Community Resources
Discover resources and educational information that directly impact or support Harford County citizens.
LEGAL ASSISTANCE:
The People's Law Library of Maryland
The People’s Law Library of Maryland is a community outreach program whose mission is to surround the disadvantaged citizens of Harford and Cecil Counties with legal education, representation and advocacy regarding issues that impact an individual's and family's well-being.
Free or Reduced Fee Legal Advice In Harford
Harford County Bar Foundation assists financially qualified individuals and their families in obtaining legal representation. HCBF is also committed to providing free or low cost education and outreach programs that help citizens understand their rights, responsibilities and options when facing a legal issue.
EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES:
How to Run Seminar
The Harford County NAACP organized a seminar that helped the community learn about numerous different aspects of running a local political campaign. Topics discussed during the seminar included how to file for candidacy, funding campaigns and marketing and communications tips.
The Harford Civil Rights Project
Harford County has a long, rich and complicated history regarding race. Harford Community College created the Harford Civil Rights Project to shed new light on the county’s past. Explore neighborhood businesses involved in desegregation, Underground Railroad stops and historic sit-ins with stories from all over Harford.
Financial Literacy in the Black Community
This article explains how the racial wealth gap that exists in the U.S. today has grown over centuries, and it is far from a simple fix. While the most effective solutions would likely require systemic change at the highest levels, a better understanding of how the wealth gap has formed — and the ways it has negatively impacted the Black community — can help individuals to use financial literacy to make a difference in their day-to-day lives.
Scholarship Central
Harford County Education Foundation holds several scholarship awards for graduating seniors attending Harford County Public Schools.
What to Do if a Friend Has Been Arrested
A friend or close family member has been arrested—now what? What are their rights? What are your rights? What can you do to help them, especially if they struggle with an illness, disability or mental health issue? In this guide, the experienced criminal defense attorneys at the O’Mara Law Group walk you through the information you’ll need to get through this difficult time.
Harford County Civil Rights Lawyers
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Employment Discrimination
Every Marylander is guaranteed equal opportunity in receiving employment and in all labor management-union relations regardless of race, color, religion, ancestry or national origin, sex, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or genetic information.
File A Complaint
The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) is responsible for enforcing federal laws that make it illegal to discriminate against a job applicant or an employee because of the person's race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and related conditions, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age (40 or older), disability or genetic information. Most employers with at least 15 employees are covered by EEOC laws (20 employees in age discrimination cases). Most labor unions and employment agencies are also covered. The laws apply to all types of work situations, including hiring, firing, promotions, harassment, training, wages, and benefits.
Establishing A Nonprofit Organization: A Step-by-Step Guide
Nonprofit organizations play a crucial role in society, addressing various social, cultural, educational, and environmental issues. Starting a nonprofit can be a rewarding endeavor, but it requires careful planning and understanding of specific legal, financial, and operational aspects.
Community Resource List
The Harford County NAACP is a nonprofit, 501c4, that is managed strictly by volunteers. Your local NAACP does not provide legal representation. Our mission is to ensure the political, educational, social, and economic equality of rights of all persons and to eliminate racial hatred and racial discrimination. We do this work to:
Ensure the political, educational, social, and economic equality of all citizens
Achieve equality of rights and eliminate race prejudice among the citizens of the United States
Remove all barriers of racial discrimination through democratic processes
Seek enactment and enforcement of federal, state, and local laws securing civil rights
Inform the public of the adverse effects of racial discrimination and to seek its elimination
Educate everyone on their constitutional rights and take all lawful action to secure the exercise of those rights, and to take any other lawful action in furtherance of these objectives, consistent with the NAACP's Articles of Incorporation and the NAACP Constitution
If you feel that you have been discriminated against or unfairly targeted, here is some information and local resources that may be helpful.
Helpful Hints
Be sure to document examples of said discrimination or harassment in writing, recording, witness statements, etc.
Be safe. Do not antagonize or initiate communication/interaction that may lead to aggression.
If your issue is related to Housing, you should contact the following: the Harford County Housing Office (private rentals) or 2) Harford County State’s Attorney (federally administered programs).
If your issue is related to Employment discrimination, in addition to reporting to your manager and union when applicable, you may contact the following: 1) reputable law firms who represent plaintiffs in employment discrimination matters; 2) Baltimore City Bar Association; 3) Baltimore County Bar Association; and the 4) Equal Employment Opportunity Commission.
If you are asked to appear in court, please be sure to follow through with each request for court appearance.
Contact List
Harford County Bar Association
20 W Courtland Street, Bel Air, MD 21014
(443) 987-3730
The Harford County Bar Association embraces as its mission, a commitment to provide its Members with educational programs to improve competency and efficiency in the practice of law, sponsor social events to nourish collegiality among its members, and acquaint the citizens of Harford County with the role of the legal profession in fostering a secure and stable community.
Baltimore City Bar Association
111 N. Calvert Street #627, Baltimore, MD 21202
(410) 539-5936
The Bar Association of Baltimore City is an organization of legal professionals committed to providing quality legal education, advocacy, and services to its members; promoting professionalism, equality, and diversity among its members; fostering collegiality; advancing the public image of the profession and providing law-related services and education to the public; and exercising leadership on a local, state, and national level to advance these goals.
Baltimore County Bar Association
401 Bosley Avenue, Towson, MD 21204
(410) 337-9103
The mission of the Baltimore County Bar Association is to serve as a leader in advancing excellence, ethical conduct, professionalism and public responsibility in the legal profession; to improve the efficiency, fairness and accessibility of our system of justice for all citizens; to increase the public’s understanding and appreciation of our profession and our legal system; to use our collective resources to improve the well-being of our community and its citizens, especially our youth; and to identify and support the needs of a diverse membership and foster an environment in which members experience a sense of fulfillment and satisfaction in the practice of law.
Harford County Sheriff's Office
The mission of the Harford County Sheriff’s Office is to with courage, honor, integrity we protect the rights and dignity of all citizens. In partnership with our communities, we strive to preserve the peace and provide for a safe environment for all.
Northern Precinct - 410-692-7880
Southern Precinct - 410-612-1717
Erik Robey, Director of Legislative Affairs (Community Engagement), (443) 567-7100, robeye@harfordsheriff.org
Harford County Detention Center, Warden Daniel Gailbraith, (410) 836-5454, galbraithd@harfordsheriff.org
Harford County Office of Mediation
125 N. Main Street, Bel Air, MD 21014
(410) 638-4807
https://www.harfordcountymd.gov/523/Mediation-Program
Mediation is an informal process conducted in a neutral setting with two skilled mediators to help you to work out a lasting solution to your conflict. Mediation is voluntary and confidential. Parties should come to the process with an open mind, and be willing to create a win-win situation. Mediation allows for both parties to be heard. The mediation is a safe environment for people to address their conflicts.
Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
https://www.eeoc.gov/contact-eeoc
(800) 669-4000
The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) is responsible for enforcing federal laws that make it illegal to discriminate against a job applicant or an employee because of the person's race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, transgender status, and sexual orientation), national origin, age (40 or older), disability or genetic information.
Most employers with at least 15 employees are covered by EEOC laws (20 employees in age discrimination cases). Most labor unions and employment agencies are also covered. The laws apply to all types of work situations, including hiring, firing, promotions, harassment, training, wages, and benefits.
Harford County Public Schools
102 South Hickory Avenue, Bel Air, MD 21014
(410) 838-7300
Public Defender Offices
Become A Member
If you would like to join or renew your membership please go to naacp.org and select “Join the NAACP”. Then select “Become a Member.” Next, fill in your personal information. Be sure to select Harford County Branch 7019-B. When you select Your Membership Type, choose “Regular Annual Membership”. Pay by credit card and you’ll become a member instantly. If you would like to become a volunteer please click here.