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Preventing Burn-Out by Managing Stress and Building Positivity

Nonprofit Montgomery2019-03-08T12:29:16-05:00March 6th, 2019|Events|

Facilitated by Marlana Valdez, Leadership Coach and Consultant. Part 2 of the Leadership & Resilience Series will include: what works in managing stress and how you can rewire your brain to promote positivity. You will also hear from senior nonprofit leaders about their own journeys with resilience and how they have developed their own strategies for stress management and positivity at work.

Our Panel:
Michael Bobbit, Artistic Director, Adventure Theatre MTC
Joanne Hurt, Executive Director, Wonders Early Learning + Extended Day
Lesley MacDonald, Executive Director, Nonprofit Montgomery

When: Friday, March 15, 2019 from 9:15am – 11:30
Where: CaringMatters, 518 S. Frederick Avenue, Gaithersburg, MD 20877
RSVP for Preventing Burn-Out by Managing Stress

Kojo Roadshow on School Diversity in Montgomery County

Nonprofit Montgomery2019-02-25T11:39:49-05:00February 27th, 2019|Events|

The annual IW Caring Breakfast will be on Monday, April 29, 7:30-9:30am at the Bethesda North Marriott. The event includes a presentation of awards for the Corporate Champion of the Year, Community Partner of the Year, and Humanitarian of the Year. For more information, contact Suzanne.

County’s Report on Maternal and Infant Health

Nonprofit Montgomery2019-02-25T11:34:03-05:00February 27th, 2019|Advocacy, Nonprofit Resources|

County health officials released the first Report on Maternal and Infant Health for the County. The report includes information and data on maternal and infant health topics in the county and the Department of Health and Human Services role in providing education and services to reduce adverse pregnancy-related outcomes and improve maternal and infant health among county residents.

Fifth Annual Education (MCPS and Montgomery College) Budget Meetings

Nonprofit Montgomery2019-02-25T11:27:18-05:00February 26th, 2019|Advocacy, Events|

Councilmember Rice, MCPS Superintendent Dr. Smith, and Montgomery College President Dr.Pollard will be answering questions such as:

How are budget decisions made?
What is the county doing today to get ready for FY20 and beyond
What opportunities do residents have to influence budget decisions?

All meetings will be from 6:30-8:30pm

February 27 – Col. Lee E. Brooke Middle School
March 6 – Rockville High School
March 11 – Bethesda Chevy Chase High School
March 27 – Montgomery College, Takoma Park/ Silver Spring Campus

Questions? Contact Councilmember.Rice@montgomerycountymd.gov or call 240-777-7955.

Montgomery County Council News and Updates

Nonprofit Montgomery2019-02-25T11:43:56-05:00February 25th, 2019|Advocacy|

Represent our sector and learn more at County Council committee sessions.Click here for the current committee schedule.

February 25, 9:30am: HHS

Briefing: Child Welfare/Protective Services
Briefing: HHS Office of Eligibility and Support Services

March 4, 2pm: E&C/PS

MCPS Safety and Security
Update: MCPS Child Abuse and Neglect Policy

March 11, 9:30am: PS

Briefing: Police Department’s Autism/Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities/Alzheimer’s/Dementia Outreach Unit
Briefing: Fire and Rescue Operations

March 14, 2pm: E&C

CIP Amendments- MCPS enrollment briefing and Subdivision Staging
Policy Schools Test discussion

2019 Respite Resource Fair for Family Caregivers

Nonprofit Montgomery2019-02-25T11:41:23-05:00February 25th, 2019|Events|

Are you caring for a frail senior citizen or a child/adult with disabilities? Learn how unpaid, live-in, primary caregivers can get short-term, occasional relief from their caregiving duties and other support. Meet potential respite care providers and learn more about how respite care works. The Fair is on Saturday, March 23 at The Activity Center at Bohrer Park, Summit Hill Farm Park, 506 S. Frederick Ave., Gaithersburg. The event is FREE is open to everyone.

Nominate Your Favorite Volunteer

Nonprofit Montgomery2019-02-25T11:38:00-05:00February 25th, 2019|Uncategorized|

Nominations for the Neal Potter Path of Achievement Award and the Montgomery Serves Awards are due February 28. Visit the Montgomery County Volunteer Center awards page for details.

Grants and Funding Opportunities

Nonprofit Montgomery2019-02-25T11:37:09-05:00February 25th, 2019|Grants & Funding|

FY2020 Maryland Census Grant
The Maryland Department of Planning is administering a grant program for nonprofits and local jurisdictions for activities designed to support successful enumeration and data collection efforts during the 2020 Census. Grant awards will range from $25,000 to $250,000. Grantees are required to provide a dollar-for-dollar match, which may be either cash or in-kind.

The Census Grant Panel will award grants to eligible applicants to conduct census outreach activities throughout Maryland to accomplish the following goals:

Ensure a fair, accurate and inclusive census count for Maryland.
Increase the self-response rates of hard-to-count communities and populations in Maryland.

Priority will be given to projects that focus on hard-to-count communities and populations in Maryland, as defined in the Program Guidelines.

HealthCare Initiative Foundation (HIF) FY19 Annual Mandatory Grantee Training
Theme: Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI)
Facilitated by: CommonHealth ACTION
March 4, 2019, 8am – 5pm at The Universities at Shady Grove
Free for HIF current, past, and potentially future grantees. $150/Participant for Non-grantee Organization & $100/Observer.
Click here for more information and to register.