AFSCME Remembers Dr. King
01/19/2010 – 5:09 pm | Comments Off

On January 18, our nation celebrates the life of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. AFSCME has a particular tie to Dr. King and his causes. For it was in Memphis, where he joined 1,300 AFSCME …

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Congressman Elijah E. Cummings Foreclosure Prevention Workshop
01/29/2010 – 12:45 am | Comments Off

Congressman Elijah E. Cummings Foreclosure Prevention Workshop

Congressman Elijah E. Cummings
FORECLOSURE PREVENTION WORKSHOP SATURDAY
FEBRUARY 6, 2010 9:00am – 3:00pm
Woodlawn Senior High School
1801 Woodlawn Drive, Gwynn Oak, Maryland, 21207

Click here to download the official document for this event

YOU MUST BRING COPIES OF THESE DOCUMENTS DO NOT BRING ORIGINALS
NO PHOTOCOPY CAPABILITY ON SITE

1. Detailed HARDSHIP LETTER.
2. Two MOST RECENT PAY STUBS for income verification.
3. Last two months BANK STATEMENTS.
4. 2007 & 2008 TAX RETURNS.
5. DEFAULT LETTERS or LATE NOTICES from your lender.
6. FORECLOSURE NOTICES or threats of foreclosure from your lender.
7. List of your MONTHLY HOUSEHOLD EXPENSES.

For More Information, Please Call (410) 685-9199 Free Parking available on site and at 1718 Woodlawn Drive, Woodlawn, MD located directly across from Woodlawn High School

First Time Home Buyers Seminar – Feb 6th, 2010
01/28/2010 – 9:35 pm | Comments Off
First Time Home Buyers Seminar – Feb 6th, 2010

HOME BUYING SEMINAR 2010 SERIES
13th SEMI-ANNUAL 1st TIME HOME BUYERS SEMINAR
SATURDAY, February 6, 2010
WHERE:
Sheraton Hotel
903 DuLaney Valley Road, Towson, MD 21204
9:00am – Noon
Isn’t it about time you had a home?
Isn’t it about time you KNEW …

Local 647 Valentine’s Day Celebration
01/28/2010 – 8:37 pm | Comments Off
Local 647 Valentine’s Day Celebration

John Dunaway Invites the members of Local 647:
Valentine’s Day Celebration
Baltimore Rowing Club
3301 Waterview Avenue Baltimore, MD ( Near Cherry Hill)
Saturday, February 13, 2010
Time: 9pm – 1am Beer, Food & Entertainment
BYOB; Must be 21+ with valid …

Maryland Legislative Report for January 23, 2010
01/27/2010 – 12:57 am | Comments Off
Maryland Legislative Report for January 23, 2010

Governor O’Malley released his FY 2011 budget this week. Unfortunately, in our Union’s estimation, he plugged a nearly $2 billion shortfall with cuts and budget maneuvers and no new revenues. The proposed $13.2 …

Natural Disaster Strikes Haiti
01/15/2010 – 11:18 am | Comments Off
Natural Disaster Strikes Haiti

On January 12th, a 7.0 magnitude earthquake destroyed Port-au-Prince, Haiti, leaving an estimated 50, 000 people dead and over 3 million without bare necessities such as food and clean water.
We are asking that the members …

Earned Income Credit Puts Money In Members’ Pockets
01/15/2010 – 11:03 am | Comments Off
Earned Income Credit Puts Money In Members’ Pockets

We encourage you to spread the word about tax credits which may benefit your membership, low-wage workers we are organizing and other workers in your community.
The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA) included …

Green Jobs Available Through Stimulus (ARRA) Funding
01/11/2010 – 7:10 pm | Comments Off
Green Jobs Available Through Stimulus (ARRA) Funding

The Parks & People Foundation with funding for 18 months from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (Federal stimulus funds) will create four …

National Cities of Service – Call To Action Week (January 11th to 14th)
01/11/2010 – 11:01 am | Comments Off
National Cities of Service – Call To Action Week (January 11th to 14th)

Please click here to download the flier that outlines the events and opportunities to volunteer in and throughout Baltimore.

Six Officers Fired In Baltimore City
01/06/2010 – 3:15 pm | Comments Off
Six Officers Fired In Baltimore City

The Division of Pretrial Detention and Services, including the Baltimore Central Booking and Intake Facility, handles more arrestees than any other Correctional Facility in the State of Maryland, however, the Administration of Public Safety administers …