236-Bed Shelter Opens in Baltimore County to Support Families and Individuals

n July 1, 2025, St. Vincent de Paul of Baltimore opened a new 236-bed shelter on the campus of MedStar Franklin Square Medical Center in eastern Baltimore County.

This Eastside Shelter expands emergency housing and adds case management, housing navigation, employment resources, and health care access for families, women, and men experiencing homelessness.

🏢 Location:
Eastern Family Resource Center
9150 Franklin Square Drive
Rossville, MD 21237

This new shelter replaces the former Community Assistance Network facility and increases service capacity. It joins other Baltimore County shelters including the Hannah More Family Center (Reisterstown) and Interim House (Pikesville).

📬 Interested in helping?
Email: volunteer@vincentbaltimore.org

Baltimore CONNECT believes that housing is health — and we are proud to amplify the work of organizations providing critical safety nets and wraparound services in both Baltimore City and County.

Minli Guo