08/21/2026
It’s National Senior Citizens Day, a day to honor the wisdom and achievements of these elders that make our communities – and families – better. Sadly, many of our seniors are experiencing poverty, food-insecurity, and homelessness. Baltimore City’s 2026 Point-in-Time count of “sheltered homeless” individuals reports, among those aged 65+, 146 were in emergency shelters and 33 in transitional shelters, making up 179 overall (11% of the total count). This is only part of the true picture, as it doesn’t include those who were unsheltered. Apart from children, seniors are the most vulnerable population, with circumstances made more difficult by aging-related health issues. Some of these overlooked elders regularly visit Paul’s Place for a healthy meal, clothing, health checks, and help applying for benefits or housing.
Imagine your own aging parents or grandparents in that situation. Now, imagine if there were no Paul’s Place to turn to for help. In honor of Senior Citizens Day, please consider a gift of support at https://paulsplaceoutreach.org/donateonline/. Thank you.