Coppin Heights CDC Day at Coppin State University

Did you know that Coppin State University is home to an amazing community resource? If not, please stop by my office on March 14th  between noon-6pm! Are you seeking to buy a home? Coppin State University employees have special benefits though our office. Need to raise funds for a service project? Graduates of our community grant … Continue reading »

Lt Governor Brown, DHCD Announces the CHCDC as a winner!

BALTIMORE, Md. (November 27, 2012) – Lt. Governor Anthony G. Brown announced the projects that will benefit from Community Legacy program award funding. He was joined by Secretary Raymond A. Skinner of the Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development, the state agency which manages the program, along with local officials and several representatives of … Continue reading »

SOAR with GRAMA: (WE DID IT!)..The plan was adopted!

Phase One Excitement is spreading throughout not only the CHCDC but beyond the  boundaries of our communities, as we gear up for the adoption of the GRAMA plan on November 15, 2012 which marks, a landmark moment in time in which promises are honored, revitalization is realized and a collective vision is unveiled, one that … Continue reading »

The (GRAMA) Master Plan 2012

The purpose of the Greater Rosemont and Mondawmin Area is to communicate the community’s vision for its future growth and development and provide a roadmap of strategies to help the community achieve that vision. The neighborhoods included in the plan area are: – Mondawmin – Evergreen – Matthew Henson/Easterwood – Winchester – Coppin Heights Ash-Co-East … Continue reading »

EMPOWERING LEADERS & THEIR COMMUNITIES

As this new season unfolds are you feeling empowered to champion the concerns of your  community? Many of us are  preparing to address the issues we’ve become accustomed to this time of year; home renovations, community concerns, preparation for the elections and so much more. Achieving balance, truly  unearthing what we are  passionate about and … Continue reading »

Your “Home Sweet Home” is waiting….

The Coppin Heights Urban Revitalization Partnership (CHURP) is making West Baltimore more beautiful. We have ONLY ONE newly constructed and energy-efficient home, left!!! This home is  avalible now with closing cost assistance. For more information please click the link below Churp-Homes-Info-Flyer

2012 Healthy Neighborhoods Block Grant Projects

One of the ways active community members illustrate their concern, is by changing the dynamics of the environment in which our young people are being raised. Creating safe and empowering spaces, homes and learning environments positively impact our youth. As one of the administrators of the Healthy Neighborhoods block grant program, the CDC has had … Continue reading »

The Battle of the Blocks

Many of the Healthy Neighborhoods target blocks that surround the Coppin Community battle with the same issues, back logged city maintenance, crime, increasing numbers of vacant homes, renovation and repair needs and hard working residents who are crunched for time. However, there are four blocks that have decided to fight back! KUDOS to the following … Continue reading »