Spring is in the air! 

Thank you members and agency officials who attended the ACA Monthly Meeting last Friday! Thanks especially to Councilman Gray for attending and sharing the latest events going on in City Hall and Annapolis, given the political climate we’re experiencing from the White House to the MD State House. We appreciated the information and clarifications of bills presented, and will decide going forward how our community can get involved. Members shared issues and concerns within the community, and both the SW District Police and Councilman Gray responded. There is so much happening in our communities across Baltimore! Let’s keep praying for our neighbors and friends! 

ACA Membership Renewals are due now! Yearly subscription is $20. We are accepting new members as well. Cash, Check & Cash App: $1952ACAPAY. Make checks payable to Allendale Community Association. All Cash App payments are through Treasurer Haki Ammi. Contact him for any questions you may have at hakiammi@gmail.com. All dues are to pay for expenses incurred by the ACA, including website maintenance, special events, meetings and more. Membership dues are important and the financial gateway to operate the Association! All are welcome to join! 

Monday, March 10th, the Southwest Roundtable members and residents met with City Council President Zeke Cohen to discuss issues and concerns regarding the SW neighborhoods along and nearby the Edmondson Avenue Corridor, including our beloved Gwynns Falls Leakin Park, and the Edmondson Village Shopping Center. A full two hours of his undivided attention was very much needed and appreciated by all! He began the meeting speaking of the Council’s efforts going forward given the political climate we are facing as Baltimoreans. He then opened the floor for everyone to introduce themselves with a small mention of information as to our main focus of work for our community. He offered suggestions for us moving forward and to come up with a master plan to include what we need in our communities. Waiting for us was a scrumptious meal: Lasagne, Salad, Beverages, and Dessert. What a welcoming surprise! Thank you President Cohen for your time, and a Huge Thanks and Kudos goes to President Javon Burden (Hunting Ridge Association) and Judge Wanda Heard for spearheading this meeting! They will share more news going forward, and I will share with you as well. 

Below is information I’m sharing with you from BCDOT and the Mayor’s Office. I cut and pasted info from their email messages to ensure that information is shared correctly. Please see the attached flyers and share with your neighbors. 

BCDOT 24-hour Traffic Enforcement:

Baltimore, MD (March 5, 2025) – Today, Mayor Brandon Scott and Baltimore City Department of Transportation (BCDOT) Director Veronica P. McBeth announced that 24-hour parking enforcement will soon begin.

Beginning on March 10, 2025, BCDOT will begin 24-hour parking enforcement operations.  The 24-hour enforcement plan will help to improve parking compliance, reduce traffic congestion, allow for a better utilization of agency resources, and provide overnight enforcement operations. 

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FEDERAL TO FUTURE: A Career Transition Expo

 Date: Thursday, March 20, 2025
 Location: New Psalmist Baptist Church, 6020 Mariam Dr, Baltimore, MD 21215
 Time: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM

This exclusive event is designed to connect recently displaced federal workers—as well as individuals affected by federal layoffs from nonprofits, educational institutions, and other organizations—with employers actively hiring in:
 Administration
 Logistics
 Security
 IT
 Healthcare
 Customer Service

Who Should Attend?

Former federal employees and professionals from nonprofits or educational institutions impacted by federal layoffs.

If you’ve been affected by federal workforce reductions—directly or indirectly—this event is your chance to:
 Explore new career opportunities
 Connect with hiring employers
 Take the next step in your professional journey

Don’t miss this opportunity to transition into your next career!

To Register: https://forms.office.com/g/tB6wxYeAwX

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Youth Works Applications are open NOW and CLOSE on April 4th. Please see attached flyer.

ACA Community Cleanup & Dumpster Day – Saturday, March 15th, 9am-1pm – 3500 blk of W. Mulberry St. 21229 – Flyer attached

Residents are invited to volunteer cleanup around the school, gutters, and portions of the Mary E. Rodman Rec Center (where applicable)

Bags, brooms & dustpans will be provided. Must bring your own protective gloves. Refreshments on hand. 

ACA Produce Giveaway – Saturday, March 22nd, 9:30am…while supplies last! MER Rec Center – Volunteers needed 

ACA & Children of Promise Easter Celebration – Saturday, April 12th, 3pm-7pm – Bring the children and family for a fun time! Flyer attached 

Buy Back the Block (BBB) – Presented by Live Baltimore! Please see attached flyers. 

Friends of Gwynns Falls Leakin Park: Website: https://friendsofgwynnsfallsleakinpark.org/. The place to be for family fun, exercise, entertainment, recreation, etc.! As a member of the Board of Directors for (FOGFLP), I invite our members, residents, partners, associates, interfaith groups, and friends to attend the various events planned throughout the year. You could just take a quick trip there, park your car, and walk throughout our very own urban oasis! I will post updates going forward here and on social media. Join the FOGFLP group page at, https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1A1KfpNiSr/ to get quick updates on news and events happening at the park. Executive Director – Mike Cross-Barnet, and President – Erica Lewis have been phenomenal with spearheading this group! More news coming soon! 

Check out our Spring Newsletter! Attached.

That is all for now, but I will be back with more news and events coming soon!