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SUMMARY:Parent Cafe
DESCRIPTION:“Oh the places you’ll go”\nCafes are physically and emotionally safe spaces where parents talk and listen to each other about the challenges and victories of family life.\nCome join us to:\n— Connect with other parents \n— Share your hopes and dreams for your family \n— Explore resources and ideas for tackling parenting challenges \nRSVP to save your spot today! Email connect@besterhope.org or call 240-513-6370. \n** Light snacks and childcare provided. \n 
URL:https://besterhope.org/event/parent-cafe-11/
LOCATION:Elgin Station\, 40 Elgin Blvd.\, Hagerstown\, MD\, 21740\, United States
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SUMMARY:Community Coffee
DESCRIPTION:Whether you stop by for a few minutes or stay the whole time\, we would love to see you! This is a relaxed\, welcoming space to connect with neighbors\, share ideas\, and learn what’s happening in our community. \nEveryone is welcome—bring a friend!
URL:https://besterhope.org/event/community-coffee-21/
LOCATION:Bester Community of Hope Office\, 319 E Antietam St.\, 2nd Floor\, Hagerstown\, MD\, 21740\, United States
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SUMMARY:Community Advisory Board Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the Community Advisory Board Meeting on March 19\, 2026 from 6-7:30pm. \nThe Community Advisory Board is a way for residents\, business owners and stakeholders in the South End of Hagerstown to connect with Bester Community of Hope. \nTo RSVP or for more information contact Alicia Taluskie\, Neighborhood Partnership Coordinator\, at ataluskie@besterhope.org or 240-513-6370. \nLight refreshments will be provided.
URL:https://besterhope.org/event/community-advisory-board-meeting-2/
LOCATION:MD
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SUMMARY:Common Ground: Cultivating Spaces for Families
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our 11th Annual Community Training\, Common Ground: Cultivating Spaces for Families—a powerful day of learning\, connection\, and courageous conversation designed to inspire momentum for meaningful change. \n\n\nThis inspiring event invites community members from all walks of life to come together to explore resilience\, transformation\, and the role of human connection in building stronger\, more inclusive communities. Through critical conversations and shared experiences\, participants will examine how understanding adversity and engaging with empathy can help create true common ground. \nWe are honored to welcome Daryl Davis\, Dr. Mona Hanna-Attisha\, and Dr. Bruce Perry\, each of whom brings profound insight and lived experience to the conversation. Our guest speakers will share personal stories and aligned evidence on overcoming adversity\, building bridges across differences\, and fostering lasting\, positive change for families and communities. \nHeld at the beautiful and historic Maryland Theatre\, this meaningful experience offers attendees the opportunity to earn CEUs for social workers while engaging in a day of growth\, inspiration\, and community-building.
URL:https://besterhope.org/event/common-ground-cultivating-spaces-for-families/
LOCATION:Maryland Theatre\, 21 South Potomac Street\, Hagerstown\, MD\, 21740\, United States
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SUMMARY:Community Coffee
DESCRIPTION:Whether you stop by for a few minutes or stay the whole time\, we would love to see you! This is a relaxed\, welcoming space to connect with neighbors\, share ideas\, and learn what’s happening in our community. \nEveryone is welcome—bring a friend!
URL:https://besterhope.org/event/community-coffee-22/
LOCATION:Bester Community of Hope Office\, 319 E Antietam St.\, 2nd Floor\, Hagerstown\, MD\, 21740\, United States
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SUMMARY:Recovering Together
DESCRIPTION:“Blossom and Bloom”\nCafes are physically and emotionally safe spaces where individuals talk and listen to each other about the challenges and victories of recovery.\nDesigned for People: \n\n— in RECOVERY\n— interested in RECOVERY\n— have a loved one impacted by substance use\n\nLight snacks and childcare provided. \nPlease RSVP at 240-513-6370 or connect@besterhope.org.
URL:https://besterhope.org/event/recovering-together/
LOCATION:Brooke’s House Counseling Center\, 1019 Maryland Avenue\, Hagerstown\, MD\, 21740\, United States
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