Feed the Fridge Launches Second Takoma Park Location
Medium Rare Restaurant owner Mark Bucher launched a second Feed The Fridge location in Takoma Park this week, according to a city announcement.
Local Nonprofit Marks an Unexpected Anniversary
A local nonprofit is marking a one-year anniversary this month that they never expected to see. Community Connections was started in March 2020 by Silver Spring Cares, founded by Liz Brent, owner of Go Brent, a local real estate agency. The program’s purpose was to raise funds to help both food-insecure residents and local restaurants hit by the pandemic.
Silver Spring Team’s T-Shirt Campaign Raises Nearly $2,700 for Shepherd’s Table
A Silver Spring brother-sister team has raised nearly $2,700 for Shepherd’s Table through their “There’s Only One Silver Spring” t-shirt campaign.
CBS Sports Anchor Shoots PSA for Local Nonprofit’s COVID-19 Campaign
CBS Sports anchor James Brown has shot a public service announcement as part of a local nonprofit’s campaign to urge the county’s Black residents to take a COVID-19 test.“ As you know, coronavirus infection rates have risen in the Black community. As a Maryland resident, I am happy to share that the African American Health Program is hosting free COVID-19 testing sites in Montgomery County,” Brown says in the PSA.
Timebank’s Skill Share Presentations Go Virtual This Year
The fifth annual Skill Share presentations from the Silver Spring Timebank will be held virtually this year on Sunday, Feb. 25 from 1:45–4:30 p.m., the group has announced. The free event offers participants the opportunity to learn from other residents, all Timebank members, new skills or other relevant information. Since it is held in Zoom and the SSTB Facebook page this year, anyone can join from anywhere.
City, County Leaders to Commemorate Feed The Fridge Launch in Takoma Park
Leaders from The City of Takoma Park and Montgomery County Council will commemorate the launch of the Feed The Fridge program in the city this Friday, February 26 at the Takoma Park Recreation Center.
Old Takoma Business Association Gets State Grant for Main Street Program
The Old Takoma Business Association received a grant of $264,549 from the state of Maryland for its Main Street program, Gov. Larry Hogan (R) announced today. The grant was part of $7 million the state awarded to 41 Main Street programs in Maryland.
CCI Wellness First Community Health Center in State Chosen for White House Vaccine Program
CCI Health & Wellness Services, a Silver Spring-based community health center, is the first health center in Maryland chosen by the White House to participate in its Health Center COVID-19 Vaccine Program. According to the CCI announcement, the Biden administration’s program is designed to increase the vaccine’s delivery to the country’s hardest-hit populations.
Bainum Nonprofit to Acquire The Baltimore Sun, Affiliates
The Baltimore Sun and its affiliates are set to be acquired by a nonprofit formed by Takoma Park businessman and philanthropist Stewart Bainum, Jr., according to a report from the newspaper.