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 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.
Councilmember Rice, MCPS Superintendent Dr. Smith, and Montgomery College President Dr.Pollard will be answering questions such as:
All meetings will be from 6:30-8:30pm
Questions? Contact Councilmember.Rice@montgomerycountymd.gov or call 240-777-7955.
Represent our sector and learn more at County Council committee sessions.Click here for the current committee schedule.
February 25, 9:30am: HHS
March 4, 2pm: E&C/PS
March 11, 9:30am: PS
March 14, 2pm: E&C
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.
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.
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:
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.
Nonprofit Workforce Study Finds Strengths in Growth, Pay, and Resilience(The Nonprofit Quarterly, February 7)
The Secret Struggle of Leadership (National Council of Nonprofits, February 13)
Top Factors Expected To Influence Nonprofit Organizations In 2019(Forbes, February 15)
Report Finds Racial Disparities Remain in Maternal Health (Bethesda Magazine, February 20)
Featuring: Mr. Ed Clark, Director Dept. of School Safety and Security and Dr. Christina Conolly, Director MCPS Psychological Services
Click here for more information.
February 21, 2019 from 7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Carver Educational Services Center (CESC)
(*in-person, plus live streamed)
March 5, 2019 from 7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Silver Creek Middle School
March 13, 2019 from 7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Paint Branch High School
March 21, 2019 from 7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Northwood High School – Cafeteria
March 26, 2019 from 7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Clarksburg High School
Every nonprofit needs a plan for a worst-case scenario. If the roof collapses, the CFO empties the bank account, or someone is injured while in your care, you need to be prepared with a plan. Nonprofits count on public trust and goodwill, both of which can be damaged by a poorly managed crisis.
This workshop will teach you what you need to know to develop a crisis communications plan, including:
Rockville Civic Center: 603 Edmonston Dr, Rockville, MD 20851
Space is limited. REGISTER HERE
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