We recently connected with Karl Green Jr and have shared our conversation below.

Karl, thanks for taking the time to share your stories with us today Was there a moment in your career that meaningfully altered your trajectory? If so, we’d love to hear the backstory.

Karl Green Jr. began his career in mental health in Harford County, Maryland, serving as an operations specialist for the Drug Court and probation system. Though his role was administrative, he quickly became a trusted confidant for clients, who often shared their daily struggles and emotional burdens with him. It was during these early experiences that Karl discovered his deep calling to support people beyond paperwork—through empathy, advocacy, and connection.

When the COVID-19 pandemic hit, Karl relocated to Baltimore City, where his commitment to recovery work and harm reduction truly took root. He began working with several recovery centers, gradually building a reputation as a compassionate and tireless advocate for the most vulnerable. Known for his grassroots efforts, Karl organized clothing drives and distributed essential supplies to help keep unhoused individuals safe as they navigated life on the streets.

Karl’s hands-on casework and community outreach eventually led to his appointment to the Baltimore City Opioid Restitution Advisory Board, where he proudly serves in the Harm Reduction seat. His journey reflects a powerful blend of lived experience, faith, and service—a testament to the impact one person can have when driven by purpose and compassion.

Karl, before we move on to more of these sorts of questions, can you take some time to bring our readers up to speed on you and what you do?

my non profit is karl’s cases and i do probono case work mobile and stationary at local hubs like lexington market and enoch library,I collect clothing for the underserved and harm reduction producer free at hot spots in Baltimore like lexington market or penn north

Can you share a story from your journey that illustrates your resilience?

I struggled with addiction at an early age and dropped out in the 12th grade.it wasn’t until covid when i completed highschool for my diploma,was released off probation and became a peer recovery coach to help others both use survival tactic skills our unconscious mind may go to when stressed.

Can you tell us about a time you’ve had to pivot?

I have a cleaning service called Karls Quality cleaning where I hire addicts who have been clean for 90 days or more but now that the nonprofit is official I am more so focusing on Karl’s cases networking and making it all come together in life we must be resilient and open to change.

Contact Info:

• Instagram: karlgreenharmreduction
• Facebook: karl green
• Youtube: https://youtu.be/LHk0YEqML3E

Image Credits

photos of other members of the baltimore city opiod restitution advisory board