On Wednesday, June 17, faculty, residents, and staff from the University of Maryland School of Medicine’s Department of Emergency Medicine organized more than 250 hygiene kits for neighbors in need in the Baltimore community. 

The event was a part of the Department’s annual Juneteenth Day of Service—an opportunity to celebrate African American history, culture, and achievement, and give back to the community. The Department donated the hygiene kits to Paul’s Place, a nonprofit in Pigtown with a mission to strengthen access to health care, education, and employment for residents in southwest Baltimore.

“As Emergency Medicine physicians, we’re committed to serving members of our community—even when they’re not physically in the Emergency Department,” Michael Winters, Chair of the Department, said. “Our faculty, residents, and staff were proud to come together in service to our community, and we look forward to continuing to find new ways to lend a hand to our neighbors.”