Baltimore Shelters in Crisis | Annapolis News

Annapolis News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 12, 2026 · 1m

Baltimore’s homeless shelters—especially those in old hotels—are in shocking shape, with mold, bugs, leaky pipes, and ventilation so bad mushrooms are growing. One shelter, the Sleep Inn, had dangerously high mold levels and actual fungi sprouting in rooms. Former staff described conditions as “critical” and “horrific,” with residents falling ill. The inspector general’s report blamed a chaotic finger-pointing game among city agencies and contractors, leaving problems unaddressed. To fix it, the city must create strong oversight, enforce moisture and ventilation controls, clarify…