HELP US SUPPORT THOSE IN NEED
The Apollo Homelessness Collaborative (AHC) supports organizations that serve people who are experiencing homelessness.
We Have the Power to Make an Impact, and We’re Doing Something About It
AHC was formed in honor of James Henry McShea (Jim), a talented musician and artist, witty and engaging friend, and treasured family member who has been homeless in Baltimore since 2012.
Original art by Jim pictured to the right.
Apollo is the god of homeless people, healing, music and art.
Homelessness is our primary focus, with a particular emphasis on homelessness caused by or coupled with mental health issues.
Collaborative refers to our mode of operating, working closely with communities as well as other organizations aiding the homeless population.
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Through our partner organizations, AHC provides support to people who are experiencing homelessness, and estimated 67% of whom have concurrent mental illness, and for 24%, homelessness is attributable to these challenges.
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If you feel moved and would like to support this cause, please click a button on this page and donate. Your donation is tax deductible because AHC is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.
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Partner Organizations
Apollo partners with local nonprofits that serve the homeless, with a focus on providing homeless individuals care, comfort, and support. If your organization would like to become a partner with Apollo, please reach out to us!
Healthcare for the Homeless of Maryland
Delivers compassionate medical, dental, and behavioral health care to people experiencing homelessness, while partnering with Episcopal and community organizations to advance affordable housing solutions that promote healing, dignity, and long-term stability.
People Encouraging People of Baltimore
Empowers individuals and families experiencing homelessness through housing, employment, and wraparound support services, fostering self-sufficiency, resilience, and lasting stability while helping people rebuild their lives with dignity and purpose.
The Franciscan Center of Baltimore
Serves people experiencing homelessness and housing instability with meals, clothing, eviction prevention, and case management, guided by Franciscan values of compassion, dignity, and justice while supporting pathways toward stability and hope.
Saint Luke’s Church on the Avenue (Hampden)
Extends radical hospitality to neighbors experiencing homelessness through meals, outreach, and compassionate support, with a mission-driven thrift shop that funds assistance programs and provides affordable clothing and household goods with dignity.
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Organizations supporting Apollo are dedicated to helping those experiencing homelessness, and come from a wide swath of industries, including healthcare, housing, and local small businesses that want to help those experiencing homelessness in their communities.
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News & Updates
June 2026 – Meeting People Where They Are: A Conversation with People Encouraging People
I recently had the opportunity to speak with Aaron Atkinson, President and CEO of People Encouraging People, and to get an update on the organization’s work in Baltimore and across Maryland. The conversation was a reminder that community-based behavioral health is not...
May 2026 – Lessons from the Street Medicine Program at Health Care for the Homeless of Maryland
On May 26, I had the privilege of attending a Lunch & Learn at Health Care for the Homeless (HCH) in Baltimore's Fallsway Clinic on behalf of the Apollo Homelessness Collaborative. The presentation, led by Dr. Jimmy Miller, Director of Outreach Services, and John...
April 2026 – Maryland SB0707 – Expanding the Definition of “Danger” and Its Impact on Homelessness
The challenges of homelessness intersect sharply with mental health issues—and Maryland’s SB0707 has ignited a spirited debate about intervention versus individual autonomy. Maryland’s SB0707 marks a significant shift in how we define “danger to oneself or others” for...
March 2026 – Three Kids, One Lemonade Stand, and a Bigger Purpose
How Mila, Sal, and Mike turned honey lemonade into help for Apollo On a sunny afternoon, Mila, Sal, and Mike set up a folding table, a handmade sign, and a bright pitcher of honey lemonade with a simple invitation: “Pay what you can.” There was no set price and no...
February 2026 – Anosognosia and Homelessness
Anosognosia, despite the hyper-scientific sound of the word, is a very common occurrence that most of us have witnessed firsthand. In short, it is when the mentally ill deny their own mental illness. The crossover between this phenomenon and homelessness is...
January 2026 – Welcome to the Apollo Homelessness Collaborative
The Apollo Homelessness Collaborative is dedicated to aiding the work of other nonprofits in Baltimore, and works hard to help the homeless indirectly through these organizations, including Church on the Avenue, Franciscan Center, People Helping People,and Healthcare...
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