Baltimore City Council President releases policy report from Solutions Summit event

BALTIMORE, MD - Baltimore City Council President Bernard C. "Jack" Young released a policy report from his inaugural Solutions Summit.

Held over the course of two days earlier this summer, Council President Young's Solutions Summit event featured more than 100 community leaders from across the city, who worked collectively to brainstorm policy suggestions to help move Baltimore forward.

The report details the key topics covered and offers unfiltered recommendations from the citizens who attended the Summit. 

A link to the report can be found here: 2018 Solutions Summit Report

City releases third update on the progress of the nonprofit managing the Children and Youth Fund

BALTIMORE, MD - The City of Baltimore released a third progress report on the establishment of the Baltimore Children and Youth Fund.

The Fund is being managed by Associated Black Charities.

The effort to establish a Baltimore Children and Youth Fund was launched in 2015 by Baltimore City Council President Bernard C. “Jack” Young. It was approved by voters in November 2016 with over 80 percent support. The non-lapsing Fund is supported through an annual set aside of property tax revenue. The City selected Associated Black Charities to administer grants from the Fund one year with the option to extend for one additional year. 

The Fund achieved the long-awaited goal of recommending grantees for funding during this reporting period, with a significant proportion of the 84 proposals coming from small, grassroots organizations

Links to the report can be found below:

• Baltimore City Children and Youth Fund Report to Mayor and City Council

Maryland PSC to Hold Five Public Hearings for BGE Gas Rate Case

Consent Decree Community Forums

Below is a list of community forums wherein the Baltimore Police Department will brief the community on our efforts to comply with the Consent Decree

All of the following Consent Decree update meetings will be held from 6:00-7:30pm:

•       Thursday, October 17^th Chase Brexton, 1111 N. Charles Street, Baltimore MD 21201

Out and About in Baltimore

City Council President Bernard C. “Jack” Young joins Coucilman Eric Costello, Mayor Catherine Pugh and city officials for the GroundBreaking of the Paca House. 

Paca House is a permanent housing program that provides support services to low income individuals that were homeless or facing homelessness.

Council President Young presents a resolution to Mr. Joseph Parham fro teaching spanish for over 10 years. Mr Parham is 91 years old.

Mr Parham is a part of the GEDCO Senior NEtwork. GEDCO’s Senior Network of North Baltimore serves older adults by providing social activities, exercise programs, health classes, information services, recreational activities, and referrals that allow members to remain active and independent. 

Coming up in Baltimore

FRESH at the Avenue
Every Saturday, from 9:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
The Avenue Market, 1700 Pennsylvania Ave
Proudly selling produce grown in 21217. Featuring produce from local farms. Quality prices!

Oktoberfest!  A benefit for the 29^th Street Community Center!  
October 13, 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Peabody Heights Brewery, 401 East 30th Street, 21218
Please plan to attend the Oktoberfest on Saturday, October 13 for an evening of craft beer, German food, beer garden, and a silent auction…all benefiting the 29^th Street Community Center.  The Center is celebrating its 5^th year of operation and 5^th Oktoberfest.   Funds raised will enable staff to better meet the needs of the children and youth who come to the center after school looking for a safe and positive place to be.The fun evening begins at 6:00pm and runs until 9:00pm at the Peabody Heights Brewery, 401 East 30th Street, 21218 

Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Greater Chesapeake
Volunteers Needed!
www.biglittle.org/volunteer
Becoming a mentor is easy. Mentoring is about real relationships that help young people overcome obstacles and thrive. From education to extracurricular activities to community engagement, young people benefit from mentoring. Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Greater Chesapeake Community One-to-One Mentoring Program connects young people with caring adult mentors. Matches are provided with professional supports, inclusive of a case manager, and monthly low to no cost activities. We ask that volunteers commit to mentoring a child for a minimum of one year and to plan two to three match activities per month. To apply contact Leticia Sharp at 410-243-4000 or visit www.biglittle.org/volunteer to complete an online application . Visit Big Brothers Big Sisters on Facebook: BBBSGreaterChesapeake, Twitter: @bbbsgc and instagram: bbbsgc.
 

Online Homebuyer Education Course
24 hours a day/7days a week
www.ehomeamerica.org/
Looking to buy a home? Don't just take your best shot, make it a slam dunk! eHome America can help make your homebuying experience a winning experience! Learn what you need to know about the homebuying process, on your own schedule, from any computer. The cost is low, but the information is invaluable. Visit us at www.ehomeamerica.org/ for more information, or to register online. Information courtesy of Steven C. Kinney of the GO Northwest Housing Resource Center on 2300 Garrison Blvd., Suite 140. For more information e-mail skinney@go-northwesthrc.org or call 410-947-0084.
 

GO Northwest HRC Free Foreclosure and Prevention Counseling
Wednesdays, from 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM by appointment only
2300 Garrison Boulevard, Suite 140
This workshop is for individuals who are behind on their mortgage and/or facing foreclosure. Free workshop and free parking! Appointment is required. Call 410-947-0084 x104 for more information.
 

Adult Education Classes in Baltimore City
Locations throughout Baltimore City
The Baltimore City Community College and the Housing Authority of Baltimore City will offer Basic Skills (Pre GED) Classes at the following locations: Eager Street Homes, 709 E. Eager Street; Gilmor Homes, 1515 Vincent Court; O'Donnell Heights, 1200 Gusryan Street; Pleasant View Homes, 201 N. Aisquith Street; Westport Homes, 2343 Norfolk Street; Brooklyn Homes, 4140 Tenth Street. You must be at least 17 years of age to enroll. For more information call 410-396-3212.