Chronic homelessness and lack of affordable housing is prevalent in many cities throughout the United States. Consider that when a person is being stretched to their economic limits, it’s very easy to be pushed over the edge, where someone of a moderate income might recover. Substance abuse, mental illness, death, or illness in the family, and job loss are just a few “pushes.” Temporary shelters are certainly necessary, but 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.
At Harford House, men who were previously homeless have long-term housing in adjoined row homes. A carriage house and renovated apartment complex comprise Micah House where men and women who were previously homeless have a place to call their 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) for the Ascension Homes property management and program operations.
Services
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- Provide nurturing and supportive group homes in a private setting
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- Offer specific support
services such as residential counseling
- Offer specific support
- Access day programs for residents that help them to 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 were 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
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- An on-site Advocacy Counselor assists residents on an individual basis by assessing his history; designing a goal and action plan for success; and monitoring his 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
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- Apply for housing for people experiencing homelessness through the city’s coordinated assessment. Call “211” to get connected!
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- For general information or to offer help, contact GEDCO’s Harford House at 410-752-4415.
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- 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 were homeless by providing permanent housing with supportive services.
Micah House has two buildings. In the 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
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- An on-site Advocacy Counselor assists residents on an individual basis by assessing his/her history; designing a goal and action plan for success; and monitoring his or her 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
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- To apply for housing for people who are homeless, contact “211” and ask about Coordinated Assessment.
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- Call Micah House at 410-464-0935.
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- Contacts: Ann Hedgebeth and Michael Carter
- Address: 5207 York Road, Baltimore, MD 21212