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A Very Merry Christmas

The families of Somerset Manor were gifted with all kinds of presents this year, thanks to the many donations we received through the United Way 2021 Support  A Family and other local organizations.  With their help, we were able to serve all 60 families with gifts and meals and brighten the holiday for the community children.

 


Y.E.S. We Are Grateful!

A BIG Thank You to the Youth Enrichment Society (YES) for designating The Success Project Pantry as the beneficiary of their Toiletry Drive! The items were happily shared and gratefully received by many local families!

Support the SUCCESS Project
with Amazon Smile


Our affiliate The Success Project is now a designated charity with the Amazon Smile program.  That means every time you buy something through Amazon, and designate The SUCCESS Project as your charity of choice, Amazon will donate 0.5% of the price of your eligible purchases to them! This will be a big boost to help enhance and expand the programs to help families in need. 

 HDGHA Staff News

Welcome Wendy Richardson!
Wendy joined the staff in October as the new Family Self-Sufficiency (FSS) Program Coordinator.  In her new role Wendy will match program participants with the services and resources they need to achieve economic stability and independence.  Learn more about the FSS program on hdgha.org.

Congratulations Carla Pyfer! Carla recently graduated from the Harford Leadership Academy.  Carla serves as the Director of Self-Sufficiency for HDGHA and The SUCCESS Project. 


HDGHA Is Hiring!  We have an immediate opening for an Administrative Assistant  in our management office. Please email resume to info@hdgha.org.

Eat Well
Program Update

The Eat Well program, funded by a grant from the United Way, served 3,584 servings of fresh lean meats, whole grains and fresh fruits and vegetables to families living within our community.  From Dec 2020 - May 2021, we distributed menus to our public housing residents including a listing of fresh, nutritious groceries for their selection.  They also received a meal kit with healthy recipes and everything needed to prepare a delicious dinner for their families.

All About the
EITC Credit

Have your clients heard about the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC)? The EITC is for low- and moderate-income workers and working families. To find out if they’re eligible, people can use the EITC Assistant on IRS.gov.
Christmas Breakfast Returns
HDGHA was happy to once again provide our annual Christmas Breakfast this year! On Saturday, December 4th we delivered a tasty breakfast to all 60 of our resident families to help celebrate the season!

Put YOUR Agency
in the Spotlight


 

Let potential clients know about your services and events here! Send us your news and we will share it in our communications. Email details to info@hdgha.org.
 Vaccine Mythbusters




 
Are your clients hesitant to get a COVID-19 vaccine?  Share this link to help them learn more about the safety and efficacy of vaccines here.
 

Strengthening Families Program
Returns

The SUCCESS Project Strengthening Families Progam is coming back! This 11 week series of classes was created for families with children ages 6-11 to help develop more effective parenting techniques and build stronger family bonds.  It is FREE to participate in this program, and families can win prizes each week! 

Registration is now OPEN with limited space!  Learn more about the program and sign up here: https://theupwardclimb.org/strengthening-families-program.html.
 
FREE Financial Management Advice


Your clients can get access FREE financial management guidance through The Success Project Banzai program. It covers essential topics like creating a household budget, saving for college, how to buy a home and more! Check it out-- https://successproject.learnbanzai.com/

Housing Waiting List Open




Know a family in need of affordable housing? The waiting list is open for our 1-5 bedroom units! Our community is a safe and family oriented place to live. In addition, HDGHA offers a wide range of FREE programs and services all geared to assist tenants with their financial independence goals. Help your clients take the first steps to changing their life and refer them to apply and become part of our community! Download the application packet here.

Join Our PCC

We need YOU to join our PCC (Program Coordinating Committee)!  This group offers support to our self-sufficiency program by providing access to client resources.  It’s free to join and helps connect your agency with other practitioners to further grow the impact of your organization! Email info@hdgha,org with questions.

Help Your Clients to thrive!
 


Did you know our non-profit partner The SUCCESS Project has a newsletter? It's called thrive! and offers a wealth of information about local resources and services that assist low-income families.  Share this link with your clients so they can subscribe!

Upcoming Events


2022 SUCCESS Classes

January 19: HOMEOWNERSHIP PART 1--Learn all about buying a home.

February 3: PARENT SUPPORT GROUP--Topic: Preventing Addiction

February 16: MEMORIES MATTER HEALTH FOCUS--Get tips on coping with memory loss.

February 23: HEALTHY HEARTS--Learn about living a heart-healthy lifestyle.

March 16: SPRING CLEANING--Find out more about green cleaning products and methods.

April 20: HOMEOWNERSHIP PART 2--Receive financial education about mortgages & more.

May 18: EMPLOYMENT WORKSHOP--Hear about job opportunities and where to get skills training.

SUMMER JAM 2022--Save the Date!  The SUCCESS Project annual block party is happening June 25.  More info coming soon!


 Happy New Year from HDGHA!

Hard to believe we are already into 2022, right? But as we all continue to recover from the impact of the pandemic, it is clear that the services we each provide are more needed than ever. THANK YOU for the gifts of your support last year. Whether its volunteering, donating, sharing the news about one of our events or helping our clients in need, we couldn't achieve our mission as well without you! Here are some updates on programs, benefits and activities that can help support and connect clients like yours.  Got something new to share?  Give us all the deets--we don't know what we don't know, and its all about sharing the right news at the right time.  

Holiday  Decorations Winner
This holiday season our community participated in a home decorating contest.  We had lots of great entries but here is the home that won. 
 
Congrats and enjoy the gift cards!  We can't wait to see what beautiful ideas you come up with for the next holiday!

Generosity at Thanksgiving
Our community was so blessed at Thanksgiving this year.  The Kelly Family, the Refuge Temple Ministries Church of God and the ladies of Lal Nas Court # 240 all donated turkeys and supplies for our families. In all 27 households were served! We appreciate your thoughtfulness so very much!





Welcome Baskets Equip with Essentials

Many thanks to Messiah Community Baptist Church for supplying us with these well-stocked welcome baskets for new residents.  The basics of cleaning supplies and household necessities will surely help our new neighbors settle into their new homes.

Super SUCCESS Classes
Coming in 2022

We are happy to report that the SUCCESS Project resumed classes in September.  All sessions will continue to be virtual for 2022.  These FREE presentations are open to anyone!  Check out the upcoming sessions listed at left and be sure to spread the word! Learn more at theupwardclimb.org. 
 

Trunk or Treat Triumph

Thanks to all of our amazing "trunkers," costume and candy donors, and participants who turned out for our best and biggest Trunk or Treat yet on October 30th!  So much fun to see all of the families getting into the holiday spirit.  Everyone had a wonderful time.  We can't wait til next year--see you on October 29, 2022!

Register Now for
Building Strong Families 

Our partner The Success Project now offers a FREE Family Coaching Service! The Building Strong Families Program is open to families that are struggling financially and have at least one child enrolled in a Harford County Public Schools. Learn more here.

Pre-Ordering Available from
The SUCCESS Pantry

Pre-ordering is now available from The SUCCESS Pantry!  Interested tamilies can just use the QR code on this flyer to see available items; pickups are on Tuesdays between 1-3.

 

Yard Signs Spread Hope
 

   
The Harford County Department of Community Services Suicide Prevention Workgroup is offering FREE yard signs  to increase awareness about suicide prevention. The goal of displaying these is to spread hope and support throughout the community.  For more info contact Silvana Bowker at 410-638-3389,  scbowker@harfordcountymd.gov

Donation Fills Pantry
 

A donation from Critical Hit Games in Abingdon filled the shelves of The SUCCESS Project Pantry this fall. Thank you to Whitman Bottiger and all his generous customers for this bounty of non-perishable food and supplies. 


 

Grant Provides Laptops to
Local Families


HDGHA was excited to put local families in touch with the Get Connected technology program. Funded by a grant, the program provides access to internet for families in need.  This year, it enabled the gift of laptop computers setup with antivirus protection and Microsoft Office, along with mice, mousepads, headphones, etc. to nine Harford County families.

Boy Scouts Beautify
Somerset Manor

Many thanks to the Boy Scouts from  Boy Scout Troop 475 of Dulaney Valley who beautified our community this summer for their Eagle Scout project.  Their hard work resulted in an awesome lending library and a fresh look for our entry sign.  Great job guys!  Thanks and congrats to Rowan (who completed the project) who earned his Eagle Scout status on December 23rd.
 

  
Community Mural Coming Soon
Stay tuned in 2022 to see our BRAND NEW Community Mural!  Everyone in Somerset Manor and HDGHA will be able to lend a hand and together we will build something beautiful!  This is the backdrop awaiting inspiration (and warm weather!). Hurry up spring!
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