The St. Mary’s County Human Relations Commission (HRC) will hold its annual Breakfast on Saturday, October 26, 2013 at the Dr. James A. Forrest Career and Technology Center at 10:00 a.m. This year’s guest speaker will be Chris Harney, Men’s Head Basketball Coach at St. Mary’s College of Maryland.
Established in 1963 the HRC seeks to promote understanding and harmony of relationships between the people of the county. It also uses its influence and persuasion to direct the community’s efforts toward solving problems caused by racial and other tensions stemming from acts of discrimination within the county. The Commission continually sponsors and/or co-sponsors events and programs to heighten cultural awareness in the community. The HRC was instrumental in the establishment of the St. Mary’s County Community Mediation Program. In the past, the Commission has held workshops, conducted meetings with county officials and met with other organizations within the county to discuss items of mutual concern.
This year’s theme is “A Celebration of Service.” The Human Relations Commission is requesting non-profits/agencies that enhance diversity, serve the community, and/or promote the enhancement of the quality of life in St. Mary’s County to select a volunteer within their organization to be recognized at the breakfast for their dedication to making St. Mary’s a better place to live. The deadline for submission is October 4. Submissions can be mailed to the St. Mary’s County Department of Aging and Human Services, Division of Human Services, P.O. Box 653, Leonardtown, MD 20650, via fax to 301-475-8485 or e-mailed to Kelsey.Bush@stmarysmd.com. If you have any questions please contact Kelsey Bush, Commission Liaison, St. Mary’s County Department of Aging and Human Services at 301-475-4200, ext. 1849.
