Impact Silver Spring

January 30, 2015 | Lindsey Seegers

You Say Potato, I Say Patata

I’ve shared before how much our clients value our Cooking Matter at the Store grocery store tours. We’ve reached over 500 participants in this wonderful program, and at least once a month a client calls to share: “I really never knew that it was cheaper to buy in bulk! I’m saving on my grocery bill […]

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December 30, 2013 | Valerie Bonk

IMPACT Silver Spring Triples Program Enrollment

Through new initiatives and funding opportunities, the number of children enrolled in food, nutrition and sporting programs with IMPACT Silver Spring more than tripled this year compared to 2012. The non-profit organization, which focuses on community wide leadership and skill building, reached close to 1,000 boys and girls across Montgomery County in 2013 through their […]

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October 28, 2013 | Staff Writer

Get Your Game on With Audacity of Hoops Nov. 2

Montgomery County Councilmember Valerie Ervin, who represents District 5 that includes the eastern part of the county from Howard County to the District of Columbia, and Gabe Albornoz, director of the Montgomery County Recreation Department, are partnering with IMPACT Silver Spring and Pyramid Atlantic to host the third annual Audacity of Hoops Silver Spring 3-on-3 […]

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October 11, 2013 | Sonya Burke

A Cycle of Service (Video)

The Corporate Volunteer Council of Montgomery County recently held its partnerships meeting at MCM’s studios. The discussion was entitled, ” A Cycle of Service.” Take a look: For more info about the CVC-MC, visit its website at https://cvc-mc.org./

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September 27, 2013 | Staff Writer

Cycle of Service in Montgomery County (Video)

The Corporate Volunteer Council of Montgomery County recently hosted a partnerships discussion titled “The Cycle of Service.” Sonya Burke has the story in this video. Visit our PEG partner County Cable Montgomery to view more of its local programming. Visit Montgomery Serves for more information on how you can make a difference through volunteerism.

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July 21, 2013 | Staff Writer

Futbolito Youth Soccer Tournament (Photos & Video)

Gandhi Brigade and Impact Silver Spring hosted the second “Futbolito” soccer tournament earlier this month at Silver Spring International Middle School. Youth from local Montgomery County schools took part in the competition. Each player on the winning team received a trophy and they were reportedly surprised to also receive burritos from Chipotle. Gandhi Brigade recorded […]

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July 13, 2013 | Staff Writer

Futbolito Street Soccer Tournament for Teens

Gandhi Brigade and IMPACT Silver Spring sponsored a street soccer tournament for teen boys on July 8. They are sponsoring a street soccer tournament for teen girls on July 15 from 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. at Silver Spring International Middle School, 313 Wayne Ave. Contact Edvin Hernadez by phone at 301.943.2521 or by email […]

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May 20, 2013 | Staff Writer

Fillmore Cares for Impact Silver Spring

The Fillmore Silver Spring hosts the second monthly Fillmore Cares Open Mic Night on May 20 from 6 – 9 p.m. For only $5 at the door you can experience a  night filled with poetry, comedy, and musical acts for a great cause. This month the event will benefit the Impact Silver Spring. Interested in […]

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February 7, 2013 | Susan Burkinshaw

Beyond the SNAP Challenge

This week, February 2-8, 2013, Councilmember Valerie Ervin challenged Montgomery County residents and community leaders to join her in a challenge to live on a SNAP budget for a week. The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), formerly known as the Food Stamp Program, is a federal program that allows qualified individuals to purchase food to […]

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