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SMART METERS BY THE NUMBERS. Advertiser: BGE $2.5 billion—that’s how much money BGE customers are Publication: Balt. City Dept. of Aging estimated to save over the life of the smart grid project Insertion Date: January 2014 by taking advantage of the many energy management benefits of their Ad Size: 6.125” x 9.5” $2.5Bsmart meters. Learn a number of other interesting smart meter facts at BGE.COM/SMARTGRID Title: Smart Meters By the numbers/ 2.5 Billion If you have received this publication material in error, or have any questions about it please ENERGY WORKS SMARTER together contact the traffic dept. at Weber Shandwick at (410) 558 2100. 2 Community Resources | 2014 MESSAGE FROM THE BALTIMORE COUNTY EXECUTIVE It is my pleasure to introduce Community Resources 2014 to Baltimore’s citizens. We take pride in knowing that the 17th edition of Community Resources provides Baltimore’s communities with information on the services and resources that support our families, loved ones and friends. This is the second year that Baltimore County and Baltimore City Governments have partnered to create a regional resource directory to serve all of Baltimore’s citizens. Seventy-five thousand complimentary copies of Community Resources will be circulated throughout Baltimore during 2014, and Baltimore County Government is particularly pleased to offer an online edition at www.baltimorecountymd.gov/ communityresources. BALTIMORE COUNTY We believe this directory provides one-stop shopping for every member of your community. Please take a COMMISSION ON AGING few moments to review the wide range of services Cynthia D. Allen, Chairperson and programs serving our citizens through Baltimore County Government. Virginia L. Billian, M.D. Patricia P. Brannan Community Resources is a revenue-producing Donald A. Gabriel, J.D., Ph.D. publication that helps support volunteerism in the Alan T. Hirsh, III County and is printed at no cost to Baltimore County Government. Eula Marshall Ray Moreland Thank you for using Community Resources 2014. Mabel Murray, Ed.D. I hope you and your family will use the directory Anne Z. Perry to explore all of the resources and services that Baltimore County and Baltimore City have to offer. Jane Roger Peggy Ruppersberger Very Truly Yours, Marlene B. Siegel Catherine M. Ward Kevin Kamenetz Baltimore County Executive 2014 | Community Resources 3 MESSAGE FROM THE BALTIMORE COUNTY COUNCIL Community Resources 2014, an annual publication of Baltimore County Government, celebrates its 17th year tradition by providing a complimentary consumer directory to Baltimore communities. For the second year, we are pleased to welcome Baltimore City Government as a partner in order to provide one regional resource directory which combines both City and County resources and information. The newest edition of Community Resources contains the most current information to support a range of activities and services. First District – Tom Quirk Upon reviewing the directory, please take note of the array of government services, non- Second District – Vicki Almond profits and business partnership listings. We Third District – Todd Huff ask that you use and recommend Community Resources frequently by supporting the Fourth District – Kenneth Oliver circulation of 75,000 copies in the Baltimore region. Fifth District – David Marks We are proud to say Community Resources Sixth District – Cathy Bevins is created each year at no cost to Baltimore Seventh District – John Olszewski Sr. County citizens. Educate yourself, loved ones and friends with Community Resources 2014. www.baltimorecountymd.gov/countycouncil Yours very truly, The Baltimore County Council Elder Abuse is a Crying Shame www.bcpl.info/stopelderabuse BBaltimorealtimore CCountyounty RRestoringestoring EElderlder SSafetyafety TTodayoday 4 Community Resources | 2014 MESSAGE FROM THE BALTIMORE COUNTY COUNCIL MESSAGE FROM THE DIRECTOR It is my pleasure to introduce Baltimore County Creating a Department of Aging’s (BCDA) 17th edition foundation of Community Resources 2014; an annual for informed resource directory serving older adults, baby decision-making boomers, caregivers, families, adults with relies on consumer disabilities and professionals. For the second education. year, this respected publication represents a We believe collaboration with Baltimore City Government Community as a way to provide one informational resource Resources helps for both Baltimore County and City residents. to provide the Our valued partnership forges an exciting foundation opportunity to enrich the directory’s content that supports while expanding the publication’s distribution Baltimore communities. Whether you through a regional outreach. are searching for an assisted living or determining where to exercise, this The content of Community Resources includes publication contains the resources for living the most current information available for life to the fullest. Help educate and empower all citizens. As a Maryland Access Point your family, friends and community by using site, particular emphasis has been placed on Community Resources to guide your path to expanding the publication’s resources to support resources in Baltimore. Enjoy! persons with disabilities. The directory’s content includes government, non-profit and Sincerely, business listings. Readers will also notice blue highlighted listings throughout the directory. These highlighted listings represent sponsors of the directory. By sponsoring this publication, Joanne E. Williams, Director businesses and non-profits are supporting Baltimore County Department of Aging the mission of BCDA. To learn more about powerful sponsorship and or advertising opportunities at the BCDA, please phone 410-887-2012. BALTIMORE COUNTY Elder Abuse is a Crying Shame Community Resources will be distributed in DEPARTMENT OF AGING senior centers, libraries, hospitals, government MISSION STATEMENT agencies, doctor’s offices, community associations, senior housing, faith communities, The Baltimore County business partners, professional conferences, nutrition sites/services, outreach events Department of Aging and more. Also available online at www. strengthens lives by baltimorecountymd.gov/communityresources, this resource is available 24/7 to support connecting individuals www.bcpl.info/stopelderabuse Internet-savvy clients, professionals and long-distance caregivers. to community resources, programs and services. BBaltimorealtimore CCountyounty RRestoringestoring EElderlder SSafetyafety TTodayoday 2014 | Community Resources 5 MESSAGE FROM THE BALTIMORE CITY MAYOR On behalf of the City of Baltimore, and in partnership with the Baltimore County Department of Aging, we are excited for the second edition of Community Resources. The publication contains information regarding programs and services for older adults and persons with disabilities in our region. The 2014 edition is the second annual Regional Resource Directory published for both residents of Baltimore City and Baltimore County.STEPHANIE RAWLINGS-BLAKE Mayor 250 City Hall, 100 North Holliday Street Baltimore, Maryland 21202 BALTIMORE CITY Health With this guide, information is at your DEPARTMENT OFFICE OF fingertips and answers to your questions AGING AND CARE Services are just a phone call away. Baltimore COMMISSION ON AGING City is proud to serve you by providing thisA Message valuable from Mayor collection Stephanie ofRawlings-Blake: agencies and Allan D. Jensen, M.D., Chairperson organizationsOn behalf of the Cityto educateof Baltimore, consumers and in partnership about with the Baltimore County benefits they may be eligible for and other Barbara C. Brody, LCSW-C Department of Aging, we are excited to introduce Maryland Access Point. The importantpublication contains service information options. regarding programs and services for older adults and persons with disabilities in our region. This is the first ever Regional Resource Directory Marcella A. Copes, Ph.D. published for both residents of Baltimore City and Baltimore County. If you cannot find what you are looking Maureen Mullen Dove, B.S.F.S, J.D. forWith inthis this guide, directory, information isplease at your fingerdo nottips andhesitate answers to your questions are just a tophone contact call away. the Baltimore Baltimore City Cityis proud Health to serve you by providing this valuable Elizabeth F. Johnson, MSW collection of agencies and organizations to educate consumers about benefits they may be Department’seligible for and other Office important servicof Aginge options. and CARE Services, Maryland Access Point at Gwendolyn A. Johnson 410-396-2273.If you cannot find what you are looking for in this directory, please do not hesitate to contact the Baltimore City Health Department’s Office of Aging and CARE Services, Justin Knight, M.A., B.S. Maryland Access Point at 410-396-2273. Sincerely, Michael S. Marcus, MSW Sincerely, Patricia Maloney Alt, Ph.D. Stephanie Rawlings-Blake Councilwoman Sharon Middleton, B.A. StephanieMayor Rawlings-Blake Baltimore City David L. Roth, Ph.D. Mayor Baltimore City Betsy D. Simon, M.S., CHES Violet M. Sloat, MSW Elizabeth K. Tanner, Ph.D, RN phone: 410.396.3835 fax: 410.576.9425 e-mail: [email protected] STEPHANIE RAWLINGS-BLAKE Mayor 250 City Hall, 100 North Holliday Street Joseph Zebley III, MD, FAAFP Baltimore, Maryland 21202 6 Community Resources | 2014 A Message from Mayor Stephanie Rawlings-Blake: On behalf of the City of Baltimore, and in partnership with the Baltimore County Department of Aging, we are excited