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“The world is hugged by the faithful arms of volunteers.” -Terri Guillemets The Gaithersburg-Germantown Chamber of Commerce (GGCC) is a non-profit organization dedicated to giving back and supporting the community. Helping those in need has long been seen as an altruistic behavioral model and a model the GGCC values. Through cash donations and various collections, […]

“One in four kids in the U.S. faces hunger.”-Jeff Bridges It’s ironic that the same day the Corporate Volunteer Council of Montgomery County (CVC-MC) hosts a discussion on childhood hunger and food insecurity in Montgomery County, a new report was released ranking Montgomery County number one in Maryland when it comes to health. The 2016 […]

“Everybody can be great…because anybody can serve. You don’t have to have a college degree to serve. You don’t have to make your subject and verb agree to serve. You only need a heart full of grace. A soul generated by love.” –Martin Luther King, Jr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day (MLK Day) is an […]

The Gaithersburg-Germantown Chamber of Commerce (GGCC) announced that Laura Rowles has been elected to the Board of Directors of the Corporate Volunteer Council of Montgomery County (CVC-MC). The CVC-MC educates businesses on how to create successful volunteer/charitable programs that positively impact the businesses, their employees, and the local community. Rowles is the Director of Events […]

The Montgomery County Volunteer Center is celebrating 29 years of hosting its annual community service week, which starts today.  Local residents are invited to give a few hours of their time during the Community Service Week that runs from now until October 25th. Volunteer Center Director Molly Callaway says that Montgomery County’s service week was one […]

Winston Churchill said “we make a living by what we get, but we make a life by what we give.” I live my life by giving. Because let’s face it, you truly haven’t lived until you have done something for someone that you know can never repay you. That feeling you get that the simplest […]

The Gaithersburg-Germantown Chamber of Commerce (GGCC) is pleased to announce that Laura Rowles has been elected to the Board of Directors of the Corporate Volunteer Council of Montgomery County (CVC-MC). The CVC-MC educates businesses on how to create successful volunteer/charitable programs that positively impact the businesses, their employees, and the local community. Rowles is the […]

The Corporate Volunteer Council of Montgomery County held its annual awards luncheon on Nov. 14 at the North Bethesda Marriott where the focus was on partnerships and volunteers. MyMCMedia’s Sonya Burke reports. You can find out more about the CVC-MC on its website. Photos | Phil Fabrizio

“Alone we can do so little; together we can do so much.” -Helen Keller The Gaithersburg-Germantown Chamber of Commerce (GGCC) is a non-profit organization dedicated to giving back and supporting the community. Volunteering is an experience. It is truly gratifying to serve a cause, practice one’s ideals, work with people, solve problems, see benefits, and know […]

The Corporate Volunteer Council of Montgomery County (CVC-MC) announced 12 businesses will participate in the inaugural Circle of Leadership. These businesses will pioneer the first “Workforce for Good” service projects in the County, highlighting the value of employee volunteerism and corporate social responsibility as good corporate citizens in the community. The CVC-MC Circle of Leadership […]