Finding Permanent Housing in Baltimore
There is a long waiting list of people who are in need of permanent housing. The Women’s Housing Coalition works with Baltimore City and local landlords to help serve as many individuals and families as possible. In addition to our Single Room Occupancy buildings, the...
An Interview with Jane Harrison
The Women’s Housing Coalition is celebrating 40 years of helping to create stability for individuals and families. Our success in serving Baltimore is thanks to the founders, like Jane Harrison who also served as the first Executive Director. Our founders were women...
The Historic Linden House
The historic Linden House was built in 1886 and was the home of David Bachrach and his family for many years. Mr. Bachrach was a prominent commercial and portrait photographer who built the house nearly two decades after he photographed Abraham Lincoln...
Looking Toward the Future
2019 was a big year for the Women’s Housing Coalition. For the first time in over ten years, we were able to add more units. Expanding from 98 to 108 households has given 25 families and 83 individuals a place to call home. In partnership with Kaiser Permanente,...
The Women’s Housing Coalition is Celebrating 40 Years!
It's time to celebrate! The Women’s Housing Coalition is commemorating 40 years of providing housing support to individuals and families who have experienced the trauma of homelessness. For 40 years we have supported our residents as they regain their...
The Spirit of Giving
The holiday season is a time for being with family and enjoying the magic of Christmas on little one’s faces. For many, the holiday season is the hardest time of the year. What would you do if you had nowhere to sleep? How do you explain why there is no Santa for your...
Every Person Has Value
Imagine feeling like you aren’t someone of value to society. People pass by but never look at you. You have been homeless for several years, moving from shelter to shelter and from friend’s house to friend’s house. You are running out of options. It is not safe...
Senseless Violence in Baltimore City – Getting People the Support They Need
According to the World Health Organization, approximately 470,000 homicides occur globally each year. If you take into account suicide and war-related deaths, the number rises to over 1.6 million violence-related deaths. Millions more suffer violence-related injuries...
Make a Difference on Giving Tuesday
This year, Giving Tuesday falls on December 3, 2019. This day is a time when communities, individuals, and organizations come together to raise awareness for the causes that matter to them. Giving Tuesday has surpassed one billion dollars of donations since its...
The Margaret J. Bennett House
The Margaret J. Bennett Home opened in 1902 as a boarding house for women. Mrs. Bennett, widow of Francis Worthington Bennett, an auctioneer, died in 1900 with no children. Mrs. Bennett provided $150,000 in her will towards opening the house for women, which remained...