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Home Runs for the Homeless to benefit Harford Family House, Inc. July 13, 2009 -- Home Runs for the Homeless is a new event where teams of four can have a “real baseball experience”. Players will receive an Iron Birds baseball cap, an event shirt, have their photo taken and change in the team locker room. While waiting to bat, players will sit in the dugout and watch other teams attempt to hit home runs. Each player will have 15 pitches to hit a home run. Jim Hunter, the Orioles announcer will announce the players name and do play by play commentary as the player’s photo appears on the scoreboard. Former Oriole pitcher and Oriole announcer, Dave Johnson will throw batting practice. The team with the overall longest yardage will “win” the event and be presented with a trophy that will reside with them for one-year. Harford Family House is celebrating its 20th year of service to homeless families with children. HFH’s one-year transitional housing program provides safe, decent housing and the support services necessary to move families from homelessness and hopelessness to self-sufficiency and permanent housing. And, HFH is the only shelter in Harford County that can serve an in-tact family consisting of a father, mother and children. Last year Harford Family House provided over 18,000 bed nights to 89 individuals. This number represents 27 different families consisting of 22 mothers, 1 single father, 4-two parent families and 58 children. In 2008 our success rate in transitioning families from homelessness to permanent housing was and unheard of 75%. Today, 36 children ranging from infants to under 18 years of age, reside at HFH rather than living on the streets. Homelessness is on the rise due to the economy and the services of Harford Family House are more needed than ever. The proceeds from this event will support HFH’s general operating expenses, helping to maintain services at current levels. Teams can register, no later than August 4th, by going to HFH’s web-site and filling out the online form under “donate now”, or by calling Joyce Duffy at 410-967-3080. Sponsorship for the event are available and due by June 21st. Donations of door prizes are welcome.
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