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My Sister's Place


17 W. Franklin Street 
Baltimore, MD  21201
PHONE: For the shelter (410) 727-3523; to reach Ms. Reid (410) 659-3763
Fax: (410) 727-1611
CONTACT: Jackie Reid, Development Manager of Women's Programs 
Email: jreid@cc-md.org    
Website: http://www.catholiccharities-md.org/    

Function of Organization/Site:

Offers a hospitality center that provides a safe haven for homeless women and their children during the day.

  • Help with laundry, food provision, and other resources
  • Breakfast served from 8:30 - 9:30 am daily (assistance needed)
  • Special programming (10:30 - 11:30 am and 1:30 - 2:30 pm) - Teach a class!
  • Donations are accepted (clothing, food, microwaves, hygiene, kids stuff)

Volunteer Opportunities:

Prepare and serve meals - Is your corporation, club or other organization looking for ways to volunteer? We would love to hear from you? We need 500 volunteers each month to sustain our meal program. Individuals or groups are needed to bring continental breakfast, prepare noon meals from scratch (or bring them from home), and prepare casseroles for dinner. Volunteers are also needed to serve three meals daily.

Meet with the women - Meet the women! Spend an afternoon with us. Bring snacks and a movie. Prepare a meal to share. Bring cd's and dancing shoes.

Facilitate a workshop on a topic that is meaningful to you - Suggestions include workshops on the following topics: loving, parenting, resourceful budgeting, personal health and wellness, how to have fun with your children, and cooking.

Facilitate arts and crafts classes - Teach the women to crochet, knit, or make jewelry. We are open to any hobby or skills that you are willing to share.

Help organize an event - Are  you interested in helping with a talent show, fashion show, art exhibit or dance recital for the women? Would you like to  host a make-over day for mothers? Our families love to participate in new and exciting things - the sky's the limit!

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