Welcome to Baltimore Outreach Services
Our 6th Annual New Beginnings Gala was held on Saturday, April 25th with more than 250 guests in attendance. We would like to express our sincere appreciation to our friends and supporters for helping us provide housing, education and jobs for homeless women and their children.
With your help we raised $80,000!
Whole Foods Fundraiser — A Success
On March 24, 2009, Whole Foods, Harbor East sponsored Baltimore Outreach Services, providing 5% of their gross profits for the day. Whole Foods reports it was one of their top-selling Tuesdays! As a result, BOS will receive $3,000 for our emergency shelter and job training programs. Thanks to everyone who supported BOS by shopping at Whole Foods during this event.
Emergency Shelter is a Significant Need in Baltimore City
On any given night there are 2,943 individuals seeking shelter in Baltimore City, according to the Baltimore City Office of Homeless Services 2007 data. Women and children comprise 43 percent of the homeless population in Baltimore City.
In July 2007, there were 322 emergency shelter beds for women and children. However, in the fall of 2007, the two largest emergency shelters closed, causing a shortage of 153 beds for women and children. There is a significant housing crisis for this vulnerable population in Baltimore City.
The primary focus of BOS is to provide comprehensive services to homeless families in a continuum of services beginning with emergency shelter. Learn more about us and our programs.