Montgomery Community Media

Kim Jones and Gabrielle Nash 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 Susie Sinclair-Smith, the executive director for the nonprofit Montgomery County Coalition for the Homeless (MCCH). MCCH provides solutions to homelessness that help ensure […]

Montgomery County’s first responders were honored with the 2018 Distinguished Service Award by Montgomery County Coalition for the Homeless (MCCH). County first responders were honored during the coalition’s 2018 Gala held at the Bethesda North Marriott Hotel and Conference Center Thursday evening. “First responders are often the first people to interact with individuals experiencing homelessness,” […]

There are more than 500,000 people in the United States experiencing homelessness on any given night, according to a recent report by the National Alliance to End Homelessness. In Montgomery County, data shows that there are more than 800 individuals experiencing homelessness. While county officials continue their goal of ending chronic homelessness,  one local shelter […]

Here are five things to know today, July 25, in Montgomery County: 1. Council Confab: The Montgomery County Council meets at 1:30 p.m., and the agenda includes introduction of a new bill to raise the minimum wage to $15. 2. Your Thoughts Wanted: The Montgomery County Parks Department wants to hear your thoughts on its […]

As the temperatures decrease for the winter, the amount of people visiting homeless shelters in Montgomery County increases. “We see a significant increase in the winter months,” said Jennifer Schiller, chief programs officer, Montgomery Coalition for the Homeless (MCCH).  “At least double, if not triple will be accessing our emergency shelter.” Winter starts on Nov. […]

Updated 11.16.16 Manna Food Center needs 1,898 Turkeys. Original Post 11.15.16 The amount of people requesting help this holiday season is the highest number one local nonprofit has seen. Manna Food Center in Gaithersburg has received more than 10,000 requests from families in need of turkeys for Thanksgiving. “This year we have seen an increase by […]

Darcars Automotive Group Vice President Tammy Darvish has been named the Montgomery County Philanthropist of the Year. She will receive the award tonight at the county’s Annual Celebration of Giving event taking place at the AFI Silver Theatre & Fillmore in Silver Spring. Darvish is recognized for her efforts to support many causes, including homelessness. […]