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SUMMARY:HARC Meeting:  ENOUGH Initiative for Poverty Alleviation
DESCRIPTION:                 \nHARC is excited to present the Engaging Neighborhoods\, Organizations\, Unions\, Governments and Households (ENOUGH) initiative at our June meeting. This unique Maryland state grant-funded initiative is a collaborative effort to alleviate poverty for children and families in the south end of Hagerstown\, led by San Mar/Bester Community of Hope. Learn how this initiative aims to strategically address generational poverty and promote a legacy of economic mobility through critical support and resources in the following areas: \nHousing & Spaces\nMental Health & Substance Abuse\nPoverty & Concrete Resources\nChildcare & Workforce Development \nHARC is grateful to be a partner in this initiative alongside the Asian American Center of Frederick (AACF). Also learn about our role in co-managing two new Bilingual Community Workers in the “Bester” community. \nSpeakers include: \n\nJen Younker\, Director\, Bester Community of Hope\nElizabeth Chung\, Executive Director\, Asian American Center of Frederick (AACF)\nKathy Powderly\, Executive Director\, HARC\nJane Powell\, Bilingual Community Worker\, AACF/HARC\nJulien Patrick Tete Wabo\, Bilingual Community Worker\, AACF/HARC\n\nJoin us for lunch and fellowship along with the presentation. Thanks to Congregation B’nai Abraham for hosting and providing food (a free will offering basket will be out for donations toward the meal). RSVP requested by Friday\, June 6 at noon so we can get a count for lunch and other activities. \n \n————————————————————————– \nHARC meetings are typically held on the 2nd Tuesday of every month for lunch\, except July and August\, with an occasional evening meeting.  The location typically rotates among different houses of faith\, giving different congregations and organizations an opportunity to host.
URL:https://harc.datachievereview.xyz/event/harc-meeting-2025-6/
LOCATION:Congregation B’nai Abraham\, 53 E. Baltimore St.\, Hagerstown\, MD\, 21740\, United States
CATEGORIES:HARC meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250909T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250909T133000
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SUMMARY:HARC Meeting:  WC Homeless Coalition
DESCRIPTION:Have you wondered what’s being done in Washington County to help homeless individuals and families?  Are you curious how many people are homeless in our community?  Are you concerned about the new City of Hagerstown ordinance prohibiting lodging outdoors in public places?  Join us for our September HARC meeting when members of the Washington County Homeless Coalition will speak to these questions and more.  \nSpeakers include: \n\nJeannie Asbury\, Executive Director\, Reach of Washington County\nTim Fisher\, CEO\, Community Action Council\nKelli Black\, Washington County Mental Health Authority\n\nJoin us for lunch and fellowship along with the presentation. Thank you to Reach for hosting and providing food (a free will offering basket will be out for donations toward the meal/Reach). RSVP requested by Friday\, September 5 at noon so we can get a count for lunch and other activities. \nParking and access:  Reach is located in the back of the Aspiring To Serve building next to Christ’s Reformed Church. Access is from Wellers Alley (enter the alley from Prospect St. heading south or Jonathan St. heading north). Accessible parking is available here. Additional parking is available in the lot at Aspiring To Serve\, accessed from Franklin Street just after the church\, with a set of stairs in the rear which leads up to entrance of Reach. Enter through the main door facing the alley/lot and take the stairs or elevator one flight up to the 3rd floor. \n \n————————————————————————– \nHARC meetings are typically held on the 2nd Tuesday of every month for lunch\, except July and August\, with an occasional evening meeting.  The location typically rotates among different houses of faith\, giving different congregations and organizations an opportunity to host.
URL:https://harc.datachievereview.xyz/event/harc-meeting-2025-9-9/
LOCATION:Reach of Washington County\, 140 W. Franklin St.\, Suite 300\, Hagerstown\, MD\, 21740\, United States
CATEGORIES:HARC meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251014T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251014T133000
DTSTAMP:20250929T150107Z
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SUMMARY:HARC Meeting:  Rising To Learn
DESCRIPTION:We believe in nurturing the unlimited potential of every child (HARC belief statement).  In October\, HARC welcomes Dottie Gruler\, Chairperson for Rising To Learn\, to share about this new organization dedicated to ensuring children in Washington County Public Schools have the access and opportunity to reach that unlimited potential in their education. \nRising To Learn’s vision and mission: \nWe envision a future where every student in Washington County Public Schools has access to the educational services they need through a unified\, inclusive\, and well-supported countywide school district. \nOur mission is to serve as a transparent and accessible communication hub\, offering detailed information through our website\, newsletters\, and ongoing dialogue. Our initiative offers concise reports about school board meetings\, explanations of board processes and actions\, and links to resources\, while also maintaining open channels for feedback. \nOur goal is to raise community awareness and understanding of the work of the Washington County Board of Education and Washington County Public Schools\, while encouraging community participation in shaping the future of the schools. \nJoin us for lunch and fellowship along with the presentation. Thank you to Grace United Methodist Church for hosting and providing food (a free will offering basket will be out for donations toward the meal). RSVP requested by Friday\, October 10 at noon so we can get a count for lunch and other activities. \nParking and access: \nParking is available in the lot directly across the street from the church\, and there is also street parking. Enter through the door directly across from the parking lot. \n \n————————————————————————– \nHARC meetings are typically held on the 2nd Tuesday of every month for lunch\, except July and August\, with an occasional evening meeting.  The location typically rotates among different houses of faith\, giving different congregations and organizations an opportunity to host.
URL:https://harc.datachievereview.xyz/event/harc-meeting-2025-9-9-2/
LOCATION:Grace United Methodist Church\, 712 West Church St.\, Hagerstown\, MD\, United States
CATEGORIES:HARC meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251111T120000
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SUMMARY:HARC Meeting: Roundtable Conversations and Fellowship
DESCRIPTION:HARC members and friends are invited to participate in roundtable conversations and fellowship. We’ll tackle some questions from our own spiritual lenses and enjoy fellowship with one another. \nJoin us for lunch\, fellowship\, sharing. Otterbein UMC will provide the lunch with a free-will offering basket.  RSVP is requested by Friday\, November 7 at noon so we can get a count for lunch. \n \n————————————————————————– \nHARC meetings are typically held on the 2nd Tuesday of every month for lunch\, except July and August\, with an occasional evening or weekend meeting.  The meeting location typically rotates among different houses of faith or affiliate organizations\, giving different congregations and organizations an opportunity to host.  Some meetings will be recorded for later viewing\, as we are able and the subject allows.
URL:https://harc.datachievereview.xyz/event/harc-meeting-2024-12-2/
LOCATION:Otterbein United Methodist Church\, 108 East Franklin Street\, Hagerstown\, Maryland\, 21740
CATEGORIES:HARC meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260120T120000
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SUMMARY:HARC Annual Meeting
DESCRIPTION:All members and affiliates are requested to attend our annual meeting! Representatives of other houses of worship and community members are welcome and encouraged to join us. \nThis will be a special time to hear testimonials from a few of our programs\, honor outgoing board members and some key volunteers\, and give thanks for the many ways we have been blessed with the ministry of HARC. We’ll also conduct some business\, including voting on the 2026 budget and electing new board members and officers. \nSpecial speakers sharing their testimonials/success stories include: \n\n\n\n~ Crystal\, Micah’s Backpack\n~ Precious\, Equity in Education Scholarship\n~ Amir\, Refugee Welcome Network\n\n\n\nOutgoing Board Members to be thanked for their service: \n\n\n\n~ Richard Willson\, Treasurer\n~ Rev. Chris Serufusa\, Immediate Past President\n~ Rev. Dionne Hall\n\n\n\nHighlighted Program Volunteers to be honored: \n\n\n\n~ Brenda & Chris Horsch\, Micah’s Backpack\n~ Ted & Elizabeth Howe\, Refugee Welcome Network\n\n\n\nThank you to St. Mark’s Lutheran Church for hosting and providing lunch. There will be a basket for free-will offerings toward the meal.  RSVP requested by Friday\, January 16 at noon so we can get a count for lunch. \n \n————————————————————————– \nHARC meetings are typically held on the 2nd Tuesday of every month for lunch\, except July and August\, with an occasional evening meeting.  The location typically rotates among different houses of faith\, giving different congregations and organizations an opportunity to host.
URL:https://harc.datachievereview.xyz/event/harc-meeting-2026-1-20/
LOCATION:St. Mark’s Lutheran Church\, 601 Washington Ave.\, Hagerstown\, Maryland
CATEGORIES:HARC meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260519T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260519T133000
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SUMMARY:HARC Meeting:  Habitat for Humanity
DESCRIPTION:This month\, we’ll get an update from Habitat for Humanity of Washington County. Come learn about current programs\, how homeownership works\, and ways the faith community can be involved.  \nJoin us for lunch and fellowship along with the presentation. Thank you to Reach for hosting and providing food (a free will offering basket will be out for donations toward the meal/Reach). RSVP requested by Friday\, May 15 at noon so we can get a count for lunch and other activities. \nParking and access:  Reach is located in the back of the Aspiring to Serve building next to Christ’s Reformed Church. Access is from Wellers Alley (enter the alley from Prospect St. heading south or Jonathan St. heading north). Accessible parking is available here. Additional parking is available in the lot at Aspiring to Serve\, accessed from Franklin Street just after the church\, with a set of stairs in the rear which leads up to entrance of Reach. Enter through the main door facing the alley/lot and take the stairs or elevator one flight up to the 3rd floor. \n \n————————————————————————– \nHARC meetings are typically held on the 3rd Tuesday of every month for lunch\, except July and August\, with an occasional evening meeting.  The location typically rotates among different houses of faith\, giving different congregations and organizations an opportunity to host.
URL:https://harc.datachievereview.xyz/event/harc-meeting-2026-5/
LOCATION:Reach of Washington County\, 140 W. Franklin St.\, Suite 300\, Hagerstown\, MD\, 21740\, United States
CATEGORIES:HARC meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260616T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260616T133000
DTSTAMP:20260527T204827Z
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SUMMARY:HARC Meeting:  Dept. of Social Services
DESCRIPTION:This month\, we’ll hear from representatives of the Washington County Department of Social Services regarding foster care needs and benefits access\, including implications for our community from recent legislation.  \nJoin us for lunch and fellowship along with the presentation. Thank you to Zion UCC for hosting and providing food (a free will offering basket will be out for donations toward the meal). RSVP requested by Friday\, June 12 at noon so we can get a count for lunch and other activities. \nParking and access:  Parking is available in the lot to the north (right side) of the church; enter via the driveway on the other side of the parsonage. Some street parking is also available. The building is accessible. Enter from the office door\, closest to the parking lot. \n \n————————————————————————– \nHARC meetings are typically held on the 3rd Tuesday of every month for lunch\, except July and August\, with an occasional evening meeting.  The location typically rotates among different houses of faith\, giving different congregations and organizations an opportunity to host.
URL:https://harc.datachievereview.xyz/event/harc-meeting-2026-5-2/
LOCATION:Zion Reformed UCC\, 201 N. Potomac St\, Hagerstown\, MD\, 21740\, United States
CATEGORIES:HARC meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260915T121500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260915T134500
DTSTAMP:20260902T195847Z
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SUMMARY:HARC Meeting:  Salvation Army
DESCRIPTION:After a summer hiatus\, our monthly HARC meetings return.  In September\, our meeting will be at the Salvation Army\, where we will hear from Major Mark Van Meter about current programs\, including the largest woman and families shelter in Washington County.  Earlier this year\, a devastating fire closed the Salvation Army’s thrift store\, hurting an important revenue source for the shelter and other programs. We’ll learn about progress on the building and the ministry’s funding needs.  \nJoin us for lunch and fellowship\, provided by Salvation Army in their soup kitchen space\, followed by the program and an optional tour of the facility. A free will offering basket will be out for donations toward the meal and their programs. RSVP requested by Friday\, September 11 at noon so we can get a count for lunch and other activities. Please note the time change to 12:15 – 1:45.  \nParking: is in the lot across from the building on Wise Street and another lot at the corner of George and Wise. Street parking is also available. See map: \n \n————————————————————————– \nHARC meetings are typically held on the 3rd Tuesday of every month for lunch\, except July and August\, with an occasional evening meeting.  The location typically rotates among different houses of faith\, giving different congregations and organizations an opportunity to host.
URL:https://harc.datachievereview.xyz/event/harc-meeting-2026-9-15/
LOCATION:Salvation Army\, 541 George Street\, Hagerstown\, MD\, 21740\, United States
CATEGORIES:HARC meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261020T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261020T133000
DTSTAMP:20261006T150626Z
CREATED:20260902T135329Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261006T150626Z
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SUMMARY:HARC Meeting:  Interfaith "World Changers Club"
DESCRIPTION:On October 20\, HARC’s Interfaith Team invites you to experience a taste of the “World Changers Club\,” a program offered by the team during our Lighthouse Summer Enrichment Program at Bester Elementary School.  \nThis “club\,” offered one of the four weeks of the program\, introduced children to the values and/or culture of four different faiths through fun activities. We hope you enjoy a sampling of the activities\, while learning more about this summer program and what it’s like to work with children in our schools  – be it in the summer or our Lighthouse After-School Program. \nJoin us for lunch and fellowship along with the activities. Thank you to Benevola United Methodist Church for hosting and providing food (a free will offering basket will be out for donations toward the meal). RSVP requested by Friday\, October 16 at noon so we can get a count for lunch and other activities. \n \n————————————————————————– \nHARC meetings are typically held on the 3rd Tuesday of every month for lunch\, except July and August\, with an occasional evening meeting.  The location typically rotates among different houses of faith\, giving different congregations and organizations an opportunity to host.
URL:https://harc.datachievereview.xyz/event/harc-meeting-2026-10-20/
LOCATION:Benevola United Methodist Church\, 19925 Benevola Church Rd\, Boonsboro\, MD\, 21713\, United States
CATEGORIES:HARC meetings
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