We're building a sustained movement of Baltimore's communities united in healing from trauma, violence, and racial inequity
Our Purpose
Making Baltimore a trauma-informed city ensures that every service, public servant, and policy supports healing of the community as a whole. Learning how to relate to and engage with each other from a trauma-informed perspective in our everyday interactions helps us strengthen relationships and build community through our shared humanity.
Our Efforts
Awareness & Commuity Building
Creating content, events, and engagement initiatives focused on building community, a sustained focus, and a commitment to fostering change through unity and healing.
Trauma-Informed Perspective & Engagements
Advocating for community-led, healing-centered perspective and engagement as a means to affect change, and fostering partnerships for implementation of trauma-informed knowledge and training at a grassroots level and across city agencies.
Moral Advocacy
Prioritizing and reimagining Baltimore's commitment to youth, trauma, and community services and programs by raising awareness, leveraging support, and creating broad demand for increased and more innovative investment.
Our Origin Story
On February 7 & 9, 2020, the united efforts of dozens of organizations and over 80 individuals culminated in a weekend full of community building, healing and solidarity in our commitment to building a racially, socially and economically just and thriving Baltimore for ALL.
On Friday, hundreds of students led discussions and panels on trauma and healing at Morgan State University. On Sunday, hundreds of neighbors from across the city met at Coppin State University in a Celebration of Solidarity with free hair services, a resource fair, conversation, music and entertainment, before marching in unity to Frederick Douglass High School for the historic signing of the Elijah Cummings Healing City Act.
“Our world would be a much better world, a much better place, if we would only concentrate on the things we have in common.” – Congressman Elijah CummingsOur Locations
Maryland
Maryland
Our Maryland location is an extension of Healing City Baltimore’s commitment to fostering communities where safety, healing, and racial equity are prioritized. We engage local partners to create lasting change across Maryland neighborhoods.
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Philadelphia
Philadelphia
In Philadelphia, Healing City brings together diverse communities to address the wounds of trauma and violence, fostering a network of resilience and unity. Our work here focuses on healing racial inequity and nurturing safe, supportive spaces.
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Cincinnati
Cincinnati
Healing City in Cincinnati creates a foundation for peace by empowering communities to confront trauma and rebuild trust. We promote healing-centered practices to address generational pain and inspire transformation across the city.
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Denver
Denver
In Denver, we’re building bridges between communities to heal the effects of violence and racial inequity. Healing City’s initiatives here focus on restorative practices and creating inclusive, supportive environments.
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Atlanta
Atlanta
Atlanta’s rich history and vibrant communities make it a powerful ground for healing work. Healing City Atlanta addresses trauma with compassion, bringing together community leaders and residents to promote peace and unity.
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Partnership in Action
We’re building a critical mass of individuals and organizations committed to creating a more compassionate, caring, and connected community focused on healing together through trauma-informed perspective and engagement.
This is a grassroots effort of individuals just like you, connecting across neighborhoods, embracing differences, breaking down barriers, healing, and building the shared community we want, together.
Partner with us
We have developed three partnership lanes for organizations to align with Healing City: Affiliates, Advocates, and Allies.
Volunteer
This is a grassroots effort of individuals just like you, connecting across neighborhoods, embracing differences, breaking down barriers, healing, and building the shared community we want, together.
