From Harford County government: Warm socks, mittens and hats are greatly needed each winter yet they are among the least often donated to homeless shelters. This October, Harford County government, in partnership with Harford County Public Library, is once again sponsoring “SOCKtober,” a countywide collection drive for new socks, hats, mittens, and gloves of all […]
Harford Family House and Area Business Leaders Go To Bat for the Homeless
From Harford Family House: On Thursday, August 17, 2017 Harford Family House held its 9th Annual Home Runs for the Homeless event sponsored by Harford Mutual Bear River Home Insurance. This year’s event raised over $31,000 which is the largest one day tally in history! The weather was perfect and the staff, teams and volunteers […]
Harford Family House to Host “AHOY…A Buoy of Hope for the Homeless” Fundraising Event
From Harford Family House: Harford Family House, the largest provider of transitional housing for homeless families in Harford County, plans to host its first annual “AHOY….A Buoy of Hope for the Homeless” on Thursday, June 1, 2017 from 5-8 p.m. at La Banque de Fleuve at the Seaplane Base in Havre de Grace, MD. The […]
United Way of Central Maryland’s 2nd Annual Project Homeless Connect Helps More Than 450 Harford County Residents
From United Way of Central Maryland: Yesterday, United Way of Central Maryland hosted its second annual Project Homeless Connect in Harford County. United Way gathered more than 50 local organizations and more than 200 community volunteers to aid more than 450 individuals experiencing or at risk of homelessness in Harford County. United Way’s Project Homeless […]
United Way of Central Maryland to Host Harford County’s Second Annual Project Homeless Connect
From United Way of Central Maryland: United Way’s recently released ALICE® Report found that 34 percent of households in Harford County either live in poverty, or qualify at or below the ALICE threshold — ALICE stands for Asset Limited Income Constrained Employed and classifies households that don’t earn enough to afford basic needs like food, […]
10th Annual Homeless Persons’ Memorial to be Held in Bel Air
From the Harford County Health Department: The local observance of National Homeless Person’s Memorial Day will be held this year on Wednesday, December 21st from 12:00 to 1:00pm. The event will take place outside the Bel Air Armory in the park located at 41 N. Main Street in Bel Air. In remembrance of those who […]
Harford Family House Kicks Off Holiday Campaign to Ensure Shelter and Food for Children
From Harford Family House: Harford County-based transitional housing provider for homeless families aims to ensure no child has to spend the holidays sleeping in a car, being cold or going hungry. Harford Family House, the largest provider of transitional housing for homeless families in Harford County, announces its first annual Home for the Holidays campaign. […]
Harford Launches October “SOCKtober” Donation Drive for the Homeless, Veterans
From Harford County government: Socks, mittens, and hats are often the most needed and requested items at homeless shelters yet they are among the least often donated. In response, Harford County government, Harford County Public Library and the nonprofit Wecancerve are partnering this October for “SOCKtober”, a countywide donation drive seeking new socks, hats, mittens […]