From Friends of Harford: A Community Input Meeting (CIM) has been announced for 2700 Pulaski Highway: construct two 5,000 sf fabric structures to be used as homeless shelter. Date/Time: Monday, August 24, 2015 at 6 pm Location: Edgewood Public Library The meeting particulars, including site plan may be seen at http://www.harfordcountymd.gov/PlanningZoning/index.cfm?ID=32&PullPage=CommunityCalendar.cfm&InputID=183. View a map and […]
Bel Air-Based Nonprofit Wins IKEA Life Improvement Challenge; Receives Makeover of 4 Rooms
From the Homecoming Project: The Homecoming Project, a Bel Air-based transitional residential program for homeless women in substance abuse recovery, is one of 42 nonprofits from across the United States to win the IKEA Life Improvement Challenge. As a winner of the challenge, the Homecoming Project received a makeover of four rooms–three bedrooms and a […]
6-Month-Old Charlotte Vogt Named Harford’s Most Beautiful Baby; Contest Raised $13,000 for Harford Family House
From Harford Family House: Six-month-old Charlotte Vogt is Harford’s Most Beautiful Baby for 2015. Charlotte earned her title in the sixth annual “Celebree Presents Harford’s Most Beautiful Baby” contest held Saturday, May 9 at Celebree Learning Center in Fallston. 131 babies entered this year’s competition and 127,910 votes were cast on www.harfordbaby.org. At the height […]
Annual Count Totals 210 Homeless Persons in Harford County
From Harford County Government: BEL AIR, Md., (Feb. 17, 2015) – The Harford County Department of Community Services coordinated the annual Point-in-Time Homeless Count in Harford County on the evening of January 29, 2015. Teams of community volunteers, homeless service providers, county government employees and police officer escorts were joined by County Executive Barry Glassman, […]
Second Annual RUNBG 5K to End Homelessness in Harford County
From Harford United Charities: In lieu of an inaugural ball, County Executive Barry Glassman has partnered with Harford United Charities to host the second annual 5K Run/Walk to End Homelessness in Harford County. This year’s event will be held on Sunday, March 22, in the Town of Bel Air. Through Harford United Charities, funds raised […]
Handmade Items Donated by Harford County Public Library to Local Homeless Shelter
From the Harford County Public Library: Harford County Public Library collected handmade hats and scarves during the month of December to donate to the local Faith Communities and Civic Agencies United (FCCAU) shelters. Over 500 items were donated from Library staff, customers, knitting groups and local crafting groups. Men, women and children were the recipient […]
National Homeless Person’s Memorial Day to be Held Dec. 22 Outside Bel Air Armory
From the Harford County Health Department: The local observance of National Homeless Person’s Memorial Day will be held this year on Monday, December 22nd 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 Receives $10,000 Grant from the Bank of America Charitable Foundation
From Harford Family House: The Harford Family House today announced it has received a $10,000 grant from the Bank of America Charitable Foundation which will help families build better financial lives by addressing the critical need for stable and permanent housing. The bank supports access to transitional housing, financial education, and individual case management for […]