I. Economic Mobility
The Housing Authority of Baltimore City not only provides affordable housing, but supports the ability of an individual or family to improve their economic status, which is typically measured in income. HABC looks at Economic Mobility as connecting families to services, tools and our partners to increase their opportunities for economic mobility.
We are in the business of improving futures. Our agency’s programs appeal to the belief of self-betterment through the Family Self Sufficiency, Section 3 and Getting Ready for Opportunities to Work initiatives.
II. Youth Development
Our goal is to encourage well-rounded development of our youth from the cradle to career. Starting from toddler age with our, Our House/Dukeland Homes Early Head Start, we want to encourage school readiness, especially in the areas of reading, math and social development.
We continue to encourage and support our elementary and middle school youth to succeed in school by providing homework assistance and after school programming through our partnership with the Boys & Girls Club. For youth who are college bound, we offer the opportunity to apply for our Rising Star Scholarship. In 2019, we celebrated our 10th year anniversary of offering the Rising Star Scholarship.
Youth spending their time unemployed or at a job that does not provide any growth and exposure is not the goal of HABC. Our goal as an agency is to engage youth through collaborative partnerships and resources. We offer our young people opportunities to experience work in public and private sectors. We believe real world experiences build character and responsibility. Our intention is to help youth gain skills and educational opportunities to prepare for a successful future!
III. Senior Support
The Office of Resident Services coordinates resources and support services for our seniors that are aging in place and in crisis. We currently provide support through our Congregate Housing initiative, and service coordination efforts to our seniors.
VI. Personal Empowerment
ORS believes that personal empowerment is about taking control of your own life, and making positive decisions based on what you want. You will find the Office of Resident Services coordinates supportive services and crisis intervention to stabilize households and improve the overall quality of life.
No matter what personal challenges you face, you can always make choices that give you control.
Residents who visit the Office of Resident Services have access to core initiatives including Service Coordination, Tenant Readiness Training, Financial Literacy, Connect Home, Community Power Day, Program and Coordinating Committees.
V. Family Wellness
Our guiding principle is the premise that trauma is the public health issue of our time. We have created a consortium of community partners to provide services to all members of a community in a combination of service delivery models (onsite, real-time, home-based, clinic-based).
Additionally, we support healthy behaviors and habits by providing access to community mediation services, food and nutrition-related resources, and group wellness workshops.
For more information contact (410) 396-2967.
VI. Digital Access & Inclusion
Digital Access and Inclusion refers to the activities necessary to ensure that all residents and communities have access to and use of information and communication technologies.
This includes access to our community computer labs; assistance with obtaining free or low-cost devices; referrals to digital skills training and technical support.
For more information contact (410) 396-2967.
