FRANKFORD IMPROVEMENT COMMUNITY INFORMATION FAIR - The Frankford Improvement Community
Information Fair is being held the third Tuesday, in June 2008, in the church hall of St Anthony located on
Frankford Ave.
City, state, and community service agencies and / or organizations are asked to participate in this vital
information sharing activity for the more than 25,000 residents. Any resident or interested parties may apply to
help with the fair by calling 410-325-1165 and leaving a name, and contact information.
THE NORTHEAST CITIZENS PATROL NEEDS YOU
The Patrol is active throughout the Northeast District. It Patrols every Thursday, Friday, and every other
Saturday from 7:30 PM to 11:00 PM. For its nine years of existence it has served as a great crime deterrent for
the communities of Northeast Baltimore . If you want to become a part of the solution to preventing crime in
your neighborhood, contact Mike Hilliard at HARBEL at 410-444-2100 or at harbel.necop@juno.com to
participate in this effort supported by the Police Commissioner and has been endorsed by the Governor, the
Mayor, and recognized by members of the U.S. Congress.
PROTECT YOURSELF AGAINST ATM THEFTS - Theft Presentation
GANGS are an increasing threat to our nation's youth and to those living in the State of Maryland.
The Governor's Office of Crime Control and Prevention provided a grant to the University of Maryland's Public
Safety Training and Technical Assistance Program to develop this website so that parents, educators and
public officials would have a resource to learn about combating gangs.
Through a better understanding of gangs, the public can become an essential resource in combating gangs
and in helping our youth avoid gang involvement.
Gangs are a relatively recent problem in much of the State of Maryland. While no jurisdiction in Maryland
has implemented a comprehensive program to both prevent youth from joining gangs and intervening to
assist youth already in a gang, there are effective programs throughout the State to assist youth at-risk for
delinquent behavior.
Gang involvement is directly related to crime, often violent crime. Research shows that gang involvement often
has a long-term negative impact on adolescents’ lives. Regardless of whether the child admits gang
involvement or you strongly suspect it, seek help to get them out of gang involvement. Your first source of
assistance would be your child’s school counselor or pupil personnel worker.
One of the best ways to prevent your child from becoming involved with gangs is to remain active in their lives.
Maintain open communication with your son or daughter so that you know who their friends are and how they
spend their time. Any parent of a teenager will agree that this can be easier said than done. As adolescents
develop their independence, they can become angry at what they perceive as too much parental involvement.
Stay the course; be as involved as you can and show them your love and concern.
To report gang activity that is an immediate threat to life or property, citizens should call 911
Report Gang Activity - Baltimore City Intelligence Watch Center 1-888-223-0033
Report non-emergency information about gangs to the Baltimore City Intelligence Watch Center at 1-888-223-
0033.
MARC Station with commuter parking is proposed at Bayview as part of the MTA Red Line Corridor Transit
Study, which is currently in the planning phase. A decision on what the preferred alternative will be for the Red
Line is anticipated next Spring. This will determine the mode (light rail or bus rapid transit), which streets the
service will operate on and whether it will run in shared traffic lanes, a transit-only dedicated lane, and/or
underground in a new tunnel. Although the Red Line is not funded for construction at this time and no
decision is near regarding what portion of the line would be built initially, we believe the project could begin
construction as early as Fall 2012 if major factors such as community support, cost-effectiveness of the
project, coordination with railroad operators and federal funding availability are favorable. A new Bayview
MARC Station has also been identified in the MARC Investment and Growth Plan, a multi-phased, multi-year
plan to triple the capacity of the MARC system. The expansion plan addresses provision for additional
capacity to meet the projected needs that will result as part of the federal government's upcoming Base
Realignment and Closure (BRAC) effort. For more information on the Red Line, please visit our project
website at www.baltimoreredline.com. Information regarding the MARC Investment and Growth Plan can be
found at Marc Projects
Baltimore Rising’s Mentoring Children of Incarcerated Parents Program (MCIP) - Do you want to make a
difference in a child’s life? Are you wondering how you can help the youth of today? Baltimore Rising’s
Mentoring Children of Incarcerated Parents Program is looking for you. Thousands of children suffer
traumatic and extended separation from their parents due to parental incarceration. Statistics from the U.S.
Department of Justice Bureau of Justice Statistics states that 1 in every 142 U.S. resident is incarcerated; over
2 million United States ’ children have had an incarcerated parent or guardian on any single day.
Do you know a child or youth who has a parent or guardian incarcerated and is in need of a mentor?
For more information, to get a mentor application or to refer a young person, please contact Kamala Green at
443-984-1013.
Baltimore Healthcare Access, Inc. is announcing a new initiative to protect the health and well-being of city
residents. Through this initiative, city residents can call 311 for screening and referral to a range of health
insurance programs and low-cost healthcare options. www.bhca.org
The Bar Association of Baltimore City is pleased to offer its Lawyer Referral and Information Service
(LRIS) to the general public. This service features a panel of attorneys who provide a wide range of legal
assistance ranging from Asbestos to Worker's Compensation. Those referred to private attorneys will be able
to receive a reduced fee half-hour consultation, which is waived for certain case types. This service also
occasionally features volunteer attorneys who are able to answer basic legal questions over telephone for no
charge. For those who qualify, the LRIS also offers reduced fee legal services for the elderly. For more
information call 410-539-3112 between 9:00am and 4:00pm Monday-Friday, or email info@baltimorebar.org.
Baltimore CASH Campaign: Free Community Tax Preparation - Families and individuals can have their taxes
prepared for free at one of more than 13 CASH Campaign locations in the City. Qualifying families and
individuals can claim the Earned Income Tax Credit and other valuable tax credits. Call for an appointment at
410-234-8008. www.baltimorecashcampaign.org
NEIGHBORHOOD LIAISON FROM THE MAYOR’S OFFICE NEIGHBORHOODS FOR NORTHEAST BALTIMORE
The neighborhood liaison from the Mayor’s Office of Neighborhoods for Northeast Baltimore is Sara Gahs-
Buccheri. Sara can be contacted at either: 410-396-4735 or via E-mail at Sara.Gahs-Buccheri@baltimorecity.
gov.
THE STAFF PERSON FROM THE BALTIMORE CITY COUNCIL PRESIDENT’S OFFICE OF COMMUNITY
OUTREACH FOR NORTHEAST BALTIMORE - The staff person from the Baltimore City Council’s President’s
Office of Community Outreach for Northeast Baltimore is Brandon Scott. Brandon can be contacted at either:
410-807-0229 or via E-mail at Bscott@baltimorecitycouncil.com.
The Towns at Orchard Ridge include 72, new construction, for-sale, architecturally designed townhomes
featuring high-quality exterior finishes and rich color palettes. With 9 different floor plans and a wide array of
options, the Towns at Orchard Ridge offer several designs to meet your needs. These townhomes will
include 2, 3 or 4 bedrooms, 1-3 ½ bathrooms, fully equipped kitchens, dedicated off-street parking, and the
best in modern interior finishes.
Please explore our website to learn more about the Orchard Ridge community, homes features and
amenities. To contact a New Home Consultant today to learn more about pre-construction pricing, call 410-
488-4088 for Sales at Orchard Ridge.
CALENDAR
JULY 12, 2008, TIME: 5:00 PM UNTIL 9:00 PM, LOCATION: FRANKFORD ESTATES DRIVE POOL HOUSE.
FRANKFORD ESTATES COMMUNITY POOL PARTY & COOKOUT. Come and join us for swimming,
refreshments, and spend time getting to know your neighbors, City and State Representatives. Sponsored by
the Social & Welcome Committee Donations are welcomed. We would like to know if you will be joining us.
Please contact Mrs. Barbara Jackson At 410-866-1937
July 2008 - Artscape, America’s largest free public arts festival, is in its 27th year and continues to create
tremendous opportunities for artists, craftspeople and fashion designers. The festival is seeking artists,
cultural, fashion and children’s exhibitors, dance and theater companies and more for this year’s festival.
Artscape is free and takes place Friday, July 18 and Saturday, July 19th from noon to 10:00 p.m., and Sunday,
July 20th from noon to 8:00 p.m. If you would like to participate in Artscape this year, visit www.artscape.org,
or call (410) 752-8652. Deadlines vary depending on the application and the discipline.
Information Fair is being held the third Tuesday, in June 2008, in the church hall of St Anthony located on
Frankford Ave.
City, state, and community service agencies and / or organizations are asked to participate in this vital
information sharing activity for the more than 25,000 residents. Any resident or interested parties may apply to
help with the fair by calling 410-325-1165 and leaving a name, and contact information.
THE NORTHEAST CITIZENS PATROL NEEDS YOU
The Patrol is active throughout the Northeast District. It Patrols every Thursday, Friday, and every other
Saturday from 7:30 PM to 11:00 PM. For its nine years of existence it has served as a great crime deterrent for
the communities of Northeast Baltimore . If you want to become a part of the solution to preventing crime in
your neighborhood, contact Mike Hilliard at HARBEL at 410-444-2100 or at harbel.necop@juno.com to
participate in this effort supported by the Police Commissioner and has been endorsed by the Governor, the
Mayor, and recognized by members of the U.S. Congress.
PROTECT YOURSELF AGAINST ATM THEFTS - Theft Presentation
GANGS are an increasing threat to our nation's youth and to those living in the State of Maryland.
The Governor's Office of Crime Control and Prevention provided a grant to the University of Maryland's Public
Safety Training and Technical Assistance Program to develop this website so that parents, educators and
public officials would have a resource to learn about combating gangs.
Through a better understanding of gangs, the public can become an essential resource in combating gangs
and in helping our youth avoid gang involvement.
Gangs are a relatively recent problem in much of the State of Maryland. While no jurisdiction in Maryland
has implemented a comprehensive program to both prevent youth from joining gangs and intervening to
assist youth already in a gang, there are effective programs throughout the State to assist youth at-risk for
delinquent behavior.
Gang involvement is directly related to crime, often violent crime. Research shows that gang involvement often
has a long-term negative impact on adolescents’ lives. Regardless of whether the child admits gang
involvement or you strongly suspect it, seek help to get them out of gang involvement. Your first source of
assistance would be your child’s school counselor or pupil personnel worker.
One of the best ways to prevent your child from becoming involved with gangs is to remain active in their lives.
Maintain open communication with your son or daughter so that you know who their friends are and how they
spend their time. Any parent of a teenager will agree that this can be easier said than done. As adolescents
develop their independence, they can become angry at what they perceive as too much parental involvement.
Stay the course; be as involved as you can and show them your love and concern.
To report gang activity that is an immediate threat to life or property, citizens should call 911
Report Gang Activity - Baltimore City Intelligence Watch Center 1-888-223-0033
Report non-emergency information about gangs to the Baltimore City Intelligence Watch Center at 1-888-223-
0033.
MARC Station with commuter parking is proposed at Bayview as part of the MTA Red Line Corridor Transit
Study, which is currently in the planning phase. A decision on what the preferred alternative will be for the Red
Line is anticipated next Spring. This will determine the mode (light rail or bus rapid transit), which streets the
service will operate on and whether it will run in shared traffic lanes, a transit-only dedicated lane, and/or
underground in a new tunnel. Although the Red Line is not funded for construction at this time and no
decision is near regarding what portion of the line would be built initially, we believe the project could begin
construction as early as Fall 2012 if major factors such as community support, cost-effectiveness of the
project, coordination with railroad operators and federal funding availability are favorable. A new Bayview
MARC Station has also been identified in the MARC Investment and Growth Plan, a multi-phased, multi-year
plan to triple the capacity of the MARC system. The expansion plan addresses provision for additional
capacity to meet the projected needs that will result as part of the federal government's upcoming Base
Realignment and Closure (BRAC) effort. For more information on the Red Line, please visit our project
website at www.baltimoreredline.com. Information regarding the MARC Investment and Growth Plan can be
found at Marc Projects
Baltimore Rising’s Mentoring Children of Incarcerated Parents Program (MCIP) - Do you want to make a
difference in a child’s life? Are you wondering how you can help the youth of today? Baltimore Rising’s
Mentoring Children of Incarcerated Parents Program is looking for you. Thousands of children suffer
traumatic and extended separation from their parents due to parental incarceration. Statistics from the U.S.
Department of Justice Bureau of Justice Statistics states that 1 in every 142 U.S. resident is incarcerated; over
2 million United States ’ children have had an incarcerated parent or guardian on any single day.
Do you know a child or youth who has a parent or guardian incarcerated and is in need of a mentor?
For more information, to get a mentor application or to refer a young person, please contact Kamala Green at
443-984-1013.
Baltimore Healthcare Access, Inc. is announcing a new initiative to protect the health and well-being of city
residents. Through this initiative, city residents can call 311 for screening and referral to a range of health
insurance programs and low-cost healthcare options. www.bhca.org
The Bar Association of Baltimore City is pleased to offer its Lawyer Referral and Information Service
(LRIS) to the general public. This service features a panel of attorneys who provide a wide range of legal
assistance ranging from Asbestos to Worker's Compensation. Those referred to private attorneys will be able
to receive a reduced fee half-hour consultation, which is waived for certain case types. This service also
occasionally features volunteer attorneys who are able to answer basic legal questions over telephone for no
charge. For those who qualify, the LRIS also offers reduced fee legal services for the elderly. For more
information call 410-539-3112 between 9:00am and 4:00pm Monday-Friday, or email info@baltimorebar.org.
Baltimore CASH Campaign: Free Community Tax Preparation - Families and individuals can have their taxes
prepared for free at one of more than 13 CASH Campaign locations in the City. Qualifying families and
individuals can claim the Earned Income Tax Credit and other valuable tax credits. Call for an appointment at
410-234-8008. www.baltimorecashcampaign.org
NEIGHBORHOOD LIAISON FROM THE MAYOR’S OFFICE NEIGHBORHOODS FOR NORTHEAST BALTIMORE
The neighborhood liaison from the Mayor’s Office of Neighborhoods for Northeast Baltimore is Sara Gahs-
Buccheri. Sara can be contacted at either: 410-396-4735 or via E-mail at Sara.Gahs-Buccheri@baltimorecity.
gov.
THE STAFF PERSON FROM THE BALTIMORE CITY COUNCIL PRESIDENT’S OFFICE OF COMMUNITY
OUTREACH FOR NORTHEAST BALTIMORE - The staff person from the Baltimore City Council’s President’s
Office of Community Outreach for Northeast Baltimore is Brandon Scott. Brandon can be contacted at either:
410-807-0229 or via E-mail at Bscott@baltimorecitycouncil.com.
The Towns at Orchard Ridge include 72, new construction, for-sale, architecturally designed townhomes
featuring high-quality exterior finishes and rich color palettes. With 9 different floor plans and a wide array of
options, the Towns at Orchard Ridge offer several designs to meet your needs. These townhomes will
include 2, 3 or 4 bedrooms, 1-3 ½ bathrooms, fully equipped kitchens, dedicated off-street parking, and the
best in modern interior finishes.
Please explore our website to learn more about the Orchard Ridge community, homes features and
amenities. To contact a New Home Consultant today to learn more about pre-construction pricing, call 410-
488-4088 for Sales at Orchard Ridge.
CALENDAR
JULY 12, 2008, TIME: 5:00 PM UNTIL 9:00 PM, LOCATION: FRANKFORD ESTATES DRIVE POOL HOUSE.
FRANKFORD ESTATES COMMUNITY POOL PARTY & COOKOUT. Come and join us for swimming,
refreshments, and spend time getting to know your neighbors, City and State Representatives. Sponsored by
the Social & Welcome Committee Donations are welcomed. We would like to know if you will be joining us.
Please contact Mrs. Barbara Jackson At 410-866-1937
July 2008 - Artscape, America’s largest free public arts festival, is in its 27th year and continues to create
tremendous opportunities for artists, craftspeople and fashion designers. The festival is seeking artists,
cultural, fashion and children’s exhibitors, dance and theater companies and more for this year’s festival.
Artscape is free and takes place Friday, July 18 and Saturday, July 19th from noon to 10:00 p.m., and Sunday,
July 20th from noon to 8:00 p.m. If you would like to participate in Artscape this year, visit www.artscape.org,
or call (410) 752-8652. Deadlines vary depending on the application and the discipline.
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