East Baltimore Midway

Location

25th Street North; Harford Road East; North Avenue South; Hargrove Street West

Zip Code: 21218

Description

The revitalization and development of this area comes under two community organizations: The East Baltimore Midway Community Development Corporation, Inc. and the Greater Homewood Improvement Association. Both organizations have focused their development strategies in three major areas, including: housing, business development and employment opportunities, as well as community stabilization. This is a partnership that is committed to working together on further projects. Economic and community development is essential to the survival of our communities. 

History

East Baltimore Midway Community Development Corporation, Inc. was founded during the early 1970's by several concerned residents as a result of concerns regarding the increase in vacant houses and on sanitation issues in the community. As a result of forming the corporation in the East Baltimore Midway Urban Renewal Area. Community Development, block grant funds were awarded to the corporation. The corporation also runs a community based day care facility located in the Kirk Multi-Purpose Center. The mission of the corporation is to assist in the improvement of the quality of life for persons who live, work and play in the East Baltimore Midway and Barclay communities.