Safe Streets Baltimore to offer continued programming and resources for Baltimoreans to promote peace and public safety during summer months

BALTIMORE, MD (Saturday, June 7, 2025) - Today, Mayor Brandon M. Scott, Mayor's Office of Neighborhood Safety and Engagement (MONSE) Director Stefanie Mavronis, Catholic Charities, and LifeBridge Health Center for Hope announced the start of Safe Streets Baltimore's 5th annual Safe Summer program at a kickoff event in Druid Hill Park.

All summer long, Safe Streets sites will join violence prevention programs across the country to hosts. Safe Summer programming, coupled with the programming available for young people throughout the summer hosted by the Baltimore City Department of Recreation and Parks (BCRP) and the Mayor's Office, meld together to create a summer full of activities, engagement, and peace.

"I am so excited to be announcing the 5th consecutive year of Safe Summer. We know how important it is to provide crucial resources and engagement activities to keep our communities safe throughout the summer months," said Mayor Brandon M. Scott. "This summer, our slogan is 'Healing Our Streets, Piece by Peace,' emphasizing Safe Summer's mission of bringing our communities together to promote peace and unity."

"Together we have made important strides to improve public safety in Baltimore, and the Safe Summer Program has been part of achieving progress. For the fifth year running, this initiative will provide opportunities for young people this summer while also bringing neighborhoods closer together and making the whole City safer," said Senator Chris Van Hollen.

"Safe Summer plays a critical role in Safe Streets Baltimore's work to shift communal norms and mindsets around violence," said MONSE Director Stefanie Mavronis. "To tackle the issue of violence, we must address its root causes and provide more resources and opportunities to neighborhoods across the city. MONSE is proud to support these efforts."

"Thanks to Mayor Scott, his team, and everyone at Safe Streets, we have so many exciting activities to enjoy in the days ahead. So, let's make this a summer we'll never forget, Baltimore, by filling it full of fun, fellowship, and peace," said Bill McCarthy, Executive Director of Catholic Charities.

"Center for Hope is honored to support Safe Streets Baltimore and the Safe Summer initiative as we work together with MONSE and Catholic Charities to create safer, more resilient neighborhoods," said Adam Rosenberg, Executive Director of Center for Hope and Vice President of Violence Intervention and Prevention at LifeBridge Health. "We believe in the power of violence prevention, healing-centered engagement and trusted partnerships to help foster peace in Baltimore- this summer and beyond."

In 2024, Safe Streets sites held over 50 individual events as part of Safe Summer ranging from community block parties to school supply giveaways.

Members of the public can find a list of this year's events on MONSE's website and are encouraged to visit www.bmorethissummer.org for additional opportunities. This information will be updated as more events are added to the schedule.

All Safe Summer events are free and open to the public.