Community Updates
COMMUNITY CLEAN-UP & DUMPSTER SATURDAYS
DUMPSTER LOCATION: Denison & Clifton Avenue
NOVEMBER 25, 2023
11/16/2023 Updates
GMHCDC Christmas Toy Drive - Please fill out the form by clicking on the LINK. You will receive a copy of the form you submitted by email. We will reach out to you to provide information about distribution date/time and location. PLEASE DO NOT DELETE THE EMAIL you receive, you must show the email in order to pick up the toys.
11/15/2023 Updates
BGE Good Energy Community Open House -information about topics that can lower your energy bills, like energy assistance and energy efficiency programs. December 7, 2023 5:30 pm-7:30 pm. Edmondson Westside High School 501 North Athol Avenue 21229
10/17/2023 Updates
Baltimore Green Justice Workers Cooperative (BGJWC) is preparing to launch its Offshore Wind Workforce Development Training pilot as part of its Baltimore Green Jobs Academy.
The basic construction and worker safety training that prepares adults aged 25 and older to obtain entry-level positions in the Offshore Wind industry training is open to those aged 25 or older who can pass a drug test; is able to commit to completing a 12-week training; is willing to learn and/or enhance their computer skills; is willing to travel to west Baltimore for training.
CLICK HERE to recommend someone or to nominate yourself.
10/11/2023 Updates
DPW Survey - The Office of Equity and Environmental Justice within the Department of Public Works is currently disseminating the Environmental Resource Access Survey; we hope that these questions will serve as a tool to explain what Baltimore residents experience across the city, and demonstrate whether existing resources are accessible and widely known. This will help us establish how to improve access to programs, education, and resources, and shed light on what services are missing. We want to know what is working well for all residents, and how, together, we can make improvements! Please follow the link below to the survey
9/28/2023 Updates
September is National Preparedness Month, time to prepare for potential emergencies ahead!
Saturday, October 21st 9:00am-12:00pm at Baltimore City Fire Department (BCFD) 3rd Battalion 801 E. 25th St. Baltimore, MD 21218
To Register Contact: Reynaldo Vega, Disaster Program Manager, reynaldo.vega@redcross.org or 443-800-4909
9/27/2023 Updates
REGISTER NOW FOR THE COMPOSTING WORKSHOP
Monday, Oct 23, 5p-6p
8/29/2023 Updates
Baltimore TreeKeepers classes are back, in person, and better than ever! Baltimore TreeKeepers is TreeBaltimore’s free, city-wide tree stewardship program open to all city residents interested in helping Baltimore’s trees. Through this training, residents can become tree advocates and learn how to plant and care for trees in their neighborhood and throughout the City. We know that many trees in Baltimore are not well cared for, and this program is working to increase tree care knowledge across the city! Classes will occur at the Cahill Recreation Center in Gwynns Falls/Leakin Park on:
Core 1: Trees & Baltimore - Wednesday, September 6th 6-8:30pm
Core 2: The Science of Trees - Wednesday, September 13th 6-8:30pm
Intro to Tree Planting: Thursday, September 21st 6-8:30pm
Tree Planting Field Session: either Saturday, September 23rd 10am-12pm OR Sunday October 1st 1-3pm (ONLY REGISTER FOR ONE).
Free dinner is provided. Details and registration here: https://www.treebaltimore.org/treekeepers
8/26/2023 Updates
Greater Mount Holly Community Development Corporation and community partners: Operation Warm, Braids by Kelly, B YOU Mobile Spa and Game Bus, Fouta, 5 Star Enterprise, It Takes 2 for the Party, Key Beauty Aesthetics, Mr D’s Garrison Lounge, Stewart’s Barbershop and The P.E.A.C.E Team gave away 275 book bags/school supplies, 150 coats to our residents in need. The fish-fry provided an opportunity to bring together the neighborhood, feed everyone and send our children off to school.
8/12/2023 Updates
Back to School Giveaway - Saturday, August 26, 2023 at Denison & Clifton Avenue
8/11/2023 Updates
Baltimore City Department of General Services is hosting a Summer Fleet Recruitment Event
Calling all Auto Mechanics, Auto Maintenance Workers, Welders, and CDL Drivers! Offering a CDL Bonus, a $2k Tool Allowance, and great City benefits!
Friday, August 25th from 10 AM - 2 PM 3800 E. Biddle St.
7/19/2023 UPDATES
Open House meetings for the Maryland Transit Administration’s Red Line project
These meetings are an opportunity to learn more about the relaunched Red Line and provide feedback on early ideas and concepts.
July 26, 2023 | 4 – 6:00 pm Harcum Hall at St. Bernardine Church Transit Accessible: CityLink Blue, LocalLink 77, 78
July 27, 2023 | 3 – 7:00 pm Baltimore War Memorial Transit Accessible: CityLink Blue, Orange, Purple; LocalLink 67, 76, 78, 80, 105, 150, 160; Commuter Buses 210, 215, 310, 420
July 29, 2023 | 10 am – 2 pm University of Maryland Biopark Transit Accessible: CityLink Orange, Purple; LocalLink 78
July 31, 2023 | 3 – 7:00 pm Woodlawn High School Transit Accessible: CityLink Blue, LocalLink 31, 37, 79
August 1, 2023 | 3 – 7:00 pm Hampstead Hill Academy Transit Accessible: CityLink Navy
If you have questions or require additional information, please visit: https://redlinemaryland.com/ or email: outreach@redlinemaryland.com.
7/18/2023 UPDATES
Call for Community Health Advocates
Baltimore City Medical Society Foundation is pleased to have ongoing support from the Association of Black Cardiologists. Our community health advocates program is now in its second year! Community health advocates will continue to share, both in-person and virtually, important information on ways to improve heart health. If you are interested in becoming advocates, reply to info at bcmedicalsociety dot org. The next training is being planned; dates will be announced soon.
7/17/2023 UPDATES
Flourish & Grow ~ Saturday, August 12, 2023 – 9:15 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Positively Caviar, Inc. will hold its second annual mental wellness workshop for middle-school-aged youth to increase well-being and disrupt mental health stigmas.
Register middle school-aged youth in your networks – www.positivelycaviar.com/flourish-grow
Lunch/snacks and school supplies will be provided, at no cost to attendees.
7/12/2023 UPDATES
2023 Medicaid Renewals
This year, if an individual is enrolled in Medicaid for health care, in order to continue to be covered, he/she MUST renew his/her eligibility. For more information contact:
Baltimore City Health Department – 410-649-0521
Baltimore City Department of Social Services – 443-423-6300
Maryland Health Connection – 1-855-642-8572
7/1/2023 UPDATES
COMMUNITY IMPACT - Advocate for play-space equity
Greater Mount Holly Community Development Corporation’s (GMHCDC) approximately 5k mulch donation to a playground and our partnership with Baltimore Family Alliance and Liberty Tree makes it possible for a much needed upgrade to an urban playground.
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7/ 1/ 2023 UPDATES
COMMUNITY IMPACT - Reducing Our Neighborhood's Carbon Footprint
Thanks to our Volunteers, for another successful clean-up and Dumpster Day on July 1, 2023
6/23/23 UPDATES
COMMUNITY IMPACT - Addressing COVID-19 Health Disparities
GMHCDC in partnership with Giant Pharmacy and Enoch Pratt Library - Walbrook Branch made it possible to bring a COVID VACCINE CLINIC. Thanks to Baltimore City Health Department and Civic Works we are addressing COVID-19 Health Disparities.
Thank you Drs. Alan and Edward/Giant Pharmacy
6/21/2023 UPDATES
2023 Baltimore City 4-H Youth Expo
https://extension.umd.edu/locations/baltimore-city
The Expo is a unique event that celebrates the talents of Baltimore City youth. This event will feature activity stations like STEAM (robotics, Legos, etc.); health, and nutrition.
The event will be on June 24, 2023, from 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. at the Baltimore City Extension office. The University of Maryland Extension: Baltimore City. 6615 Reisterstown Rd, suite 201, Baltimore MD 21215. (Across Reisterstown Plaza, next to Burger King and Davita Dialysis).
To volunteer for our Expo contact Bidemi Oladiran at bidemio@umd.edu
6/19/2023 UPDATES
COMMUNITY IMPACT - Addressing COVID-19 Health Disparities and Feeding our Community
GMHCDC & MR. D'S JUNETEENTH COMMUNITY FAIR AND COOKOUT
MONDAY, JUNE 19 @ 4 P.M DENISON & CLIFTON AVENUES
WE GAVE OUT 90 FREE COVID TESTS AND PROVIDED COVID EDUCATION AND HEALTH INSURANCE INFORMATION TO THE COMMUNITY
HOTDOGS/HAMBURGERS/CHIPS
6/5/2023 UPDATES
Free technical support for residents and non-profit organizations in the greater Baltimore area to help you navigate your most challenging computer and technology issues provided by NPower Maryland.
Software Support Email, Google, Microsoft Office, etc.
Mobile Phone Support
Hardware Support
Computer Support Mac, PC, Chromebook
Home Internet Support
Call 410-724-1101 Monday-Friday 10AM -6PM
5/18/2023 UPDATES
Affordable Home Internet to Baltimore Households is Here up to a $45 discount each month = FREE INTERNET
WHO IS ELIGIBLE:
if one member of the household meets at least ONE of the criteria below:
Receive SNAP, Medicaid, Federal Public Housing Assistance, SSI, WIC, or Lifeline
Approved to receive free and reduced-price school lunch program or the school breakfast program
HAVE A CHILD ENROLLED IN Baltimore City Public School
Received a Federal Pell Grant during the current award year
TO SIGN UP call (877) 384-2575
to see what documents are needed for the application
list of "free with ACP" home internet plans
OR
Fill out Affordable Connectivity Program Application Go to GetInternet.gov click APPLY
After you sign up for the internet plan, speak with the company to sign up for Maryland Emergency Broadband Benefit Program
to receive an additional $15/month subsidy for up to a $45 discount each month
Ask provider about one-time discount upto $100 toward laptop, desktop or tablet purchase
5/16/2023 UPDATES
COMMUNITY IMPACT - Reducing Our Neighborhood's Carbon Footprint
The next generation of our environmental leaders are showing their neighborhood pride. Thanks to the Environmental Control Board and Brandi who provided the supplies.
4/15/2023 UPDATES
COMMUNITY JOB FAIR Saturday, April 22, 2023 10:00 AM 2:00 PM Oliver Recreation Center 1600 N Spring St
Hiring: Department of Public Safety & Correctional Services
4/13/2023 UPDATES
Please note the announcement from Councilman James Torrence about the upcoming community walks. The last day to sign up is Friday, April 28th. Below you will see which agencies are available on each day. Use this link to schedule a time for the walk.
Schedule
Tuesday 4/25, 4:00pm to 5:30pm (DHCD, Rec and Park, Liquor Board)
Saturday 4/29, 10:00am to 11:30am (DPW, DOT, DHCD, Rec and Park)
Tuesday 5/2, 4:00pm to 5:30pm (DOT, DHCD, Rec and Park, Liquor Board)
Monday 5/8, 4:00pm to 5:30pm (DOT, DHCD, Rec and Park, Liquor Board)
Saturday 5/13, 10:00am to 11:30am (DHCD, Rec and Park)
Thursday 5/18, 4:00pm to 5:30pm (DHCD, Rec and Park, Liquor Board)
Wednesday 5/24, 4:00pm to 5:30pm (DHCD, Rec and Park)
Tuesday 5/30, 4:00pm to 5:30pm (DOT DHCD Parks and Rec)
Saturday 6/3, 4:00pm to 5:30pm (DPW, DHCD Parks and Rec)
Thursday 6/15, 4:00pm to 5:30pm (DHCD, Rec and Park, Liquor Board)
We will address outstanding service requests and continue to build partnerships throughout the neighborhood. Once you have scheduled, please encourage all your neighbors to join! If you would like a member of the police department to join, let us know so we can invite the appropriate person for that day.
Warmly,
James Torrence
Baltimore City Councilman, District 7
4/11/2023 UPDATES
Mobile COVID Vaccination Clinic(s) near 3203 West North Avenue
Friday, June 23, 2 p.m.-5 p.m.
Saturday, July 8, 10 a.m. -12 noon
GMHCDC in partnership with GIant Pharmacy will bring COVID vaccines to our community.
4/5/2023 UPDATES
Do you need assistance/have questions around housing/property taxes/assessments etc please share this information?
Lawyers will be on site to help with estate planning ( wills, medical directives etc). Also, employees from Baltimore City Dept of Housing and Maryland's Dept of Assessment and Taxation will be on hand to discuss services, programs and answer questions.
3/31/2023 UPDATES
COMMUNITY IMPACT - Addressing Social Determinants of Health
GMHCDC is working in our communities to support Maryland Department of Health, Office of Minority Health and Health Disparities in getting the word out.
Medicaid Check-In Campaign
Maryland Department of Health, Office of Minority Health and Health Disparities in collaboration with the Office of Innovation, Research and Development is having a Medicaid Check-In Campaign starting in April 2023. Marylanders who were enrolled in Medicaid will continue to be covered, even if they were no longer eligible.
This year, Medicaid renewals will not be automatic. Starting in April 2023, Maryland will begin making Medicaid eligibility reviews again through the end of next year, April 2024. To update your contact information and avoid unnecessary disruptions in health insurance coverage please note the links.
Medicaid Check In - Enrollment
Participant Information Page - Frequently asked questions
2/16/2023 UPDATES
Zoning Matter: Appeal is scheduled to be heard on March 7, 2023 by the Board of Municipal Zoning Appeals
A zoning appeal has been filed for the following address and reason: 2103 Chelsea Terrace: To use as two-dwelling units, requiring a minimum lot area variance.
You may access more information by visiting the following website and searching by address: http://cels.baltimorehousing.org/Search_BMZA_Map.aspx
The appeal is scheduled to be heard on March 7, 2023 by the Board of Municipal Zoning Appeals. If you wish to put your comments in writing, email comments to: info@gmhcdc.org
2/2/2023 UPDATES
Seeking Partnership Opportunities for GROWING JUSTICE: The Fund for Equitable Good Food Procurement with Large organizations engaged in institutional sourcing who can facilitate the procurement of food in ways that support the physical or economic health of historically marginalized communities.
2/2/2023 UPDATES
1/22/23 UPDATES
COMMUNITY IMPACT - Reducing Our Neighborhood's Carbon Footprint
Thanks to our Volunteers, for another successful clean-up and Dumpster Day on Jan 21, 2023
1/16/23 UPDATES
Last month, several Baltimore City Councilmembers requested a Short Term Crime Plan from the BPD to address ongoing crime in our city.
In response to the Councilmembers, the Short Term Deployment Strategy has been listed (HERE) that outlines our plans to best optimize our resources in combating violent crime in our city.
There are broad plans but they also incorporate special initiatives that direct our resources more effectively to address short-term trends without shifting our focus on longer-term issues.
The short-term deployment contains the following focus areas:
(1) Enhanced visibility patrols, foot patrols and business checks in high crime areas across the City
(2) Expanded warrant apprehension efforts that target repeat violent offenders
(3) Strong participation from federal and state partners on enforcement and investigative efforts
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1/16/23 UPDATES
Director Shantay Jackson of the Mayor’s Office of Neighborhood Safety and Engagement called Baltimore residents and community-based organizations (CBOs) to apply to serve on one of the Criminal Justice Coordinating Council (CJCC) Workgroups. Click the link to learn more!
1/13/23 UPDATES
COMMUNITY IMPACT - Reducing Our Neighborhood's Carbon Footprint
Join us on January 21, 2023 as we bring the community together for a cleanup and dump day! Make sure to bring your rakes, outdoor brooms, and trash pickers. If you have any questions, please email info@gmhcdc.org.
1/11/23 UPDATE
Recycling will pickup every other week. If you had your recycling picked up this week it will be two weeks before your next pickup.
1/7/23 UPDATE
Operation Warm Coat and Shoe Give-away
COMMUNITY IMPACT - Helping Keep our Residents Warm
12/22/22 UPDATE
Toys 4 Tots Toy GIve-away
COMMUNITY IMPACT - Giving to Those in Need
