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Nonprofit Montgomery COVID-19 Resource Page Updates

2020-05-21T14:41:24-04:00May 21st, 2020|Nonprofit Resources|

Visit our webpage with updates, resources, and news from the sector, as well as from the County government, philanthropy, and more.

New COVID-19 Data Dashboard
The dashboard provides information on hospitalizations, the number of patients in intensive care units (ICU), and the number of ventilators in use, as well as previously available information regarding the number of confirmed COVID-19 cases and deaths. This information will help guide the County’s decisions on when to lift its Stay-at-Home Executive Order.

PPE Available for County Businesses

This online store is available for all Montgomery County Small Businesses looking to purchase Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). Businesses will need to provide an EIN Number with a Montgomery County MD Address.

Purchase here: https://mocoppe.com/

The Telework Assistance Program – There’s still time to apply!

  • Applications must be submitted by 5:00 pm on Wednesday each week to be considered for that week’s lottery. Applicants who are qualified but not selected in the  lottery will be included in the upcoming weekly lottery.
  • This process will continue until June 5, unless funding runs out prior to that date.

Also still open for applications:

Weekly COVID-19 Response Meeting

2020-05-21T14:40:27-04:00May 21st, 2020|Events|

Wednesday, May 27 at 11am

Join Nonprofit Montgomery for our weekly virtual meeting with Montgomery County and nonprofit leaders on Wednesday, May 27 at 11am. This will be an opportunity to hear from our officials and receive updates on the local covid-19 response.

  • Councilmember Albornoz: Will provide updates on the FY21 budget and outlook for nonprofits.
  • Adriane Clutter, Division Chief – Programs, Montgomery County Recreation: Will speak on how the Recreation Department is planning for programs and services to inform nonprofits on their decision making.
  • Updates from the Arts Sector: Suzan Jenkins, CEO, Arts and Humanities Council of Montgomery County and  Alice Nappy, Executive Director, VisArts
  • Franca Brilliant: Updates on relief opportunities for nonprofits

When: May 27, 11am-12:30pm

Where: On Zoom. Once you register you’ll receive an auto-email with all the details.
*Please be sure to to put any questions in the comments section of the registration.
Join us on May 27

Nonprofit Working Group Recommendations MD Strong: Roadmap to Recovery

2020-05-20T15:40:27-04:00May 20th, 2020|Uncategorized|

Members of the nonprofit working group met six times to discuss and generate recommendations for the phased reopening of nonprofit organizations in accordance with the Maryland Strong: Roadmap to Recovery Plan. The group made broad recommendations which are included in this report. They also made specific recommendations for like organizations (e.g., protocols for reopening fitness centers, protocols for providing programming to children, and strategies for serving vulnerable populations in congregate care settings). Those recommendations will be shared outside of this report.

Nonprofit Working Group Recommendations for Maryland Strong_ Roadmap to …

Take aways from Wednesday’s (5/20) call ….

2020-05-21T14:49:55-04:00May 20th, 2020|Uncategorized|

Take aways from Wednesday’s call ….

  • Nonprofit Consultant Franca Brilliant’s presentation on relief opportunities.
  • DHHS Pulse Report on Covid-19 Impact and Recovery in the county.

2020 Census Updates: Visit the website
Q: How can you complete the census if you lost the postcard and you can’t remember your personal census code?
A: Go online to complete the census and instead of using your code, choose the other option of using your physical address.

Updates from the Community Action Agency
The mission of the Montgomery County Community Action Agency (CAA) is to reduce poverty and increase self-sufficiency among county residents through services, partnerships and advocacy. The CAA, the County’s federally-designated anti-poverty agency, is part of Montgomery’s County Department of Health and Human Services, Office of Community Affairs, and a member of the National Community Action Partnership and the Maryland Community Action Partnership.

Click here to read Community Needs Assessment publications and more.

CAA is preparing to submit its application for supplemental Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) funding included in the CARES Act. Although the agency completed its three-year Community Needs Assessment in the fall of 2019, as part of this current application process, the agency will submit a new Limited Community Needs Assessment (LCNA) highlighting the critical community issues that have arisen since the public health emergency started.

Please help by filling out this survey!
Nonprofit Response Survey: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/HCYZZ3Z

Liberty’s Promise: Maryland COVID-19 Immigrant Resource Panel

2020-05-21T14:48:56-04:00May 20th, 2020|Events|

A discussion on the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the immigrant community in Maryland, challenges faced, and resources available. Friday, May 22nd at 2PM – 3 PM EST. Click here to register.

Panelists:
Valeria Carranza, Chief of Staff, County Council Member Evan Glass
Kathia Mejia Chévez, Constituent Services and Outreach Representative, Senator Van Hollen
Aimee Olivo, Chief of Staff, Prince George’s County Council Member Dannielle Glaros
Jeff Samuels, Constituent Services and Outreach Representative, Senator Van Hollen
Joshua Thomson, Chief of Staff, Baltimore City Council Member Zeke Cohen

Questions? Contact: Jenna Hart, jhart@libertyspromise.org

Nonprofit Montgomery COVID-19 Resource Page Updates

2020-05-19T11:13:19-04:00May 19th, 2020|Uncategorized|

Nonprofit Montgomery COVID-19 Resource Page

Visit our webpage with updates, resources, and news from the sector, as well as from the County government, philanthropy, and more.

The Telework Assistance Program – There’s still time to apply!

  • Applications must be submitted by 5:00 pm on Wednesday each week to be considered for that week’s lottery. Applicants who are qualified but not selected in the  lottery will be included in the upcoming weekly lottery.
  • This process will continue until June 5, unless funding runs out prior to that date.

Budgeting in Uncertain Times with Justin Pollock 

  • Did you miss our May 12 session featuring our FIRM instructor Justin Pollock? Click here to see the recorded presentation and here for the PowerPoint.

MCPS SSL Guidelines for Virtual/Remote SSL Opportunities

  • To meet the service-learning needs of students during this time period, students can now earn Student Service Learning (SSL) hours for virtual/remote service completed from home under the sponsorship of an approved nonprofit organization or MCPS school staff member.
  • Students may engage in the specific virtual/remote MCPS SSL opportunities outlined below until schools return to normal status.
  • Click here for more information.

County Recreation Cancels Summer Camp

Dynamic Planning, Dynamic Boards

2020-05-18T10:59:51-04:00May 18th, 2020|Events, Training Opportunities|

Join Capacity Partners in Dynamic Planning, Dynamic Board. Mary Robinson, President of Capacity Partners as well as Joan Schaffer and Margo Reid, Capacity Partners Consultants, will guide us on how to pivot and plan with your Board of Directors in uncertain times.

Capacity Partners works with nonprofits in strategic planning, fundraising, board development, management consulting, and organizational vitality that help our clients achieve transformative results.

When: May 21, 11am-noon
How: Zoom Meeting, REGISTER HERE
Cost: Free

5/13 Weekly Covid-19 Response Meeting Recap

2020-05-18T10:58:40-04:00May 18th, 2020|Nonprofit Resources|

Here’s the video and a few take aways below. This meeting featured JoAnn Barnes from DHHS, and nonprofits serving immigrant communities.

Resources Mentioned During the Meeting:

Relief Opportunities for Nonprofits: Franca Brilliant’s presentation
City of Gaithersburg: Resources
Gilchrist Immigrant Resource Center: website and covid-19 resource page
Montgomery County Coalition for Adult English Literacy: Adult ESOL classes as well as organizations that offer other types of training (GED, citizenship,etc.)
Ayuda: services and resources – pro bono legal services, language services, survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, and/or stalking
Community Reach of Montgomery County: resources during covid-19: Rockville Emergency Assistance Program, Language Outreach Program, Mansfield Kaseman Health Clinic

Nonprofit Montgomery COVID-19 Resource Page – Updates

2020-05-18T10:56:15-04:00May 16th, 2020|Uncategorized|

Visit our webpage with updates, resources, and news from the sector, as well as from the County government, philanthropy, and more.
  • Montgomery County Food Access Grants Awarded to 38 Community Organizations
  • Franca Brilliant’s updates on relief opportunities
  • Council approves $1,250,000 special appropriation spearheaded by Councilmember Friedson to provide further funding for Telework Assistance Program
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