.LordCenterTower
Suite4200
Baltimore,MD21244
P:410-550-1129
W:www.jhcentrosol.org
YouthSummerprogramtoexposebilingualstu-dentstocareersinSTEM(Science,Technology,Education,andMath)andprofessionalinterpre-tation.
International Rescue Committee in Baltimore
3516EasternAve.
Baltimore,MD21224
P:410-558-3178
W:www.rescue.org
Referrefugees,asyleesandotherdocumentedhumanitarianimmigrantsforfreeEnglishasaSecondLanguage(ESL)classes.
Esperanza Center | Catholic Charities of Balti-more
430S.Broadway
Baltimore,MD21231
P:443-825-3433
W:www.catholiccharities-md.org
ESL(EnglishasaSecondLanguage),citizen-shipclasses,computerliteracy,andafter-schooltutoring.
Baltimore City Community College
2901LibertyHeightsAve.
Baltimore,MD21215-7807
P:410-462-8300
W:www.bccc.edu
In addition to citizenship preparation courses forteens16yearsorolder,BCCCalsooffersEnglishlanguageinstructionincludingpre-GED,languagelabtosupplementclassroomlearning,andadulteducationsuchasGEDclassesandworkforcedevelopment.
Catholic Charities: St. Jerome’s Head Start
915SterrettSt.
Baltimore,MD21230
P:410-685-1700
W:www.catholiccharities-md.org
Earlyeducation,childdevelopment,andinter-ventionservicestolow-incomechildrenandtheirfamiliesinsouthandsouthwestBaltimoreCity.
Education Based Latino Organization (EBLO)
606S.AnnSt.
Baltimore,MD21231
P:410-563-3160or443-257-4870
W:www.eblo.org
Offeranumberofprogramsforschool-agedchil-drenincludingafter-schoolactivitiesthatfosteracademicachievementandself-esteem,accesstotheirbilingualcomputerlearningcenterandweekendtutoring.
Episcopal Refugee and Immigrant Center Alli-ance
4E.UniversityParkway
Baltimore,Maryland21218
P:10-467-3751ext.224
W:www.erica-baltimore.org
ESLclassesforrefugees,immigrants,asyleesandasylumseekers.
U.S. Hispanic Youth Entrepreneur Education (USHY-EE)
601AlluvionSt.
Baltimore,MD21230
P:888-800-9779
W:www.ushyee.org
ServeHispanichighschoolstudentspursuingtheAmericanDreamthrougheducation,expo-suretoSTEMrelatedfieldsandentrepreneur-ship.Informationonscholarshipsforgrantsisalsoavailablethroughtheirwebsite.
Mis Raices/My Roots at Patterson Park Public Charter School
27N.LakewoodAve.
BaltimoreMD21224
P:4105581230
W:www.pppcs.org
WeeklyeducationandsupportgroupforLatinoimmigrantfamiliesaswellaspresentersregard-ingeducation,healthandcommunityresources.
Immigration Outreach Service Center, Inc.
St. Mathews Catholic Church
5401LochRavenBlvd.
Baltimore,MD21239
P:410-323-8564
W:www.ioscbalt.org
Educationservicessuchastutoringforschoolagedchildrenandseminarsonimmigrantissuesforallcommunitymembers.
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Refugee Youth Project
BaltimoreCityCommunityCollege
P:410-558-3194
W:www.refugeeyouthproject.org
ProvidessupportandservicestorefugeestoeasetheirtransitionintoAmericansocietyincludingafter-schoolprogramming,Englishlanguagetraining,citizenshippreparation,andjobskilldevelopment.
Soccer Without Borders
3700EasternAve.
Baltimore,MD21224
P:410-205-9792W:www.soccerwithoutborders.org
Providesopportunitiestotherefugeepopula-tion through soccer-based programming that encourageshealthylivingwhiledevelopingEnglish-languageabilities,teamwork,aca-demicsuccess,andcross-culturalskills.
American Immigration Lawyers Association Suite300,1331GSt.
NWWashington,DC20005
W:www.aila.org
Providescontinuinglegaleducation,information,pro-fessionalservices,andexpertise.Tofindalawyernearyou,gototheirwebsiteandclick“findanimmigrationlawyer”underquicklinks.
Baltimore Neighborhoods Inc. 2530N.CharlesSt.
Baltimore,MD21218
P:1-800-487-6007W:www.bni-maryland.org
PromotesjusticeinhousingforallpeopleintheStateofMarylandthroughfairhousingandtenant-landlordprogramsandpublicinformationactivities.
University of Maryland Immigration Clinic500W.BaltimoreSt.
Baltimore,MD21201-1786
P:410-706-3295W:www.law.umaryland.edu
BaltimoreImmigrationClinicco-sponsoraprojectthatprovidesfreeconsultationstoindividualswhoareinremovalproceedingsbeforetheBaltimoreImmigrationCourt.
Justice for Our Neighbors 3405GoughSt.
Baltimore,MD21224
P:443-800-6340W:www.njfon.org
Providesfreelegalservicestolow-incomeimmigrantsastheygothroughthedifficultandcomplexivmmigra-tionprocess.
World Relief Baltimore Immigration Legal Clinic
7E.BaltimoreSt.
Baltimore,MD21202
P:410-244-0002W:www.worldrelief.org
Advisesandrepresentsimmigrantsandtheirfamilymembersinimmigrationmatterssuchas:applyingforpermanentresidenceandworkpermits,petitioningforfamilymemberstoremainorreunitewiththemintheU.S.,andapplyingfornaturalization.
Legal Services
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Refugee Youth Project
BaltimoreCityCommunityCollege
P:410-558-3194
W:www.refugeeyouthproject.org
ProvidessupportandservicestorefugeestoeasetheirtransitionintoAmericansocietyincludingafter-schoolprogramming,Englishlanguagetraining,citizenshippreparation,andjobskilldevelopment.
Soccer Without Borders
3700EasternAve.
Baltimore,MD21224
P:410-205-9792W:www.soccerwithoutborders.org
Providesopportunitiestotherefugeepopula-tion through soccer-based programming that encourageshealthylivingwhiledevelopingEnglish-languageabilities,teamwork,aca-demicsuccess,andcross-culturalskills.
American Immigration Lawyers Association Suite300,1331GSt.
NWWashington,DC20005
W:www.aila.org
Providescontinuinglegaleducation,information,pro-fessionalservices,andexpertise.Tofindalawyernearyou,gototheirwebsiteandclick“findanimmigrationlawyer”underquicklinks.
Baltimore Neighborhoods Inc. 2530N.CharlesSt.
Baltimore,MD21218
P:1-800-487-6007W:www.bni-maryland.org
PromotesjusticeinhousingforallpeopleintheStateofMarylandthroughfairhousingandtenant-landlordprogramsandpublicinformationactivities.
University of Maryland Immigration Clinic500W.BaltimoreSt.
Baltimore,MD21201-1786
P:410-706-3295W:www.law.umaryland.edu
BaltimoreImmigrationClinicco-sponsoraprojectthatprovidesfreeconsultationstoindividualswhoareinremovalproceedingsbeforetheBaltimoreImmigrationCourt.
Justice for Our Neighbors 3405GoughSt.
Baltimore,MD21224
P:443-800-6340W:www.njfon.org
Providesfreelegalservicestolow-incomeimmigrantsastheygothroughthedifficultandcomplexivmmigra-tionprocess.
World Relief Baltimore Immigration Legal Clinic
7E.BaltimoreSt.
Baltimore,MD21202
P:410-244-0002W:www.worldrelief.org
Advisesandrepresentsimmigrantsandtheirfamilymembersinimmigrationmatterssuchas:applyingforpermanentresidenceandworkpermits,petitioningforfamilymemberstoremainorreunitewiththemintheU.S.,andapplyingfornaturalization.
CASA de Maryland 2224E.FayetteSt.
Baltimore,MD21231
P:410-732-7777
W:www.wearecasa.org
LegalConsultationsondiverselegalmatters,Cit-izenshippreparationandN-400applicationassis-tance,employmentandwagetheftcases,DACAapplicationassistance.
Esperanza Center | Catholic Charities of Baltimore430S.Broadway
Baltimore,MD21231
P:443-825-3433W:www.catholiccharities-md.org
Assistclientsandtheirfamilymembersseekingtoobtain,extendorretainlawfulimmigrationstatusorcitizenshipintheUnitedStates.
Maryland Disability Law Center1500UnionAve.Suite2000
Baltimore,MD21211
P:410727-6352W:www.mdlclaw.org
Legalservicestopersonswithdisabilities;Casesregarding housing, transportation, Medicaid, and SocialSecuritylawasitrelatestopersonswithdisabilitieswhoareemployed.
International Rescue Committee in Baltimore3516EasternAve.
Baltimore,MD21224
P:410-558-3178W:www.rescue.org
Fileimmigrationpaperworkonbehalfofrefugees,asylees,andotherdocumentedhumanitarianimmi-grants.
Public Justice Center 1NorthCharlesSt.Suite200
Baltimore,MD21201
P:410-625-9409W:www.publicjustice.org
Seekstoprotectandexpandtherightsoflow-wageandpoverty-strickenimmigrantsinMaryland.Specificallyconcernedwithwagetheft,consumerlawissues,housingabusesandwanttoensurethatimmigrants have access to state courts, programs andagencies.
Tahirih Justice Center201NCharlesSt.,Suite920
Baltimore,MD21201
P: 410-999-1900W:www.tahirih.org
Worktoobtainlegalandsocialjusticeforwom-enandgirlsasacriticalstepinmakingequalityareality.Servicesincludescreening,assessment,counselandadvice,and/orfull-scalelegalrepre-sentation.
Kids in Need of Defense 1800N.CharlesStreet,Suite810
Baltimore,MD21201
P:443-499-2565W:www.supportkind.org
Nationalnetworkofattorneyswhorepresentun-accompaniedchildrenintheirsearchforsafety;in-cludingchildrenwhohavebeenpersecutedintheirhomecountries,traffickedtotheU.S.,andabused,abandonedorneglected.
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Women’s Law Center of Maryland111NCalvertSt.,Room100
Baltimore,MD21202
P:410-783-0377W:www.wlcmd.org
Providesfreelegalrepresentationandeducationpro-gramstoprotectandempowerindividualwomenandtheirfamilies.
Maryland Legal Aid500EastLexingtonSt.
Baltimore,MD21202
P:410-951-7777W:www.mdlab.org
Servicesregardingbankruptcy,foreclosure,land-lord-tenantdisputes,denialsofgovernmentbenefits,childcustody&visitation,HIV/AIDSservices,wageandunemploymentclaims,employmentdiscrimination,veterans’benefits,seniorlegalServices,anddomesticviolence.
Pro Bono Resource Center of Maryland520WestFayetteSt.
Baltimore,MD21201
P:410-837-9379W:www.probonomd.org
Offeravarietyofservicesrelatedtoconsumerprotec-tion,familymediation,foreclosureprevention,veterans’benefits,aswellaslegalrepresentationandcounselingforunaccompaniedminors.
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Women’s Law Center of Maryland111NCalvertSt.,Room100
Baltimore,MD21202
P:410-783-0377W:www.wlcmd.org
Providesfreelegalrepresentationandeducationpro-gramstoprotectandempowerindividualwomenandtheirfamilies.
Maryland Legal Aid500EastLexingtonSt.
Baltimore,MD21202
P:410-951-7777W:www.mdlab.org
Servicesregardingbankruptcy,foreclosure,land-lord-tenantdisputes,denialsofgovernmentbenefits,childcustody&visitation,HIV/AIDSservices,wageandunemploymentclaims,employmentdiscrimination,veterans’benefits,seniorlegalServices,anddomesticviolence.
Pro Bono Resource Center of Maryland520WestFayetteSt.
Baltimore,MD21201
P:410-837-9379W:www.probonomd.org
Offeravarietyofservicesrelatedtoconsumerprotec-tion,familymediation,foreclosureprevention,veterans’benefits,aswellaslegalrepresentationandcounselingforunaccompaniedminors.
Live Baltimore 343N.CharlesSt.1stFloor
Baltimore,Maryland21201
P:410-637-3750
W:www.livebaltimore.com
Onlineresourcewithinformationonmoney-savingin-centives,wheretofindhomeownershipcounseling,andthebasicsofhomebuying.Alsoincludesinformationonavailableschooloptionsbyneighborhoodthrough“WaytoStay”Baltimore.
Baltimore Homeownership Incentive ProgramVarious Locations
VarietyofincentivesincludingVacantstoValue,LiveNearYourWork,andBuyingintoBaltimorewhichofferapackageofincentivestohelpmakethedreamofhome-ownershipareality.
*Belair-Edison Neighbor-hoods Inc.3412BelairEdisonRd.
Baltimore,MD21213
P:410-485-8422
W:www.belair-edison.org
Corporation of NW Baltimore3521W.BelvedereAve.
Baltimore,MD21215
P:410-578-7190
W:www.thedevelopmentcorporation.org
Druid Heights CDC2140McCullohSt.
Baltimore,MD21217
P:410-523-7190
W:www.druidheights.com
Harbel Housing Partnership5807HarfordRd.
Baltimore,MD21214
P:410-444-9152
W:www.harbel.org
NHS of Baltimore25E20thStreet,Suite170
Baltimore,MD21218
P:410-327-1200
W:www.nhsbaltimore.org
*Southeast CDC3323EasternAve.Ste.200
Baltimore,MD21224
P:410-342-3234
W:www.southeastcdc.org Garwyn Oaks Housing Northwest Resource Center2300GarrisonBlvd.Ste270
Baltimore,MD21216
P:410-947-008
W:www.go-northwesthrc.org
Park Heights Renaissance3939ReisterstownRd.Ste.268
Baltimore,MD21215
P:410-664-4890
W:www.boldnewheights.org *Include services in Es-pañol/Spanish
Homeownership Services
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One-Stop Career Center TheCareerCenterNetworkhastwoOne-StopCareerCenters,ontheeastandwestsidesofthecity.Directser-vicesareprovidedonsiteforpersonswhoareunemployed,underemployedoremployedandfortargetedpopulationssuchasveterans,disabledpersons,seniorcitizensandyouth.
W:www.oedworks.com/jobseek
Eastside One-Stop Career Center
3001E.MadisonAve.
Baltimore,MD21205
P:410-396-9030
Northwest One-Stop Career Center
2401LibertyHeightsAve.MondawminMall,Suite302
Baltimore,MD21215
P:410-523-1060Youth Opportunity Community Centers Servesyouth16-24,whoaredisconnectedfromschooland/ortheworkforceandlinksthemtocommunity-basededucational,workforcepreparationandpersonaldevel-opmentservices.Servicesareavailableattwodifferentlocations;seecontactinformationformoredetails.
W:www.yobaltimore.org/
Westside Center
1510WestLafayetteAve.
Baltimore,MD21217
P:410-545-6953
East HEBCAC
1212N.WolfeSt.
Baltimore,MD21213
P:410-732-2661Goodwill Industries of the Chesapeake, Inc.222E.RedwoodStreet
Baltimore,MD21202
P:410-837-1800 Español:410-837-1800,ext.136
W:www.goodwillches.org
Providesresumepreparation,mockinterviews,andemploymentplacementassistance.
St.Vincent de Paul of Baltimore400SouthBondSt.
Baltimore,MD21231
P:410-732-1892
W:www.vincentbaltimore.org
Resourceprogramthatoffersacompleterangeofsupportiveservicesdesignedtohelpindi-vidualsattainstabilizationandself-sufficiency,includingclient-centeredemploymentservices.
CASA de Maryland 2224E.FayetteSt.
Baltimore,MD21231
P:410-732-7777
W:www.wearecasa.org
DailyjobplacementservicesthroughCASAsworkerscenter.Alsoemploymentreadinesstraining,OSHAandworkplacesafetytraining,andassistancewithresumewriting,onlinejobsearching,andapplicationassistance.
Employment Services
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International Rescue Committee in Baltimore3516EasternAve.
Baltimore,MD21224
P:410-558-3178
W:www.rescue.org
Assistsrefugees,asyleesandotherdocument-edhumanitarianimmigrantswithfindingem-ployment.
Esperanza Center | Catholic Charities of Balti-more 430S.Broadway
Baltimore,MD21231
P:443-825-3433
W:www.catholiccharities-md.org
Providesreferralsandassistancewithapplica-tions.
Immigration Outreach Service Center, Inc. / St. Mathews Catholic Church 5401LochRavenBlvd.
Baltimore,MD21239
P:410-323-8564
W:www.ioscbalt.org
Assistwithemploymentreferrals
Emerging Technology CentersNon-profittechnologyinnovationcenterfocusingonEntre-preneurship,TechnologyandConnections.ETCoffersthefollowingprogramsintwolocations:beehiveBalti-more,incubation,andAccelerateBaltimore
W:http://etcbaltimore.com/
Haven Campus
101N.HavenSt.3rdfloor
Baltimore,MD21224
P:443-451-7000
Eastern Campus
1101East33rdSt.3rdfloor
Baltimore,MD21218
P:443-451-7000Baltimore Hispanic Chamber of Commerce102W.PennsylvaniaAve.
Towson,MD21204
P:443-750–9832
W:www.bhcc.us
Workstopromotetheskillsandbusinessinsightthroughindustryspecificevents,workshopsandlectures.
Business Services
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Latino Economic Development Center ImpactHub
10E.NorthAvenue
Batlimore,MD21202
P:202-352-3373
W:www.ledcmetro.org
Providesbilingual(Spanish/English)trainingsonhowtoopenyourbusiness,businessplanning,financialmanagement,accounting,marketingandaccesstomicro-loans.
Minority & Women-Owned Business Development 100HollidaySt.
Baltimore,MD21202
P:410-396-3818
W:http://mwbd.baltimorecity.gov/
ServesastheCityofBaltimore’sadvocateforsmall,local,minorityandwomen-ownedcompaniesincludingprimecontractors,subcontractors,andjointventurepartners.
Kagro of Maryland 101WNorthAve.
BaltimoreMD21201
P:410-244-5802
W:www.kagromd.com
ServestheinterestsofKorean-AmericancommunitiesandtheirretailbusinessthroughouttheStateofMary-land,includingBaltimoreCity.
Baltimore Main Streets Program36S.CharlesSt.Suite1600
Baltimore,MD21201-3015
P:410-837-9305
W:www.baltimoredevelopment.com
Providescustomizedsupportandpublicresourcestoeachdistrictinordertoattractnewbusinessesandnewjobstotheneighborhood.
Maryland Hispanic Chamber of Commerce3601EastJoppaRoad
Baltimore,MD21234
P:410-931-8100
W:www.maryland-hispanic-chamber-of-commerce.org
Promotestheestablishment,growth,prosperityandre-tentionofHispanicbusinesses,andthoseentities,andpersonsthatsupportthemintheStateofMaryland.
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Small Business Resource Center1101E33rdSt.,SuiteC307
Baltimore,MD21218
P: 443-451-7160
W:www.sbrcbaltimore.com/
W:www.Baltimoresourcelink.com
Providestechnicalassistance,training,counsel-ingandaresourcelibrarytosmallbusinessesandentrepreneurs.Alsoprovidesfreeworkshopsonbusinessplanning,accounting,minoritybusi-nessdevelopment,successtrainingandmore.SBRCwillassistwiththesefourmajorareas:
• Planningforbusinesssuccess
• Meetingtheneedsofthemarketplace
• Planningforbusinesscashflow
• BusinessoperationsBaltimore Association of Nepalese in AmericaP:443.621.0477
W:www.banaonline.org
Servesasacollaborativetogeneratenewbusi-nessideasandventuresamongtheNepali-Amer-icancommunity.Alsohostsforumsontopicssuchashowtostartabusinessandhowtobestuseresources.
*Eastern Health Clinic620NorthCarolineSt.
Baltimore,MD21205
W: http://health.baltimorecity.gov/programs/health-clinics-services
TheBaltimoreCityHealthDepartmentoffersandoverseesthefollowingservicesspecificallyattheeasternlocation.
• FamilyPlanningandReproductiveHealth,includingservices to teens
• Dentalclinictoeligiblechildrenandadults12monthsandolder
• ImmunizationProgram
• HIV&STDPreventionProgram,includingprimarycareforHIVpositiveclients
• TuberculosisControlProgram
*Druid Health Clinic1515NorthAve.
Baltimore,MD21217
W:http://health.baltimorecity.gov/programs/health-clinics-services
TheBaltimoreCityHealthDepartmentoffersandoverseesthefollowingservicesspecificallyatthewesternlocation.
• FamilyPlanningandReproductiveHealth,includingservices to teens
• Dentalclinictoeligiblechildrenandadults12monthsandolder
• HealthyTeensandYoungAdultsClinicforyouthbetween10and24yearsofage
• Men’sHealthCenter
• HIV&STDPreventionProgram,includingprimarycareforHIVpositiveclients
*Servicesmaybeavailableregardlessofimmigrantstatus.Formoreinformation,contacttheserviceproviderdirectly.
Health and Human Services
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*Care-A-VanVariouslocations
P: 443-676-2825
Freebilingualservicesincludingprimarymedicalcare,immunizations,acutecare,physicalsandeducationonvarioushealth-relatedtopics.FreetestingforsyphilisandHIValsooffered,aswellasreferralsforWomen,InfantsandChildren(WIC).Pregnancytestingandreferralsforprenatalcareareavailable.Toscheduleanappointmentpleasecallthenumberlisted.
*Planned Parenthood of Maryland330NorthHowardSt.
Baltimore,MD21201
P:410-576-1414
W:www.plannedparenthood.org
Deliversvitalreproductivehealthcare,sexeducation,andinformationtomillionsofwomen,men,andyoungpeopleworldwide.
*B-more Healthy BabiesW:www.healthybabiesbaltimore.com
LedbytheBaltimoreCityHealthDepartment,thisinitia-tivefocusesonpregnantandpostpartumwomenthroughhomevisitingservicesforwomenwithhigh-riskpregnan-cies,educationforexpectingmothers,familyplanning,pre-natalcare,andmore.
Behavioral Health Systems
1NorthCharlesSt.Suite1300
Baltimore,MD21202
P:410-637-1900or410-837-2647
W:www.bhsbaltimore.org
Providesprevention,earlyintervention,treatmentandre-coveryforthosedealingwithmentalhealthandsubstanceabusedisorders.
*Baltimore Medical System, Inc.3501SinclairLane(AdministrativeOffices)Balti-more,MD21213
P:410-732-8800
W:www.bmsi.org
IntegratedBehavioralHealthServices,aswellasIndividu-alandFamilyTherapyofferedbyamulti-disciplinaryteamofPsychiatrist,PsychologistsandLicensedClinicalSocialWorkers.
*Nueva Vida 7501OslerDrive,GroundFloor
Towson,MD21204
P:410-916-2150
W:www.nueva-vida.org
Providesactivitiesfromteachingpracticallifeskillstohostinguniqueandinnovativeworkshopscoveringavari-etyoftopicsrelatedtocancerawarenessandsurvivorshipforLatinawomen.Mammogramsforwomenof40years-oldandolder.
Baltimore City Cancer Program4538EdmondsonAve.
Baltimore,MD21229
P:410-328-4673
W:www.umgcc.org
Freebreastscreeningsareprovided(basedoneligibility),freebreastexams,mammograms,PAPtestandcolonos-copiesforuninsuredFemalesage40-64yearsold.
*Servicesmaybeavailableregardlessofimmigrantstatus.Formoreinformation,contacttheserviceproviderdirectly.
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Johns Hopkins Centro SOL 5200EasternAve.,Suite4200
Baltimore,MD21224
P:410-550-1129
W:www.jhcentrosol.org
Providesmentalhealthsupportgroupforadultsaswellascommunityhealtheducation.
*House of Ruth- Adelante Familia 2201ArgonneDr.
Baltimore,MD21218
P:410-732-2176or24hourhotline410-889-7884
W:www.hruth.org
Freeindividualandgroupcounselingavailableforvictimsofintimatepartnerviolence.
*Apex Counseling 3200EasternAve.
Baltimore,MD21224
P:443-326-9018
W:www.apexcounselingcenter.com
Availableservicesincludeindividual,couples,andfamilytherapy;groupandchildandadolescentpsychotherapy;medication management, psychiatric assessments and substanceabusetreatment.
Johns Hopkins Hospital Community Psychiatry Outpatient 600NorthWolfeSt.Meyer144
Baltimore,MD21287
P:410-955-3862MainNumber(SpanishSpeak-erscallJHHSpanish
Communityinterpreterslineat410-502-5782foraccess)
W:www.hopkinsmedicine.org
TheclinicoperatesatTheJohnsHopkinsHospitalandtheEsperanzaCenterandprovidesservicesforarangeofmentalhealthproblemsforSpanishspeakingadultsinMaryland.Abilingualtherapistandseveralpsychiatristsofferindividual,couples,group,andfamilypsychotherapyaswellasmedicationmanagement.
*John Hopkins Hospital- Hispanic Mental Health Clinic
600NorthWolfeSt.
Baltimore,MD21205
P:410-955-2365410-955-5000
W:www.hopkinsmedicine.org
Mentalhealthservicesforchildrenandadults.
*Highlandtown Healthy Living Center3700FleetSt.2ndfloor
Baltimore,MD21224
P:443-703-3411
W:www.bmsi.org
Therapyservicesforchildren,adolescentsandadults(individual,couplesandfamilycounseling)–SlidingFee,MedicalAssistance,SomeInsuranceAccepted,Self-Pay,FreeCaseManagementServices.
*Servicesmaybeavailableregardlessofimmigrantstatus.Formoreinformation,contacttheserviceproviderdirectly.
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*Highlandtown Community Health Center3700FleetStreet,2ndFloor
Baltimore,MD21224
P:410-558-4900
W:www.baltimoresystems.org
InternalMedicine,Pediatrics,FamilyMedicine,
OB/GYN,BehavioralHealth,Pharmacywithlowcostprescriptions&homedelivery.Samedayappoint-mentsavailableaswellashelpaccessinghealthbenefits.
Health Care for the Homeless Inc. 421Fallsway
Baltimore,MD21202
P:410-837-5533
W:www.hchmd.org .
Medicalcare,mentalhealthservices,socialworkandcasemanagement,addictiontreatment,dentalcare,HIVservices,outreach,prisonreentryservices,supportive housing, and access to education and employment.
Healthcare Access Maryland201EastBaltimoreSt.,Suite1200
Baltimore,MD21202
P:410-649-05021
W:www.healthcareaccessmaryland.org
Healtheducation,carecoordinationoutreach,out-reachtoat-riskpregnantwomenandtheir
families,addictionservicesandassistancetoBalti-more’shomeless.
*Chase-Brexton Health Services1111CathedralSt.
Baltimore,MD21201
P:410-837-2050W:www.chasebrexton.org
Medical,Pharmacy,&CaseManagementBuilding,MentalHealthierservices,
*Esperanza Center | Catholic Charities of Baltimore 430S.Broadway
Baltimore,MD21231
P:443-825-3433
W:www.catholiccharities-md.org
Medical-PrimaryCare,Pediatrics,Ophthalmology,Neurology,Psychology,Dentistry,Gynecology,andspecialtyreferrals.
*The Family Center at Kennedy Krieger Institute1750E.FairmountAve.
BaltimoreMD,21231
P:443-923-9200or800-873-3377
W:www.kennedykrieger.org
MentalHealthServicesforChildrenandadolescents(birth-18yearsold)whohaveexperiencedtrauma(Sexualabuse,physicalabuse,neglect,domesticviolence,etc.).
*Total Health Care 1501DivisionSt.
BaltimoreMD,21217
P:410-383-8300ex.80102
W:www.totalhealthcare.org
Servicesincludeadultandchildprimarycare,sub-stanceabusetreatment,HIV/AIDStreatment,dental,women’sandmen’shealth,on-sitepharmacy,andmentalhealth.
*Servicesmaybeavailableregardlessofimmigrantstatus.Formoreinformation,contacttheserviceproviderdirectly.
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631CherryHillRd.
Baltimore,MD21225
P:410-354-2000
W:www.fhcb.org
Pediatrics,FamilyMedicine,InternalMedicine,OBGYN,OutpatientSubstanceAbuseTreatment,Dentistry:General&Pediatric,andPharmacy.
Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center4940EasternAve.
Baltimore,MD21224
P;410-550-2368
W:www.hopkinsbayview.org
Varioushealthservicesprovidedincludingprimarycare,emergency&trauma,andotherspecialtyservices.
Johns Hopkins Outpatient Center 601N.CarolineSt.
Baltimore,MD21287
P:410-955-1686
W:www.hopkinsmedicine.org
SpecializeinCancer,head&neck,heart&vascular,
neurology&neurosurgery,orthopedicsurgery,trans-plantation,andurology.
The Arc Baltimore 7215YorkRd.
Baltimore,MD21212
P:410-296-2272
W:www.thearcbaltimore.org
Differentservicestoindividualsorfamiliesofindividualswithadevelopmentalorintellectualdisability.
*WIC (Women, Infant, and Children)621N.EdenSt.
Baltimore,MD21205
P:410-396-9368
W:www.mdwic.org
Assistancewithfoodforpregnantwomenandchildrenunder5yearsofageaswellasnutritionclassesforparents.
Episcopal Refugee and Immigrant Cen-ter Alliance4E.UniversityParkway
Baltimore,MD21218
P:410-467-3751ext.224
W:www.erica-baltimore.org
Servicesforrefugees,immigrants,asyleesandasylumseekerswithfreeclothing,legalaidloans,familyreuni-ficationloans,crisissupport,transitionalaid,assistancewithcomplextransaction,andcross-culturalworkshop.
St.Vincent de Paul of Baltimore 400SouthBondSt.
Baltimore,MD21231
P::410-732-1892
W:www.vincentbaltimore.org
Providesbasichealthservices,recoverysupportaswellasmedicalandtreatmentreferrals.tothoseimpactedbyhomelessnessandpoverty.
*Servicesmaybeavailableregardlessofimmigrantstatus.Formoreinformation,contacttheserviceproviderdirectly.
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Latino Provider NetworkP:667-930-3160
W:www.lpnmd.org
Manages and coordinates a membership community baseorganizationwithover70organizationsand200individualmembersthatprovidedirectservicestotheLatinocommunityintheBaltimoreMetropolitanRegionintheareasofhealth,education,immigration,business,employment,arts&culture.
Ventanilla de Salud600SouthConklingSt.
Baltimore,MD21224
AtthislocationthefirstMondayofeverymonth
P:202-736-1015
W:www.ventanilladesalud.org
Providesreliableinformationonhealthtopics,coun-selingandreferralstoavailableandaccessiblehealthservicesinlocalcommunities.
International Rescue Committee in Balti-more3516EasternAve.
Baltimore,MD21224
P:410-558-3178
W:www.rescue.org
Helprefugees,asyleesandotherdocumentedhu-manitarianimmigrantsnavigatetheU.S.healthcaresystem.
Immigration Outreach Service Center, Inc. St. Mathews Catholic Church5401LochRavenBlvd.
Baltimore,MD21239
P:410-323-8564
W:www.ioscbalt.org
Providessocialservicereferrals,tutoringforimmi-grantstudents,healtheducation,screenings,andhealthcarereferrals.
The Baltimore City Health Department Divi-sion of Aging and Care Services 250CityHall
Baltimore,MD21202
P:410-396-3835
W:www.baltimorecity.gov
OffersavarietyofservicesandinitiativestoimprovethelivesofseniorsinBaltimore,includinghealtheval-uation,personalcare,transportationandvolunteeropportunities.
Senior CentersMultiplelocations
W:http://health.baltimorecity.gov/seniors/senior-cen-ters
TheBaltimoreCityHealthDepartmentoperates14seniorcenterslocatedthroughoutthecity.Eachcen-teroffersawiderangeofservicesthathelpmeetthesocial,physicalandintellectualneedsofolderadults.Foralistoflocationspleasevisitthewebsitelistedtotheleftorcall311.
*Servicesmaybeavailableregardlessofimmigrantstatus.Formoreinformation,contacttheserviceproviderdirectly.
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Baltimore City Department of Social Services
Talmadge Branch Building (Administration)1910N.BroadwaySt.Baltimore,MD21213
P:443-378-4600W:www.dhr.state.md.us
Southwest Hilton Heights
1223WPrattSt.500NHiltonSt.
Harford-North Harbor View2000NBroadwaySt.18ReedbirdAve.
Penn-North Dunbar-Orangeville
2500PennsylvaniaAve.2919BiddleSt.
Northwest5818ReisterstownRd.
Servicesinclude:fostercare/adoption,childandadultprotection,foodstamps,socialservicestoadults,temporarycashassistance,andtem-porarydisabilityassistance.Forclientservicespleaseseethelistoflocationsbeloworcallcustomer service at
(443) 378-4600.
Community Action Partnership Multiple Locations
P:(410)396-3228
W:human-services.baltimorecity.gov/community-ac-tion-partnerships
Offersavarietyofopportunitiesforlow-incomehouseholdsincludingsubsidiesandgrantstoassistwithhousingandenergybills,propertytaxcreditsforeligibleindividuals,freetaxprepa-rationandcounseling,andapplicationassis-tanceforfederalfoodandhealthcareprograms.
Northern Center5225YorkRoad
Baltimore,MD21225
Northwest Center3939ReisterstownRd.
Baltimore,MD21215
Southeast Center 3411BankStreet
Baltimore,MD21224
Eastern Center1400E.FederalStreet
Baltimore,MD21213
*Servicesmaybeavailableregardlessofimmigrantstatus.Formoreinformation,pleasecontacttheserviceproviderdirectly.
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Friends of Patterson Park
27S.PattersonParkAve.
Baltimore,MD21231
P:410-276-3676
W:www.pattersonpark.com
Freeyouthandfamilyprogramming(soccer,tennis,zumba,etc.)
Super Summer2305NCharlesSt.Suite200
Baltimore,MD21218
410-662-5500
W:www.bmoresupersummer.org
Onlineresourceofactivitiesandeventsavailabletoyouandyourfamilysothatyoucanfillyoursummerwithlearning,fun,andnewpossibilities.
Maryland Zoo 1876MansionDr.
Baltimore,MD21217
P:410-396-7102
W:www.marylandzoo.org
Anestablishmentthatmaintainsacollectionofwildanimals,typicallyinaparkorgardens,forstudy,conservation,ordisplaytothepublic.
Maryland Science Center 601LightSt.
Baltimore,MD21230
P:410-685-2370
W:www.mdsci.org
TheMarylandScienceCenter,locatedinBaltimore’sInnerHarbor,openedtothepublicin1976.Itincludesthreelevelsofexhibits,aplanetarium,andanobservatory.
Walters Art Museum600NCharlesSt.
Baltimore,MD21201
P:410-547-9000
W:www.thewalters.org/
Internationallyrenownedcollectionartopenandfreetothepublic.Thecollectionpresentsanarrayofworldartfrompre-dynasticEgyptto20thcenturyEurope.Seethewebsiteforhoursofoperationandexhibitionschedules.
Culture and Recreation Services
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Howard Peters Rawlings Conservatory
3100SwanDr.
Baltimore,MD.21217
P:410-396-0008W:www.rawlingsconservatory.org
TheHowardPetersRawlingsConservatoryandBotanicGardensofBaltimore,oftenknownastheBaltimoreConservatory,isahistoricconservatoryandbotanicalgardenlocatedinDruidHillPark.
Dominic “Mimi” DiPietro Family Skating Center 200S.LinwoodAve.
Baltimore,MD21224
P:410-396-9392
W:www.pattersonpark.com
Offerspublicandprivateiceskating.
Carroll Park Skateboarding & Bike Facility800BayardSt.
Baltimore,MD21223
P:410-396-7019
W:www.baltimorecity.gov
TestyourskillsattheSkateboardParkbehindtheCarrollParkRecreationCenteronBayardStreet.Participantsmustusehelmet,kneepadsandelbowpads.Thefacilityisopenyear-round,dawntodusk,andadmissionisfree.
Carrie Murray Nature Center1901RidgetopRd.
Baltimore,MD.21207
P:410-396-0808
W:www.carriemurraynaturecenter.org
Sixweeksofeducationalfunfocusingonenviron-mentalconservation,artsandcrafts,andmulticulturalstudies.
City Farms 4915GreenspringAve.
Baltimore,Md.21209
P:410-396-4850
W:www.baltimorecity.gov
BaltimoreCityFarmsisaRecreationandParkspro-gramofferinggardenplotsforrenttoCityresidents.Heretheygrowtheirownvegetables,herbsandflowers.
Jones Falls Trail HistoricDruidHillPark P:443-984-4058
W:www.druidhillpark.org
TakeajourneythroughthesecondphaseoftheTrailthatwinds2.75milesthroughhistoricDruidHillParkandwrapsaroundthe1.5-milereservoirloopadja-centtothethreefitnessstations.PasstheHowardPetersRawlingsConservatoryandBotanicGardensofBaltimore,theMarylandZooetc.
Gwynns Falls Trail 1920EagleDr.
Baltimore,MD21207
P:410-396-0440
W:www.gwynnsfallstrail.org
UrbanhikingandbikingTrailprovidingaccesstoascenicandhistoricgreenwaystreamvalleyinBalti-moreCity.
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Baltimore Sister Cities Inc.4701EastLane
Baltimore,MD21210
bsc@baltimoresistercities.org
W:www.baltimoresistercities.org
Supports,developsandcreatesarts,cultural,busi-nessandeducationalexchangesfromBaltimorewithsistercitiesinChina,Egypt,Greece,JapanandtheNetherlands.Avolunteer-runnon-profitorganization,servingthemissionofSisterCitiesInternationalfortheCityofBaltimore.
Creative Alliance3134EasternAve.
Baltimore,MD21224
P:410-276-1651
W:www.creativealliance.org/
Providesupporttoareaartists,promoteBaltimoreasacenterforcreativeproduction,actasapositiveforceinourcommunity,andadvocateforculturalexpressionrootedinasenseofplace.Formoreinfor-mationandacalendarofevents,visitthewebsite.
BCRP Recreation CentersMultiplelocations
W:http://bcrp.baltimorecity.gov/facilities-rec-parks/recreation-centers
BCRPmanages40recreationcentersandeightafter-schoolcentersthroughoutBaltimoreforyourenjoymentandleisureactivities.Eachcenteroffersawidearrayofprogramsforchildrenandadults.Tofindyourlocalcenter,pleasevisitthemainwebsitelistedtotheleft.
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Guide to Services Enoch Pratt Central Library400CathedralSt.
Baltimore,MD21201
P:410-396-5430
W:www.prattlibrary.org
Collectionsofbooks,periodicals,andsometimesfilmsandre-cordedmusicforpeopletoread,borrow,orreferto.Tolocateyourlocalbranch,seedirectorybelow.Dailyeventsandclassesforthewholefamilyarealsolistedontheirmainwebsitewithvaryinglocations.
Brooklyn Branch 300E.PatapscoAve.
Baltimore,MD21225
P:410-396-1120
Cherry Hill Branch 606CherryHillRd.
Baltimore,MD21225
P:410-396-1168
Clifton Branch 2001N.WolfeSt.
Baltimore,MD21213
P:410-396-0984Edmondson Avenue Branch
4330EdmondsonAve.
Baltimore,MD21229
P:410-396-0946
Forest Park Branch 3023GarrisonBlvd.
Baltimore,MD21216
P:410-396-0942
Govans Branch 5714BellonaAve.
Baltimore,MD21212
P:410-396-6098Hamilton Branch 5910HarfordRd.
Baltimore,MD21214
P:410-396-6088
Hampden Branch3641FallsRd.
Baltimore,MD21211
P:410-396-6043
Herring Run Branch3801ErdmanAve.
Baltimore,MD21213
P:410-396-0996Light Street Branch1251LightSt.
Baltimore,MD21230
P:410-396-1096
Northwood Branch4420LochRavenBlvd.
Baltimore,MD21218
P:410-396-6076
Orleans Street Branch1303OrleansSt.
Baltimore,MD21231
P:410-396-0970Patterson Park Branch158N.LinwoodAve.
Baltimore,MD21224
P:410-396-0983
Pennsylvania Avenue Branch1531W.NorthAvenue
Baltimore,MD21217
P:410-396-0399
Reisterstown Road Branch6310ReisterstownRoad
Baltimore,MD21215
P:410-396-0948Roland Park Branch5108RolandAvenue
Baltimore,MD21210
P:410-396-6099
Southeast Anchor Branch3601EasternAvenue
Baltimore,MD21224
P:410-396-1580
Walbrook Branch3203W.NorthAvenue
Baltimore,MD21216
P:410-396-0935
Washington Village Branch856WashingtonBoulevard
Baltimore,MD21230
P:410-396-1099
Canton Branch1030SouthEllwoodAve.
Baltimore,MD21224
P:410-396-8548
Waverly Branch40033rd Street
Baltimore,MD21218
P:410-396-6053
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