Christmas Angels
Not all heroes wear capes — some wrap gifts. This holiday season, you can make a child’s dreams come true by purchasing a few gifts from their wish list! Contact the Center at 410-467-8710 to “adopt” a child age 0-12. Each wish list contains three gift suggestions under $25 each. All gifts must be wrapped and brought in to the Center by close of business on Friday, December 13.
Holiday Party
The Center will host our Annual Holiday Party on Saturday, December 14. This festive event is a special time for families who may not otherwise have the resources to celebrate the holidays. Santa will attend, and there will be lunch, crafts and gifts for children. Please sign up in the Center with a photo ID. You will receive a ticket for each adult and child in your group. Must present tickets for entry on Dec. 14.
We are accepting donations of gifts less than $15 for children between 0 and 12 years old. Drop off your unwrapped gifts to the Center by Monday, Dec. 9. A thoughtful gift makes a big difference!
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Pratt Computer Classes
- 14 Jan 2020
- 28 Jan 2020
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Enoch Pratt Free Library Partnership
While the Pratt Library’s Hampden branch is undergoing renovations, library services are available at the Hampden Family Center. Pratt staff will provide weekly story times, a place for customers to browse collections and pick up books on hold, computer assistance, adult programming, and more. View our calendar of events below.
Individual and Family Counseling
Are you looking for counseling, but not sure where to start? Hampden Family Center is pleased to announce its partnership with Family & Children’s Services of Central Maryland. A counselor will be on site every Thursday to meet with clients on a weekly basis. Call the Center at 410-467-8710 for more information and to schedule an appointment to complete a referral form.
Adult Basic Education
In partnership with Strong City Baltimore, we provide Adult Basic Education and GED prep classes to promote literacy, including reading, writing, and math. Classes meet Tuesday and Thursday evenings 5:30–8:30pm at the Center Jan. 21 through June 11, 2020. Registration is required and is by appointment.
- Registration Jan. 9, 4-8:30pm at Hampden Family Center
(1104 West 36th Street); call 410-467-8710 - Registration Jan. 13-16, 9am – 5pm at Strong City Baltimore
(2101 E. Biddle Street); call 410-261-3517
Support Groups
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10
Dec
2019
Alcoholics Anonymous
Meets Mondays at 7pm. -
10
Dec
2019
Al-Anon
Meets Mondays at 7pm. -
13
Dec
2019
Narcotics Anonymous
Meets Thursdays at 8 p.m. -
17
Dec
2019
Alcoholics Anonymous
Meets Mondays at 7pm. -
17
Dec
2019
Al-Anon
Meets Mondays at 7pm.
Support Services
- 00Callus
Seedco EarnBenefits
Get help with Food Stamps, Tax Credits, Government Cell Phones and other benefits for which you may be eligible.
Health
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10
Dec
2019
Fitness for 50+
One-hour, low-impact aerobics and strength training class for 50+
Seniors
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20
Dec
2019
Senior Luncheon
Share a hot meal and a game of bingo with friends.
Enoch Pratt
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10
Dec
2019
Enoch Pratt Free Library
Storytimes, a place to browse collections and pick up books on hold, computer assistance, adult programming, and more.
Education
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10
Dec
2019
Adult Education – Fall 2019
Fall session of GED classes held Tuesdays and Thursdays, ends Dec. 12
Kids
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09
Dec
2019
After-School Enrichment
Daily positive youth development activities for children in grades 1 through 5. -
10
Dec
2019
After-School Enrichment
Daily positive youth development activities for children in grades 1 through 5.
Volunteers Wanted!
- Study Buddy and After-School Enrichment programs provide opportunities to work with children on a regular basis (commitment is once a week or more).
- Senior Luncheons, offered monthly, provide an opportunity to serve lunch and mingle with seniors.
Volunteers must be 16 or older. For more details, contact Lisa Ghinger at ehghinger@hampdenfamilycenter.org.
The Family Center follows Baltimore City Public Schools for inclement weather closings and delays.
The Hampden Family Center relies on individual donations as a means of supporting the Hampden community. Your contribution will help the Family Center provide programs and services for all ages in Hampden. Your donation to the Hampden Family Center makes a difference. Find out how far your dollars can go!
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