Man Alive, Inc.

01/22/2026

Due to inclement weather conditions, Man Alive will be closed on Monday, January 26, 2026.

 Normal business hours will resume on Tuesday, January 27, 2026.

 Stay safe!

12/19/2025

This week's book club had an in-depth discussion about this beautifully written book. We believe we have found a hidden gem in holding this book club with our clients. They are voracious readers with a twist of common sense and high emotional intelligence to share profound messages.

12/15/2025

Years ago, Man Alive & Recycled Love collaborated to enter the Human Society of America contest to expose dogfighting. We received Honorable Mention. This came up as a memory. It will be shared in hope new eyes may view it and become an agent of change

This video was a collaborative effort between two groups; Recycled Love, an animal advocacy & rescue organization located within Baltimore City, and Man Aliv...

12/11/2025

And so it begins..decorated by a very talented client

11/19/2025

Today's book club generated a lively discussion....racism in the 1950's which still exists, home being more than a physical place, bonds between sister and brother, identity of masculinity, trauma, community, survival and forgiveness.
This is our second book club meeting, and we feel we have found our "HOME"
Stay tuned for December's book choice.
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10/31/2025

Our staff brought their creativity and spirit to work this Halloween, and the results were incredible! The laughter and connection shared among clients and staff today reflect what makes our workplace so unique.
We’re grateful for this amazing team — for the joy they bring, the care they show, and for helping us continue to Color Your World Differently.

10/30/2025

I  had the honor of judging the Halloween costumes at REACH health services.  It was a difficult choice, as they were all so creative. Congratulations to all that represented the true spirit of Halloween and to the winners.

10/22/2025

Today in our clinic’s book club, we gathered around Lorraine Hansberry’s timeless story, A Raisin in the Sun. What unfolded was more than a discussion — it was a mirror.
Our group spoke about unconditional love — the kind Mama (Lena Younger) showed through every sacrifice, holding her family together even when dreams clashed and tempers flared. Someone said, “She was the foundation in the house — that’s why she wanted to spend the money on a home. They’d always need someplace to live.” That wisdom hit home: stability and love before anything else.
We talked about dreams — and how not every dream gets fulfilled. “You can’t fill all the dreams,” one person said, reflecting on Walter Lee’s hunger for success. It reminded us that sometimes ambition can blur into obsession — “wanting the money like an addict.”
Others noted the way money becomes the root of all evil, twisting good intentions and testing love. We saw that in Walter’s gamble, in Beneatha’s pride, and even in the world that set limits around them. Yet through it all, Mama’s love never faltered — “Mother knew love for all.”
Someone connected the story to their own upbringing: “We knew about struggle, just like that family. If we wanted anything, we had to get jobs. Black families only had enough to pay the bills — we had to be resourceful.” Another added, “We were innovators. We built our own transportation — now you see electric bikes, but we already had that idea.”
As one person said so clearly: “All that glitters is not gold.” Beneatha’s education, Walter’s dreams, and even the promise of money all come with choices — and consequences.
Our conversation reminded us that even in dysfunction, there can be deep love. That sometimes the greatest wealth isn’t in what we own, but in who stands beside us.
Like the Younger family, we know about struggle — and we know about strength

10/01/2025

We had our first book club this morning. Our chosen book was "tuesdays with Morrie." Wonderful quotes from the group: "People put so much into living and they don't think about dying;" "You put out love, you're going to get love back," about material possessions..."Neither of us could swim, yet my wife wanted a boat." "I know what it's like to have everything materially and be miserable;" "Life gives you a complicated hand, you just have to know how to deal it;" .....regarding the relationship between Morrie and Mitch..."Mitch called him coach; that says it all." For those who have not read this book, there are so many life lessons. To this end, our book club hit the mark. ;

09/22/2025

"Once you learn how to live, you learn how to die.” ~`Morrie Schwartz

Man Alive begins their first book club this week and "tuesday with Morrie"is our first selection

Morrie's life lessons keep the readers in awe of his words of wisdom. We anxiously await to document our own clients' words of wisdom.

09/12/2025

Welcome "Little Free Library"
Engagement with our community is the cornerstone of harmonious relationships. Staff and clients are committed to keeping our library stocked. Stop on by to see what treasures you may find.

09/10/2025

Quote from client:

"If you're living, you should be learning."