Letter from our Executive Director
Important Dates
Staff Updates
Winners of our Accessibility Awards
Scenes from our Annual Board Meeting
Community updates
How to get your tickets for our Spooky Soiree!
Participant Pictures
Disability News Roundup
And More!
The Harford Center is fueled by hope and optimism. The people at the Harford Center are driven to achieve their goals. Each person at the Harford Center has goals that are specific to him/herself. One’s personal goals are as unique as each of the people we support. One person may have a goal to work and earn money to increase his/her independence, while another person’s goal might be to improve his/her skills in technology. Some of the participants’ goals are around making friends, being in their community, and volunteering. Each person’s goals, hopes, and dreams are of equal importance. We strive each day to encourage those who attend the Harford Center to set their sights on their dreams. The Harford Center is unique in that it welcomes and supports individuals with various abilities. In life, there are challenges; these are to be expected. We don’t let life’s challenges hold back the dreams of our participants.
Through our partnerships, generous donors, and lots of creativity, we are able to provide the highest quality of care, support people each day in achieving their goals, and be active participants in our community. The members of the Harford Center, both staff and participants, care about our community. We are actively seeking job and volunteer opportunities for our participants. As you know, the Nation is in a workforce crisis. However, we can all work together to help by hiring people with disabilities, by giving everyone a chance to achieve his/her goals, and by embracing hope and confidence in everything we do for our community and its members.
-Sherry Nolte, LCSW-C
Executive Director
On June 19th, we celebrated Juneteenth. Juneteenth commemorates the emancipation of enslaved people in the United States, marking the day in 1865 when enslaved people in Texas learned that they were free. It has been an official holiday in Texas since 1979, but it just became a federal holiday in 2021. Many of us did not learn about the significance of Juneteenth in school. Please take a little bit of time with the resources found on this website and learn more about this important day in American history.
We just held our 2022 Accessibility Awards. We asked our website users to tell us about Harford County’s friendliest and most accessible places for people with disabilities. The winners are below!
Top Comment:
“Not only are the office and ReStore accessible, but they build homes that are modified according to the homebuyers’ needs. They have built homes with bathrooms that are wheelchair accessible, for example. They also have a repair program where they build access ramps, remodel bathrooms to be accessible, and provide other ADA modifications to existing homes for low-income homeowners who can’t afford it. They provide independence and dignity to low-income families, seniors, and veteran homeowners. As a service to the community, they have built access ramps for other nonprofits, such as the Boys and Girls Club and the Arc. Habitat Susquehanna is not only accessible themselves, but are working hard to improve accessibility throughout the community.”
Thank you to everyone who voted,
and thank you to the wonderful establishments that welcome
and include us!
Top Comment:
“Our groups have built a strong relationship with Forest Hill Lanes. After the pandemic hit we were extremely limited in what we could participate in. Forest Hill Lanes was one of the first locations to re-open their doors to us. The owner has always treated us well and been accommodating to our groups and their needs. The doors are wide enough for wheelchairs and walkers to move through comfortably. Parking is accessible and in abundance for the times we attend. The pricing is fair for adults with differing abilities who are on a budget. Lastly, staff treat our individuals with dignity and respect.”
Top Comment:
“Delicious Food And loving family Operators. [Redacted for privacy] and I have felt welcome there for the past year.”
Tickets and Sponsorships are on sale now. Click here for details!
Nothing says “Summer’s Here” like the
Kona Ice truck at The Harford Center!
Click here for details about
Summer is the best time of the year for most kids. Unfortunately, a lot of kids experience food insecurity in the summer as well. Harford County Public Schools is participating in the Summer Food Service Program to provide free meals to people under the age of 18 at several local libraries, churches Boys and Girls Clubs, and other convenient locations. Income verification is not required; meals are free of charge to all children under the age of 18.
For a complete list of free summer meal locations, click here.
Things to Do in Harford County This Summer!
Click here to view Visit Harford’s Summertime Fun events announcement!
Tuesdays:
Every Tuesday is Senior Day at Fiore Winery! 10:00 AM-5:00 PM
3026 Whiteford Road in Pylesville
Fridays:
Havre de Grace First Fridays 5:00 PM – 9:30 PM
4th Fridays at The Grove 4:00-7:30 PM 3519 Conowingo Park in Street
Saturdays:
Havre de Grace Farmer’s Market 8:30 AM – Noon
100 Block of Saint John’s Street and Hutchins Park
Bel Air Farmer’s Market 8:00 AM – Noon
2 S. Bond Street in Bel Air
Second Saturdays Music and Vendors 3:00 – 8:00 PM
Aberdeen Festival Park
Sundays:
Concord Point Lighthouse War of 1812 Exhibit 1:00 – 5:00 PM in Havre de Grace
All The Time:
Nature Activities for The Whole Family at the Anita C. Leight Estuary Center
Indoor Music Summer Series at Harford Vineyard
Click here for the Parks & Rec Schedule!
Click here for Visit Harford’s Calendar of Events!
