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Our Community Relations program has the most far-reaching
positive impact on all of our member associations in the Northeast.
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Comprised of all of our 80+ constituent organizations, HARBEL’s Community Relations program provides a variety of services for our members:
• liaison between government and residents
• forums on a variety of topics through which our members become informed
about current pertinent issues
• monitor the docket of the zoning and liquor board for neighborhood
impact
• develop testimony for members when necessary
• sponsor the NorthEast Citizens Patrol
• strengthen local businesses
• assist commercial revitalization efforts
• maintain ability to develop
new community programs
• serve as fiscal agent for grant-seeking neighborhood
groups
• provide advocacy and referral services
• spearhead special activities
and events
• mentor upcoming community leaders
• develop community forums for issues of concern
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HARBEL was pleased to offer a series of beginner, intermediate and advanced computer classes. Students learn the basics of using a computer, writing a resume, editing, Internet use, and computer applications. Classes run for one week for each level. Cost is $25 per week. All classes are held at the HARBEL building, 5807 Harford Road. These classes are offered based on interest, call HARBEL at 410-444-2100 to request additional information or contact: Zach@dottts.com. (Download Computer Class Application
)ADDITIONAL HARBEL EVENTS
In addition to on-going services and programs, the Community Relations unit coordinates a giant Community Flea Market which draws vendors, buyers, gawkers, and fun-seekers from the whole region. Held the Saturday before Mother’s Day, the Flea Market features flowers and plants suitable for planting in the ground or enjoying inside the house.
In early Spring, HARBEL’s Annual Meeting is held at the Overlea Event Center. This event brings elected leaders representing our communities on the city, state, and federal level to a social event with our residents and friends. The Annual Meeting introduces the directors of each of HARBEL’s three programs who present their year in review and feature their unique activities. The agency’s staff is also introduced to the community.
Summer activities usually revolve around attending as many of the community’s festivals and fairs as is humanly possible. Almost every weekend sees another community association conducting a social event, gathering their members in an informal setting to meet new and old friends and share memories.
A new tradition to HARBEL took place in late Summer of 2011. HARBEL hosted a crafter's fair which featured vendors who have exhibited their wares in many locales throughout our region. Plans to include this event on HARBEL's calendar for next year are being considered.
Fall means HARBEL's Annual Fundraising Event. In 2011 HARBEL celebrated 41 years of service with a Gala Dinner at Columbus Gardens on Sunday, November 6.
Winter work includes sharing in holiday festivities throughout our area with good friends from all of our associations. Many of our groups dispense with their usual business meeting in favor of a social evening where neighbors can participate in holiday cheer and wish each other a healthy new year.
Community Relations is on-going throughout the year and continues to impact our many communities in all their doings. To volunteer for the NorthEast Citizens Patrol and help make your neighborhood safer, please contact the president of your community association. To volunteer for one of other programs or learn how you can get involved in your community association, please call our office at 410.444.2100.