This year for Giving Tuesday, we are raising money for fuel and vehicle maintenance. Our goal is to ensure that every person we support is fully integrated into the community through work, volunteerism, and recreational activities. Keep us in the community by helping us us fill our tanks this #GivingTuesday. Our goal is to raise $10,000! Donors who give $50 or more by November 29th will receive our 2023 Harford Center calendar. Please click here to donate!
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Thank you, County Executive Barry Glassman! | |
Special Thank You to County Executive Barry Glassman (pictured here with Harford Center CFO Tim Battaglia at Harford County's Wheelchair Costume Workshop)! Barry, we truly appreciate your support of The Harford Center and everything you've done for Harford County's disability community during your time as County Executive. Thank you, and good luck in your future endeavors! | |
Wheelchair Costume Workshop | |
The Harford County Wheelchair Costume Workshop and Inclusive Trunk or Treat was a huge success! Thank you to the Dream Team of Rachel Harbin and Jason Turner, County Executive Barry Glassman, and all the amazing volunteers who worked so hard to make this a wonderful experience for our community's young wheelchair users. | |
Thank you, Roger B. Thompson | |
Thank you to long time Harford Center Board Member Roger B. Thompson, who is retiring this year from our Board of Directors. Roger was appointed to our Board by the County Council in the early 1980s. Over the years, he has been an invaluable part of The Harford Center team, serving as Chair of our Finance Committee and a member of our Strategic Planning Committee.
Roger retired from the Federal Government at Aberdeen Proving Ground in 2010 after serving as the Director of International Training at the US Army Ordnance Center and School and as the Director of Instruction at the US Army Mechanical Maintenance School. Additionally, he taught at North Harford High School for 13 years. He attended East Tennessee State University, where he received his Bachelor's Degree in Speech and Theatre Arts, and Towson University, where he received his Master's Degree in Instructional Technology. His government positions have taken him all around the United States as well as to numerous countries around the world. We're very grateful that he landed with us for as long as he did. Thank you and Happy Retirement, Roger!
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We are deeply saddened by the passing of Harford Center Direct Support Professional Paul Schwind. Paul was devoted to the people we serve at The Harford Center. He was a real champion for our mission, and a kind friend to all who knew him. The Harford Center will not be the same without him; he will be deeply missed by staff and participants alike. In his time working here, he reminded us all how much of a difference one person can make. We send our deepest condolences to his family and loved ones. May his memory be a blessing.
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Our Volunteer Squad Out Doing Good
in the Community!
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We Take Our Art Very Seriously! | |
We received this kind note from a community partner who is retiring. She gave us permission to share her words anonymously. This message meant the world to us.
"Hello HC friends,
I wanted to let you all know that I will be retiring from [redacted]. It has been an absolute pleasure working with each and every one of you. I also want you to know that, watching The Harford Center step up and become a leader during the pandemic, working to serve your individual’s tirelessly and creatively was inspirational. I’ll never forget that. Your work is important and I’m truly glad to have had the opportunity to serve on a team with some of the individuals you serve.
I wish The Harford Center and each and every one of you all the best for a happy and bright future!"
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Thank you again to everyone who attended, sponsored, donated to, and volunteered for our Spooky Soiree. If you missed the event, please view the event program here, and click below to check out our event slideshow. | |
Please enjoy these pictures from the event's photo booth! | |
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We Look Forward to
Seeing You Next Year!
Save The Date Now!
10/21/23
Richlin Ballroom
Edgewood, MD
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3rd Annual Golf Tournament | |
Give or Receive Help This Holiday Season! | |
Click here to donate to or view a list of available food pantries and grocery locations with hours and days of operation. | Click here to visit Harford County's Department of Social Services. | |
Sign up to help for Extreme Family Outreach's Holiday of Hope! Buy and/or deliver Christmas gifts for low income children in Harford County. Learn more here! | Mason-Dixon Community Services offers many holiday giving programs. Click here to give or receive for: Adopt-A-Family, Senior Secret Santa, and Toys-for-Tots. | Click here for information on how to give or receive toys and food through Harford County Sheriff's Annual Christmas Drive. | Click here to donate to or apply for help from Harford County's Empty Stocking Fund. | Click here to search for free Thanksgiving meals near you. | |
November 3-December 31
Harford Artists'
Wonders of Winter Gallery Exhibit
Armory Plaza | Bel Air
Click here for more information
November 11-November 20
Irving Berlin's White Christmas
Cultural Center at the Opera House | Havre de Grace
Click here for more information
Saturdays November 26-December 17
9:00 AM-11:00 AM
Bel Air Holiday Market
Parking Lot, Mary Risteau Building
December 2 7:00 PM
Boots and Bowties: Christmas in the Country
Vignon Manor Farms | Havre de Grace
Click here for more information
Harford Community College
Various holiday plays and events
Including: Darlene Love,
John Denver Tribute Concert,
and The Nutcracker!
Click here for more information
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We were sad to learn of the passing of Lois Curtis on November 3. Curtis became well known to the disability community when she and Elaine Wilson filed a suit under the Americans with Disabilities Act alleging that the women were being institutionalized unlawfully because of their disabilities. The landmark case, Olmstead vs. L.C., was decided in the Supreme Court in 1999. The ruling held that the segregation of people based on disabilities constitutes discrimination, and paved the way for the community based services we have today. | Stay Tuned Here! As we enter the legislative session, we will track any bills that impact the disability community. | | | | |