Councilman Paris Gray is committed to meeting the community where they are with information that works!
The District 8 Community Academy Series is designed to empower residents with the knowledge, resources, and tools to navigate city services and better understand the issues impacting their communities. Through informative presentations and conversations with city agencies and community partners, residents can learn about topics such as tax sale prevention, Baltimore 311, housing resources, and more. Our goal is to promote awareness, encourage civic engagement, and ensure District 8 residents have the information they need to make informed decisions and access available resources.
We hope you will join us in 2027!
Zoom Link: www.tinyurl.com/D8CAZoom
Previously Recorded...
OCTOBER 2026
Join the District 8 Team for a virtual Community Academy. Learn to master the BALT311 app, get faster results on neighborhood service requests, and explore agency job openings. You will also have the chance to ask questions directly to call center experts.
SEPTEMBER 2026
Join us as Katie Arevalo, Associate Director of Community Engagement with the Behavioral Health System of Baltimore, provides an overview of available services and resources, including 9-8-8. Behavioral Health System Baltimore, Inc. is a nonprofit organization tasked by Baltimore City to perform the function of managing Baltimore City’s behavioral health system—the system of care that addresses emotional health and well-being and provides services for individuals with substance use and mental health disorders
MARCH 2026
In March, we hosted our monthly Community Academy with DHCD: Baltimore City Tax Sale Process, Prevention, & Resources, presented by Donald L. Wright Jr., Director of Tax Sale Prevention and Consumer Affairs and the Baltimore City Tax Sale Ombudsman. Thursday, March 26, 2026
On December 4, 2025, the Baltimore City Department of Housing & Community Development breaks down the tax sale process and shares practical resources to help homeowners prevent tax sale. Get guidance, learn your options, and connect with resources.
On November 13, 2025, the Baltimore Children & Youth Fund (BCYF) shared information about its mission, funding opportunities, and how it supports programs that empower Baltimore’s young people.
To learn more, go to https://bcyfund.org/