Christopher Place Employment Academy
Christopher Place Employment Academy is an intensive residential employment program that provides education and training, as well as recovery support to formerly homeless men of the Baltimore area. During the first three months of their stay, the men formally commit to a minimum of six months in residency to acquire the necessary skills and financial standing to be successful in the community. The commitment is designed to support these men in their transition from a lifestyle of homelessness and substance abuse or dependency to a positive routine in training towards future employment and stable living.
Christopher Place Employment Academy in the News, Stories & Testimonials
Weekend highlights – running a marathon and graduating from life-changing program
It was a busy weekend for the men at Christopher Place Employment Academy as they embrace exciting new challenges and a joyous graduation. On Saturday, an enthusiastic group of academy men competed in the Baltimore [...]
How a banking executive’s heart for service has touched lives
Ralph W. Emerson, Jr. – “Buddy,” as everyone knows him – hasn’t been able to relax much since he retired in March as senior vice president of M&T Bank. One of the best-known businessmen in [...]
New behavioral health clinic opens at Our Daily Bread Employment Center
“This is not your traditional clinic,” said Erin Moyer, a licensed clinical social worker based at a behavioral health and substance misuse treatment clinic based at Our Daily Bread Employment Center. “Beyond talk therapy, we [...]