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Johns Hopkins Scientist Gets Colleagues, Family Involved in Baltimore Nonprofit
Holdren-Serrell dedicates time and resources to Helping Up Mission
By Michel Morris on 10/04/2021
Photo courtesy of Carrie Holdren-Serrell
Baltimore Magazine GameChangers
Check out the interview with Bob Gehman for Baltimore GameChangers and Baltimore magazine celebrating leaders of positive change!
“The soon-to-open women’s facility just down the street from HUM’s current location is part of that growth…”
To read the full article click here.
Through Integration and Redesign, Health System Cares for ‘Loved Ones’ by Dawn Bailey
Qlarant Foundation Awards $412,500 to Non-Profits in Maryland and Washington, D.C.
Grants support charitable community organizations across the region
| Source: Qlarant
Easton, Maryland, June 28, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Qlarant Foundation, the mission arm of Qlarant, will provide grants totaling $412,500 to 20 community organizations that support underserved populations in Maryland and Washington, DC.
The Foundation reviewed applications from 79 highly-qualified organizations and ultimately selected eighteen organizations to receive grants and ranging from $10,000 to $40,000. In addition, they selected two organizations to receive smaller financial gifts to support short-term projects.
“Our grantee organizations are a special group, dedicated to improving the lives of extremely vulnerable people in their communities,” said Dominic Szwaja, Chair of the Qlarant Foundation Board of Directors.
“The efforts of these organizations reach people across a large geographic area and address both medical and social issues impacting their clients’ health.” Dr. Catherine Smoot-Haselnus, Chair of the Qlarant Board of Directors said, “As we experienced last year at the start of the pandemic, COVID-19 has intensified the needs of these organizations. We’re so pleased to be able to once again, have the opportunity to support programs that improve the health of individuals and communities in the region.”
MLK National Day of Service – Hope Tote Drive
In partnership with the Presidential Inaugural Committee MLK National Day of Service, we invite you to join us for a virtual community event on Monday, January 18th at 2:30pm to learn about our “Hope Tote” Drive.
To register, please click here:
Helping Up Mission’s “Hope Tote” Drive
Virtual Community Event · Volunteer organized
Thank you for your support of the Mission!
CEO Conference Call | Dec. 2020
During our Donor Conference Call on December 16, 2020, CEO Bob Gehman shared updates on HUM’s future Women’s and Children’s Center:
Topics that were discussed included:
- How we’re continuing to protect the men and women we’re serving, as well as our staff serving them on the front lines of exposure.
- How we’re progressing in completing the new facility and how we will meet the needs of the children who enter with their mothers.
- And the biggest challenges we face in the days, weeks and months ahead!
Listeners were also given a chance to ask questions during the call.
USICH Extra Mile Recognitions
https://youtu.be/fi3nyy7M_-0
Today, the U.S. Interagency Council on Homelessness (USICH) hosted the annual Extra Mile Recognitions Ceremony. The Extra Mile Recognitions are awarded to local, state, and federal stakeholders who have made extraordinary efforts to support USICH’s mission and improve outcomes for Americans experiencing homelessness.
HUM CEO Bob Gehman and Cornerstone Director Dr. Dennis Antoine were awarded the Annual Extra Mile Recognition from the United States Interagency Council on Homelessness, in the category of “Mental Health and Trauma Informed Care Are Critical.”
The are awarded to local, state and federal stakeholders who have made extraordinary efforts to support USICH’s mission and improve outcomes for Americans experiencing homelessness.
Helping Up Mission- Women’s and Children’s Center
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For generations, Helping Up Mission has helped the homeless people and those suffering addiction by offering them a chance at a new life. Located in Baltimore, MD, Helping Up Mission has facilities that care for people who are desperate for help. Coming soon is another facility on Baltimore Street that will focus on women struggling with addiction and mental health issues, and will give them and their children the help that they need. The Women’s and Children’s Center will be approximately 145,000 sq ft and will care for up to 200 women at one time. The Inspiring Hope campaign goal is $61 million, and they are just shy of $10 million away to fund the construction of this facility.
Leonard Kraus Co. is excited to be a part of this project. We are nearing completion of the exterior wall panels which were pre-fabricated in our panel shop, then delivered and installed by our crews. This reduced schedules and made a small site much easier to navigate with other trades. Leonard Kraus Co. will continue work into the interior of the building. Metal stud, drywall, LGMF, and acoustical ceilings will be the majority of the interior work that we are completing.
Stay Tuned for more!
QLARANT HOSTS VIRTUAL GRANT AWARDS EVENT
$340k in Grants Given to Maryland and D.C. Non-Profit Organizations
July 15, 2020, Easton, MD – Qlarant Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Qlarant, the nationally recognized program integrity and quality company, has awarded financial grants to sixteen Maryland and District of Columbia organizations. Members of the Board of Directors for Qlarant Foundation held a virtual reception for the 2020 Grant Awards.
In an average year, Qlarant holds their annual awards ceremony in their Easton, Maryland headquarters. In the current environment, hosting a physical reception for the grantees was not a viable option. A virtual reception was planned instead.
To read the full press release click here.
Or visit: https://www.qlarant.com/about/qlarant-foundation/current-grantees/helping-up-mission/