Sankofa CDC Empowering
the Community |
BALTIMORE, MD- The Sankofa
Community Development Corporation (SCDC) in partnership
with the S. Rock Glen Ave. Homeowners Association, held
its first community outreach activity on Saturday, April
21, 2001. The Community Lot clean up was held
at the corner of S. Rock Glen and Frederick Ave. and
coincided with the Mayor’s Clean block initiates
held the same day.
The lot which is common property belonging to the S.
Rock Glen Ave. homeowners has been an eyesore in the
5000 block of Frederick Ave. for about 10 years. During
that time, the homeowners have attempted to enlist the
help of the City in maintaining the lot.
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Working in conjunction with The Office of the President
City Council, and the Baltimore City Department of Public
Works, supplies were delivered and 25 volunteers consisting
of Sankofa Executive Board members and S. Rock
Glen Homeowners provided over 125 work hours to clear
and clean the 1/4 acre lot.
Sankofa CDC President and CEO Edward Smith , Jr.
recommended and agreed with the President of the
association , Tom Bartnick that the land should be used
as a mini park for the homeowners and their families.
The homeowners will permanently maintain the lot in
the future.
Since the property is private the City was unable to
provide the level of manpower necessary to assist.
The CDC met with the group and offered their services.
Sankofa CDC Community Outreach Coordinator and Events
Planner Rosalind Ambrose commented that “We
want all the homeowner associations to know we are here
and available to assist in anyway possible”. “We’re
looking forward to being invited to their association
meetings to share who were are and what our purpose
is “. We’re new to the Greater Edmondson Village
communities and our goal is to be proactive partners
to all the residence that surround our future headquarters”.
Morgan State University, School of Architecture will
provide plans for the design and development of the
site and Sankofa will assist the homeowners in applying
for community project grants as well as other grants/donations
related to vacant lot restoration.
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Sankofa CDC is affiliated with the New Psalmist Baptist
Church which is located in SW Baltimore City.
If you would like to make a monetary donation, your
tax deductible contributions can be sent to Sankofa
CDC 4501 1/2 Old Frederick Road, Baltimore, Maryland
21229-2667. |
