The Baltimore Station, a nonprofit organization specializing in residential treatment programs for veterans with houselessness and substance abuse issues, has named Kim Callari as its new executive director.
The Baltimore Station offers treatment programs to people, primarily veterans, to help them break the cycle of poverty, and become self-sufficient. It is the area’s largest VA-funded Grant and Per Diem (GPD) program, and the only long-term residential program. The organization provides up to 24 months of clinical care and life skills training to ease transition to the independent living and facilitate lifelong success.
Callari spearheaded a thriving development team in her two-year tenure as deputy director of The Baltimore Station, and more than 10 years as the nonprofit’s director of development and communications. The team achieved significant financial impact, and Callari was key to establishing The Station as a nationally recognized provider.
Throughout her years at The Station, Callari led external communications, oversight of social media, media relations, and more. She created two annual fundraisers, drawing people from all over the greater Baltimore community to the organization’s cause, “Take a Swing for Recovery,” and “Stripes and Chow: Chili Edition.” Additionally, with her support, the volunteer program has grown to more than 1,250 members supporting the veterans and the organization.
“We are thrilled to have Kim leading the organization after her 13 years of unwavering commitment and exceptional service to our mission, especially in supporting our country’s veterans,” said Scott Stevens, president of The Baltimore Station Board of Directors, in a statement. “With Kim’s dedicated leadership at the forefront of our organization, we are confident that The Baltimore Station will thrive and reach new heights in our ongoing mission to serve and uplift our nation’s veterans, especially those working to turn their lives around.”
In addition to keeping the organization’s financial house in order, Callari will expand program offerings to veterans and establish relationships with local businesses, government entities, nonprofits, and donors.
Before Callari joined The Baltimore Station, she held management positions in marketing and communications at Worldcom and Teleport Communications Group. She also owned a full-service event and meeting planning company, Attention to Detail, for 13 years. Her clients included the Baltimore Orioles, Broadview Networks, and Johns Hopkins.
