The Honorable Bea Gaddy
A mother, community activist, city councilwoman, and fighter for justice - Ms. Bea Gaddy was known city-wide for her efforts to stamp out hunger and poverty in East Baltimore. A tireless warrior for justice, she worked diligently to help families in need of care and resources. Without reservation, everyone could count on Ms. Bea to host the annual Thanksgiving Dinner for the homeless; it was a Baltimore tradition. It was amazing to see her skill in pooling resources - year after year - from seemingly no where to do what many thought was impossible - feed thousands of families in Baltimore on Thanksgiving Day.
Ms. Bea's efforts to end homelessness in Baltimore extended well beyond those annual holiday dinners. Ms. Bea operated a shelter for women and children, a furniture bank, and a program that refurbished abandoned rowhouses for impoverished families. And with the tenacity and spirit that made her a local legend, Ms. Bea was elected to the Baltimore City Council's 2nd District seat in September 1999. She served the residents of East Baltimore well and made all of Baltimore proud!
On October 3, 2001 at the age of 68, Ms. Bea Gaddy died of complications from breast cancer. Her untimely death left a noticeable void in East Baltimore and her TAKE ACTION! spirit is thoroughly missed. Fortunately, her legacy lives on as her children work to continue her efforts!
You, too, can help ensure that families in need receive food, clothes, and furniture by contacting,
The Bea Gaddy Family Centers
425 N. Chester Street
Baltimore, MD. 21231
(410)563-2749
Email: support@beagaddyfamilycenters.org
You can help sustain Ms. Bea's legacy in East Baltimore by sending monetary donations to,
Bea Gaddy Day Fund/Associated Black Charities
Attn: Donna Fisher Lewis
1114 Cathedral Street
Baltimore, MD 21201-5515
Remember, it takes only one person to make difference and that one person is YOU! TAKE ACTION!
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