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On this episode of Connecting Our Community host Karen Allyn discusses the Community Action Agency with Sharon Strauss, the organization’s Executive Director. The Community Action Agency helps low income residents become more independent. On this episode of Connecting Our Community host Karen Allyn discusses The Community Action Agency with Sharon Strauss, the organization’s Executive Director. […]

More than 2000 victims of domestic violence go through the Montgomery County Courts annually. What goes on? Find out more on this episode of Connecting Our Community. Host Karen Allyn interviews Laurie Duker the Executive Director of Court Watch Montgomery. This group is amazing! For more information about Court Watch Montgomery you can visit their […]

5th World Children’s Festival, which opens this June 30th at 10 a.m. at The Ellipse-the “President’s Park” next to The White House. On this episode host Karen Allyn speaks with guest Portia Davidson about this year’s event that is taking place June 30th – July 2nd. Find out how you can get involved.  This event is free […]

The World Elder Abuse Awareness Day event  will be held on Wednesday June 10th at the Holiday Park Senior Center from Noon – 3 p.m. Just in time for the annual event, we have the first of a two part special on elder abuse.  On this episode Assistant State’s Attorney Debbie Feinstein and Assistant State’s Attorney Bryan Roslund […]

As “Kitten Season” Approaches, Animal Shelter to Host Foster Information Session Derwood, MD – Between May and September of 2014, the Montgomery County Animal Services and Adoption Center (MCASAC) received over 400 kittens – many of them in need of specialized or 24-hour care. In anticipation of  this year’s arrivals, MCASAC is sending out an […]

Just in time for their Spring 5K you can learn all about the wonderful Girls on the Run of Montgomery County! On this episode of Connecting Our Community, host Karen Allyn is joined by Elizabeth McGlynn the Executive Director of Girls on the Run of Montgomery County. Girls on the Run is a program for girls […]

Have you seen all of those sad pet faces lately on commercials? Montgomery County has hundreds of pets that need to find a home. The new Montgomery County Animal Services & Adoption Center is open and waiting for you. Find out more on this episode of Connecting Our Community. Host Karen Allyn welcomes Katherine Zenzano, […]

Have you seen those sad pictures of animals that have been severely injured in an accident? Some even end up missing a leg? Well we have some information about a very special group that works with these injured pets. Find out more, on this Connecting Our Community. Host Pat Shoemaker discusses the amazing work that Pets […]

Are you looking for an excuse or a way to justify getting some yummy baked goods? We have the perfect place for you. Find out more on this episode of Connecting Our Community. Host Pat Shoemaker finds out the secret that  makes the Sunflower Bakery so special from guest Sara Portman Milner,   Co-founder and Co-director of Program & […]

Are you looking to develop speaking and leadership skills? Ace a job interview? Ignite your career? Well there is a group that’s been around a while that can help. Find out more, next on Connecting Our Community. Host Karen Allyn discusses Toastmasters with the President of the Kemp Mill Toastmasters. For more information about the […]