August 9, 2010

Climate Showcase an Eye-Opening Experience

Submitted by Tyson Smith I think anyone who knows me would say that I’m not particularly environmentally aware.  I mean, I recycle, but that’s easy.  I […]
July 28, 2010

Congrats to Natty Paint!

GHCC is thrilled to see local designer Emily Li Mandri – of Natty Paint fame – on the cover of today’s Baltimore City Paper. The feature […]
July 19, 2010

Volunteers are Our Foundation

Today the Baltimore Sun ran a great op-ed piece on how GHCC, among others, utilizes national service and other volunteers in Baltimore City. Though the piece focuses […]
June 21, 2010

Reflecting on My Leader Year

Submitted by Kaleema B., outgoing VISTA Team Leader at GHCC “What do you do all day? What does a VISTA Leader do?” My sister asked me […]
June 16, 2010

My Tribute to Mary: A Role Model of Persistence

Persistence is defined as “permanence by virtue of the power to resist stress or force; determination, resolution, pluck, stamina, grit, endurance, tenacity, diligence.” This defines Mary. She […]
May 27, 2010

Celebrating Literacy and People

Submitted by Jaclyn Paul, Program Assistant for Development and AdministrationLast week, I was asked to wear my photographer hat and volunteer my services at our 20th […]
May 20, 2010

VISTA: A Legacy of Service

Throughout April, we heard a number of stories from current and former AmeriCorps*VISTA members.  VISTA is a national service program dedicated to eradicating poverty in the […]
May 17, 2010

Neighborhood Walkers: Building Community & Fighting Crime

Citizens on Patrol (COP) groups are a great way to socialize with your neighbors, learn more about your neighborhood, and promote a sense of solidarity in […]
May 11, 2010

University of Maryland Social Work & GHCC

Each year, GHCC hosts a Masters in Social Work (MSW) intern at our office.  This year we have been lucky to have Sarah Rogerson, who has […]