How You Can Share in HARBEL

HARBEL Community Organization is supported financially by contributions from member organizations, individuals, churches, businesses, and government grants.

Individuals may participate in HARBEL Community Organization by serving on the Board, serving on a committee, working on a special project, or volunteering in one of HARBEL's programs.

The Community Relations unit coordinates a giant Community Flea Market (Download Flier & Application) which draws vendors, buyers, gawkers, and fun-seekers from the whole region. Held the Saturday before Mother’s Day (May 8, 2010), the Flea Market features flowers and plants suitable for planting in the ground or enjoying inside the house.

Individuals and businesses can also form partnerships and/or make donations to HARBEL's individual programs, if they have an interest in housing or substance abuse treatment.

Individuals can also provide financial support while having fun by joining HARBEL staff and community members in our annual fundraising event each fall. In 2010 HARBEL will celebrate 40 years of service with a Gala Dinner at Columbus Gardens on Sunday, October 24. (See Calendar for details.) Guest speaker is John Carroll Byrnes, President of the Baltimore Historical Society. Community groups are encouraged to make and donate a basket filled with products or services relating to a theme, e.g. sports, baby, bath, Italian foods, French foods, Chinese foods/items, automotive, household, linen, etc.  All baskets will be auctioned off during the evening. The Dinner will honor the 10th anniversary of the NorthEast Citizens Patrol. The Patrol will be donating a basket of safety items for the auction.

Any group or organization may apply for membership in HARBEL Community Organization. Click here for an application.

In HARBEL Community Organization, each group accepted into membership is entitled to vote to elect directors to the Board and to vote on issues at Community Forum meetings.

The Board meets every other month to establish policies and determine which issues, problems, or opportunities the HARBEL Community Organization should address. Community Forums present information and speakers on current issues. Forum meetings are open to all.

Volunteering

Are you familiar with Human Resources, (i.e. insurance, pension funds, retirement funds, new employee packages, etc.)  No salary, but lots of satisfaction from working for the best nonprofit on the planet. A great working environment, free coffee, free parking, lots of opportunities to learn new skills and improve old skills.

If you have any questions or want to support HARBEL Community Organization, call 410.444.2100.