Montgomery Community Media

According to a recent report by The U.S. Department of Justice, the majority of non-fatal domestic violence is committed against females (76 percent) compared to males (24 percent). Find out more about this growing problem, on this episode of Connecting Our Community. Host Karen Allyn speaks with Katie Gleeson.  Having been a victim and escaping domestic […]

Seniors sharing their knowledge and experience with young people that need their attention and help. What a great idea and a great program! Host Pat Shoemaker is joined by Tricia Wilson, the Director of Volunteer Outreach for the Heyman Interages Center and former Broadcaster, Bill Torrey. Bill Torrey is an outstanding volunteer with the Heyman […]

Rapid increases in poverty, coupled with the shifting demographics, have left many of our friends and neighbors in suburban Montgomery County struggling to pay for and provide food for their families. On this episode of  Connecting Our Community we will learn about an organization that is trying to meet this growing need. Host Pat Shoemaker is […]

On this edition of Connecting Our Community you can learn more about a group that was featured for two years in a row as, “one of the best small charities in the Washington, D.C. region.” Host Pat Shoemaker introduces Susan Dollins, the Executive Director of The Senior Connection along with volunteer Dolores Baldadian and Anna Kaplan. Dollins and Baldadian explain the […]

Going to college for the first time can be exciting or overwhelming. This week on Connecting Our Community host Pat Shoemaker is joined by Jamin Bartolomeo the Associate Dean of Student Services at the Montgomery College Germantown Campus. Pat and Jamin discuss some of the exciting new programs, support services for students of all ages and […]

On this episode of Connecting our Community host Pat Shoemaker discusses elder and vulnerable adult abuse, what to look for and who to contact. Guests for the first half are Bonnie Klem, Supervisor with Adult Protective Services and Eileen Bennett the Program Manager for the Long Term Care Ombudsman program. On the second half the […]

The Olney Farmers and Artists Market is more then a great place to get your local fresh fruits and veggies. Just in time for their Winter Market, find out what’s going at the Market on this episode of Connecting Our Community (#66). Host Karen Allyn welcomes one of the most dedicated and active volunteers at […]

Montgomery Community Media has a new partnership with the Boy Scouts of America Explorer program that is providing a great opportunity for local teens. You definitely want to watch this episode of Connecting Our Community hosted by Karen Allyn. Guests Kent Sneed, District Executive of the Potomac District for the BOY SCOUTS OF  AMERICA National Capital Area Council […]

Do you know of a young adult with special needs who has tried to transition to the work force? On this episode of Connecting Our Community you will find out about an organization that is trying to improve the transition for young people with special needs going from school to independence.   On the first […]

Do you love the sound of groups singing harmony? Have you ever thought that it would be fun to sing along with group but were afraid to try?  Well you don’t have to be afraid. On this episode host Karen Allyn introduces Mike Edison, the founding President of the Harmony Express, a local Acapella singing group […]