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| |  Target Blocks have been updated for 2009!
New blocks have been added and others removed. Check out our website to see the updates. If you live on a target block listed, you may qualify for: - A PURCHASE/REHAB LOAN available to people purchasing homes on target blocks
- A REFINANCE/REHAB LOAN for more substantial improvements which will require refinance of the existing first mortgage on the home available to homeowners on target blocks
- A HOME IMPROVEMENT LOAN of up to $40,000 available to homeowners within the Healthy Neighborhoods
- Baltimore City has designated $1 million to match dollar-for-dollar rehab loans made from Healthy Neighborhoods Loan Pool for eligible borrowers. The maximum match amount is $10,000.
Neighbors on target blocks can also receive small grants to complete projects together to improve their block.
| |  Homesharing Program in Baltimore City! A money saving resource! Homesharing is a simple idea. A householder offers accommodation to a homesharer in exchange for an agreed level of support. The support needed may be help with the household tasks, or it may be financial support, or a combination of both. Homesharing is an exchange that recognizes that both people have needs and both have something to offer.
All applicants are personally interviewed, homeseekers in the office and homeowners in their homes; references are checked carefully; and criminal background checks are completed. Based on preferences stated in the interviews, homeseekers and homeowners are carefully matched for compatibility. St. Ambrose counselors help the parties create their match agreement and act as facilitators if needed. Matches typically last from nine to 12 months, although the program has resulted in a few matches lasting five years and longer. If interested, contact: St. Ambrose Housing Aid Center 321 E 25th St
Baltimore, MD 21218 410-366-6180 http://www.stambros.org/pages/share.html
| |  Youth Jobs Available at Herring Run Watershed Association!
Herring Run Watershed Association will be hosting 6-9 summer interns through Baltimore City's Youthworks Program. We want to request 6 outstanding local youth for these positions who are interested in working on maintenance projects to help out our streams, trees, and park.
Summer Intern Description:
- Maintain existing tree plantings at schools and parks (mulching and weeding)
- Conduct tree inventories and assessments of tree plantings
- Care for plants in our nursery
- Solicit street tree requests by going door-to-door- explore your sales and communication skills
- Learn transferable job skills for future careers in the environment and nursery sector
Most work will occur outdoors in hot conditions. Youth will work in the early morning hours to avoid excessive heat and alternative activities will be planned for code red days. Youth will be supervised by 2-3 coordinators with all having previous experience teaching or working with young adults.
Who can apply to Youthworks for a summer job?
Youth need to be residents of Baltimore City, 14-18 years of age by the end of June. Office location is 3545 Belair Rd. in Belair-Edison (21213).
What is the PAY? $6.55/hr for 30 hours/week duration is 6 weeks starts June 22rd - July 31st
When is the deadline?
YOUTH SHOULD APPLY BY THE END OF FEBRUARY. That ensures that they get into Youthworks. The actual close date is March 13th, BUT most slots are filled by then and HRWA cannot ensure your placement.
Where can you get an application and where to apply?
All Baltimore City Public Middle and High Schools, registration sites and
One-Stop Career Centers have applications. To apply, download the registration booklet and application at http://www.oedworks.com/ . Applications are available now.
How do you work for Herring Run Watershed Association via Youthworks?
Once you have applied to Youthworks, refer to our worksite below, you need to contact Darin Crew, Watershed Restoration Manager, @ 410-254-1577 ext 104 or dcrew@herringrun.org. I will want to set up an interview prior to the 20th to ensure you are a fit with our program. I'll need your address, Date of Birth, and Social Security Number to send in a request letter to work with us. Please let us know of your interest prior to February 20th so we can set up interviews and decide on our group to request from Youthworks.
Our worksite is # 155.
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| | Waste Less, Recycle More Meeting! 
The 3rd and 4th districts are making changes to their solid waste collection. Please join Councilman Bob Curran and Councilman Bill Henry for a presentation of changes and improvements to solid waste service. Thursday February 12th, 2009 6:30 - 8 p.m. Good Samaritan Hospital 5601 Loch Raven Blvd. Baltimore, MD 21239 Parker Rooms 3 and 4 For more information call: 410-396-3312 | |  Spinster Yarns and Fibers in Lauraville a Baltimore Destination!
Spinster Yarns and Fibers was listed as a must-shop destination in a January profile of Baltimore City in AirTran's flight magazine. Congratulations! |  Great Soul Wellness Studio turns 1! Starting Friday February 6 through February 8th they will be hosting a variety of events to celebrate their anniversary. The weekend will end with performances and a party at The Parkside Restaurant. For more information about their events click HERE! | | | Thanks to all of you who have volunteered your time to help us here at the Neighborhoods of Greater Lauraville! We appreciate what you do for us!
Sincerely,
Lorrie Schoettler Neighborhoods of Greater Lauraville | Contact Info
Lorrie Schoettler 4709 Harford Road Baltimore, MD 21214 410-444-9188 | |
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