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Happy New Year! 🥳 What’s your New Year’s Resolutions?

Whether you want to get in shape or lower your carbon footprint, a Real Food Farm CSA Membership can help support your goals. Make a commitment to sticking to your resolution by signing up to get veggies all season long from May to November! 🍎🥕🥬🌽

You can sign up for our CSA at the LINK BELOW ✨
https://csa.farmigo.com/join/realfoodfarm/

🌟 A REMINDER: MLK Day of Service is in TWO WEEKS! 🌟

🌍 Sign up to volunteer by January 10 using the LINK HERE: https://m.signupgenius.com/ #!/showSignUp/10C0F49AEA82AABFFC25-46220420-martin

🗓️ Date: January 15, 2024
🕘 Time: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

🤝 Let’s honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy together! Join us in making a positive impact on our community on .

🙌 Your contribution matters! Together, let’s create a more just and equitable society.

Happy New Year from all of us at Civic Works! Thank you all for 30 incredible years! 🌱 Here’s to 2024 and 30 more! 👏

We’re concluding our weekly throwbacks with a collage of our AmeriCorps flashbacks this Friday! 👏

In our three decades of operation, our dedicated AmeriCorps members consistently made a positive impact in Baltimore. Their transformative experiences with us guided them toward successful careers while contributing to the growth of our communities. With AmeriCorps’ support, Civic Works continues to nurture education, community service, and skills development in Baltimore.
With the help of our AmeriCorps, our volunteers, and the community, we continue to deliver produce boxes to families, plant trees in vacant lots, install grab bars for the safety of older adults at home, conduct case management sessions for job trainees, and install energy-saving LED bulbs in Baltimore homes.

A heartfelt thank you for 30 incredible years, and an amazing 30th anniversary to AmeriCorps! Stay connected with AmeriCorps to explore more about their impact and join us in celebrating their 30th anniversary through September 2024!

Shout out to our Clean Corps crew! Amazing job Damo! 🙌

This week's Clean Corps focus is on our crew at Coldstream-Homestead-Montebello (CHM). Each of our 62 Clean Corps crew members who work five days a week to help clean the City of Baltimore are also contributing to the City of Baltimore on their off hours.

Damo helps his crew clean and mow vacant lots, clean alleys, and clean public trashcans each working day. The CHM Clean Corps team is also helping DPW address work orders from 311s in the CHM neighborhood.

Thanks, Damo for all of your hard work!

Photo by Bryan Kelly, Mayor's Office of Recovery Programs

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Shout out to our Clean Corps crew! Well done Robert! 👏

This week, Clean Corps is saluting our crew at Coldstream-Homestead-Montebello (CHM). Each of our 62 Clean Corps crew members who work five days a week to help clean the City of Baltimore are also contributing to the City of Baltimore on their off hours.

The CHM crew cleans lots and alleys within this great neighborhood in East Baltimore as well as helps the Baltimore City Department of Public Works with up to 12 work orders each week. The CHM Clean Corps crew is part of Civic Works' Clean Corps grant.

Thank you, Robert, for your great work!

Photo by Bryan Kelly of Mayor's Office of Recovery Programs

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Some pictures from our staff Holiday party earlier this month! 🎄 From all of us at Civic Works ✨ Happy Holidays, Seasons Greetings, and have a safe and merry day! Thank you all for a great year!

Happy Holidays from our Civic Works family and the Good Business Works community! Wishing you a week filled with joy and safety as you celebrate with loved ones in this season of giving. 🎄🎁

When choosing gifts for your family and friends, consider supporting good businesses that give back to the community by supporting their employees. Explore the various food and goods from these local businesses that not only provide quality products but also contribute to creating wonderful workplaces. 🧡

Discover more about these good businesses, dedicated to uplifting Baltimore through employee investment and the promotion of fulfilling jobs.
For more information and to locate these businesses near you, visit: goodbusinessworksbaltimore.com

Happy Holidays from all of us at Civic Works! Today, let’s give a round of applause to Darius, who is our 2023 Ed Miller Corpsmember of the Year! 👏

Darius joined our YouthBuild program this year to achieve his own goals and now he inspires others. In a short time, Darius earned every certification we offer. He earned his GED, passing each of the four sections on the first attempt. He earned certifications in carpentry, workplace safety, forklift operations, flagging and CPR. He completed drivers education and has a learner’s permit.

Darius became a leader. He helps trainees stay motivated and encourages them to keep trying. His peers say that he’s reliable and a good listener. That seeing him achieve his goals helps them stay on track.

Darius said that this year he learned how to change. And that he’s still changing.

You can help our AmeriCorps continue learning new skills, helping their neighbors, achieving their goals, and changing communities!
For more info, visit our Linktree below! ✨

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For today’s throwback, we’re highlighting a recent moment. Check out the holiday tree our energy efficiency crew crafted in 2017, composed of energy saving pledges signed by students from local Baltimore schools! 🎄💡✨

During that period, Civic Works Energy Programs operated as the Baltimore Energy Challenge, sharing the same mission to raise awareness about the sustainable benefits of energy conservation and educate our community on day-to-day energy saving practices at home.

What are some ways that you currently save energy at home? Let us know in the comments!

We’re continuing to share the stories of our AmeriCorps members whom we honored at last week’s Clifton Mansion Tower Lighting celebration! Today, give a round of applause to Trudy! 👏

Trudy spent her second year with Real Food Farm as a Team Lead for food distribution. She led our Govans Farmer’s Market stand, making it a more welcoming and inclusive space. She worked hard to make sure people had food to eat, delivering more than 900 produce boxes to older adults and 500 CSA shares. Trudy discovered a love of farming and has been accepted into Future Harvest’s Beginner Farmer Training Program. 🙌

You can help our AmeriCorps continue learning new skills, helping their neighbors, achieving their goals, and changing communities!
For more info, visit our Linktree below! ✨

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Give the gift of sustainability this holiday season! 💡 Click the link below to find out how you can save energy now and all year round with our Civic Works Energy Programs’ free and low cost resources! ⚡️🎁✨

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This week, we’re sharing the stories of our AmeriCorps members whom we honored at last week’s Clifton Mansion Tower Lighting celebration! First up, give a round of applause to CJ! 👏

CJ joined our Community Landscaping Team this year and quickly became a vital part of the program. CJ is learning landscaping skills and how to make vacant spaces thrive. CJ is enthusiastic, dependable and always willing to help. Volunteers and community residents enjoy working with CJ and say that they always leave a project learning something new. 🌱

You can help our AmeriCorps continue learning new skills, helping their neighbors, achieving their goals, and changing communities!
For more info, visit our Linktree below ✨

linktr.ee/civicworks

Join Friends Of Clifton Mansion and Civic Works this holiday weekend for a reception commemorating the life of Johns Hopkins!

Reception Location: 2701 St Lo Drive, Baltimore, MD 21213
Date: December 24th
Time: 1pm

Enjoy an afternoon with our community learning about the life and history of Johns Hopkins. Light food and beverages will be served.

RSVPs appreciated to [email protected]

🌟 Join Civic Works for the MLK Day of Service 🌟

🗓️ Date: January 15, 2024
🕘 Time: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

🤝 Let’s honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy together! Join us in making a positive impact on our community on .

🌍 Sign up to volunteer by January 10 using the LINK HERE:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0F49AEA82AABFFC25-46220420-martin

🙌 Your contribution matters! Together, let’s create a more just and equitable society.

What could be a better gift than tasty local produce delivered where you work and eat? 🍅🥕🥬🍎🎄
When you give a CSA Membership you get a referral bonus for your own share, making it twice as nice! With multiple sizes, shares are delivered on Thursdays from May 9-Nov 21 weekly bi-weekly or monthly all from local farms with 8 different locations all over the city, we’re sure to have an option that works for you! 🎁

Sign up for Real Food Farm‘s CSA at our Linktree below! 😋

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We’re keeping the spotlight on our trainees today with our throwback! 🌟 Take a look at our trainees studying diligently over two decades ago! ✨
In our 30 years of operation, Civic Works has provided training programs in GED prep, construction trades, utility infrastructure, roofing, solar installation, and more. 🛠️🏗️

Curious about taking part in our job training programs and unlocking comprehensive job placement tracks? Do you know someone in your community who can benefit from our program?

Find out more at our Linktree below! 📚

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Thank you to everyone who joined us last night in celebrating our Civic Works Clifton Mansion Tower Lighting! 🎄 We enjoyed a dazzling evening honoring our retiring Chief Financial Officer of 10 years - Stephanie Miller, our retiring Board Member of 6 years - John Quinn, our Volunteers of the Year - Pinny Margolius and Laurie Lane, and our AmeriCorps Member of the Year - Darius Torbit! ✨

Happy Holidays from all of us at Civic Works! 🎉 Visit our Linktree below for more ways to celebrate our community this Holiday season and give a gift by donating to our programs! 🎁

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Our Civic Works Clifton Mansion Tower Lighting celebration is TONIGHT! ✨ Who will we see there? 🎄

Our Civic Works 30th Anniversary limited edition giveaway mugs have arrived! ☕️✨ We’re gifting them to the first 100 attendees to arrive at our Civic Works Clifton Mansion Tower Lighting event this TUESDAY, Dec 12th! 🎄 We hope you’ll join us!

For more info and to RSVP click here:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/civic-works-tower-lighting-celebration-tickets-755592315957?aff=oddtdtcreator&mc_eid=a5143e2de4&mc_cid=c571b210cf

During our Tower Lighting event we are honoring two exceptional individuals and celebrating our 30th Anniversary. Join us in expressing gratitude to John Quinn for his commitment as a Board Member and supporter, and to Stephanie Miller for her dedicated service as Chief Financial Officer at Civic Works.

You can also help us celebrate our 30th Anniversary at the event by bringing canned goods, shelf stable food or sanitation products with you to share with our older adult clients and high school students. All donated food and supplies will be distributed by Real Food Farm and the REACH! Partnership School.
Please contact Kai at [email protected] with any questions about donations! 🎁

For today’s throwback we’re sharing a photo of the Clifton Mansion Tower from over 20 years ago, during our annual Tower Lighting celebration. ✨ Over our 30 years in operation our Clifton Mansion tower lighting decorations have evolved.
Curious to see how we light up the Clifton Mansion for the holiday season nowadays? 🎄

Join us THIS TUESDAY for this year’s Civic Works Clifton Mansion Tower Lighting event! Enjoy refreshments, learn about the history of the Clifton Mansion, honor our AmeriCorps members and volunteers of the year, and more! Let’s celebrate our community together! 🎉

RSVP on our Eventbrite in our below! 🎁
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/civic-works-tower-lighting-celebration-tickets-755592315957?aff=oddtdtcreator&mc_eid=a5143e2de4&mc_cid=c571b210cf

Howard County! Join us this weekend for the Game Changer’s Expungement Clinic and Community Resource fair. Take advantage of voter registration, free childcare, a variety of community resources, activities, free food, and more.
Visit our table to find out how you can take part in our grant funded programs to upgrade your home and save energy for free! 💡✨🌱

We hope to see you!

Keep things sunny this winter with the benefits of! ✨⛄️✨
TONIGHT join us and Columbia Association and find out all about the gift of SOLAR! 🎁🌞

RSVP HERE:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/howard-county-solar-info-session-online-12523-tickets-755649306417

Give a gift that makes an impact this December! 🎁 By donating to Civic Works you can help our neighbors here in Baltimore have healthier food, safer homes, and brighter futures 🌱

Find out more and how to give at our Linktree below! 💚
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Warm up this holiday season with the gift of Solar! 🎁🌞
Our next online Solar Information Session is THIS TUESDAY, Dec 5th!
Join us and Columbia Association and find out about all the benefits of going Solar this December! 🎄

To RSVP at the LINK BELOW
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/howard-county-solar-info-session-online-12523-tickets-755649306417

Are you ready for December's festivities? 🎁 Today's throwback showcases a photo of the Clifton Mansion Tower from 1999. Fun fact: the Clifton Mansion's 80-foot tower used to be Johns Hopkins' viewpoint for observing Baltimore and its harbor. When the Clifton Mansion served as Johns Hopkins' summer home, he would stand atop the tower with a viewing glass, watching for ships arriving with his goods.

Join us in under two weeks for our Clifton Mansion Tower Lighting event! ✨ Enjoy refreshments, learn more about the Clifton Mansion in person, take a tour of the tower, and witness the tower light up with colorful holiday lights! 🎄 Let's celebrate our community together!

RSVP on our Eventbrite below! 🎉
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/civic-works-tower-lighting-celebration-tickets-755592315957?aff=oddtdtcreator&mc_eid=a5143e2de4&mc_cid=c571b210cf

Columbia! Stop by tonight’s Columbia is Changing community discussion at Claret Hall. Take part in an interactive session and panel discussion, and visit us at our table! 💡✨
Find out how you can do your part in fostering a healthier and more sustainable community and save energy at home. 🌱

We hope to see you! 🙌

Happy Giving Tuesday! You can make a difference today by donating $30 in honor of Civic Works’ 30th Anniversary. Click the link below to make a contribution! 💚
https://civicworks.com/donate/

Your donation will:
* Deliver a produce box to one family,
* Plant one tree in a vacant lot,
* Install grab bars to keep one older adult safe at home,
* Provide case management sessions for one job trainee, or
* Install energy saving LED bulbs in one home.

On Giving Tuesday, you can help our neighbors here in Baltimore have healthier food, safer homes, and brighter futures. You’ll help young adults learn, earn job certifications, and start new careers. You’ll help older adults continue living safely in their homes and receive healthy food deliveries. And you’ll help families save energy at home and reduce utility costs. Your support has been so important to us. Thank you for being a part of Civic Works’ first thirty years.

We hope you’ll also be a part of our next thirty years! 🙌

Brighten up your energy bill all winter and throughout the year by going solar! 🌞❄️
Our next online Solar Information Session is NEXT WEEK on Tuesday, Dec 5th!
Join us and Columbia Association and find out how you can upgrade your home while giving back this holiday season with energy from the sun! 🎁☀️

RSVP at our Eventbrite below:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/howard-county-solar-info-session-online-12523-tickets-755649306417

Tomorrow is Giving Tuesday! 💚 Visit our Linktree below to discover more about our programs and how contributing to Civic Works strengthens Baltimore's communities. Your support makes a meaningful impact! 🌱
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Today is ! Download the Good Business Baltimore App or visit goodbusinessworksbaltimore.com to discover small businesses in your community that are investing in their employees and fostering great workplaces! 🧡 Happy shopping! 🎁

We're sharing this week's throwback on Wednesday, as we're off for Thanksgiving tomorrow! Today, we highlight our Clifton Mansion Tower Lighting Celebration in 1999.

From all of us at Civic Works, we extend our wholehearted wishes for a cheery and warm holiday season spent with your friends and community! We look forward to many more years of service to Baltimore and giving.

Join us in December at our Clifton Mansion Tower Lighting event, where we'll celebrate our community together! RSVP at our Eventbrite below 🎄

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/civic-works-tower-lighting-celebration-tickets-755592315957?aff=oddtdtcreator&mc_eid=a5143e2de4&mc_cid=c571b210cf

From our Civic Works family to yours, we wish you a wonderful Thanksgiving!

As we celebrate 30 years of service, we want to express our deepest gratitude for your support. Thank you for all you do for Civic Works and for your communities. Every time you’ve volunteered, supported us, or cared for our trainees and AmeriCorps members, you’ve made a difference. We are so thankful for you.

Wishing you and your loved ones a Thanksgiving filled with warmth and joy! 🥧

Happy Thursday before the break! 🥧✨ In today’s throwback, we're showcasing a group of volunteers gathered outside the Clifton Mansion after a service project over 20 years ago.
This season, we extend our gratitude to everyone involved in Civic Works’ 30 year journey ~ our dedicated staff, AmeriCorps members, and volunteers. Together, we've provided resources and services in youth training, education, food access, energy efficient home upgrades, solar, elder support, community landscaping, and more to Baltimore.

Join us in December at our Clifton Mansion Tower Lighting event, where we'll honor our Volunteers of the Year and the AmeriCorps Member of the Year 🎄
RSVP on our Eventbrite page:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/civic-works-tower-lighting-celebration-tickets-755592315957?aff=oddtdtcreator&mc_eid=a5143e2de4&mc_cid=c571b210cf

Interested in contributing to your community this holiday season? 🎁
Contact Becka at [email protected] for information on volunteer opportunities and how to get involved! 🌱

You can also make a direct contribution to Civic Works at the link below! 💚
https://civicworks.com/donate/

Save the date! 🎄 On December 12th at 5:30 pm, we invite you to our annual Clifton Mansion Tower Lighting Celebration!

This year, we are honoring two exceptional individuals and celebrating our 30th Anniversary. Join us in expressing gratitude to John Quinn for his commitment as a Board Member and supporter, and to Stephanie Miller for her dedicated service as Chief Financial Officer at Civic Works.
Be a part of this special occasion where we light up the 80-foot tower, marking the beginning of the holiday season. Delight in various delectable food and warm beverages as we celebrate the Volunteers of the Year and the AmeriCorps Member of the Year from Civic Works. It's a time to recognize the efforts of everyone who makes Civic Works possible. Let's celebrate together!
We hope to see you there! ✨

RSVP at our Eventbrite below!
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/civic-works-tower-lighting-celebration-tickets-755592315957?aff=oddtdtcreator&mc_eid=a5143e2de4&mc_cid=c571b210cf

As a way to celebrate all that you’re thankful for, consider delivering produce to seniors with Real Food Farm 🙏🥕 Be someone that we and the seniors we serve are thankful for this holiday! 🥧

Sign up for Nov 20th, 21st, and/or 22nd. Check out the Eventbrite below for more info! 🙌

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/volunteer-affordable-produce-delivery-days-tickets-753802382217?aff=oddtdtcreator

As a way to celebrate all that YOU'RE thankful for 🙏 consider delivering produce🥕 to senior's with us! All you need is a car 🚗, a phone with a gps 📱, and an hour or two ⏰ on November 20th in the afternoon or November 21st or 22nd in the morning (or all three if you're feeling extra generous)! Be someone that Real Food Farm and the seniors we serve are thankful for this holiday 🦃! Check out our eventbrite in our linktree for more information and to sign up!

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Here’s a fall snapshot from 1999 for today’s throwback 📸 The leaves have changed colors, and the community service is continuing to bring the heat! 🍂 Are you sweater ready?

We hope everyone is having a lovely November! How do you plan on spending these sunny fall days? 🌞🍂✨

Today’s throwback features one of our volunteers from over 20 years ago prepping a local community lot for planting fresh green! 🌱

Why wait until spring for some spring cleaning? Give back this fall season by volunteering to help clean up your community with Civic Works, or deliver goods to your neighbors, and more!

Contact Becka at [email protected] for more information on volunteer opportunities and how to get involved 💚