Ways to Give
In Baltimore City, affordable housing options are increasingly scarce. For many families, secure, stable housing is simply out of reach. To combat housing insecurity and inequities, Vinnie Quayle and a group of activists joined forces in 1968 to create St. Ambrose Housing Aid Center.
Since then, St. Ambrose has worked to build on a vision of a stronger Baltimore for all. We have developed thriving communities and provided resources to create a city we can all proudly call home.
And with your support, we will continue to serve the needs of our community for years to come.
Make a gift today with our online donation form.
To make a gift to St. Ambrose, you can:
We accept cash or credit card donations any time of the year.
To give online, click here.
To send a gift by mail, please address it to: St. Ambrose Housing Aid Center, 321 E. 25th Street Baltimore, Maryland 21218.
Our community is in a housing crisis that harms our neighbors who are already facing hurdles to housing - including young adults experiencing homelessness and people being released from prison (Returning Citizens).
St. Ambrose provides housing and other services to young people who are experiencing homelessness and to Returning Citizens through the Journey of Hope and 180 Homeshare programs.
The young adults and Returning Citizens we serve do not have the basic supplies that we all need. We are asking for help from our community to support them.
Would you be able to make a contribution of items to help someone start a new chapter of their lives? The items we need most are:
- Gift cards (Walmart and/or grocery stores)
- Sheets for twin-size beds (new in packaging only)
- Pillows (new in packaging only)
- Comforters (new in packaging only)
- Mops
- Brooms + dustpans
- Cleaning products
- Bath Towels (new in packaging only)
- Kitchen towels (new in packaging only)
- Dishes (plates, bowls)
- Mixing bowls
- Baking sheets, baking tins
- Silverware
- Kitchen implements (can opener, spatula, ladle etc)
- Toilet paper
Please call or email juliam@stambros.org or 410-235-5770 to arrange pickup or drop off of items.
We truly appreciate your support.
Did you know you can donate a home to St. Ambrose? Here’s a story of how it worked for one homeowner, who inherited a house she didn’t need.
PLEASE NOTE: WE DO NOT CURRENTLY HAVE COMMUNITY INVESTMENT TAX CREDITS AVAILABLE.
When you make a donation of $500 or more to St. Ambrose, you may be eligible to receive a Maryland Community Investment Tax Credit equal to 50% of the value of your donation. Community investment tax credits are in addition to Federal and State charitable tax deductions.
Community Investment Tax credits help us raise critical funds that support families with programs that impact the lives of hundreds of individuals every year. They also significantly reduce the out-of-pocket cost of your donation.
Learn more about how to make a Community Investment Tax Credit eligible gift.
Workplace Giving Campaigns are an easy and efficient way to make tax-deductible donations to causes you care about with donations taken directly out of your paycheck. Designating your gift to St. Ambrose Housing Aid, Inc. through your workplace giving campaign is a convenient way to make a powerful difference in the lives of the individuals and families across Baltimore City and beyond.
There are a number of ways you can support the work of St. Ambrose through your workplace. If you work for Baltimore City government, or work at one of the many private companies that participate in the United Way of Central Maryland campaign, you can support the work of St. Ambrose through your workplace giving campaign.
St. Ambrose’s United Way designation code is: 2445.
Leaving a gift to St. Ambrose in your will can support individuals and families who are seeking a place to call home for generations to come. There are many options for such gifts, the most popular being a bequest. A bequest will enable you to make a lasting legacy while your estate receives an estate tax charitable deduction and lessens the burden of taxes on your family.
With the help of an advisor or lawyer, you can easily include language in your will or trust specifying a gift to be made to St. Ambrose. The advisor or attorney will need our tax ID, which is is 52-1729460
Special campaigns
Our Adopt-A-Family Campaign raises funds year round for families in our community who need help now. When a family experiences an emergency hardship, your generosity ensures that we’re able to care for them in their moments of vulnerability. Whether it’s groceries, school supplies, uniforms for a new job, or unexpected expenses, your support will be the reason these families have what they need to survive and thrive.
St. Ambrose Housing Aid Center, Inc., is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization and our tax ID is 52-1729460. Donations are tax deductible to the fullest extent allowed by law. A copy of our current financial statement is available upon request by contacting St. Ambrose Housing Aid Center at 321 E. 25th Street, Baltimore, MD 21218 or 410-366-8550.