Who We Are

The Historic East Baltimore Community Action Coalition (HEBCAC) is a nonprofit that began as a collaboration of community residents, Baltimore City Officials, and Johns Hopkins. HEBCAC works to support strong, diverse neighborhoods that honor their history while carving out a promising future. We have been a part of East Baltimore since 1994, serving the 220-block area bounded by Edison Highway, Aisquith Street, North Avenue, and Fayette Street. 

Our Work

Our projects and services offer resources that help individuals reach their goals of economic self-sufficiency and we mobilize projects that improve the value and livability of neighborhoods in the East Baltimore area. Our projects and programs range from community beautification to educational programs, depending on the needs and desires of the community.

What We Do

  • 901 N Milton

    Formerly an abandoned factory, HEBCAC has created a building for productive working and community collaboration

    901 N Milton Ave.

  • Station East

    A project in which vacant row homes were converted to eco-friendly moderate income homes and existing homeowners were provided resources for physical improvements to their homes

  • Northeast Market

    The Monument Street landmark recieved a physical renovation in 2013 in partnership with HEBCAC and other Baltimore City organizations

    2101 E Monument St

  • Baltimore Food Enterprise Center

    A development for workforce development and entrepreneurial opportunities in the food service industry

    1731 Llewelyn Ave.

  • Youth Opportunity

    Educational and employment resources for youth (18-24) in Baltimore City not enrolled in school to navigale obstacles with the aid of a caring adult

  • Dee's Place

    Founded by and for people in recovery, recovery support and programming is provided free of charge to patrons

  • The NEST

    Emergency 10-bed youth shelter, offering residents resources to transition to permanent housing and to Youth Opportunity programming

  • Berea

  • Biddle Street

  • Broadway East

  • C.A.R.E.

  • Dunbar Broadway

  • Eager Park

  • Ellwood Park

  • Gay Street

  • Madison East End

  • McElderry Park

  • Milton Montford

  • Oliver

Our Neighborhoods

We see an East Baltimore that is made stronger by its diversity. Over 25,000 people live in the neighborhoods we serve and they feature 10 public schools, at least 11 active neighborhood associations, 1 public library, more than 30 churches, the Johns Hopkins Medical Campus, parks, and other green spaces.