Attending the 98th Annual Chamber of Commerce dinner thanks you Beacon House, Inc. for hosting us #supporteachother

Bullying is killing our kids. Being different is killing our kids and the kids who are bullying are dying inside. We have to save our kids whether they are bullied or they are bullying. They are all in pain. Cat Cora

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Join us, as we host our first, of many, socializing/networking events for the LGBTQ+ Community and our Allies! This month we will be at the Gourmet Goat in downtown Hagerstown. Joining us for the evening as our guest bartenders are Tim Luipersbeck, Director of Member Services & Marketing of the Washington County Chamber of Commerce (Some of you may know him as DJ Sidekick) and David Gysberts, Former Mayor of Hagerstown! Happy Hour is from 4:30pm to 7:00pm and enjoy a delicious dinner too! 10% of the evening proceeds will be benefitting Hagerstown Hopes! Please join us for a night of Family, Friends and Fun!

Hagerstown Hopes is very happy to welcome Stephen Pittman to the position of Community Outreach Chairman. Stephen has a Master’s in Business Administration and a Master’s of Social Work. He has been working in the child welfare field in Hagerstown since 2009. He is currently a child protective service worker and forensic interviewer for Washington County Department of Social Services. Welcome Stephen! We look forward to doing great things with you!

“Instead of condemning people, let’s try to understand them. Let’s try to figure out why they do what they do. That’s a lot more profitable and intriguing than criticism; and it breeds sympathy, tolerance and kindness. “To know all is to forgive all.” Dale Carnegie

DON'T MESS WITH TEXAS A Benefit Show for the victims of Hurricane Harvey by The Hagerstown Hopes Family Nicole James's Western MD Family Josh Schonewolf's Bearlesque of Philly ....................................................................................................... $5 Cover; $7 After 10PM 21+ w/Valid Govt ID, No Exceptions ....................................................................................................... 100% of Entertainer Tips and Door Profit to benefit: HOUSTON FOOD BANK — Houston's largest food donation foundation. This Food Donation Center and Food Pantry gives aid to Houston's hungry, homeless, unemployed and all others in need of food assistance through food drives, TANF, and volunteers. houstonfoodbank.org COASTAL BEND FOOD BANK — Our Mission The Coastal Bend Food Bank reduces hunger through food distribution and nutrition education. coastalbendfoodbank.org ....................................................................................................... MAIN STAGE SHOW • 10PM SHARP Featuring the best of Bearlesque & Western Maryland Drag Hosted by Nicole James & Josh Schonewolf

Our uniqueness, our individuality, and our life experience molds us into fascinating beings. I hope we can embrace that. I pray we may all challenge ourselves to delve into the deepest resources of our hearts to cultivate an atmosphere of understanding, acceptance, tolerance, and compassion. We are all in this life together. Linda Thompson

Tonight! Join us for our Open Meeting! Date: Sept. 18, 2017 Time: 6:30pm Location: Ramada Plaza, ANTIETAM ROOM 1718 Underpass Way, Hagerstown, MD 21740 Monthly Open Session Meeting We invite you to join us for our monthly Open Session meeting. This is an opportunity for the general public to meet with Hagerstown Hopes Board Members, Committee Chairs, and other members of the organization. The format of this meeting is open forum to allow members of the community to voice opinions and suggestions, inquire about the organization, and find out about opportunities to become a part of Hagerstown Hopes. We hope to see you there!

Did you know: Hagerstown Hopes is a proud member of the Washington County Chamber of Commerce?

What's Happening With Hopes? Date: Sept. 18, 2017 Time: 6:30pm Location: Ramada Plaza, 1718 Underpass Way, Hagerstown, MD 21740 Monthly Open Session Meeting We invite you to join us for our monthly Open Session meeting. This is an opportunity for the general public to meet with Hagerstown Hopes Board Members, Committee Chairs, and other members of the organization. The format of this meeting is open forum to allow members of the community to voice opinions and suggestions, inquire about the organization, and find out about opportunities to become a part of Hagerstown Hopes. We hope to see you there!