Mayor Scott Launches 5th Safe Streets Summer Program in Baltimore
Baltimore officially launched its 5th Annual Safe Streets Summer Program on Saturday with a community celebration at the basketball courts in Druid Hill Park.
Mayor Brandon Scott was joined by Stefanie Mavronis, director of the Mayor’s Office of Neighborhood Safety and Engagement (MONSE), along with representatives from Catholic Charities and LifeBridge Health’s Center for Hope, to tip off the summer initiative aimed at promoting peace and public safety across the city.
“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,” Mayor Scott said.
The Safe Streets Summer Program features a series of events and activities designed to connect residents with resources, support youth engagement, and foster safer neighborhoods throughout the warmer months.
“I am so excited to be announcing the fifth consecutive year of Safe Summer,” Scott said. “We know how important it is to provide crucial resources and engagement activities to keep our communities safe throughout the summer months.”
The kickoff event blended celebration with purpose, using basketball and community gathering as a unifying platform.
Back in April, during his State of the City address, Mayor Scott noted that crime in Baltimore has decreased by 40% since 2020 — a stat he credits in part to programs like Safe Streets and broader community-based violence prevention efforts.
The Safe Streets Summer Program continues to be a cornerstone of the city’s public safety strategy, aiming to build trust, reduce violence, and offer alternatives to crime through proactive engagement.
Check out the events for the summer below:
JUNE
Saturday, June 7, 2025
Safe Summer Kickoff, 1-5pm
Druid Hill Park, near basketball court, Baltimore, MD 21217
Monday, June 9, 2025
*Gun Violence Awareness Month Resource Fair, 9am-12pm
Mondawmin Mall on the north side parking lot, 2341 Liberty Heights Rd, Baltimore, MD 21215
*free gun lock distribution event
Tuesday, June 10, 2025
Safe Streets Cherry Hill Food & Music Night, 4-6pm
638 Cherry Hill Rd, Baltimore, MD 21225
Safe Streets Penn North Food Giveaway, 1pm
605 Baker St, Baltimore, MD 21217
Friday, June 13, 2025
Safe Streets Employment and Resource Expo, 12-4pm
638 Cherry Hill Rd, Baltimore, MD 21225
Safe Streets Penn North Father’s Day Celebration, 3pm
605 Baker St, Baltimore, MD 21217
Safe Streets Sandtown, Safe Streets Salutes Fatherhood, 4-6pm
1600 Laurens St, Baltimore, MD 21217
Safe Streets Park Heights, Dad’s Against Guns, 4-6pm
4400 Park Heights Ave, Baltimore, MD 21215
Wednesday, June 18, 2025
Safe Streets Belvedere Game Plan for Peace, 2-6pm
5320 Park Heights Ave, Baltimore, MD 21215
Friday, June 20, 2025
Safe Streets Brooklyn’s Free Flea Market, 3pm
Saint Victor and Patapsco Ave, Baltimore, MD 21225
Safe Streets Cherry Hill Game Night, 4-6pm
638 Cherry Hill Rd, Baltimore, MD 21225
Saturday, June 21, 2025
Safe Streets Brooklyn, Help Us Help You: Targeted Resource Event, 1-4pm
Saint Victor and Patapsco Ave, Baltimore, MD 21225
Sunday, June 22, 2025
Safe Streets McElderry Park, Vibes & Vitality: Community Resource Block Party, 2pm
500 N. Luzerne Ave. Baltimore 21205
Friday, June 27, 2025
Safe Streets Employment & Resource Expo, 12-4pm Shake & Bake, 1601 Pennsylvania Ave, Baltimore, MD 21217
Saturday, June 28, 2025
Walk Against Violence, 8am-1pm
Patterson Park, by Pulaski Monument, Baltimore, MD 21224
AUGUST
Tuesday, August 5, 2025
University of Maryland, Baltimore Police and Public Safety National Night Out, 5-8pm
873 W. Baltimore Street, Parking Lot at Baltimore St. and Poppleton, Baltimore, MD 21223
*free gun lock distribution event
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