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Our mission is to provide rigorous self-help programs in a safe, caring residential setting to support men, most of whom are veterans, who are transitioning from the cycle of poverty, substance abuse and homelessness to self-sufficiency.The Baltimore Station, Inc. (TBS) can trace its history back to 1987 and the efforts of three caring citizens, who provided blankets and sandwiches to the homeless of South Baltimore.
In 1989, their efforts expanded to include a winter shelter for homeless men and the South Baltimore Homeless Station was incorporated as a nonprofit organization.
In November 1991, TBS found a new home and a new mission. Moving into an old fire station (the South Baltimore Station) to begin a transitional housing program for men who were homeless by reason of substance abuse, TBS shifted its focus from meeting men’s inherent needs for food, housing and clothing to giving them a chance to get off the street for good.
In July 2004, TBS opened the Seton Hill Station, an important expansion of its capacity to provide housing and services to homeless men. The Seton Hill Station opened with 25 beds and in 2006 increased to 40 beds. Along with the 50 beds at the South Baltimore Station, the TBS program now serves 90 men at any point in time and will serve approximately 200 men over the course of a year. In concert with the opening of Seton Hill Station, the organization officially changed its name from the South Baltimore Homeless Shelter to The Baltimore Station to better reflect its mission and program.
On Veteran’s Day 2007, The Baltimore Station broke ground at the South Baltimore site to rehabilitate the existing structure (the fire house) and begin new construction of a three story addition, formerly an adjacent parking lot. The project was completed in December 2008, and supporters, staff and residents celebrated with a ribbon-cutting ceremony presided over by Governor Martin O’Malley on January 6, 2009. The completed expansion accommodates 92 beds, all designated for veterans who are homeless due to their struggles with substance abuse. There are 76 beds within 2 dormitory areas and 16 beds in 4 small suite-style bedrooms for men who are getting close to transitioning from The Baltimore Station to independent living.
The Baltimore Station is presently investigating new locations in Baltimore to expand the Seton Hill program.