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February 5, 2020 - Issue 142
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NEWS & EVENTS AROUND THE REGION
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African American History Month in Gaithersburg
The City of Gaithersburg will celebrate African American History Month with an art exhibit, lecture, programs, and an official proclamation. Click here for more information.
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100 Years Later: Women's Fight to Win the Vote
Please join Montgomery College President DeRionne P. Pollard for a dialogue with author Elaine Weiss and historian Dr. Elsa Barkley Brown, to mark the anniversary of the women's right to vote. Click here for flyer.
February 11, 2020
Breakfast 9:00 a.m., Program 9:30 a.m.
Takoma Park/Silver Spring Campus, Cultural Arts Center
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Election Workers Needed for 2020 Presidential Election
Montgomery County's Board of Elections is seeking registered voters to serve as election workers at polling places for the Presidential Primary Election to be held on Tuesday, April 28, 2020.
Click here for details.
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Montgomery County Catholic Convocation on Engagement Across Generations
Catholic Charities and the Justice and Advocacy
Council of Montgomery County invite parishes and their ministries, Catholic schools, and non-profit agencies to participate, understand,explore and create faith-driven relationships across
generations to promote the good of all. Click
here for more information.
March 21, 2020
8:15 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.
Refreshments and Registration
9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.
Convocation
Montgomery County
Executive Office Building Auditorium
101 Monroe Street Rockville, Maryland 20850
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Job Opportunity
Montgomery County is hiring 9-1-1 Call Specialists in the County's Emergency Communication Center (ECC). Applications may be
submitted online from now through Feb. 3, 2020. Click
here for more information.
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Free Tax Preparation
The annual Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program, a partnership of the City of Gaithersburg and the Montgomery County Community Action Agency, is now accepting appointments to prepare 2019 taxes. The VITA program offers free tax preparation assistance to low- and moderate-income individuals who earn $56,000 or less per year. Services are offered in both English and Spanish. READ MORE>>>
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Encuentro de Chicas Latinas de las Girl Scouts
Girls in grades 6-12 are invited to a leadership conference to learn about best practices for navigating online communities and social media.The conference will be held at Gaithersburg Middle School in Gaithersburg, MD on Saturday, February 22, 2020 from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. READ MORE>>>
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Alumnae Chapter 50th Anniversary Gala
Montgomery County (MD) Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. will celebrate its 50th Anniversary on March 6-8, 2020, with the theme "Honoring our Heritage, Answering Today's Call, Shaping our Future." The celebration weekend will kick off with a "Golden Jubilee Gala" on Friday, March 6, 2020 at the Marriott Hotel and Conference Center. READ MORE>>>
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Spring Semester Registration Open for Lifelong Learning Institute Non-Credit Courses
Montgomery College Lifelong Learning Institute (LLI) is committed to creating a variety of intellectually stimulating opportunities for Montgomery County residents. Over 40 new courses are available, including Chinese Tea Appreciation, Caravaggio and Bernini: Baroque Geniuses, Emancipation: Jews in the Modern World, and How the Office of the President Has Changed. Click here for registration information.
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Career Coach from MC
Montgomery College's Career Coach is a free online resource which is available to the public to explore careers, build a resume, see who is hiring in various sectors, and more. To learn more about Career Coach, click here.
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Ethnic Commissions Release Impact 2019 Report
The Governor's Office of Community Initiatives has released its Impact 2019 Report, after a year of community outreach through the GO SEE Initiative (GO, Serve, and Educate Ethnic communities). Governor Larry Hogan launched GO SEE earlier this year to help raise public awareness of important resources available for Marylanders that address the unique needs of our diverse communities through meaningful outreach to Maryland's international community and youth, as well as identifying policy priorities. READ MORE>>>
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Procurement Guide
The Montgomery County Office of Procurement now has a Procurement Pocket Guide available for download in Spanish and Chinese (Mandarin). Click here to view.
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Library Advisory Committee Seeks Members
Do you want to help make the Rockville Memorial Library better? The Library Advisory Committee (LAC) is looking for volunteers to join and help contribute to its efforts. The LAC is looking to broaden its membership in order to reflect the diverse range of customers that use the library and find out how we can better meet your needs
. Lend your voice today and help create a better library!
Apply here.
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Upcoming Small Business Training and Workshops
Wherever you are with your business, taking it to the next level requires you to think differently and leverage a new set of resources. Learn more
here
about a wide variety of offerings and opportunities.
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Transitional Living Scholarship
The Montgomery College Foundation announces the Transitional Living Scholarship for women with dependent children who are currently experiencing housing insecurity or have been in transition/homeless over the last two years. To apply, email
or call 240-567-4365.
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Online Conferences for Nonprofits
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THE OFFICE OF COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS IS HIRING!
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Want to join our team?
OCP is hiring for the following positions:
- Community Outreach Manager (African Community Liaison) IRC42227
- Community Outreach Manager (Caribbean Community Liaison) IRC42228
Closing date is February 14, 2020. You must register through Montgomery County iRecruitment before you can apply for a position. You can visit the homepage to register or login if you already have an account.
These positions will be working with a team under the supervision of the Director of the Office of Community Partnerships within the Community Engagement Cluster. They are part-time merit-based positions with benefits. The term will expire on December 31, 2022. Continued employment in this position beyond December 31, 2022 will be contingent upon action by the County Executive elected on November 4, 2022.
PLEASE DIRECT ALL QUESTIONS TO THE OFFICE OF HUMAN RESOURCES.
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US Census Bureau Jobs 
Census Day is April 1! Are you ready? Do you want to get involved?
2020 Census jobs provide:
- $29.50 /hr.
- Flexible hours
- Weekly pay
- Paid training
For more information or help applying, please call 1-855-JOB-2020 (English).
Count everyone under your roof
$675 billion in federal funds are at stake. It is estimated that we will lose $18,250 in funds for every person not counted in Montgomery County over 10 years.
The results of the 2020 Census inform funding and planning for new clinics, school lunch programs, emergency services, and more. So, make sure you count everyone living in your home as of April 1, 2020.
Do you know who to count on your census?
- Any family members or friends who are living with you now, even if it's only for a short time
- Newborn babies and young children, even if they are not in your family
- Your roommates or any renters
- All of the above
These people are often missed in the census. This means they can miss out on resources for themselves and their communities over the next 10 years. Make sure everyone is counted in the 2020 Census!
How can you get involved?
- Join our team of 2020 Census Ambassadors! Are you a resident who wants to volunteer? The Office of Community Partnerships is recruiting 2020 Census Ambassadors to help ensure that everyone in Montgomery County is counted on April 1, 2020 (Census Day). Census Ambassadors are volunteers trained by the Office of Community Partnerships and the U.S. Census Bureau who conduct education outreach by hosting information tables and distributing promotional materials; engaging residents at various locations across the county. Visit our 2020 Census home page to apply and register for a training now!
- Become a 2020 Census Partner! Does your non-profit, faith/faith-based, corporate, community, or civic organization want to help? Join us as a Census partner and become part of a powerful network of government, faith, nonprofit, corporate, and community organizations working to develop solutions to effectively reach everyone and encourage them to respond to the 2020 Census.
What do partners do?
Partnership is not a one-size-fits-all approach. We'll work with partners to select creative, impactful, and mutually beneficial ways of ensuring everyone in Montgomery County to be counted. There are many ways to make a difference as a 2020 Census Partner.
READ MORE>>>
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Register for Computer Classes 
Missed registration? Please call our main Wheaton office at 240-777-4940, and ask about our ESOL and Computer Classes that may still have a few seats available. Click here for schedule.
Downcounty Service Providers Network Meeting - February 12
All organizations that provide services to the community are welcome at this quarterly meeting where providers can learn about each others' work, network, and learn about timely strategies and topics.
When: Wednesday, February 12, 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Where: Gilchrist Immigrant Resource Center, 11002 Veirs Mill Road, Suite 506, Wheaton, MD 20902
Topics:
- Working Session on Effective Outreach for Census 2020, focusing on how to incorporate Census information dissemination into daily practices and routines
- Updates on Citizenship Application Fee Change
- FY21 MCAEL Grants and New Resources
Questions? Contact Kaori Hirakawa at kaori.hirakawa@montgomerycountymd.gov.
The Downcounty Provider Networking Meeting assists Montgomery County Service Providers: nonprofit organizations, schools, faith-based, and other community-based organizations that are dedicated to working with all County residents. These quarterly meetings help facilitate collaborations, partnerships, information dissemination, and the convening of subject matter experts on specific topics of interest to County providers, in order to support all providers in delivering effective and efficient services to residents.
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February Workshops and Information Sessions
> Free Citizenship Application Consultations by APALRC
The APALRC is a non-profit, legal services organization providing free legal services to low-income families in Maryland, DC, and Northern Virginia. For more information about the APALRC's citizenship application assistance, please see www.apalrc.org/citizenship-guide/ or call (202) 393-3572.
Interested in applying for naturalization/U.S. citizenship, but not sure about the process or cannot afford the fee? APALRC is hosting a free citizenship application workshop at George Mason School of Law on February 8th, 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Click here for more information. AILA DC Chapter will also be hosting citizen clinics for Citizenship Day on Saturday, February 1 and Saturday, February 8. Please see flyer for details.
> The Pro Bono Program provides FREE LEGAL SERVICES to low-income county residents in civil
cases. The program provides two means for residents to receive free services - at a legal advice clinic or through the client intake line for referral to an attorney volunteer for direct representation. Click for brochures in
English
and
Spanish
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The Pro Bono Program is committed to helping the residents of Montgomery County,
MD. Individual circumstances may vary and in some cases the program may not be able to assist
everyone.
The Montgomery County Maryland Bar Foundation Pro Bono Program Legal Clinics continue to meet twice a month throughout Montgomery County. Each clinic is staffed by attorneys versed in different areas of practice including Immigration.
For further information, please make sure to read the brochure or call the Pro Bono Program at 301-424-7651 between the hours of 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m., Monday - Thursday.
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Kids in Need of Defense (KIND) Baltimore offers these training sessions in February:
- Quick Topics Training - Asylum: Filing & Supplemental Skeletal Applications, Wednesday, February 12, 2020, 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.
- Introductory Training - Representing Children in Immigration Matters, Thursday, February 20,
9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
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> Citizenship Information Sessions Presented by Montgomery College and Catholic Charities
Are you a legal, permanent resident preparing for the U.S. citizenship test and interview? Come to an
information session and discover how Montgomery College and Catholic Charities may be able to help
you for free! See the
website for more information.
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Free Citizenship Preparation Classes in Montgomery County
Montgomery College (MC) provides FREE citizenship preparation classes throughout Montgomery
County, including locations in Rockville, Silver Spring, and Wheaton. Multi-level classes are funded
through a grant from the United States Citizenship & Immigration Services (USCIS) at various schedules
to meet the needs of learners. Please check the
MC Citizenship Website for more information or call
240-567-8839.
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Language Services and Financial Assistance
> Language Access Services by Ayuda
Do you provide services to Maryland victims of crime? Do you ever need a spoken or sign
interpreter to communicate with the victims whom you serve? The Language Access Program at
Ayuda can provide you with professionally trained, trauma-informed interpreters at no cost
(because of funding from the Maryland Governor's Office of Crime Control and Prevention).
Please email
interpreterbank@ayuda.com with "Maryland Victims" in the subject heading to
learn more and to add your organization to the list of those that will receive services.
> Financial Assistance for Citizenship Application Fees offered by CASA
CASA, in partnership with Montgomery County, is offering financial assistance to those who are eligible
to apply for citizenship but cannot afford to pay the application fee. Residents of Montgomery County
who earn less than 300% of the federal poverty guideline may qualify for a scholarship of $150 or $300
to help pay the application filing fee. Interested applicants should call (240) 560-2272 for more
information. Flyers are available in
English and
Spanish. Note: Low-income individuals seeking to apply
for citizenship may also be eligible for a
fee waiver or
reduced fee through USCIS.
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Upcoming Meetings of County Executive's Ethnic & Faith Advisory Groups
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African Affairs Advisory Group (AAAG) will meet on Thursday, February 13, 2020 from 7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. at the Silver Spring Civic Building, 1 Veterans Place, Silver Spring, MD. For more information, please email harrieta.shangarai@montgomerycountymd.gov.
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Asian Pacific American Advisory Group (APAAG) will meet on Tuesday, February 18, 2020 from 6:30 p.m. until 8:30 p.m. at the Rockville Memorial Library, 21 Maryland Avenue, Suite 330, Rockville, MD 20850. Please contact Mr. Yi Shen at yi.shen@montgomerycountymd.gov if you would like to be added to the agenda.
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Caribbean American Advisory Group (CAAG) will meet on Tuesday, February 4, 2020 at 7:00 p.m. at the Silver Spring Civic Building, Veteran's Plaza. The meeting agenda will include the group's strategic and tactical plans for the year including a review of the work-teams' priorities, the 2020 Census campaign, and efforts to increase active membership.CAAG meets the first Tuesday of every month except for a summer break in August. For more information, please email Yvonne.Stephens@montgomerycountymd.gov.
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Latin American Advisory Group (LAAG) will meet on on Tuesday, February 11, 2020 from 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. at the Rockville Memorial Library, Third Floor, Suite 330 (Office of Community Partnerships).
The LAAG will focus on its Latino Agenda Report.
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Middle Eastern American Advisory Group (MEAAG) will meet on
February 10, 2020 from 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. at the Rockville Memorial Library, 21 Maryland Avenue, 3d floor Mediation Room #331. This is a public meeting and all are welcome. Please email dtrent@civilstrategies.net with RSVP and any questions.
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Interfaith Community Advisory Group Meetings:
- Executive Committee -- Tuesday, February 11, 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m., Rockville Memorial Library, Room 331
- ESCV Shelter Simulation Training -- Tuesday, February 11, 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m., Civic Center Building, Silver Spring
- Education Committee -- Sunday, February 16, 3:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m., venue TBD
- Religious Land Use Working Group -- Wednesday, February 26, 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m., Upcounty Regional Services Center, Germantown
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Nominate Outstanding Volunteers for County Award
Nominations are now open for the
Montgomery Serves Awards, our county's highest honor for volunteer service. This prestigious annual awards program is coordinated by the Montgomery County Volunteer Center and recognizes
volunteer efforts in the following categories:
Neal Potter Path of Achievement Award, for lifetime service by residents age 60 and up
Volunteer of the Year Award, for an individual, in recognition of volunteer service performed in 2019
Youth Volunteer of the Year Award, for a volunteer age 18 or younger who served in 2019
Volunteer Group of the Year Award, for a group or team of two or more people who volunteered together on the same project(s) in 2019
Business Volunteer of the Year Award, for community service by a business in 2019
To nominate deserving volunteers, complete the appropriate online nomination forms linked above no later than Friday, February 28, at 5:00 p.m.
Award recipients will be honored at a gala ceremony attended by county and state dignitaries the evening of Monday, April 27, at Imagination Stage in Bethesda.
Thousands Make MLK Holiday a Day of Service
Across Montgomery County, residents of all ages and backgrounds honored Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy by volunteering together to better our community during the
2020 MLK Day of Service.
Thousands of people participated in the Montgomery County Volunteer Center's multi-project site at the Bethesda North Marriott Conference Center, where they made jambalaya mix for the hungry, packaged personal care kits for those experiencing homelessness, made costumes for hospitalized kids, and much more.
Additional volunteers served at partner sites in Silver Spring, Rockville/Aspen Hill, Olney, Gaithersburg, and Germantown. (These sites were hosted by Delta Sigma Theta Sorority's Montgomery County alumnae chapter, Zeta Phi Beta Sorority's Eta Pi Zeta chapter, MedStar Montgomery Medical Center, the Greater Olney Interfaith Clergy Association, Leadership Montgomery, Seneca Creek Community Church, the City of Gaithersburg, Journey's Crossing, and Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority's Xi Sigma Omega chapter). Plus, many hundreds more volunteered for a variety of service activities in Montgomery County throughout the MLK Day weekend.
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African Affairs Advisory Group Update
April 1, 2020 is Census Day. Targeted outreach continues to increase the response rate to the Census. According to 2020Census.gov, residents should expect to receive their official invite (Census Bureau mail) in mid-March with detailed information on how to respond to the 2020 Census. More awareness and focused education on hard-to-reach county populations is underway. The East County Regional Services Center kicked-off its 2020 Census Complete Count Committee on January 28, 2020. East County is known for its large immigrant community, particularly African immigrants. East Couty Regional Director, Mr. Jewru Bandeh welcomes all community stakeholders to participate in the 2020 Census campaign by joining the Complete Count Committee and becoming a partner, ambassador or volunteer. For more information, please email Harrieta.Shangarai@montgomerycountymd.gov
Why should Census outreach include the next generation of historically hard-to-
count populations? Keeping the next generation informed and engaged gives us a head start to a future of civically engaged citizens. Most immigrant parents who speak little English depend on their children for translation. Kids can be a great resource in a household that experiences language barriers. The 2020 Census will include access to language guides and glossaries of up to 59 languages, as well as options to complete the Census in multiple languages.
At Least Ten Killed in Sister City in Ethiopia
At least ten people have died and dozens were injured after a wooden stand collapsed during Timkat, a major Orthodox Christian celebration, in Montgomery County's Sister City, Gondar, Ethiopia. Over the years, this event has attracted more than a million people who gather for the epiphany festivities. Heartfelt condolences to families that lost their loved ones and to the people of Gondar.
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AFRICAN AMERICAN COMMUNITY
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On January 20th, County Executive Elrich and the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Commemorative Committee hosted its annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Tribute at Strathmore Music Center. This year's theme was "Children of the Dream," and featured county performers Kelvin Dukes, Strathmore Children's Chorus, the Magruder High School Army Junior ROTC Color Guards, and others.
The Montgomery County Chapter (IUL) of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. hosted its 43rd Annual Dr. Martin Luther King Memorial Breakfast at the Bethesda North Marriott Hotel and Conference Center. The theme for the event, "I am Martin," reflected the state of our society and how we individually and collectively can be involved in creating the change for which MLK advocated.
Black History Month
2020 Black History Celebration - African Americans and the Vote
The event will take place o
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Wednesday,
February
5
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at the F. Scott Fitzgerald Theatre, 603 Edmonston Drive, Rockville
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Ride On
will
provide transportation to and from the event (departing from and returning to the
Executive Office Building
Circle and Public Safety Headquarters). Click
here for
boarding times
and registration instructions
. Please note:
a box
lunch
will be provided after the program, so plan accordingly.
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ASIAN PACIFIC AMERICAN COMMUNITY
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Lunar New Year
A number of Lunar New Year events in the County have been cancelled or postponed. Please check with host organizations to confirm.
Updates
On January 4, 2020, the Chinese Alumni Association of Greater Washington in partnership with the Korean Society of Maryland, Montgomery County Korean American Association, Association of Vietnamese Americans, and US-India Small Business Council held an Asian American New Year Gala at Gaithersburg High School. County Executive Elrich and various officials were in attendance to bring New Year greetings to the audience.
The Vietnamese American Services had a ribbon cutting ceremony on January 8 for the first senior center in Montgomery County dedicated to improving the quality of life for Vietnamese seniors. The center will provide a variety of services for the Vietnamese senior population. For more information, please see
https://vasusa.org/adult-medical-day-care/
On January 12, 2020, the Association of Vietnamese Americans held its 2020 Lunar New Year (Tet) Festival at Northwood High School. Hundreds attended the celebration throughout the day for food, activities and cultural performances.
County Executive Marc Elrich met with local Korean leaders and presented a proclamation recognizing Korean American Day in Montgomery County on January 14, 2020,
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CARIBBEAN AMERICAN COMMUNITY
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| Ms. Moye Stephenson of the Caribbean American Advisory Group sharing 2020 Census information with Ms. Joan Beckford, proprietor of the Island Pride Oasis Restaurant in Gaithersburg |
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| Kailey Trask, a sixth grade student at St. Jane de Chantal School in Bethesda, accepting sock donations from Ms. Onyinye Edeh at Strathmore on January 20, 2020 |
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CAAG members participated in several campaign efforts to reach out to Montgomery County residents to "Be Informed, Be Engaged, and Be Counted" in the 2020 Census, partnering with local restaurants and businesses to encourage their patrons and clients to participate in the Census. During January, the Oasis Island Pride Restaurant and Grocery Store in Gaithersburg and the Island Pride Restaurant in Rockville hosted Census information campaigns. CAAG's members engaged the patrons in discussions and distributed informational material.
CAAG members participated in the NBC4/TeleMundo44 Health & Fitness Expo, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., 25th Annual Celebration at the Music Center at Strathmore, and collected 71 pairs of socks for the County's shelters for the homeless.
Mrs. Venice Mundle-Harvey, Chair; Mrs. Derrice Deane, Co-chair; Mrs. Yvonne Stephens, Liaison
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Update
See below for news about our sister city in El Salvador.
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MIDDLE EASTERN AMERICAN COMMUNITY
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Upcoming Events
 Sixth Annual Middle Eastern American Heritage Celebration, Sunday, March 15, 2020, 3:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m., featuring exhibits, proclamation presentation, music, dancing, and light fare. Click here for details.
Sunday, April 5th is Egypt Day at the KID Museum and MEAAG is partnering with the museum to curate a fun-filled, experiential learning event for children of all ages. There will be Egyptian craft-making, STEM-based interactive stations, performances, and food available on-site at 6400 Democracy Boulevard, Bethesda. On January 5th, MEAAG members sampled the Museum's India Day, to get an idea of how to plan. Pictured at right are MEAAG member Sam Shihadeh, his wife Mariam, and their children.
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Updates
On January 18th, MEAAG member Mumtaz Jahan participated in the Islamic Center of Maryland-
Seneca Latter Day Saints Church service event to mark Martin Luther King Weekend. (See photos below). The initial goal was 100 volunteers and 10,000 meals, but together they were able to raise donations for 15,000 meals and had over 250 volunteers on a cold morning. In addition, there was an extra project for young volunteers, who were able to make 100 toiletry bags for the Montgomery Men's Homeless Shelter. #TogetherWeCanMakeADifference #MOCOInterfaith #WeAreStrongerTogether
On January 12th, MEAAG held its annual retreat at the Rockville Library, with a great turnout of community leaders, friends, and newcomers. (See photo below). The special speaker, County Councilmember Nancy Navarro, provided a briefing on the new Racial Equity and Social Justice Act and on the importance for all residents to understand the county budget process and participate in upcoming budget hearings, town halls and other meetings throughout the year.
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Faith Groups Celebrate Legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Dr. King's vision of interfaith engagement was evident as nine faith traditions celebrated his 91st b
ir
thday,
and more than 300 people rededicated themselves to creating a more beloved Montgomery County.
The Faith Community Advisory Council sponsored the celebration at Cedar Lane Unitarian Universalist Church, featuring inspiring music and dance; messages by
Pastor Haywood Robinson, III and Imam Tarek Elgawhary; prayers from the Hindu, Sikh, Protestant and Unitarian Universalist traditions; and MLK readings presented by Jewish and Muslim leaders. The celebration was followed by refreshments, fellowship and a resource fair encouraging folks to sustain MLK's legacy.
Executive Committee Meets with Councilmembers
The Executive Committee of the Faith Community Advisory Council met with County Councilmembers and their staff to report on how its working groups and committees are creating a more inclusive, equitable and resilient Montgomery County. Montgomery County is fortunate to have elected officials and faith leaders working as partners in facing the challenges of systemic racism, hunger, bullying, affordable housing, religious land use and responding the increasing acts of hate and violence.
Filipino Delegation Visits
The Faith Community Working Group hosted elected and appointed officials from the Philippines as part of the International Visitor Leadership Program of the U.S. State Department. This was the 67th country to learn about the Montgomery County Model for creating social cohesion and public safety.
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Photo at right includes Mayor Maria Isabelle Garcia of the City of Zamboanga, Mayor Sara Simmerman Duterte of the City of Davao, Mayor Bridget Newtown of the City of Rockville, Captain Sonya Pruitt, Imam
Mohammed Abdullahi, Rev. Anne D
erse, Ms. Lubna Ejaz,
Ms.Yasmine
Eleasar, Mr. Drew Powell and Rev. Mansfield
"Kasey" Kaseman.
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Morazan, El Salvador Sister City
 The Morazan Sister City Committee held a successful fundraiser brunch at Chapala Restaurant in Burtonsville, raising money for scholarships for Salvadoran university students in Morazan, El Salvador.
The Sister City Committee met on January 27, 2020 at the Silver Spring Library, with special guest Miguel Ventura,
former Governor of the state of Morazan and current associate to the University of El Salvador in Morazan.
Mr. Ventura will help facilitate the scholarship awards to recipients. School board member Karla Silvestre also participated in the meeting.
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Have News to Share?
To submit your news and events of interest to those in and serving Montgomery County's emerging communities and neighbors in need, email complete details and/or a press release to the OCP Newsletter.
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