On Tuesday evening, Apr. 29, the Erin Levitas Community Learning Suite and the Phyllis & Leonard Attman and Family Terrace were dedicated at the Jill Fox Center for Hope in Northwest Baltimore.
The two spaces are part of LifeBridge Health’s Center for Hope, whose mission is to advance hope, healing and resilience for those impacted by trauma, abuse and violence through comprehensive response, treatment, education and prevention.
Phyllis and Leonard “Lennie” Attman named the learning suite in memory of their granddaughter, Erin Levitas. The Erin Levitas Foundation and Center for Hope work together on projects and trainings to educate and prevent abuse and trauma.
Those in attendance at the dedication included extended members of the Attman and Levitas families, along with LifeBridge Health leadership and board members, elected officials and other community leaders.
Funds from these naming rights will go toward Center for Hope’s education and outreach initiatives to teach professionals and the community how to respond to and prevent trauma, abuse and violence.
Center for Hope’s nationally recognized programs — including its child advocacy center and community violence team — have helped reduce violence and contributed to a historic drop in homicides in Baltimore.
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