Last Friday, we hosted our very first JustINSPIRE Community BBQ, and though it came with a journey, it turned out better than we could have imagined.
Originally, we planned to hold our cookout at Rocky Point Park, but upon arrival, we learned they were charging $6 per person ($5 for veterans, which is cool). Honestly, as much as we wanted to be there, with a budget covering food, supplies, and setup, we didn’t have the cash to spend on entry fees and still host the BBQ we envisioned.
So what did we do?
We drove across Eastern Baltimore County and city, searching for a new home for our gathering. We tried:
- Canton Waterfront Park – beautiful, but not ideal for grilling that day.
- Sue Creek Park – a lovely spot, but not enough space to host comfortably without feeling like we were invading someone else’s peace.
- Dark Head Creek Park – we simply couldn’t find it in time.
Finally, when it seemed like we were running out of options, we landed at Cox’s Point Park. And let me tell you – it was perfect.
🌅 A quiet open space with the sun setting over the water.
🌳 A tree providing us with shade and cool breezes.
🚙 A parking lot right next to our picnic area, making it easy to unload the truck and set up.
It felt like God’s provision – a place we didn’t plan for but needed.
A Note of Apology (Just in Case)
To anyone who might have been confused by our last-minute location change, I want to sincerely apologize. From records and conversations, it seems no one was lost in the shuffle, but I still felt it was important to acknowledge that sudden changes can be frustrating.
Looking Ahead: Join Us July 25th
We loved this so much that we’re making it a tradition: the last Friday of each month, with our next one happening:
📅 Friday, July 25th
🕑 2PM – 6PM
📍 Cox’s Point Park, Baltimore County
We want you to come out and join us – to eat, reflect, and build authentic relationships with mentors, mentees, and community members.
What Happens at JustINSPIRE BBQs?
At our gatherings, you can expect:
- Hotdogs and hamburgers on the grill
- Good music and conversation (thanks to our musical mentor background – we call it Just Sounds 🎶)
- Games like chess and spades
- Conversations that empower growth, like one we captured recently between a mentor and mentee. Check it out on our YouTube page to see why we do this work and how we build our community.
How You Can Support
Right now, we are keeping things simple with what we have. But with your support, we could:
🥩 Upgrade our meats (imagine fine cuts of beef, kabobs, salmon)
🎶 Add another speaker for improved music ambiance
🍽️ Buy a nice tablecloth, cutlery, serving utensils, more charcoal, and hamburger buns
✅ We’re good on hotdogs (Nathan’s, of course!), but extra supplies would help us grow this event into an even more powerful community gathering.
If you feel led to support, please consider donating via CashApp: $HipHopProfessor and note your donation so we can acknowledge you at the event.
Together, We Build
Thank you to everyone who showed up, those who wanted to come, and those who continue to support us in spirit, action, or prayer. We are building something real here – a community rooted in mentorship, love, growth, and authentic connection.
See you at the next BBQ. Let’s keep growing together.
📧 Contact: MrTucker@JustINSPIREguys.com
📞 Call/Text: (443) 892-0812
