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.
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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.
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Mary C. Slicher, LCSW-C
Executive Director
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Llyod Wynn
Assistant Director
Rapid Rehousing CARES Housing Manager
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Jenny Graham
Director of Development & Community Engagement
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Mike Brown
Facilities Manager
Director, Supportive Services for Veteran Families
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Daniel Jarvis, PhD
Director of Temporary Housing
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Betty Patterson
Permanent Housing Case Management Manager
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Toni Watkins
1814 Maryland Avenue
Temporary Housing Facility Manager
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Open
3601 Old Frederick Road
Temporary Housing Facility Manager
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Erica Stanley
Celebration Housing Manager
RAC Housing Coordinator
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Diana Ferguson, PhD
Deputy Director, Supportive Services for Veteran Families
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Loveth Akinyemi
Data Administrator
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Jacob Warrington
Volunteer Coordinator
Meet our Board of Directors
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Gene Severance
Board President
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Franklin Lee
Board Vice President
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Lawrence Richardson
Board Treasurer
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Tom McCarthy
Board Secretary
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Cindi Bassford
Board Member
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Steve Martin
Board Member
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Ronald Wimberly-El
Board Member
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Sarah Wise
Board Member
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Adam Schneider
Board Member
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Sara Kuperman
Board Member
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Rebecca "Becky" Davis
Board Member