The mission of St. Ambrose Housing Aid Center is to create and maintain equal housing opportunities for low- and moderate-income people, primarily in Baltimore City, and to encourage and support strong and diverse neighborhoods.

Since its founding in 1968, St. Ambrose has been committed to providing innovative, comprehensive housing services and quality affordable homes to meet the challenges facing vulnerable homeowners and neighborhoods.

What's New

  • The celebration continues: St. Ambrose kicks off NeighborWorks Paints Week with a series of neighborhood block parties—Saturday, June 7, 2008. Details
  • A Story from Vinnie Quayle: Some friends of mine who run a kitchen that feeds the homeless in West Baltimore gave me a poster exclaiming "The Temple Stands Unfinished Until ALL Are Housed In Dignity." It hangs in my office and inspires our efforts here at St. Ambrose. Oscar Romero, the Archbishop of El Salvador, is attributed with saying this as he and a group of activists stood in front of the heavy machinery that was going to tear down homes to build a new cathedral.

    Today, this command rings true more than ever. As Baltimore families find themselves in danger of losing their homes or unable to find suitable affordable housing to shelter their families, St. Ambrose continues to strive to assure that ALL are housed in dignity. Please help us by donating now.

  • Every Minute Counts: St. Ambrose has established a new partnership with Baltimore City's 311 call center. Baltimore home owners facing foreclosure can now call 311, where operators will direct them to St. Ambrose counselors. Article
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Programs at a Glance

We offer solutions through the following programs:

  • The Home Ownership Program offers first-time homebuyers individual counseling sessions and group homebuyer workshops.
  • The Homesharing program helps home owners stay in and maintain their homes who may be experiencing difficulty making ends meet because of age or some other life circumstance.
  • The Rental Services program provides decent, affordable housing to low to moderate income individuals, seniors, and families. We also provide case management services to our residents in order to meet a wide variety of needs.
  • The Housing Development program has grown into a major community development corporation that has renovated over 1,300 vacant houses and buildings, including 400 low-income rental units that St. Ambrose now manages.
  • The Foreclosure Prevention program counsels families who may be experiencing financial trouble with their mortgage or seeking a home equity conversion mortgage.