Locations: DC
On-the-Street Services
We support individuals experiencing homelessness through our Street Care direct outreach program. Our efforts have assisted people in Baltimore City, Baltimore County, Anne Arundel County, Howard County, and beyond. We received two significant local grants that enabled us to expand our impact, provide greater assistance, and increase our support in the community.
Mentoring/Training
Our expert trainers educate community members on how to serve individuals experiencing homelessness safely and effectively while also facilitating team-building and community-building activities. We regularly train members of Street Care, Bright Mind, and other community groups in Maryland.Chapter Leadership
Martin Brooks
Martin is responsible for overseeing Street Care and Bright Mind’s board members, raising funds, cultivating relationships with institutions, and implementing and providing oversight of the organization’s overall goals. Passionate about supporting youth, young adults, and veterans, Martin has a strong background in social work and community engagement. Having served in the National Guard, he is particularly committed to veterans’ issues. He was the Dean of Peer Education at Hobart and William Smith Colleges in Geneva, NY, where he taught for six years in the field of Peer Education in Human Relations, conducting research and instructing students on collaboration across differences. Martin has presented at three national AIDS conferences on effective management skills. He has worked as a social worker supporting individuals with disabilities and was a founding director of ARCH, a nonprofit focused on community, cultural, and diversity education in schools and workplaces. He actively conducts street outreach and programs to support victims of sex trafficking. As a senior pastor, he brings together diverse faith communities and human service organizations to support underserved populations. An ordained Elder in The United Methodist Church, Martin has served as a pastor in the Baltimore-Washington Annual Conference since 2008. He holds Master of Divinity and Master of Theological Studies degrees from Wesley Theological Seminary in Washington, DC, and currently serves as the senior pastor at Magothy United Methodist Church in Pasadena, Maryland. Martin earned a Bachelor of Science degree from Cornell University and received an Honorable Discharge after serving in the U.S. Army National Guard (Washington, DC). He and his wife have a daughter in elementary school.
Terrence Calhoun
Terrence oversees Street Care DC’s activities and manages Bright Mind’s finances. He promotes Bright Mind to funders, guides grant submissions, and leads fundraising campaigns. Additionally, he represents Bright Mind across various communities, with a particular focus on African-American communities. A nonprofit professional and diversity educator, Terrence brings extensive experience in conference management and community engagement. As the Conference and Events Manager for HealthHIV, he serves as the Project Manager for HealthHIV’s annual SYNChronicity conference. Previously, he spent over fifteen years as the Director of Conferences and Meeting Services (CMS) at the National Minority AIDS Council. In this role, he managed logistical planning for conferences, developed marketing collateral and promotional materials, created RFPs for conference-related activities, and negotiated contracts for national and regional conferences. He has also served as the Director of the United States Conference on AIDS and as the primary point of contact for the CDC’s HIV Prevention Leadership Summit. His contributions to the HIV community have earned him numerous awards and accolades. Beyond his nonprofit work, Terrence has extensive experience in diversity education, particularly in working with and mentoring students. He completed his undergraduate studies at Cornell University (NY) and is both a foster and adoptive father. He remains highly involved in fostering networks and advocacy.