HARC is excited to present the Engaging Neighborhoods, Organizations, Unions, Governments and Households (ENOUGH) initiative at our June meeting. This unique Maryland state grant-funded initiative is a collaborative effort to alleviate poverty for children and families in the south end of Hagerstown, led by San Mar/Bester Community of Hope. Learn how this initiative aims to strategically address generational poverty and promote a legacy of economic mobility through critical support and resources in the following areas:

Housing & Spaces
Mental Health & Substance Abuse
Poverty & Concrete Resources
Childcare & Workforce Development

HARC is grateful to be a partner in this initiative alongside the Asian American Center of Frederick (AACF). Also learn about our role in co-managing two new Bilingual Community Workers in the “Bester” community.

Speakers include:

• Jen Younker, Director, Bester Community of Hope
• Elizabeth Chung, Executive Director, Asian American Center of Frederick (AACF)
• Kathy Powderly, Executive Director, HARC
• Jane Powell, Bilingual Community Worker, AACF/HARC
• Julien Patrick Tete Wabo, Bilingual Community Worker, AACF/HARC

Join us for lunch and fellowship along with the presentation. Thanks to Congregation B’nai Abraham for hosting and providing food (a free will offering basket will be out for donations toward the meal). RSVP requested by Friday, June 6 at noon so we can get a count for lunch and other activities.

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HARC meetings are typically held on the 2nd Tuesday of every month for lunch, except July and August, with an occasional evening meeting.  The location typically rotates among different houses of faith, giving different congregations and organizations an opportunity to host.