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Updated: It’s been one year since Interfaith Works moved into Progress Place, a county-owned facility that houses nonprofits like Shepherd’s Table and Interfaith Works. “We’re really excited about how far we’ve come in a year,” Christine Hong, director of homeless services at Interfaith Works, said. “We were able to house 21 of the most vulnerable, […]

When temperatures drop below 32 degrees between Nov. 1 and March 31, individuals experiencing homelessness in Silver Spring are able to escape the frigid temperatures without the fear of being turned away at Progress Place. Located at 8106 Georgia Avenue in Silver Spring, Progress Place is a Montgomery County owned-facility that houses two programs: Shepherd’s Table and […]

Local nonprofits and homeless shelters are getting to serve more people after a winter storm warning was issued by the Montgomery County Emergency Management for Monday evening. Residents can expect snow accumulations in Montgomery County between six to ten inches, according to the National Weather Service (NWS). “It’s hard to know for sure, but we […]

Montgomery County Executive Isiah Legget will be joined by County Councilmembers Nancy Floreen, Tom Hucker and George Levanthal for the opening of Progress Place in Silver Spring on Saturday Dec. 10, according to a press release. Progress Place is a Montgomery County owned facility that has two primary programs: Shepherd’s Table and Community Vision. Shepherd’s […]

Altrusa International of Montgomery County collected over 2,000 undergarments for homeless men and women in the County. The Altrusa International is part of a network of 358 community service clubs spread across the world. Jeanette Wolfe is the Chair of the community service committee for Altrusa International of Montgomery County. “Our goal was to provide […]

Montgomery County officials attended a groundbreaking ceremony for the new Progress Place- a homeless shelter- on Oct. 1 in Silver Spring. The new facility is a public-private partnership between the county and Bethesda-based developer Washington Property Company. “I am proud of the people of Silver Spring for their commitment to this constructive approach to assisting homeless […]

At least five Silver Spring restaurant owners kicked off Silver Spring Restaurant Week today by announcing their commitment to Community Food Rescue’s new web application that makes it easier for food businesses to donate excess food to community members facing hunger.  A total of 65 food donors have pledged participation. Silver Spring restaurants All Set, […]

Montgomery County Executive Ike Leggett, Washington, D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser, and Prince George’s County Executive Rushern Baker are scheduled to convene a summit on regional approaches to homelessness at a Silver Spring homeless facility March 17. They will be joined by other leaders and experts in the fights against homelessness. The three jurisdictions will highlight their […]

Eight years ago, the Riderwood Lions Club began a service project to support Shepherd’s Table, the nonprofit organization in Silver Spring devoted to helping the homeless. That first year, residents of the Erickson Living retirement community collected 37shoe boxes filled with donated items for Shepherd’s Table. In 2014, that number climbed to 552 full-size storage […]

Here are five things to know today, Sept. 17, in Montgomery County: 1. A possible development in the Lyon sisters investigation leads to Virginia. 2. Montgomery County police continue to search for toddlers Sarah and Jacob Hoggle, who have been missing for over a week now. For the latest on this case, stay with MyMCMedia. […]