Thursday, November 29, 2012
Last year more than 1,400 Carroll County families qualified for and received holiday donations through Neighbors in Need.
- VOLUNTEERS IN THE NEWS
- Kym Byrnes
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Thursday, November 29, 2012
The elves at Human Service Programs (HSP) are working overtime to pair local families in need with families who want to help their neighbors during the holiday season. HSP's annual Neighbors in Need (NIN) holiday giving program is underway. So far 1,090 families have applied for holiday assistance according to Program Manager Lori Graham. Last year, approximately 1,400 families received holiday assistance through NIN Graham said. NIN allows families and individuals in need to request assistance over the holidays. According to Graham, the goal is to get as many of those families and individuals in need adopted by people interested in giving back over the holiday season. Those who are not adopted by individuals, churches, businesses, and …
Saturday, November 24, 2012
Members of the Gerstell Academy Upper School delivered an annual donation of home goods, non-perishable foods and sack lunches to HSP.
- VOLUNTEERS IN THE NEWS
- Kym Byrnes
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Saturday, November 24, 2012
After several years of donating home goods, non-perishable foods, and sack lunches to Human Services Programs of Carroll County, Inc. (HSP) for Thanksgiving, Gerstell Academy has expanded its partnership with the county’s Community Action non-profit according to a news release. HSP and Gerstell will partner the non-profit’s Women & Children’s and Family Shelters with the academy’s Upper School. Students in the Upper School will collaborate with the two shelters at HSP to identify needs for residents. The first new project is already planned as a collection for Baskets of Hope containing household and personal care items to help residents set up housekeeping when they transition from the shelter into permanent housing. HSP is the Community …
Tuesday, May 8, 2012
Folk singer and songwriter Cheryl Wheeler will perform on May 18 to benefit Human Service Programs.
Nationally renowned folk singer and songwriter Cheryl Wheeler will perform a concert at the Carroll Arts Center to benefit Human Service Programs of Carroll County (HSP). According to an event flyer, Wheeler’s musical range is broad, from gut-busting humor and vitriolic satire, to heart-breaking emotion. Her low key, self-deprecating manner, quirky humor, natural story telling ability and beautiful voice have made her one of the shining lights of today’s folk scene. HSP is committed to improving the quality of life and self-sufficiency of at-risk and low-income Carroll County residents by providing assistance with basic needs, advocacy, linkages to resources and opportunities to enhance life skills. The concert is Friday, May 18 at 7:30 p.…
Human Services Programs of Carroll County, Inc.
4:20 pm on Tuesday, May 8, 2012
Kym: Thanks for the plug! We are hoping that many Carroll Countians will come out and join us for a wonderful evening of entertainment. Our post wine and cheese reception for VIP ticket holders will give concert goers an opportunity to meet and chat with Cheryl. Looking forward to an entertaining evening in a beautiful facility that benefits a very worthy organization and its work. Cindy Parr more ›