We supply new household essentials and a year-long life skills program to individuals and families emerging from homelessness and crises.
The Begin again Initiative
In 2015, at the very start of our nonprofit, we launched the Begin Again Initiative – a program designed to provide individuals and families emerging from homelessness or crises with more than just “things,” but with the true foundation for a fresh start. Since then, we’ve helped over 3,000 individuals transform empty spaces into homes, delivering essential household goods like mattress sets/bedding, kitchen supplies, hygiene items, and a table and chairs.
But a home is more than four walls. That’s why the Begin Again Initiative goes beyond one-time support. Along with the in-person delivery of essentials, we welcome participants into our year-long Life Skills PLUS program, equipping them with tools and education for lasting independence. This program focuses on five key pillars: financial discipline & employment, physical & mental wellness, safety, cooking, and cleaning – empowering individuals to build lasting independence long after their first night under their own roof.
Through our partnerships with Associated Catholic Charities, Baltimore County Department of Social Services, Family Crisis Center, Prologue, and St. Vincent de Paul, we meet families where they are, providing both tangible resources and ongoing support. With every mattress delivered and every skill learned, Begin Again helps turn survival into stability, and houses into homes.
“I cannot say how much I appreciate all at Heaven on Earth Now. You have made one of the most positive impacts on my ability to rebuild my life and for that I am grateful beyond expressing.”
– India C. 5/22/24