Entering the Green Industry
On November 3rd, Our Daily Bread Employment Center (ODBEC) entered into the green industry. Supported by a grant from the Maryland Energy Administration, ODBEC implemented a Weatherization Learnership Training Program. The Learnership is a unique training and [...]
Dana’s Letter of Appreciation to Christopher Place Employment Academy
Roland entered Christopher Place Employment Academy (CPEA) in April of 2008 with a desire to stabilize his life and to become the person he felt he could be. In the first few months at CPEA, Roland had trouble [...]
CPEA Graduation
The 32 graduates of the October 18 commencement ceremony were given a mantra to recall their shared experience: “Once a CP man, always a CP man.” Family, friends and supporters in attendance at Our Daily [...]
Christopher Place Men Paying it Forward
During the fall season, the men of Christopher Place Employment Academy (CPEA) participated in a couple of events to “Pay It Forward”. As an intensive residential program for formerly homeless men, CPEA provides participants with education and training [...]
Benevolent Baskets
A client at My Sister's Place works diligently at putting together a specialty basket for the upcoming holiday season. My Sister’s Place Women's Center provides a safe, comfortable, and nurturing environment where women can increase their self-esteem [...]
At CPEA, Alan Learns to Have a Normal Life
“Christopher Place Employment Academy turned my world upside down,” Alan says. “I’ve been living on the streets almost my whole life. I’ve seen people killed and raped and stuff no one should even see. It [...]