May 2010 (pdf) - Hampden Community Council

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Announcements from the Hampden Family Center
By Elisa Ghinger
On June 10, 2010, Hampden Family Center will
celebrate 15 years working in the community!
It is hard to believe it has been that long. Many
people in the community have often asked how
the Family Center began so it is only fitting to
mark this anniversary with a little history.
The Hampden Family Center began as a joint
project of the Greater Hampden Coalition
comprised of the Hampden Community Council,
Hampden Midtown Kiwanis, and Hampden
Village Merchants Association, and the Junior
League of Baltimore, Inc. Members of the
Greater Hampden Coalition were particularly
concerned about children without sufficient
after-school programs and activities and the
high school dropout rate to name a few.
In September 1992, the Greater Hampden
Coalition began working to form a family
support center. The next year the Junior
League of Baltimore, Inc. began researching
neighborhoods throughout Baltimore where they
could launch a major initiative that would impact
a neighborhood in need. In September 1994,
these groups joined forces to form a powerful
partnership. Six months later they signed a lease
for space at 1104 West 36th Street. Volunteers
from the community, Greater Hampden Coalition
and Junior League of Baltimore, Inc., refurbished
the 8,000 square foot facility donating countless
volunteer hours. The Greater Hampden Coalition
generously gave its expertise: professional
support, extensive in-kind services funds and
volunteer hours. The Junior League of Baltimore,
Inc., donated $250,000 over three years and
made a five-year volunteer commitment in
addition to committing volunteer hours to
develop and support the services of the Hampden
Family Center.
On June 10, 1995, the Hampden Family Center
became fully operational, providing services
to any Hampden resident. Join us as we begin
celebrating these 15 years.
Festivities will begin with a celebratory
fundraiser on Saturday, May 8th from 6-10pm
at the Mansion House at the Maryland Zoo
featuring music by The Swingin Swamis, food
by Sascha’s Catering, and libations from The
Wine Source. In addition there will be a silent
and live auction. For more information visit our
website www.hampdenfamilycenter.org or call
410-467-8710.
We will celebrate with cake at the center on June
10th! More details will follow. If you attended
the Mommy & Me Group, after school program,
GED or computer classes or any other program
please stop by we’d love to see you.
A special thank you to everyone for the support
the Family Center has received these past 15
years. We could not have done it without you.
Hampdenfest is offering a 10% discount for
any HCC members that would like to have a
booth this year. Hampdenfest will take place
on 9/11/10. Email hampdenfest@gmail.com
for an exhibit application.
7pm
7pm
MAY 25
7pm
JUNE 29
JULY 27
6pm
7pm
AUGUST 31
SEPTEMBER 28
6pm
OCTOBER 26
AFFORDABLE SENIOR HOUSING IN THE HEART OF HAMPDEN
If you or a loved one are looking for
affordable housing for seniors (62+),
St. Mary’s Roland View Towers
at 3838 Roland Avenue offers efficiency,
1-bedroom and 2-bedroom apartments.
Reasonable Prices: from $433 to $728 - utilities included!
Convenient to Giant, Superfresh, RiteAid and area shops.
GRAND-VIEW Restaurant on the roof.
Call 410-889-8255 for information.
SAVE THE DATES!
TUESDAY IS THE NEW FRIDAY!
join your friends and neighbors for a little light street cleaning on
the last tuesday evening of each month followed by happy hour
specials sponsored by our local watering holes. meet us in front of
the royal farms on the corner of 36th & roland to join in the fun!