Helping Up Mission looks back at its 140-year history while looking ahead to new projects

BALTIMORE — In 1885, Grover Cleveland was president of the United States, the Statute of Liberty was unveiled in New York and Rev. Abraham Bradenbaugh started the Helping Up Mission (HUM) to support people dealing with addiction and homelessness in Baltimore.

"[Rev. Bradenbaugh] had a vision, he saw the need of people on the street and just wanted to help people up. And here we are today in 2025, still carrying on that mission and vision," said CEO Daniel Stoltzfus.

For the first 100 years, HUM served as an emergency shelter. In the 1990's, it transitioned into long-term residential recovery services.

"My predecessor really put the focus on developing a spiritual recovery program, knowing that addiction is a primary issue and it's what we see as a cause or a nexus with the homelessness of those we serve," said Stoltzfus.
 

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