Ride for a Cause: MCDOT’s Annual ‘Give and Ride Food Drive’ Returns [May 26 – June 1]
The Montgomery County Department of Transportation and Manna Food Center are partnering for the 31st Annual “Give and Ride Food Drive” from May 26 to June 1.
Takoma Park Folk Festival Seeks Talented Performers, Vendors for 45th Annual Celebration
The Takoma Park Folk Festival seeks musicians, food vendors, craft vendors, and nonprofits for its 45th annual celebration on Sept. 8.
MHP’s Affordable Housing Efforts Get a $1 Million Boost from Citi Foundation
Silver Spring-based nonprofit housing developer MHP recently received a $1 million grant from the Citi Foundation’s Community Progress Makers Initiative for connecting low-income communities with more opportunities.
‘Our Job Is to Build a Bridge’: How the Red Cross Serves the Community
The American Red Cross provides disaster relief, training, and educational services, in addition to blood drives.
Silver Spring Nonprofit Developer MHP Raises $15.8M to Expand Affordable Housing
Silver Spring-based nonprofit developer MHP has launched a $20 million campaign to double its affordable housing impact by 2030.
Pedal Power: MCDOT Sponsors Pit Stops for Annual Bike to Work Day
The county’s Department of Transportation will host eight pit stops in Montgomery County for “National Bike to Work Day” on May 17th.
Journalism at Blair High School Gets a $5,000 Boost from NEA and PTA
Three Montgomery Blair High School teachers received a $5,000 grant this week to support Silver Chips, the school’s student newspaper.
Adventist HealthCare Expands Patient Capacity at White Oak Medical Center
Adventist HealthCare is adding 30 beds at its White Oak Medical Center to boost capacity for emergency, inpatient, and surgical patient care.
JBG Smith-Managed Fund Surpasses Affordable Housing Goal with Takoma Park Refinancing
The Washington Housing Initiative’s Impact Pool surpassed its goal of preserving 3,000 workforce housing units in the region by helping Montgomery Housing Partnership refinance the loan for Franklin Apartments in Takoma Park.