About Us
Our History
The Historic East Baltimore Community Action Coalition (HEBCAC) is a nonprofit organization founded through a partnership between community residents, Baltimore City officials, and Johns Hopkins. Since 1994, HEBCAC has been dedicated to strengthening and supporting East Baltimore’s neighborhoods, fostering diversity, and preserving the area’s rich history while building a brighter future. Serving a 220-block area bounded by Edison Highway, Aisquith Street, North Avenue, and Fayette Street, we remain committed to empowering residents and driving positive community change.
Our Work
Our programs and initiatives provide essential resources to help individuals achieve economic self-sufficiency while driving projects that enhance the value and livability of East Baltimore’s neighborhoods. From educational programs and emergency shelter to community beautification efforts, our work is guided by the needs and aspirations of the community we serve.
Education & Employment
Wellness & Recovery
Youth Shelter
Community Projects
Our Neighborhoods
We see East Baltimore as a strong and diverse community where everyone has a chance to succeed. The neighborhoods we serve are home to over 25,000 people and have 10 public schools, at least 11 active neighborhood groups, a public library, and more than 30 churches.
The area also includes parks, green spaces, and the Johns Hopkins Medical Campus. Together, these places help make East Baltimore a great place to live, learn, and grow. We work to support the people and neighborhoods that make this community special.
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![Berea in East Baltimore is comprised of historic rowhomes]()
Berea
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![A small, two-block neighborhood in East Baltimore]()
Biddle Street
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![Broadway East Collington Square Park_Live Baltimore]()
Broadway East
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![Caring Active Restoring Efforts, or CARE, in East Baltimore is close to the Johns Hopkins East Baltimore Campus and Patterson Park.]()
CARE
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![Dunbar-Broadway is a small neighborhood in Downtown Baltimore that includes the Johns Hopkins Hospital East Baltimore campus]()
Dunbar-Broadway
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![Eager Park/Middle East in East Baltimore is a conveniently located neighborhood undergoing rapid revitalization]()
Eager Park
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![Ellwood Park/Monument is a neighborhood in East Baltimore just north of Highlandtown]()
Ellwood Park
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![neighborhood in East Baltimore is primarily made up of rowhomes and multi-family apartment complexes.]()
Gay Street
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![Madison-Eastend in East Baltimore is made up primarily of rowhomes and rentals.]()
Madison-Eastend
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![McElderry Park is a revitalizing neighborhood in East Baltimore]()
McElderry Park
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![Milton-Montford is a rapidly revitalizing neighborhood in East Baltimore]()
Milton-Montford
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![Oliver is a revitalizing neighborhood in East Baltimore offering affordable rowhomes.]()
Oliver
IN 2024
18
COMMUNITY PROJECTS COMPLETED
311
YOUTH SERVED AT THE
NEST YOUTH SHELTER
1,563
INDIVIDUALS SERVED AT
DEE’S PLACE