Community Action Board

January 31, 2018 | Mitti Hicks

Five Things to Know for Wednesday, Jan. 31, in Montgomery County

Here’s five things to know today, Jan. 31, in Montgomery County: 1. Super Blue Blood Moon: After 166 years, a lunar event called a “Super Blue Blood Moon,” will take place between 6:30 and 7:15 in the morning. 2. Hypothermia Alert: Montgomery County has extended the hypothermia alert until noon. The Hypothermia Alert for Montgomery County has been […]

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January 24, 2018 | Mitti Hicks

Five Things to Know for Jan. 24 in Montgomery County

1. Head Start Expansion: The Community Action Board will be joined by county leaders to celebrate the expansion of head start classes for four-year-olds from part-day to full-day classes next year. Community Action Board Joined by Executive, Council, Board of Education and MCPS Officials to Celebrate Expansion of Head Start Classes https://t.co/VVGiyi3M7p #MoCo #Maryland — […]

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July 28, 2017 | Douglas Tallman

Five Things to Know for July 28 in Montgomery County

Here are five things to know today, July 28, in Montgomery County: 1. GOALLLLLLL!: Soccer 4 Change soccer clinic runs from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Nancy H Dacek – North Potomac Community Recreation Center 13850 Travilah Road, Rockville. 2. Buy Local: The Buy Local Challenge ends today. The challenge encourages Marylanders to […]

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May 25, 2017 | Staff Writer

County Recognizes Volunteers During Community Action Celebration

Dozens of organizations and residents here in Montgomery County were recognized by the Community Action Board (CAB) for their commitment in addressing poverty during a special recognition ceremony Wednesday evening in Rockville, according to a news release. Here is the list of organizations and individuals recognized during the Community Action Month Celebration: Volunteer Income Tax […]

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May 12, 2017 | Mitti Hicks

Community Action Agency Celebrates Its First Graduates From Advocacy Program (PHOTOS)

The first graduating class from the Montgomery County Community Action Board’s Leadership Development Institute (LDI) was recognized during a special ceremony on Wednesday evening at Veterans Plaza in Silver Spring. Back in October, the Community Action Board recruited 16 residents late last year to participate in its new program dedicated to public advocacy. “This is an […]

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January 12, 2015 | Krista Brick

Poverty Forum Scheduled in Gaithersburg

The Montgomery County Community Action Board, in partnership with the City of Gaithersburg, is scheduled to host a free public forum and resource fair to explore issues impacting low-income County residents. The forum, entitled Raise Your Voice! Poverty in Montgomery County, will take place on Jan. 28 at 6 p.m. at the Activity Center at […]

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June 4, 2014 | Staff Writer

photo of CAB awards

Community Action Board Awards (Video)

For 50 years, the Community Action Board (CAB) has advised the county on issues that affect the less fortunate in Montgomery County. The goal of the board is to reduce poverty by helping low income residents become self sufficient. This week the CAB honored the volunteers who have helped to keep the agency running strong […]

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