It's not easy making a difference in communities that are touched by crime. But the first step to a better way of life is made easier when you have friends beside you. Getting to know your neighbor, your local police officer, the pastor from the church down the street, or the businessowner of the corner grocery store can help make you feel that you are not alone. Our hope is getting to know your Baltimore Guardian Angels will help too.
The Baltimore Chapter is constantly growing and adding to our team of concerned citizens. We are proud to represent a variety of backgrounds, histories, and experiences. Whether it be a concerned citizen wanting to rid her neighborhood of drug dealers, a young man who has turned his life around and now serves as a role model for at-risk-youth, a Dad who wishes he could sit on his front step and watch his children play without fear, or a business owner who worries how the recent increase in crime will affect his livelihood, all of us are committed to serving the City of Baltimore.
When we ask ourselves what we can do to help make a difference, we have a chance to create positive change. When we ask our neighbor how we can help, we have a chance to create positive change. When we come together and speak out against those things that concern our neighborhoods, we have a chance to create positive change.
Communities that communicate — neighbor to neighbor, citizen to police officer, neighborhood group to elected official — have started on the path towards a better future. Positive questions lead to powerful answers. And so we encourage everyone in Baltimore to start walking down the road together, to start talking and taking part. We encourage everyone to get out there, introduce yourself, and stand up for safer streets, safer schools, and safer communities. And know that a team of Guardian Angels will be with the communities of Baltimore City every step of the way.
Listed below is an ongoing series of articles introducing the key players of the Baltimore Chapter of the Alliance of Guardian Angels. Check back in the coming months to meet more of your Baltimore Guardian Angels.
Victoria "Krush" Kent, Assistant Chapter Commander
As a guardian angel "Krush Kent" has elevated not only the amount of activities but more importantly increased the commitment of involvement with manpower, effort, innovation and a closer more personal touch of attention to the families and communities they serve.
Taxman, Angel Compliance/Instructor
Taxman has been a part of the chapter since day one of the re-start in 2006, and he continues to solidify and monitor roles and responsibilities.
Taps, Guardian Angel
Taps was an original member of the Baltimore Guardian Angels in the 1980s and returned in 2006 to help rebuild the chapter that we all serve today.
Tazz, Patrol Leader, Member since 2009
If you’re on Facebook at all, then you have probably seen Tazz, who has made himself recognizable in his quest to spread awareness in the fight to find Missing Persons.
Jazz, Team Leader
Guardian Angels schedules and activities change minute by minute, and Jazz is always there to help coordinate those changes.
Que, Chief of Patrols
Que is a Patrol Leader and spends a lot of his time involved in the Southwest meetings and activities.
Beast, Patrol Leader and Sargeant of Arms
While the Angels are patrolling and watching over the communities, Beast is watching over the Angels.
Storm, Guardian Angel
Storm is a great addition to the local chapter has definitely hit the ground running.
Jester, Guardian Angel
When you talk about a "jack of all trades," you must be talking about the Baltimore County resident the Angels call Jester.
Spirit, Guardian Angel
People choose to join the Guardian Angels for many reasons but when it comes to this Baltimore member, the Guardian Angels chose her.
Bugz, Guardian Angel
Bugz is the son of former assistant chapter commander "Smoke," and we are surely blessed to have him continue the legacy as a member of our team.
Ghost, Guardian Angel
Ghost always makes us proud and we appreciate his dedication, support, and the sacrifice he is willing to make for his team.
K.Z., Guardian Angel
K. Z. has spent most of his life traveling for a living, but no matter where he landed he always managed to find a way to privately volunteer his services.
Mayson, Guardian Angel
Mayson first joined the team as a Junior Guardian Angel and transformed as a Guardian Angel.
Venus, Guardian Angel
With a smile that can brighten every room and a personality to match Venus brings a lot of energy to the Baltimore chapter.
Tank, Guardian Angel
The Guardian Angels may not be able to carry weapons but you can rest assured they just might have a tank that is rolling with them.
Awarded Chapter Commander of the Year in 2009, Strider treats everyone the same: from the person who cleans the building to the person who owns the building. He expects the same from everyone: from the individual, to the community, to the businesses, to the government.
Learn more about Strider