From the Humane Society of Harford County: Start your Independence Day off on the right foot by participating in the Harford Hounds 4-Miler on the scenic Lower Susquehanna Heritage Greenways Trail. Hosted by the Harford County RASAC Run Club, registration for this run/walk begins at 7:15 am in the Conowingo Dam parking lot, and the […]
Harford Agencies Work to Eradicate Homelessness; Annual Homeless Count to Take Place January 25
From Harford County government: On Wednesday, January 25, 2012, local homeless service providers, community volunteers, local police agencies, and the Harford County Government will come together in a coordinated effort to conduct a one day count of homeless persons in Harford County. Like many communities, Harford County has many who are living in places not […]
Edgewood High School Students Selling Bricks to Raise Funds for Shelter in Afghanistan
From Harford County Public Schools: Edgewood High School juniors in the Global Studies Program/International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme are working on their service learning project to raise $1,500 to build a shelter in Afghanistan for Afghan refugees through a program called Students Outreach for Shelters (SOS). According to its website, SOS integrates a rigorous, secondary […]
“What Can an Adopted Dog Bring to Your Life?” Humane Society of Harford County Celebrates National Adopt-a-Shelter-Dog Month this October
From the Humane Society of Harford County: In celebration of National Adopt-A-Shelter-Dog Month this October, the Humane Society of Harford County (HSHC) is asking prospective pet owners the question: What can an adopted dog bring to your life? “There are as many responses to that question as there are dogs in this world,” said Mary […]
H.O.P.E. in Harford County Seeks to Improve the Treatment of Animals at the Humane Society of Harford County
From Humane Options to Prevent Euthanasia (H.O.P.E.) in Harford County: H.O.P.E. (Humane Options to Prevent Euthanasia) in Harford County was formed in the spring of 2011. A group of former shelter volunteers and animal advocates saw the need to improve the lot of shelter animals at the Humane Society of Harford County (HSHC) and their […]
Harford Family House, Shelter for Homeless Families with Children, Wins $30,000 in the Liberty Baltimore Facebook Challenge
From Harford Family House: It was 11:59 on August 1st, the last day of the Liberty Baltimore Face book Challenge, and Harford Family House supporter were furiously voting to put their favorite organization in 3rd place to win the $30,000 prize. Harford Family House was nominated for the contest by local Liberty Mutual Agent Dana […]
Barry: Help Harford Family House Win $30,000 to Fund Transitional Housing for Homeless Families with Children
From Mary Barry, Director of Development, Harford Family House: Dear Harford County Friends, Harford Family House, a transitional housing program for homeless families with children right here in our community, needs your help! Harford Family House has been selected by local Liberty Mutual agent, Dana Temple, to participate in “Like My Community”, a campaign to […]
Habitat for Humanity of Cecil County and Harford County Merge to Form New Susquehanna Affiliate
From Habitat for Humanity: Habitat for Humanity of Cecil County and Harford Habitat for Humanity have merged. The new affiliate name is Habitat for Humanity Susquehanna. While the name has changed, their mission to partner with families and the community to build and repair homes remains the same. The new affiliate is enthusiastic to combine […]
