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Through a GENEROUS donation from Target- Port Discovery is now able to offer the 3rd Friday of each month
(except JULY 2010) from 4-7 PM for $2.00 a person to EVERYONE who wants to come!!!!!! See Flyer

Delegate Cheryl D. Glenn - 2010 Legislative Issues Survey
As your Delegate, I want to hear from you. Let me know of any issues that you believe should be consider by
the Maryland General Assembly. Please see attached 2010 Legislative Issues Survey

The Morgan State University Child Care Center is conducting a needs assessment
The survey should only take five minutes to complete. The survey is anonymous and individuals will be
contacted only if they request a contact and provide contact information. http://studentvoice.
com/morgan/ChildCareCtrNeedsAssmt09   Cheryl Rollins, Institutional Research, Morgan State University,
443-885-4429 cheryl.rollins@morgan.edu

BPD establishes 24/7 tip line for rape suspect. Anyone with information pls call 888-223-0033

Baltimore police have established a 24-hour tip line to collect public leads in a series of recent rapes.

The tip line, at 888-223-0033, is staffed by officers familiar with the cases, Anthony Guglielmi, the Police
Department's chief spokesman, said Friday. Guglielmi said the community has already stepped forth with
helpful information. The tip line was established after nine reported sexual assaults since Oct. 20. Some of
those attacks, including the most recent on Wednesday in the 2700 block of Brendan Ave., occurred near bus
stops, primarily in East Baltimore. Police are investigating whether they are linked.

Investigators have released a sketch of a possible suspect in two of the bus stop attacks, in which the
assailant used a shard of glass as a weapon. Another string of sexual assaults, occurring during the same
time span, seem to be related to home break-ins, according to police.

Sex Offense Unit   Attached you will find a Wanted Flyer containing the Composite Drawing produced by the
Victim in the Rape/Attempt Murder which occured on 30 October 2009 in the 1300 blk of N. Central Avneue.
Superivors are asked to please make sure that the same flyer is distributed throughout the District, Posts,
and area Communities in an effort to make an identification ASAP. If you have any questions regarding the
attached flyer, or in reference to the open case, please feel free to contact me at the Sex Offense Unit. Thanks
again for your assistance!

Detective Dale Wood
Sex Offense Unit
410-396-2076

Mayor Dixon has proposed reducing residential trash pick-up to once a week and devoting a
second day of the week to collect recyclables as part of her budget plan for next year. With a strong public
education campaign, the shift could make Baltimore cleaner and greener and save money - the city saves
$33 for every ton of trash it doesn't send to the refuse facility.    To learn more visit http://www.
cleanergreenerbaltimore.com/.

Neighborhood Housing Services of Baltimore’s Foreclosure Prevention Program
offers emergency bridge loans to victims of predatory or exotic lending, or homeowners hit with emergencies
such as illness or unemployment. Eligible low- to moderate-income homeowners can receive up to $5,000 in
deferred loans. 410-327-1200.

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

Baltimore City's Crime Fighting Directory New:
When it comes to crime in Baltimore city, Mayor Sheila Dixon is working for the citizens of Baltimore to provide
a means to dramatically reduce crime in Baltimore City. http://www.baltimorecity.gov/crime/

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.

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

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.

New Community - 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.

APPEAL FOR VOLUNTEERS TO SERVE IN THE CITY’S HOMELESS SHELTERS
This is an appeal for volunteers to serve in Baltimore City’s homeless shelters. Last winter community
residents volunteered in the homeless shelter at 1114 Mount Street which was closed at the end of March.
We are opening two new shelters at Edmondson High School on the west side and Ralph J. Young Rec
Center (2031 E. Fayette Center) on the east side. The homeless clients are searched for weapons before
being bused into the shelter at 7:00 PM. The shelters are open until 6:00 AM. Volunteers will conduct a
monitoring function under staff direction. They are looking for a 3 to 4 hour volunteer shift. Pete Pakas,
Volunteer Services Coordinator, Office of Community Services, Baltimore Housing would be happy to discuss
this further with interested residents. He can be reached at 410-545-6958

Baltimore City Department of Planning Launches Website for Public Review of City
Zoning Code Rewrite Process
TransForm Baltimore is seeking to gather input from all interested citizens and stake holders who are
concerned about the future of the City of Baltimore. The process includes this online consultation tool. We will
use this site to post documents and receive comments. The Zoning Code Diagnosis is a summary of the
existing code and areas for improvement. City residents are encouraged to visit this site, log-in to create an
account and review and comment on any or all parts of this document.

Please circulate this link and encourage friends, neighbors, community associations to visit this site. www.
transformbaltimore.net/portal

More Medical Assistance for Maryland Families through the Working Families and
Small Business Health Coverage Act
During the recent Maryland legislative session, state lawmakers passed the Working Families and Small
Business Health Coverage Act, which expands medical assistance eligibility to parents with dependent
children with annual incomes up to $20,500 for a family of three. Parents and relatives caring for children can
also apply to receive free comprehensive health care coverage, including doctor visits, low cost or free
prescriptions and other services. Get more information at 1-800-456-8900, your local health department or
www.marylandSAIL.org.

Maryland Science Center Offers Transportation Grants to Maryland Schools
Grants are to help offset travel costs on field trips during the school year. Any Maryland school booking and
completing a visit in September, October, November or December can apply for a grant of $100 for use
toward bus transportation. $100 grants are on a first-come first-served basis and limited to one grant per
reservation. Limited funds are available. Call 410-685-5225.

A BGE Energy Education Workshop is a great way for neighborhoods and communities to learn low and no
cost ways to cut home energy usage. A BGE Energy Educator will show workshop participants how to save
up to 20% on their utility bills. To coordinate an Energy Education Workshop for your community, call BGE @
410-265-4103

Power of Parents and Partners in School (P.O.P.S. Program) is a new program to encourage
and address the needs of students who are expecting or parenting teens who have dropped out and want to
return to school. Developed by the Laurence G. Paquin School. 410-396-9398/9399.

Neighborhood Housing Services of Baltimore’s Foreclosure Prevention Program offers emergency bridge
loans to victims of predatory or exotic lending, or homeowners hit with emergencies such as illness or
unemployment. Eligible low- to moderate-income homeowners can receive up to $5,000 in deferred loans.
410-327-1200.

Registration is underway for Adult Literacy and ESOL Program Classes offered by the Greater Homewood
Community Corporation, 3501 N. Charles St., 410-261-3518.

Food Assistance provided by Project 100, an initiative of the Baltimore City Housing Community Action
Partnership and New Psalmist Baptist Church, to help families with food security for 30 days in order to pay
down other bills. It’s for residents of 21217, 21216, 21201, 21223, or 21229 who have children and do not
receive food stamps or a utility subsidy from Section 8. 410-396-0893

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