The Baltimore Station, an organization that provides individuals who suffer from homelessness or substance abuse disorder with residential and outpatient treatment programs, is pleased to announce that Tom Strazza has joined the organization as volunteer coordinator. In this role, Strazza is responsible for developing and maintaining an active, informed, and engaged body of diverse volunteers that support the residential treatment program while focusing on oversight and management of the volunteer program and assisting in community-wide outreach efforts. Additionally, Strazza will provide support with data management, event planning, stewardship activities, in-kind donation coordination, and other initiatives that support TBS’s mission and volunteer community.

Strazza comes to The Baltimore Station after 22 years of active service in the U.S. Army. A Retired Army Chief Warrant Officer 4, Strazza completed multiple combat tours in Iraq and Afghanistan. From 2011-2017 Strazza served as a Senior Division Targeting Officer where he trained and mentored 30 subordinate officers that he worked collaboratively with to communicate highly complex information in the proper context of a larger effort and delivered concise briefings while synchronizing and coordinating the Army's targeting process and Joint Fires at all echelons.

“Tom’s dedication to supporting his fellow veterans is inspirational and we know he will use that drive to support the men here at The Baltimore Station,” said Kim Callari. “The volunteer coordinator position is an integral part of the organization because our volunteers play a critical role in the day-to-day activities here at The Station. We are confident that Tom will continue to grow the volunteer program and help our men build meaningful relationships with those from the community.”

Strazza received a bachelor’s degree in psychology from the University of Maryland, Baltimore County. He was awarded the Bronze Star Medal in 2009. An active member of the community, Strazza has coached youth lacrosse and participates in the Veterans Companionship Program, which provides emotional and social support to disabled and senior veterans.

About The Baltimore Station

The Baltimore Station provides therapeutic residential and community-based outpatient treatment programs to individuals—primarily veterans—dealing with homelessness and substance use disorder. Its innovative programming helps break the cycle of poverty and supports individuals as they become self-sufficient members of society.Accredited by one of the nation’s most prestigious accrediting bodies for rehabilitation facilities, The Baltimore Station is the area’s largest VA funded Grant and Per Diem (GPD) program and the only long-term residential program, providing up to 24 months of clinical care and life skills development to encourage a smoother transition to the real world and guaranteed lifelong success. In addition to its residential program, The Baltimore Station provides outpatient programming to provide therapeutic relapse prevention services to those recovering from substance use disorder and also workforce development programming that provides residential services that facilitate stabilization and transition to permanent housing and sustainable income. At The Baltimore Station, we turn lives around. www.baltimorestation.org.