Sacred Places
Martha's Place Garden, in partnership with Intersection of Change
A recovery program with a 75% success rate, and a garden along Pennsylvania Avenue.
WHERE
Baltimore, MD
SETTING
Neighborhood
PARTNER INSTITUTION
Intersection of Change
Visit
Where it is
1947 Pennsylvania Ave, Baltimore, MD 21217
What happens here
The garden provides a natural area of contemplation and serenity for residents of Sandtown-Winchester and the surrounding communities of west Baltimore.
HOW IT CAME TO BE
Three times the national rate.
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The Need
Martha's Place is a Maryland state-certified recovery program for women, bordering Sandtown-Winchester and Upton, offering long-term Single Room Occupancy housing and a structured program to help clients maintain sobriety and develop the life skills needed for independent living. National recovery rates are commonly listed around 30%; Martha's Place has run its long-term SRO program at 75% since opening in 2005.
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The Vision
The garden is one of many points of service and care within the scope of Intersection of Change, an organization dedicated to programs that enrich the economic, social, and spiritual lives of people dealing with poverty-related issues in west Baltimore.
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The Transformation
The site along Pennsylvania Avenue is now a lush green space with trees, flowers, a mural, a pond, and a fountain.
WHO TENDS IT
Todd Marcus
Firesoul, Martha's Place Garden, in partnership with Intersection of Change
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HEAR FROM THE VISITORS
From the Little Yellow Journal
It is with great pride that I write this note of memorial. I visited this tranquil place today and had the opportunity to write my thoughts on the concerns of this neighborhood. My prayers and now vow to assist in cultivating this neighborhood is now connected with yours to see to a brighter future for our children. God Bless!!!
– The Wilson Family
