Montgomery Community Media

Rapid increases in poverty, coupled with the shifting demographics, have left many of our friends and neighbors in suburban Montgomery County struggling to pay for and provide food for their families. On this episode of  Connecting Our Community we will learn about an organization that is trying to meet this growing need. Host Pat Shoemaker is […]

With the number of individuals over the age of 65 anticipated to double by 2050, it is important to have a deeper understanding of elder abuse, neglect and exploitation. On this episode of Connecting Our Community #60, host Pat Shoemaker is joined by Bob Blancato, The  National Coordinator of the Elder Justice Coalition. Bob Blancato is a […]

Are you facing the challenges of a life-threatening illness in your family or are grieving the death of a loved one? There are organizations that can help. Learn about one of these local organizations on this episode of Connecting Our Community. Host, Pat Shoemaker is joined by Jeannette Mendonca, Executive Director of Hospice Caring, Inc. […]

From earthquakes, violent storms and long power outages, Are you ready? On this episode of Connecting Our Community we will give you a refresher course on Emergency Preparedness 101. Host Pat Shoemaker reviews the basics with guests, Cheryl Kravitz the Marketing and Communication Director for the American Red Cross in the National Capital Region and Jenny Kurtinitis, […]