Those who come to the Emmaus Center call it their home away from homelessness.

Since the shelter opened off Crain Highway in Glen Burnie last year, roughly 30 homeless people a day stop in to grab a hot meal and escape the elements.

Today, they'll give thanks to all those who have helped them by cooking a free Thanksgiving meal at St. Christopher's Episcopal Church in Linthicum. Anyone who wants to come is invited.

"We want to show that we're not here to take, take, take," said Bonnie Anthony-Garde, a regular at the center.

Her brother, Walt Anthony, said even though they are homeless, they...