Programs and Services for Adults

Advancing Education and Employment

Adult Literacy Class

According to the Baltimore Neighborhood Indicators Alliance (BNIA) Neighborhood Statistics, the Hampden, Medfield, and Remington neighborhoods have almost a 14 percent high school dropout rate. For individuals without a high school diploma, employment opportunities are extremely limited, and are typically restricted to hourly, minimum wage jobs. In fact, high school graduates earn on average $7,200 more annually than those who have not received a high school diploma.

The Family Center in partnership with Greater Homewood Community Corporation provides Adult Basic Education classes to promote literacy — including reading, writing, and math — generally up to a Pre-GED level. These classes provide Hampden residents the opportunity to strengthen their literacy skills and prepare for the GED class. We work with adults aged 18 and above. The class meets for ten weeks on Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 6:00-8:30 p.m.

Call the Family Center for more information: 410-467-8710.

Supporting Hampden Residents

Benefit Assistance

This support is offered in partnership with Baltimore City’s Department of Housing, provides counseling for residents needing help. The counselor helps residents apply for assistance with their utilities through the Maryland Energy Assistance Program, Baltimore Fuel Fund and local community churches. Referrals are also made to help residents apply for food stamps, rental and tax assistance.

Meals on Wheels

Meals on Wheels provides two nutritious meals to homebound persons each week day. Meals on Wheels is offered for residents of any age or economic status in Hampden area who are unable to shop or cook for themselves because of illness or injury. Hampden Family Center has a cadre of 20 volunteers delivering meals between 11:00 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. Our volunteers also provide important personal contact, as they are often the only people these individuals see or talk to in any given day.