BOS Mission
The mission of Baltimore Outreach Services, Inc. is to provide comprehensive services and programs to homeless women and their children. These services include emergency shelter, supportive housing, educational programming, health and mental health services, job training and employment counseling.
Join us in October for Jon Schmidt in Concert…
…with special guest Steven Sharp Nelson, benefitting BOS and Arundel House of Hope. Get details here »
2010 Gala — Success!
Thank you to all the individuals and businesses who helped make the 2010 New Beginnings Gala a tremendous success! A special thanks to our 2010 Gala Sponsors.
Homelessness is a significant problem in Baltimore City
On any given night, it is estimated that there are 3,400 individuals who are homeless in Baltimore. Women and children are the fastest growing homeless population, comprising 43 percent of all individuals in need of shelter.
Each year, Baltimore Outreach Services, Inc. (BOS) provides emergency shelter, food, clothing, housing, job training and other supportive services to 200 homeless women and children. Programs and services are offered in a caring environment with respect for each individual to promote a healthy sense of self-esteem that empowers the women to regain independence and self-sufficiency. Learn more about us.
Individual plans, lasting solutions
The challenges faced by homeless women and children are complex and multi-faceted. A recent study conducted in our emergency shelter reported that 40 percent of the women had substance abuse problems and/or severe mental health issues. Only 9 percent were employed, with only 2 percent earning more than minimum wage. Of those employed, none received health care benefits. Almost half of the women had no income, and a small percentage received welfare or social security disability benefits. Twenty-four percent did not complete high school, with many dropping out in or before 10th grade.
To meet the complex needs of the clients, BOS offers comprehensive programs tailored for each individual. Our goal is to stop the cycle of homelessness and promote lasting solutions to maintaining self-sufficiency. Learn more about our programs.