If you missed the June 14 HARC meeting, but want to catch the program on video, you can watch it on our YouTube Channel. At this meeting we learned about the Salvation Army’s programs in Washington County, MD, said farewell to Rev. Elizabeth Jackson and Captain Jimmy Taylor, and officially voted in Bishop Tim Harrast as HARC Vice President and Rev. Dr. Orville Browne as an at-large member of HARC’s board of directors.
Space Available for Lease
Aspiring to Serve, Inc, a non-profit organization affiliated with Christ’s Reformed Church manages the property at 140 W. Franklin St. Begun with the vision of being a “one-stop” shop for services to the community, the mission and building have evolved with the times and needs of the area. As tenants have found other spaces or had programs eliminated, new tenants have moved in. At the moment, there are two completed spaces available for lease: multiple offices and a conference room on the north end of the first floor and the entire fourth floor which includes a reception area, a large meeting space and multiple offices. Both suites have kitchenettes. Slide shows of these spaces can be viewed at http://aspiringtoserve.org/slideshows.html
The ATS board hopes to continue its mission of offering low-cost spaces to organizations that serve the community. Please contact ATS at 240-707-6521 or atsste600@gmail.com if you are affiliated with or know of an organization that may be interested in this space.
Donations wanted for this year’s scholarship fund!
HARC, Rise Up Hagerstown, WCPS and the WCPS Education Foundation are excited to have some excellent applicants for the 1st annual Equity in Education Scholarship! We started out with a fund from Rise Up Hagerstown of $7,500 to support the scholarships, but with the great applicant pool and several seeking their master’s degree in teaching through an accelerated program, we need more funds to offer scholarships that will truly make an impact for two to four people. If your congregation or you individually would like to contribute to the success of future teachers of color, please make a contribution here or send a check to WCPS Education Foundation, 10435 Downsville Pike, Hagerstown, MD 21740. Donations can also be made through HARC as a faith community offering (please make a note to designate your gift). Our goal is another $7,500 by June 30.
Equity in Education Scholarship – May 31st Deadline approaching!
HARC is excited to announce the opening of “The Equity in Education Scholarship Fund for the 2022/2023 school year. Multiple scholarships will be awarded annually ranging from $1,500 to $5,000 to racially minoritized students (with preference to African American students) who reside in Washington County, Md., and are pursuing a degree in education or a related field.
The application is open now through May 31.
Applicants must be accepted into an associate’s or bachelor’s degree program and pursuing a degree in education or a related field OR be accepted into a Master of Arts in Teaching program, among other requirements
This initiative was established through a partnership between the Hagerstown Area Religious Council (HARC) Racial Justice Team, Rise Up Hagerstown, and the Education Foundation of WCPS. For more details about requirements and how to apply visit the Education Foundation of WCPS Equity in Education web page.
Initial funding for this scholarship was provided by Rise Up Hagerstown. Additional donations are desired to provide more scholarships. Donations can be made directly to the Education Foundation of WCPS here, or you may contribute to a faith community combined donation through HARC.
HARC honors donor and volunteers at May meeting and celebration
At the Hagerstown Area Religious Council’s (HARC) May 2022 meeting, a generous donor and
important volunteers who helped the organization survive and thrive through the pandemic
were recognized for their contributions.
Like may organizations, HARC struggled as COVID shut down gatherings and programs, but we
were blessed with funding and dedicated volunteers who sustained and breathed new life into
the work we do and the connections and relationships in our community. While many more
hands and hearts went into this work than we could recognize in this day, there are some who
stand out as God’s special hands and feet during this time.
Keep reading here ….
And for the full tribute to Maurice Johnston read here.
PDF version of the presentation
Conn Electric Organ Looking For A New Home!
The organ is FREE to the first person interested & includes the bench. Contact Hagerstown Church of the Nazarene, 141 N. Edgewood Drive, Hagerstown, MD for further information. Please call the office 301-797-4524 or email office@hagerstownnaz.org to set-up a time to see it. The new owner is responsible for pick-up & delivery to its new home.
