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Before my brain injury, I thought routine was a bad thing. Routine was “phoning it in,” not caring, being subpar. Routine was BOR-ING, I thought. After my brain injury, fellow survivors told me having a routine would be crucial to a successful recovery. What I’ve realized five years out is that having a routine is […]

Kim Jones hosts 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 Agnes Saenz, the executive director of Community Reach. Jones and Saenz discuss how Community Reach provides health and human services assistance to Montgomery County’s most vulnerable populations. […]

The continued quarantine can be tough as it may seem like it is dragging on forever. If you feel like your morale is decreasing, consider these three strategies that is termed the quarantine sandwich. Find a new project or activity to do, especially one that excites you. Identify one thing that you should or need […]

With the onset of the coronavirus pandemic, crowdfunding websites such as Kickstarter and GoFundMe have become an increasingly popular way for small business owners to stay afloat. The upside is that it’s often possible to raise the cash you need; the downside is that the IRS considers that money taxable income. Let’s take a closer […]

For many parents, trying to float between work obligations, childcare, assisting kids with remote learning, and taking care of household items has been difficult. Adding to this is likely stress around the uncertainties of the Covid-19 pandemic, adjusting to new routines or lacking an effective one, not having sufficient time for self-care, and trying to […]

Kim Jones hosts 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 Shane Rock, the executive director of Interfaith Works. Jones and Rock discuss the many programs this nonprofit offers to the community. Government shutdowns and public health emergencies […]

Kim Jones hosts 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 Jackie DeCarlo, the executive director of Manna Food Center. Manna Food Center is a grassroots nonprofit, founded by the community. DeCarlo and Jones discuss who is eligible […]

Kim Jones hosts 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 Wendy Howard, the executive director of One Montgomery Green (OMG). Jones and Howard discuss how OMG conducts workshops and educational programs to help people prepare for today’s […]

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 the Gaithersburg based nonprofit Rebuilding Together Montgomery. Mark McCaffrey, executive director of the nonprofit, talks about how they work to keep […]

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 Ken White, the board chairman of the Maryland Black Chamber of Commerce. White discusses how his nonprofit helps small minority-owned businesses grow […]