Homeless and Supportive Services

Rebuilding Lives With Housing

Chronic homelessness and a lack of affordable housing are prevalent in many cities throughout the United States. When a person is being stretched to their economic limits, it’s very easy to be pushed over the edge, whereas someone with a moderate income might recover. Substance abuse, mental illness, death, illness in the family, and job loss are just a few “pushes.” Temporary shelters are certainly necessary, but they cannot counter the effects of homelessness and help an individual get on the road to wellness and stability. At GEDCO, we seek to empower men and women who were previously homeless by providing permanent housing. Each and every man and woman deserves a place to call his or her own.

PROGRAMS

  • Ascension Homes
  • Harford House
  • Micah House

Ascension Homes

 

 

 

 

 

Ascension Homes serves men and women with chronic mental illnesses by providing private, comfortable homes with supportive services. We partner with People Encouraging People (PEP) to manage the Ascension Homes property and program operations.

Services

  • Provide nurturing and supportive group homes in a private setting
  • Offer specific support services such as residential counseling
  • Access day programs for residents that help them learn living skills

For more information
Contact (410) 764-8560 (PEP) or (410) 433-2442 (GEDCO)

Harford House

GEDCO’s Harford House serves men who are homeless by providing permanent housing with supportive services. The house is a series of three adjoined row houses with private bedrooms and a shared common kitchen, restroom, and living space on each floor. In addition, it offers a computer lab, workout room, and communal cooking/eating area.

Harford House was developed using the Low-Income Housing Tax Credit program and has been in operation since 1994.

 

Services

  • An on-site Advocacy Counselor assists residents on an individual basis by assessing their history, designing a goal and action plan for success, monitoring their progress, and adjusting when necessary.
  • Our collaborative approach with other organizations brings health screenings, education sessions about job skills and financial responsibility, cooking classes, computer tutoring, and more to our residents.

For More Information

  • Apply for housing for people experiencing homelessness through the city’s coordinated assessment. Call “211” to get connected!
  • For general information or to offer help, contact GEDCO’s Harford House at (410) 752-4415.
  • Contacts: Ann Hedgebeth, Palestine Boone, and Frank Principato
  • Address: 1517 E. North Avenue, Baltimore, MD 21213

Micah House

GEDCO’s Micah House serves men and women who are homeless by providing permanent housing with supportive services.

Micah House has two buildings. In front of the property is a renovated apartment building that has a common area on each floor for twenty-five men. In the back is a restored former carriage house for eight women.

Services

  • An on-site Advocacy Counselor assists residents on an individual basis by assessing their history, designing a goal and action plan for success, and monitoring their progress, adjusting when necessary.
  • Our collaborative approach with other organizations brings health screenings, education sessions about job skills and financial responsibility, cooking classes, computer tutoring, and more to our residents.

For More Information