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According to the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence, On average, nearly 20 people per minute are physically abused by an intimate partner in the United States. During one year, this equates to more than 10 million women and men. On this episode of Connecting Our Community you will get some great information about the great […]

This is part II of the program featuring motivational speaker, performer and sign language professional, the Rev. Dr. Raymont Anderson with host Pat Shoemaker. Dr. Anderson has multiple degrees and has specialized in sign language. Dr. Raymont Anderson and Pat Shoemaker continue their discussion about sign language and the hearing impaired community. On this episode the […]

On this episode of Connecting Our Community host Pat Shoemaker discusses sign language and the hearing impaired with the Rev. Dr. Raymont Anderson. Dr. Anderson has multiple degrees and has specialized in sign language. His chorus group, Believe, performs all around the area for both the deaf and hearing communities.   The Center for Living the […]

Suicide is the 10th leading cause of death for Americans. 41,149 suicides were reported in the most recent full year of statistics available. Find out how two local women are turning their tragedies into something positive on this episode of Connecting Our Community. Host Karen Allyn speaks with Susan Rosenstock, one of the founders of […]

Learning to understand English or not being able to read and write can be an overwhelming challenge to recent immigrants and others.  On this episode of Connecting Our Community you can find out how The Literacy Council of Montgomery County is working with members of our community to help. Host Karen Allyn is joined by the Executive Director of the […]

There are 5 million victims of elder abuse in this country every year, but most people are not aware of this growing problem.  Learn more on this episode of Connecting our Community. Host Karen Allyn speaks with Bill Benson, the National Policy Advisor with the National Adult Protective Services Association. Besides having a whole host […]

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 […]