Client storytelling is a staple of the nonprofit business model, ever present in advocacy, clinic tours, fundraising—and news articles like the one you are reading right now.
04.18.23
“I find this work meaningful as Health Care for the Homeless takes steps forward, looking inward and examining how it responds to racism and it's impacts, especially on the health and safety of our staff and those who seek our care. In my storytelling about who we are at Health Care for the Homeless, I think that it is important to be authentic in this conversation and call out the unique space Health Care for the Homeless serves in, as a clinic at the intersection of health and anti-racism work.”
"I believe we have made huge strides as an agency towards racial equity, but we have a long way to go. I would like to be a part of the valuable contributions the REI committee makes to racial equity at Health Care for the Homeless."
“My goal for serving on this committee is not only to expand my knowledge and experience as an individual but to be able to contribute to the growth of Health Care for the Homeless. I want to be a reflection of REI work and be a part of cultivating this culture of radical REI activism.”
“When I researched Health Care for the Homeless during my interview process, I learned of the REI committee and the Agency’s goal to pursue racial equity and inclusion throughout the organization’s work to fulfill the mission. I knew then I wanted to be involved if given the opportunity. I believe racial equity is crucial to have a just society. As Martin Luther King Jr. stated, 'No one is free until we are all free.' In Baltimore, 70% of renters paying more than 50% of their income in rent represents African American and Hispanic renters. Providing affordable housing is my way of improving outcomes for all racial groups.”
"I want to expand my mind to what may be the internal biases that I need to work on. I want to be part of the creation of change in my agency. I love making new ideas. I am not the smoother and shaper of thoughts but I really love coming up with big ideas in the hopes of finding great solutions. I think we are doing really well as an agency, but there's no need to stop growing in our cultural changes."
Client storytelling is a staple of the nonprofit business model, ever present in advocacy, clinic tours, fundraising—and news articles like the one you are reading right now.
The Trans Rights Advocacy Coalition (TRAC) has been the driving force in championing trans rights policy changes in Maryland. Due to stigma and structural discrimination, transgender people—particularly transgender people of color—experience high rates of homelessness. Following the implementation of the Trans Health Equity Act in January, we talked with TRAC leadership about their work and community.
Since starting in January 2022, REI Health Specialist Arie Hayre-Somuah, LMSW, MPH has worked with our clinical teams to identify health disparities and move us closer to health equity. This year, she is turning her focus to the topic of health literacy.
We are delighted to announce the promotion of Hanna Mast from Senior Communications Manager to Director of Communications. Get to know more about her work in the Q&A below!