HEBCAC HEBCAC YEAR IN YEAR IN REVIEW REVIEW 2024 2024
PREPARED BY: ANTHONY MEDINA
PRESENTED BY:
CONTRIBUTORS:
ANGELA MCCAULEY
DWAYNE BRUCE
IRISHA LUCAS
Letter from TheInterimExecutive Director
AngelaMcCauley
DearHEBCACCommunityMembersandPartners,
MyarrivalattheHistoricEastBaltimoreCommunityActionCoalition (HEBCAC) in February as the Deputy Director of Strategy & Operations quickly switched gears in April as I assumed the role of Interim Executive Director Faced with the unknown, I focused on what I know best, ensuring equity at all levels amongst my leadership team and an intentional commitment to our youth and individuals served by our Community Organizing Operations, The Nest Emergency Shelter, Dee’s Place Wellness & Recovery Center andourYouthOpportunitiesProgram.Asastrongpeoplemanager, I used those skills to steer HEBCAC in a new direction of service, while elevating the team supporting the operations of this organization.
As we approach the end of 2024, I want to reflect on HEBCAC’s 30 yearsofservicetotheEastBaltimoreCommunity.I’vehadthehonor and privilege to lead this organization through a year of transition. We have faced challenges and adversity head on with teamwork, passion,gritandintegrity.Thesechallengeshavepreparedusfora newlandscapeonthehorizonin2025 Wenowhavetheblueprint!
Our dedicated service to our youth, adults and community members has not wavered I am thrilled at the potential of what comesnext.
On behalf of my team and I, we wish you a wonderful holiday season!
WarmRegards, Angela
Vision & Mission
VISION MISSION
Inpartnershipwiththe communitypartnersand stakeholders,theHistoric EastBaltimoreCommunity ActionCoalition,Inc. providesindividualized programmingtoimprove, serve, enhanceand supportthewell-beingof EastBaltimoreresidents.
TheHistoricEastBaltimore CommunityActionCoalition (HEBCAC)isanonprofitthat beganasacollaborationof communityresidents,Baltimore CityOfficials,andJohnsHopkins. WehavebeenapartofEast Baltimoresince1994,servingthe 220-blockareaboundedby EdisonHighway,AisquithStreet, NorthAvenue,andFayetteStreet.
By the NUMBERS
COMMUNITY ENGAGMENT
18
COMMUNITYPROJECTS COMPLETED
YOUTHENROLLEDAND/OR EXITED THE NEST
311
DEE’S PLACE
63,372 PARTICIPANTSMEETING ATTENDANCE
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
$57,738 ACROSS6HOME RENOVATIONPROJECTS
DEE’S PLACE
76,820
INDIVIDUALSSERVED
DEE’S PLACE
1,563 12-STEPMEETINGS HOSTED
Projects Community
HEBCAC assists with community projects rangingfromcommunitybeautificationto safety initiatives, depending on the needs anddesiresofthecommunity.
HousingRenovation-InFY24, ThroughCommunityCatalystfunding providedbyBaltimoreCityDHCD, HEBCACallocated$57,738.82to support6low-moderateincome homeownersthroughhome renovationprojects.Theprojects rangedfromwindowinstallation, brickrepointing,androofrepairand replacement.
Cleaning&Greening
-SinceJuly, HEBCAChasinvestedover$10,000to supportcommunitygreeningefforts throughbeautificationprojects,lot mowing/management,trashand debrisremoval,andtreepit renovations.
ComputerClasses-
Thispastyear, HEBCACpurchased8newcomputers torefurbishtheAllforOneComputer LablocatedintheHattieHarrison CommunityRoomat901NMilton. BetweenAugustandNovember HEBCACpartneredwithJHU’sTechUp Programtooffertwo12-session computercoursesserving10 residentsinMilton-Montford.
CommunityEvents- inFY24HEBCAC held2KnowYourNeighborevents, highlightingEastBaltimorenonprofits andbusinessestoresidentsinthe Milton-MontfordNeighborhood. Acrossthe2events90residents attendedtolearnabout17East Baltimorebasedorganizationsand businesses.
Asidefromtheseevents,HEBCAC supportedNeighborhoodAssociation MeetingsintheMilton-Montford, MidtownEast,andBerea Neighborhoods.
SafetyInitiatives-Wesupport communityeffortstoincrease neighborhoodsafetythroughthe installationofcafélightingon8 blocksintheMilton-Montfordand MidtownEastneighborhoods, investing$48,000inringcameras, greenspacerevitalization,andtraffic calminginitiatives.
Bridget Cimino
ARTIST
SafetyMuralInAugust,ArtistBridget Ciminocompletedanew muralonthecornerof MadisonStreetand PattersonParkAvenueto helpslowtraffic.Thismural projectwassponsoredby theMarylandDHCDaspart ofacommunitysafety grant,managedby residentleaderJiriCruz andfiscallysponsoredby HEBCAC.
Place Dee’s
Between September 2023 and November 2024 Dee’s Place serviced 76,820 individuals
This past year was a big one for Dee’s Place. In December 2023, Dee’s Place was able to open the doors 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to individuals seeking recovery from substance use disorders, mental health issues and homelessness during the untraditional hours of the night.
Dee’s Place has also been able to offer Peer Recovery Specialist training for over 100 individuals
They also partnered with the Mayors Office of Employment Development to help place or and/or certify individuals in the career of their choice.
This past year, Dee’s place has hosted over 15 12step marathons (narcotics anonymous meetings held hour on the hour all day) for individuals seeking to maintain their recovery. Aside from these milestones, Dee’s Place staff have attended multiple community events such as the Mobile Recovery Bus that travels the United States offering resources to the recovering community.
RonnieWinbush
Dee’sPlaceVolunteer
To me, the impact that Dee’s Place has had on me is huge. In their aim for all to come here, Dee’s Place has been supportive, understanding, caring and concerned about me and the people who come throughthatdoor.
For me coming here is like Family.Theyprovidespacefor me to feel comfortable and welcome. That’s what [the staff and volunteers] put into theatmosphere.
Success Stories of
YO!Baltimoresupports BaltimoreCityyouth ages18to24yearsold withamyriadofdirect andsupportive services.Ouryouth centeroffersGED classes,1to1tutoring, assessments,free testing,case management,mental healthservices,and on-sitejob developmentand careerexploration.
Herearesomesucc
*Namesomittedfo
YouthParticipant1
CTenteredtheYOProgramatHEBCACwiththeintentofpassing the GED He is an artist who left traditional school because he never felt it was a good place for him He didn't feel challenged academically He successfully passed the GED in one month after some intensive preparation and review. He is now seeking a placement through our Data Science Partnership with Data Trails He is also an entrepreneur utilizing his amazing artistic
ZizweAllette
GED INSTRUCTOR
In the Fall of 2024 we welcomed 3newEmploymentAdvocatesto the YO! Center, Candyce DavisHill, Robin Thomas, and Flory Gessner.
Mr. Z
2024hasbeenayearofprofoundtransition for the YO! Baltimore East Side Center. One constant throughout it all has been longtimeGEDInstructorZizweAllette(Mr.Z).
ZizwewasborninBrooklyn,NewYorkin1974, the first child of Caribbean immigrants. He attended grade school in Baltimore, Maryland, and completed a degree in HistoryatMorganStateUniversity.
He has served as a GED instructor at the HEBCAC Eastside Youth Opportunity Center for over 20 and has been a guide to countlessyouth inEastBaltimore.
In December of 2023, Mr. Z was among 15 awardees honored at the Black Wall Street Awards meant to recognize the impact of heroes of the community; and to publicly thank the individuals who have had a positiveimpactonEastBaltimore.
As we look toward the future of the YO! Baltimore East Side Center we are grateful tothefoundationthatMr.Zhassetandthat we get to build on by welcoming new staff andstudentsintothecenter.
TheNESTisa10bedcommunity-based emergencyyouthshelterthatprovides shelterforhomelessyouthaged18-24 forupto90days.
WhileattheNEST,residentsare connectedwithresourcestopromote atransitiontopermanenthousing solutions.ResidentsattheNESTalso areencouragedtoutilizeadditional supportiveservicesthroughtheYouth Opportunity(YO!)program.
Success Stories of
Hereisashortsuccessstoryfromthispastyear. *Namesomittedforprivacypurposes.
DC is a 20-year-old female who arrived at the shelter in January. The resident was experiencing homelessness and was accepted at the Nest Shelter. Upon her arrival, the resident had experienced many barriers and sharedthatshesleptinhercarforayear.TheNestprovidedasafespace andapositiveenvironmentthathelpedDCstayfocusedandfinishschool successfully. The resident is currently attending Baltimore City Community College for her A.A. degree and works as a direct care worker, Bello Marchrie. The resident was matched through PHS for a one-bedroom unit. She received her keys and successfully moved into her new unit September. The Nest program gave the resident a care package, householditems,food,andastarterkit.
Spotlight MOHS
In November and December Baltimore City’s Mayor’s Office of Homeless ServicesinterviewedtwoNESTalumi.Clickonthelinksbelowtoheartheir stories.
“It doesn’t feel like I’m homeless now. That’s the
main thing. Being homeless is one thing but feeling homeless[isanother].”
“[The Nest] doesn’t really feel like a shelter. It feels likealittlesharedhome.”
Kalantae’s Story
Jane’s Story
You Thank
Wewouldliketoextendourheartfeltgratitudetothegenerousfundersof the Historic East Baltimore Community Action Coalition. Your unwavering support enables us to continue our vital work in the community, empowering individuals and fostering positive change by supporting our programsandinitiatives.
Through your commitment, we are able to create lasting impact and advance our shared mission of building a stronger, more resilient East Baltimore.Thankyouforyourpartnershipandbeliefinourwork.
HEBCACBoardofDirectors
JohnsHopkinsUniversity-School ofMedicine
SOMAdminFinanceBusiness Office
HumanResources-Shared Services
AbellFoundation
AnnieE.Casey
BaltimoreCity-Departmentof
Housing&Community Development
BaltimoreDigitalEquity
BehavioralHealthSystems
Baltimore(BHSB)
BlausteinFoundation
BloombergPhilanthropies
BuntingFamilyFoundation
SAMHSA
EBDIDigitalEquity
FranceMerrickFoundation
MarylandDHCD
Mayor'sOfficeofEmployment Development(MOED)
Mayor'sOfficeofHomeless Services(MOHS)
RISE
T.RowePrice
WeinbergFoundation
