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1253 W. Pratt St Baltimore MD 21223
The Community Assistance Network, Inc. (CAN)’s mission is to work in partnership with the community to develop, operate, and support programs that reduce vulnerability and promote personal growth, stability and self-sufficiency among low-income residents. CAN does this by providing shelters, eviction prevention, after school programs and summer camps, and rapid-rehousing programs and a food pantry.
Community Assistance Network, Inc. (CAN) operates two shelters. Homeless individuals seeking Emergency Shelter must call the Baltimore County Department of Social Services at 410-853-3000 (prompt #2 for Homeless Screening Unit/Adult Services) in order to be referred to an emergency shelter in Baltimore County.
7900 E Baltimore St Baltimore MD 21224
Loving Arms, Inc. is a 501 (c) (3) community based organization located in Baltimore City, Maryland. We provide short term, safe and nurturing shelter and supportive services (both residential and non-residential) to unaccompanied, homeless children, and young adults, age 12 to 24. These children are known as throwaways, runaways, homeless, or unstably housed children, many who are victims of human and Domestic Minor Sex Trafficking (DMST).
3313 Oakfield Ave Gwynn Oak MD 21207
With 80 years of passion and experience, New Eyes purchases new prescription eyeglasses for U.S. residents and distributes used glasses to the disadvantaged in developing countries.
The world’s online database of high quality used glasses that uses the power of the Internet to facilitate redistribution of quality, used eyeglasses to underserved communities worldwide. ReSpectacle’s glasses are donated by members of our community. They are then cleaned, categorized, and loaded into the online database based on their prescription.
Operating through a network of community partners who identify children in need, Sight for Students provides free eye exams and glasses using Vision Service Plan (VSP) gift certificates. VSP gift certificate programs ensure that adults and children in need, including those affected by disaster, have free access to quality eye care and glasses through a local VSP provider. This organization works closely with community partners to help identify those most in need and offer multiple gift certificate programs.
University of Maryland Eye Associates is a group of board certified ophthalmologists, optometrists and vision scientists who are all faculty members of the University of Maryland School of Medicine. Our research and professional experiences provide a unique, internationally recognized center of excellence in eye and vision care. As a regional referral and consultation facility, we provide the highest quality clinical care along with access to cutting edge research protocols. This specialty care, along with outstanding primary eye care, is provided in a compassionate, patient-oriented environment.
See other resources by University of Maryland:
University of Maryland: Behavioral and Developmental Pediatrics
University of Maryland: ADHD Treatment Clinic
University of Maryland: Extension Baltimore City 4-H Youth Development
University of Maryland: Center for Minorities in Science and Engineering (CMSE)
University of Maryland: Sexual Abuse and Rape Assessment Center at University of Maryland Children’s Hospital
University of Maryland: School of Dentistry
University of Maryland: Evelyn Jordan Center (EJC)
University of Maryland: Child & Adolescent Clinic
University of Maryland: Pulmonology and Allergy Clinic
University of Maryland: Drug Treatment Program (Methadone Maintenance)
University of Maryland: Outpatient Addiction Treatment Services (OATS)
University of Maryland: Alcohol & Drug Abuse Program
University of Maryland: Urban Agriculture at University of Maryland Extension-Baltimore City
University of Maryland: STAR TRACK at University of Maryland Adolescent Health Center
University of Maryland: Adolescent and Young Adult Center
419 W Redwood St Baltimore MD 21201
Vision To Learn provides free eye exams and free eyeglasses to students in low-income communities. In May 2016, Vision To Learn established a permanent program to serve students throughout the Baltimore City Public School System.
The Wilmer Eye Institute specializes in the diagnosis and management of complex medical and surgical eye disease. They are the preeminent provider of routine eye care and refractive, optical, cosmetic, and eye trauma services for the Mid-Atlantic region, and is the only designated eye trauma center in Maryland.
600 N Wolfe St Baltimore MD 21287
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