Congressman Cummings Visits Stadium Place – Aug 1
We had a special visitor at Stadium Place on August 1st. On Thursday we had Congressmen Elijah Cummings come to Ednor II Apartments to talk to our seniors about legislative updates and updates about Baltimore since the conversation with President Donald Trump. Our seniors were very thankful for Congressman Cummings to make an appearance and to take the time out of his busy schedule to talk to them.
Congressman Cummings “tweet” featuring Stadium Place
2019 GEDCO Golf Challenge – June 17
On Monday, June 17, 2019 we had our 6th Annual GEDCO Golf Challenge at Eagle’s Nest Country Club. Pete Gilbert, Sports Anchor from WBAL TV 11, will be hosting this event! We had almost 100 golfers to support this worthwhile cause.
We congratulate our winners of our skills tests:
Blue Ocean Realty Social Day with Stadium Place Seniors – April 11
On April 11, Blue Ocean Realty came out to be social with our Stadium Place Seniors! They provided lunch, bingo, as well as raffle and bingo prizes! We hope to see them again soon at more events!
See more photos from the event HERE
About Blue Ocean Realty: Blue Ocean is a property management company in Baltimore, MD that is active in syndicating, purchasing and managing investment grade real estate assets in the multifamily, office, hospitality, retail, and industrial sectors. The Company was founded in 2004. Since that time Blue Ocean has grown its portfolio to over 27 properties valued at over $425,000,000. The Blue Ocean portfolio consists of approximately 3,700 apartment homes and 2,000,000 square feet of commercial space.
Nicole Battle, CEO, speaking on WYPR! – April 3
From their website:
“On this episode of Life in the Balance, guest host, Jamyla Krempel, explores getting by in Baltimore in 2019. Why are so many working families struggling to pay their bills? We’ll meet a housekeeping manager and local activist, Doreen Hicks. She’s worked up to four jobs just cover basic necesssities. Are we solving the root causes of poverty or just responding to it’s symptoms? We’ll discuss the 2018 ALICE report (ALICE stands for “Asset limited, Income Constrained, Employed”) with the President of the United Way and learn more about GEDCO, a local non-profit trying to fill in the gaps for families in need. “
Listen to it HERE
Frank Robinson Street Dedication – April 2
A ceremony was held at 10 am on Tuesday April 2, 2019 at East 33rd and Stadium Place to celebrate the installation of ceremonial street signs in honor of Frank Robinson.
“Frank Robinson Way” signs were be located at East 33rd Street & Ellerslie Avenue, 962 East 33rd Street and East 33rd & Ednor Road.
They honored Frank Robinson as one of the greatest baseball players in history, recognized as one of the most feared baserunners of his era, who played for the Baltimore Orioles from 1966 to 1971, managed the Orioles from 1988 to 1991 and during his career played 2,808 games, hit 2,943 and batted 10,006 times.
2019 Annual Meeting – March 5
On March 5th we recently had our Annual Meeting at the Cathedral of Mary Our Queen where we elected new board members and celebrated our accomplishments throughout the past fiscal year!
Congratulations to our winners of our awards St Pius X, Schneider Electric (not pictured), and Jason Jesner!
January Mission in Action Tour
If you would like to volunteer, donate or get more involved with GEDCO, but would like to learn more about the organization, consider taking one of GEDCO’s Mission in Action Tours.
Come out and visit one or more of our programs such as CARES, Micah House, Stadium Place, Harford House, Epiphany House and the Senior Network of North Baltimore.
For more information on the Mission in Action Tours, contact Melodie Cunningham at 410-433-2442, ext. 15 or email her at mcunningham@gedco.org.
