Pamela Young is pleased to support H.O.P.E. Helping Oppressed People Excel
The Intercultural Counseling Connection provides culturally responsive mental health services for asylum seekers, refugees, and other forced migrants in Maryland. Many are survivors of conflict-related violence or torture, seeking safety here. Our compassionate volunteer counselors provide expert care that fosters hope and healing. The Connection is the only program in our state specifically dedicated to providing pro bono , trauma-focused therapy for these new community members. A contribution in any amount can help us serve survivors from Syria, El Salvador, Afghanistan and elsewhere. To make a secure, tax-deductible online contribution, please visit our website at www.interculturalcounseling.org and click "Donate Now" . Contributions by check can be made out to Fusion Partnerships — our 501(c)(3) nonprofit fiscal sponsor — with ‘ Connection donation' on the memo line, and mailed to: Intercultural Counseling Connection 4500 Frankford Avenue, Baltimore MD, 21206
H.O.P.E. supports ex-felons as they make the transition from prison back to community life. H.O.P.E.’s focus is to sustain support for those released by providing them with services that lead to pathways of change, including:
• Mentoring returning citizens through weekly peer-led discussions. • Employment Support in job preparation & readiness, interview skills, resume building, information on employment opportunities. • Court & Parole Assistance such as letters for parole & probation agents or judges and court accompanient.
• Case Management plans for long- term stability and referral to services such as substance use & mental health treatment, public benefits, housing, transportation and clothing.
Detail of mural by BCCC ’ s Refugee Youth Project and IRC-Baltimore
Sponsored by Maria Brown and Elizabeth DuVerlie Sponsored by Maria Brown, Elizabeth DuVerlie, and Lauren Goodsmith
811 Cathedral Street • Baltimore, MD 21201 Antoin Quarles, Founder • hopeinbaltimore.org
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