Our History
Project PLASE was founded by Frank Dearden, Miriam Wallace, Eric Bergerson, Gregory M. Hunter, and Mary C. Slicher to remedy the lack of housing and resources available to Baltimore’s homeless citizens. Originating as a Walk-In Center for those experiencing homelessness, PLASE opened its first housing facility in 1978. It now has two temporary housing facilities and is in the process of converting an old elementary school in Irvington, Baltimore into affordable housing for 90 homeless individuals.


Meet our staff
While not all employees are listed, Project PLASE has 70+ full/part time staff members. Temporary Housing staff provides care seven days a week, twenty-four hours a day, 365 days a year. Our staff come equipped with professional backgrounds & receive consistent & on-going training. Their dedication helps our clients achieve a better life for themselves and their families. Daily, our staff witness the heartaches & celebrations as clients overcome homelessness.

Mary C. Slicher, LCSW-C
Executive Director

Karen Thomas
House Manager
Temporary Residence - Wilkens Ave

Jenny Graham
Director of Development & Community Engagement

Mike Brown
Facilities Manager
Director, Supportive Services for Veteran Families

Daniel Jarvis, PhD
Director of Temporary Housing

Betty Patterson
Permanent Housing Case Management Manager

Louise Bounds
1814 Maryland Avenue
Temporary Housing Facility Manager

Diana Ferguson, PhD
Deputy Director, Supportive Services for Veteran Families

Erica Stanley
Celebration Housing Manager
RAC Housing Coordinator

Loveth Akinyemi
Data Administrator


Vacant
Volunteer Coordinator
Meet our Board of Directors

Gene Severance
Board President

Franklin Lee
Board Vice President

Lawrence Richardson
Board Treasurer

Tom McCarthy
Board Secretary

Cindi Bassford
Board Member

Steve Martin
Board Member

Ronald Wimberly-El
Board Member

Wynette Sims
Board Member

Sarah Wise
Board Member

Adam Schneider
Board Member


Sara Kuperman
Board Member

Rebecca "Becky" Davis
Board Member