Housing Authority of Washington County

06/19/2026

Juneteenth (June 19) is the one of the oldest known commemorations related to the abolition of slavery in the United States. Juneteenth National Independence Day was signed into law as a national holiday on June 17, 2021. Juneteenth celebrates the date of June 19, 1865, when enslaved people of African descent located in Galveston, Texas, finally learned of their freedom from the slavery system in the United States.

Please note that HAWC offices are closed today in honor of Juneteenth.

06/18/2026

HAWC offices will be closed on Friday, June 19th, in honor of Juneteenth. We will reopen on Monday, June 22nd, at 7:30 am.

06/18/2026

1 Bedroom Apartment in Hancock, MD!
Hancock’s Monterey House provides 24 one-bedroom apartments on the site of the former Hotel Hancock in downtown Hancock, Maryland. The architecture of the former hotel inspired the design of today’s Monterey House, which was built in 2005.
Conveniently located on Main Street, Monterey House is across the street from the C&O Canal towpath and just two blocks away from the Senior Nutrition Center. Golf courses, local parks, and historic sites are also nearby.
View Floor plan at www.hawcmd.org.
Please call 301-791-3168, ext. 216

06/17/2026

: Veggies are an essential part of a healthy lifestyle and contain essential nutritional content for our overall health. It is recommended by the USDA Dietary Guidelines for Americans to consume 3 to 5 servings of vegetables per day. What is your favorite way to enjoy your veggies?

06/14/2026

One Drop of Humanity. Give Blood. Save Lives.

Today is World Blood Donor Day, a day to recognize the millions of voluntary blood donors whose generosity saves lives every day and to raise awareness of the life-saving impact of blood and plasma donation.

The American Red Cross has an urgent need for blood donors. Find a blood drive by visiting the Red Cross website.

Blood donors report feeling a sense of great satisfaction after making their blood donation. Why? Because helping others in need just feels good. Donate blood today to help those in need.

06/13/2026

1 Bedroom Apartment in Hancock, MD!
Hancock’s Monterey House provides 24 one-bedroom apartments on the site of the former Hotel Hancock in downtown Hancock, Maryland. The architecture of the former hotel inspired the design of today’s Monterey House, which was built in 2005.
Conveniently located on Main Street, Monterey House is across the street from the C&O Canal towpath and just two blocks away from the Senior Nutrition Center. Golf courses, local parks, and historic sites are also nearby.
View Floor plan at www.hawcmd.org.
Please call 301-791-3168, ext. 216 for more information.