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This networking and resource-sharing event for former AAWGT grantees will be held at the State of Maryland Judiciary Education & Conference Center, 2011D Commerce Park Drive, Annapolis September 22 from 8 - 11:30am.

For more information, contact Barbara Hoffstein at barbara.hoffstein@gmail.com

WHEN: Wednesday, August 11, 8:00am – 4:00pm

WHERE: 94 Clay St., Annapolis OR Crownsville – TBD

CONTACT: Kristy Weight at kmweight@gmail.com for complete details

On August 11, a team of AAWGT Volunteers will work in partnership with Habitat for Humanity and Women Build toward the goal of providing affordable housing for women and families in Annapolis. 

The Women Build home, formerly part of the Obery Court Public Housing on Clay Street, is a green/LEED certified structure designed by Annapolis architect, and AAWGT member, Catherine Purple Cherry.  Habitat crew leaders and professional staff will train and work with AAWGT volunteers from 8am to 4pm at the Clay street home site or at the Habitat Building Center in Crownsville.  Alternatively, AAWGT members can volunteer to be part of the Catering Crew that will buy, prepare and deliver lunch to the work site.

TO PARTICIPATE on the AAWGT Building Team or Lunchtime Catering Crew contact Kristy Weight at kmweight@gmail.com. We will keep you informed as complete details become available!

This month's recommendation for the new AAWGT Reading Group is The Other Wes Moore:  One Name, Two Fates. In 2000, the author was on his way to his final year of college when he learned about another Wes Moore who was on his way to prison.  Both men were raised in poverty by single mothers in the greater Baltimore area.  "That the author resisted the criminal underworld while the other wes drifted into it is chalked up less to character than to the influence of relatives, mentors and expectations that pushed against his own delinquent impulses."  Not only is this book a compelling true story, it is also an inspirational guide for the important work we do in helping women and families. 

AAWGT members and guests plan to discuss The Other Wes Moore on Wednesday, June 30.  If you would like to join the group for this book, contact Laurie Sharp at lsharp1000@msn.com.