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The Torsch Foundation

Est 2011 - Baltimore based.

The Daniel Carl Torsch Foundation is a grass roots organization, that provides harm reduction and recovery support services to the community.

02/28/2026

We were left speechless yesterday.

Project Winter Survival - Eagle Project came through for the DCT Foundation in an immense way. Dean (pictured above with our staff members) and his troop recently ran a drive, collecting enough camping and survival supplies to fill our entire van.

These supplies will assist and positively impact, countless unhoused individuals that we work with.

The unfortunate reality of being unhoused, is that most of society looks at you as a nuisance, or that you don’t exist. Dean saw unhoused individuals as an opportunity to make a difference. Thanks to this incredible project, we will now be able to provide tents, sleeping bags, cots, wellness bags, and so much more to those without housing.

Please make sure to give Project Winter Survival a like and follow (tagged above), also give this young man & his troop a MASSIVE thank you.

02/04/2026

TONIGHT !Community Harm Reduction Training. Wednesday February 4th. 6pm-7pm at Perry Hall Library.

This training is for everyone of all ages. If you or someone you love uses drugs, lives with addiction or is in recovery from drug addiction, this is some of the most useful information you'll ever receive. No stigma or judgement, only love, facts and support.

Free Naloxone and other harm reduction supplies will be available to anyone who wants it. We hope to see you there!

01/23/2026

Nice night at the Jarrettsville Creamery for a fundraiser supporting the Torsch Foundation. A young man who chose our cause and mission as his Eagle Scout project. Dean Badders, you have a bright future ahead. Thank you for your care and dedication! And many thanks for all who came out to support the fundraiser 💓

12/31/2025

If you know this foundation, then you know that we are not the best at keeping up with our social media.

2025 has been an impactful year for the Daniel Carl Torsch Foundation. Our small, but mighty, team of 8 has been hard at work, serving some of the most vulnerable and underserved individuals in our communities.

First and foremost, a huge thank you to any and all of our supporters. Whether you shared our information, made a donation, attended a training, or told us some kind words, we greatly appreciate you.

Not one day looks the same at our foundation. Our staff’s days are filled with: case management, street outreach, care coordination, funding recovery housing, overdose prevention trainings, family peer support, syringe cleanups, community events, and so much more.

As we close out 2025, we wanted to leave you all with some pictures that we took throughout the year, and a snapshot of our work:

•5,703 individuals served
•24,796 services provided
•766 individuals transported
•1,200 individuals receiving care coordination
•2,986 individuals receiving case management
•457 individuals supported in recovery housing
•307 individuals referred to wound care services
•392 individuals referred to other services
•3,691 food kits distributed
•13,374 safe use kits distributed
•5,657 safe s*x kits distributed
•3,030 hygiene kits distributed
•1,421 wound care kits distributed
•23,575 syringes collected

11/20/2025

This Saturday, in Perry Hall. We are doing our annual winter clothing / blanket drive.

11/22/25 from 11am to 1pm

07/14/2025

Whether it’s: harm reduction outreach, peer support, building outreach kits, case management, family peer support, syringe cleanups, distributing bikes, putting together office supplies, no one day is alike.

We don’t always remember to stop and take pictures, nor is it always the most practical to capture our work in a candid snapshot. But here’s a small photo dump from the past month.

07/12/2025

Harm reduction education and moshing: no better way to spend a Friday night in Baltimore.

A huge thank you to our friend Tayler O Hare and Ottobar for hosting / inviting us. Another huge shout out to our supporter Andy (Thus Spoke Zarathustra)

07/10/2025

As many of you are aware, a tragic incident involving a mass overdose occurred in Baltimore City today. While the investigation is ongoing and reports are still being verified, we would like to take a moment to acknowledge the significance of today, as well as moving forward.

First and foremost, our deepest condolences go out to all those affected by today’s events. Our thoughts are with the individuals, families, and communities that were impacted.

We would also like to express our immense gratitude for the actions and contributions from our first responders and the essential organizations that support our city. Today, we were joined by the Baltimore Harm Reduction Coalition, Charm City Care Connection, MPAC, the Baltimore City Health Department, and others (apologies if you were left out). The swift response, solidarity, and compassion demonstrated, were truly inspiring.

Finally, for those in the Baltimore area who may be casually using drugs, in active addiction, or know someone who is, we continue to strongly encourage the practice of harm reduction strategies.

-Have access to narcan.

-Remember the importance of rescue breathing if you do not have access to narcan.

-Have access to fentanyl and xylazine test strips.

-Become educated on metatomdine.

-Know and trust your supplier(s).

-Try to avoid using alone.

-Try to avoid using your usual amount, and remember to pace yourself. Repeat the phrase "low and slow".

Be safe out there.

05/29/2025

We would love to extend our gratitude to our friends over at Bright Star Early Learning, LLC for their generous donation of hygiene and cleaning supplies.

Not everything is pictured here, but their donation has already positively impacted the lives of those experiencing homelessness, as well as those in substance use treatment.

02/21/2025

We are honored to join this group of incredible advocates from across the state, who have dedicated their lives to preventing drug related deaths, and improving the lives of those living with addiction. Together, we ARE making a difference.

"The measure of a country's greatness is its ability to retain compassion in times of crisis."
-Thurgood Marshall

01/28/2025

Due to recent actions taken by the federal administration regarding grants, effective today, all recovery residence funding has been placed on pause until further notice. We hope this will not be long before we have a solid confirmation that we are safe to offer assistance.

Please feel free to send any questions. Thank you for your understanding and support.

Sincerely,

Daniel Carl Torsch Foundation

01/20/2025

This week, Maryland will be experiencing dangerously low temperatures. As always, unhoused individuals are the most vulnerable population during these times.

Please share these resources for Baltimore City and Baltimore County warming centers, transportation, and shelter.

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Baltimore, MD
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https://www.dctfoundationinc.org/ourstory

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