Media Advisory: Franchot to Honor Harriet's House

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Franchot to Honor Harriet's House

2021 Dorchester County Schaefer Award will be presented Wednesday

WHO:

Comptroller Peter Franchot

WHAT:

Comptroller Franchot on Wednesday will present the 2021 William Donald Schaefer Helping People Award for Dorchester County to Harriet's House, which engages in outreach and education to combat human trafficking, while providing restorative services for women who are victims of sexual exploitation. Earlier this year, the nonprofit opened a new live-in comprehensive residential care program called Mary's Sanctuary. Founder Julie Crain will accept the award.

The William Donald Schaefer Helping People Award was created to honor the legacy of public service exemplified by former Governor, Comptroller and Baltimore City Mayor William Donald Schaefer. One winner is selected annually from each of Maryland's 24 jurisdictions. This is the 10th year that Comptroller Franchot has presented Schaefer awards to worthy recipients throughout Maryland.

WHEN:

Wednesday, October 5, 2022
12:30 p.m.

WHERE:

Harriet's House
409 Muir Street
Cambridge, MD 21613

CONTACT:

Maureen O'Prey: moprey@marylandtaxes.gov