July 2020 Community Meeting Notes

GRIA Community Meeting 07/15/2020

Board Members Present: Phong, Aaron, Wynn, Aden, Shannon, Pete, Josh, Shayna, Candace, Matt

Total Attendees: 22

Start: 7:07pm

End: 8:02pm

Votes: 

• Vote to complete our taxes using a volunteer (Victoria Raab)
• Vote to support Fossil Fuel Reduction Act Legislation

Agenda

• Carlos- Guardian Baltimore
  • Guardian nonprofit organization
  • Gives training in martial arts to local kids up to 16 years old.
  • Food included
  • Meant to be a safe place for kids
  • In development
  • MICA and Hopkins students will be involved as mentors
  • More info at: https://www.guardianbaltimore.org/
• Sara Autrey -Get Shredded Vintage
  • Gendered/non-gendered clothing available
  • Should be taking appointments in the next couple of weeks
  • https://www.getshreddedvintage.com/
• Michael Cross-Barnet- Healthy Neighborhoods Program @ Strong City
  • https://www.strongcitybaltimore.org/initiatives/neighborhood-programs/#:~:text=Healthy%20Neighborhoods%20is%20a%20citywide,home%20to%20strong%20public%20schools.

Community Announcements

• Franca Mueller Paz
  • Running against Robert Stokes under the Green Party
  • franca.muller@gmail.com
  • 201-888-5618