Nonprofit Spotlight in MCEDC’s Newsletter
ICYMI: Montgomery County Economic Development Corporation (MCEDC) featured nonprofits of Montgomery County in a recent newsletter.
Community-Powered Policy Agenda Listening Session – DC Metro Area
Maryland Center on Economic policy is holding a listening session for metro DC area to discuss priorities for upcoming election season. Great opportunity for anyone working at the state level. This is the last of these regional workshops. The workshop is on October 6 at 6:30pm, click here to register.
Scholarship Assistance at Montgomery College and USG
MC-USG Pathway students and Montgomery County residents enrolled at MC in specific healthcare majors, may qualify for a Healthcare Initiative Foundation scholarships through the Montgomery College Foundation. Learn more about this and other available scholarships at the Montgomery College Foundation website.
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Not quite sure what our membership is about, or why you should join? Reach out to our Program & Membership Director, Lavontte Chatmon, and get all your questions answered.
Health Survey and Environmental Scan of Organizational Resources
Healthy Montgomery, the County’s local health improvement coalition, is asking people to complete a Community Health Needs Assessment (CHNA) Oral Health Capacity and Environmental Demand Scan Survey to assess resources available. The information collected will be used to address oral health concerns in the community; align and leverage resources; and contribute to the creation of a Community Health Improvement Plan for Montgomery County. In addition, the data will be posted on the Healthy Montgomery website and will be available to the public.
Organizations can be any type of group that provides oral health services in Montgomery County, such as hospitals, government agencies, social service providers, educational institutions, health insurers, and public and private dental offices and clinics. The deadline for completing the survey is Friday, Sept. 10.
Whitman HS Looking to Partner with Organizations
Walt Whitman High School is starting a new program called the Leadership Academy for Social Justice (LASJ). LASJ courses are rooted in personal development and intercultural skills while building on communication and thinking skills. Students in the program will participate in courses such as an Introduction to Social Justice, Women’s Studies, LGBTQ+ Studies, African-American Studies, Media in Society, and an internship program.
The program is looking to partner with local and regional organizations to provide meaningful internships for students. Through these internships, students will be able to apply their knowledge of social justice issues and advocacy skills to real-world experiences. If your organization is interested in partnering with Walt Whitman High School, please contact Sheryl Freedman, LASJ Lead Teacher.
Apply to the Community Advocacy Institute
The Community Action Board’s Community Advocacy Institute provides County residents with the opportunity to learn and utilize basic advocacy skills. Participants must attend monthly workshops and complete an advocacy project (testifying before County Council or submitting a letter to County Council) in order to graduate from the program. This year, the program will include virtual workshops, in-person outdoor networking events, and in-person testimony practice sessions. Participants must be Montgomery County residents with a combined household income of $57,000 or less. Applications are due August 20.
Healthy Montgomery’s Community Health Needs Assessment Due 7/30
Healthy Montgomery, the County’s local health improvement coalition, is asking local organizations to complete a survey to identify existing resources available in Montgomery County. The information collected will be used to address health concerns in Montgomery County, align and leverage resources, and create a Community Health Improvement Plan for Montgomery County. The information collected will be shared publicly and will be available on the Healthy Montgomery website.
Office Supplies Donations Available
H.H.C. Group has following items available for a local nonprofit, school, group. Approximately 2,000 (3) hole binders (new and used), approximately 10 desks and credenzas (in good condition) as well as pendeflex files, manilla folders, white board, Thomas McKnight wall pictures, cork boards, desk organizers, office mugs, office mail box, binders/clips and more. Contact rfineroff@hhcgroup.com as soon as possible. The items must go asap.