Washington County NAACP Branch 7030B

05/19/2026

🚨 THE WASHINGTON COUNTY NAACP ASKS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS FOR ANSWERS🚨

The Commissioners banned public comments so we took the fight to their inboxes today.

We are fighting the unbid, sole-source water/sewer contract slated for GDMS, LLC on this Thursday’s agenda.

📄 See the official agenda packet for yourself here:https://www.washco-md.net/wp-content/uploads/05212026-Open-Agenda-PACKET.pdf

Here is the backroom deal you need to know about:

🔴 This contract goes to a firm run by former County Administrator Greg Murray. Mr. Murray is the CEO for Washington Realty Management, an entity linked to JG Business Link International LLC on a project that desperately needs public water and sewer to be financially viable. A private developer should never control public infrastructure planning.

🔴 While the immediate utility issues appear centered around Cascade, this contract gives this one insider broad authority over the entire county!

🔴 The proposed ICE detention center warehouse is currently halted over severe sewage and wastewater violations from the Maryland Department of the Environment (MDE). We believe this county-wide study is possibly engineered as a smokescreen to hand-pick an insider who will override state environmental orders and force the detention center forward.

WE NEED YOU TO TAKE ACTION TODAY!

Write a personalized email to the Commissioners before Thursday’s vote. We aren’t giving you a template because your words carry more weight.

Demand to know why they are rushing an unbid contract, why they are ignoring a textbook conflict of interest, and what else they are hiding.

COMMISSIONER EMAILS ARE LISTED IN THE COMMENTS BELOW. COPY, WRITE, AND SHARE!

04/19/2026

Tomorrow is the big day!

This reminder is for the students and parents who have already secured their spots for the Morgan State University HBCU Tour.

If you’re on our list, here is everything you need to know to get on that bus tomorrow morning:

📍 WHERE: Fairgrounds Park
⏰ ARRIVAL: 8:30 AM (Give yourself time to check in!)
🛑 DEPARTURE:9:00 AM SHARP. We have a schedule to keep and the bus will be pulling out exactly at 9:00, so please don’t be late!

📝 FINAL CHECKLIST:

CHECK YOUR EMAIL: Every registered participant must have their Permission Slip and Liability Waiver completed.

NO FORM, NO TRIP: Unfortunately, we cannot allow anyone to board the bus without these signed documents. No exceptions!

DRESS CODE: Wear comfortable walking shoes. We’ll be doing a full tour of the campus, your feet will thank you later. 👟

We are so excited to see our registered group at 8:30 AM tomorrow.

Let’s get ready for an amazing day at Morgan State! 🐻🧡💙

04/12/2026

The Washington County NAACP Youth Council wants to extend our deepest gratitude to the sponsors for powering our upcoming HBCU TOUR.

Because of their generous support and the donations from our fundraisers over the past year; this event is completely FREE for participants! Your commitment to our youth makes all the difference.

REGISTER BY WEDNESDAY!

We still have seats available for our tour of Morgan State University on April 20th!
• Who: Youth ages 14–24
• Where: Morgan State University (Baltimore, MD)
• What’s included: FREE bus ride, FREE lunch, and a bookstore gift!

Remember: there are only 25 student seats available, and registration is strictly first-come, first-served. Wednesday is the final deadline to claim your spot!

🔗 Register here immediately: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/morgan-state-university-hbcu-tour

PARENTS & COMMUNITY MEMBERS: Please share this post with any young person who may be interested.

04/09/2026

Who’s ready to head to Morgan State?
🐻🧡💙

The Washington County NAACP Youth Council is heading to Baltimore for a FREE HBCU tour of Morgan State University on April 20th!

This is an incredible opportunity for youth ages 14–24 to explore one of the best campuses in the country.

We’re covering it all:
✅ FREE transportation via Woodlawn Motor Coach
✅ FREE lunch on campus
✅ A special bookstore gift for every youth participant!

⚠️ URGENCY: We only have 25 student seats available! This is strictly first-come, first-served, and spots are going to fly. Don’t wait—RSVP right now to lock in your spot!

🔗 Register here: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/morgan-state-university-hbcu-tour
(Or scan the QR code in this post!) Link also in bio

PARENTS & FRIENDS: Please SHARE this post! Let’s make sure every young person in Washington County knows about this opportunity.

A Huge Thank You to Our Sponsors:

This trip wouldn’t be possible without the amazing support of The 1172 Foundation, Meritus Health, and Steve Swayne State Farm Insurance.

We also want to shout out everyone who has donated to our fundraisers over the past year; your generosity is getting our youth on campus!

More details on the event will be found on the registration link page. See you at the park on the 20th! 🚍✨

04/09/2026

Who’s ready to head to Morgan State?
🐻🧡💙

The Washington County NAACP Youth Council is heading to Baltimore for a FREE HBCU tour of Morgan State University on April 20th!

This is an incredible opportunity for youth ages 14–24 to explore one of the best campuses in the country.

We’re covering it all:
✅ FREE transportation via Woodlawn Motor Coach
✅ FREE lunch on campus
✅ A special bookstore gift for every youth participant!

⚠️ URGENCY: We only have 25 student seats available! This is strictly first-come, first-served, and spots are going to fly. Don’t wait—RSVP right now to lock in your spot!

🔗 Register here: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/morgan-state-university-hbcu-tour
(Or scan the QR code in this post!)

PARENTS & FRIENDS: Please SHARE this post! Let’s make sure every young person in Washington County knows about this opportunity.

A Huge Thank You to Our Sponsors:

This trip wouldn’t be possible without the amazing support of The 1172 Foundation, Meritus Health, and Steve Swayne State Farm Insurance.

We also want to shout out everyone who has donated to our fundraisers over the past year; your generosity is getting our youth on campus!

More details on the event will be found on the registration link page. See you at the park on the 20th! 🚍✨

03/17/2026

Today, we stood before the Washington County Commissioners to speak on behalf of the NAACP regarding the proposed 911 fee increase.

We came prepared with data showing how our 911 system is facing a $3.7 million shortfall; a crisis being worsened by the County’s support for the DHS/ICE facility.

Despite efforts to remain strictly on the topic of fiscal impact and public safety, the BOCC interrupted, silenced, and ultimately removed and issued a trespass notice.

Most disturbingly, 3, white constituents were allowed to speak broadly on the topic without interruption or removal.

This is a textbook case of disparate treatment and an attempt to intimidate the leadership of the NAACP. The Commissioners may have removed the NAACP from the room, but they cannot remove the facts from the record.

Our Statement for the Record, is posted, please note that all comments in relation to the 911 fee increase, public safety, and fiscal responsibility are bolded. You can see that the comments are germane to the public hearing agenda item.

We will not be intimidated. We will continue to demand transparency, ask questions, and demand accountability on the fiscal cost of this facility to the taxpayers of Washington County.

03/08/2026

📢 CALL TO ACTION 📢

The Washington County NAACP is taking a stand. We have officially sent a letter of opposition to Anovaeon LLC, the company currently hiring staff to run a mass ICE detention processing center in Williamsport.

The Reality: DHS is trying to turn a commercial warehouse, designed for packages, not people, into a facility for 1,500 individuals.

Why we are fighting this:
• This building has only 4 toilets for 1,500 people. It is estimated to produce 187,000 gallons of sewage daily; 4x what the local pipes can handle.
• DHS bypassed environmental laws, threatening our Potomac River watershed and local air quality.
• Maryland Attorney General Anthony Brown is SUING to stop this project because it is unlawful and secretive.

📢 WE NEED YOU!

Don’t let a “humanitarian” label hide an inhumane project. We need every resident to flood Anovaeon with the message that Washington County says NO.

HOW YOU CAN HELP:
1. EMAIL THEM: Copy the letter in the comments below and send it to [email protected] and [email protected].

2. CALL THEM: (571) 249-4074. Tell them: “I am a resident and I oppose the Williamsport Warehouse project. It is uninhabitable and unlawful.”

3. SPREAD THE WORD: If you see their job ads on LinkedIn or Indeed, share the facts about the site conditions.

What to say in your message:
✅ “The building is physically unfit for habitation.”
✅ “4 toilets for 1,500 people is a public health hazard.”
✅ “I stand with the Maryland AG and the Washington County NAACP in opposing this project.”

03/02/2026

We are honored to have received a Certificate of Congressional Recognition from Rep. April McClain Delaney.

This recognition celebrates our market as a “beacon of community spirit in Hagerstown.” It honors our collective mission to bridge the past with the future by supporting local entrepreneurs and fostering economic empowerment.

As the certificate beautifully states, our dedication ensures that the stories of those who navigated adversity with grace are never forgotten; turning a symbol of survival into a celebration of unity, growth, and resilience. ✊🏾

This honor doesn’t just belong to us… it belongs to:
✨ Our Vendors, Our Partner BOBC, & YOU!

Thank you, Congresswoman April McClain-Delany, for this distinguished honor and for taking the time to see the heart of our community in action.

03/02/2026

02/28/2026

Come check out our vendors! We have everything you could want & need. We have community organizations! We have food! See you soon!