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June 25, 2021 | Marian Merewitz

Blog: Montgomery County 11th Annual Senior Safety Forum in Support of World Elder Abuse Awareness Day, Maryland Protect Week

World Elder Abuse Awareness Day is June 15th. With the growing number of seniors in Montgomery County, the state, and the country, there is also a growing number of incidents of elder abuse.  This week the Montgomery County Elder Abuse Awareness Task Force set up a series of Awareness Day events to highlight some of […]

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June 17, 2021 | Marian Merewitz

Blog: World Elder Abuse Awareness Day – Event Day 2 June 16th – Combatting Elder Abuse through Community Connections

World Elder Abuse Awareness Day is June 15th. With the growing number of seniors in Montgomery County, the state, and the country, there is also a growing number of incidents of elder abuse.  This week the Montgomery County Elder Abuse Awareness Task Force set up a series of Awareness Day events to highlight some of […]

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June 17, 2021 | Marian Merewitz

Blog: World Elder Abuse Awareness Day – June 15th – Proven Strategies for Senior Safety by Public Safety

World Elder Abuse Awareness Day is June 15th. With the growing number of seniors in Montgomery County, the state, and the country, there is also a growing number of incidents of elder abuse.  This week the Montgomery County Elder Abuse Awareness Task Force set up a series of Awareness Day events to highlight some of […]

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February 5, 2021 | Sheila Ogilvie

Blog: HBCU Scholarship Applications Available

Spread the Word: HBCU Scholarship Applications Available               Eligibility Do you attend a Historically Black College or University (HBCU)? Did you graduate from a Montgomery County Public High School? Answer yes to both questions and you are likely eligible to apply for a “Montgomery County Parade of Scholarships” HBCU […]

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May 21, 2020 | Andrea Sarralde

Elrich to Host Spanish Virtual Forum On Facebook Live Friday

On Friday, May 22 at 7:00 pm, Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich, accompanied by expert panelists, will hold a virtual forum in Spanish on Facebook to connect with the county’s Hispanic community and answer questions related to COVID-19. The topics to be discussed will be: Maintaining Your Health During the Pandemic Emergency Assistance Payment Program […]

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May 7, 2020 | Staff Writer

Studio 501c3: Passion For Learning

Kim Jones and Matt Freeman are the co-hosts for this episode of Studio 501c3, a show that focuses on the nonprofit organizations in Montgomery County working to build supportive communities every day. This episode features Cynthia Rubenstein, executive director of Passion for Learning (P4L). Since 2004 Silver Spring-based P4L has helped students in low-income communities develop […]

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May 6, 2020 | Staff Writer

Studio 501c3: Identity, Inc Creates Bright Futures for Latino Youth

Kim Jones and Gabrielle Nash are the co-hosts for this episode of Studio 501c3, a show that focuses on the nonprofit organizations in Montgomery County working to build supportive communities every day. This episode features Diego Uriburu, the executive director of Identity, Inc. The Gaithersburg based nonprofit focuses on creating bright futures for Latino youth. Uriburu talks […]

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March 5, 2020 | Sheila Ogilvie

BLOG: Continentals Sponsoring Storytime in English and Spanish at Wheaton Mall on March 7

Bring the Kids to Read Across America Day for Storytime in English and Spanish Join the Montgomery County Chapter of the Continentals for Read Across America Day Storytime on March 7 from 1-3 p.m. at Westfield Wheaton Mall (Kids Area) 11160 Veirs Mill Road, Wheaton, MD 20902. The afternoon of activities will include Storytime, Zumba, […]

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February 28, 2020 | Marian Merewitz

BLOG A Dialogue with Montgomery County Police: Immigration

Host Blanca Kling is joined by guests Officer Fernando Rios with the Montgomery County Maryland Police Department and Celia Rivas, Immigration Specialist with Catholic Charities.  

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February 27, 2020 | Marian Merewitz

BLOG A Dialogue with Montgomery County Police: Sergeant Kathy Estrada

On this episode of Dialagondo Con La Policia del Condado de Montgomery, Host Blanca Kling is joined by guests Sergeant Kathy Estrada and later by Cadette Alex Silva.  

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