Neighbors in Need Montgomery
Shelves at our food banks are empty. Our neighbors are losing their homes. YOU can help by joining the Neighbors in Need - Montgomery campaign. Learn more HERE and make a gift online today.
Community Leadership Funds Grantees
Last year, the individuals, families, and businesses who house their charitable giving funds at The Community Foundation gave nearly $5 million in grants to Montgomery County nonprofits. We are especially proud that so many people gave through Sharing Montgomery— a strategic, donor-led funding effort to support organizations serving our County’s growing population of low-income children, families and seniors. This spring, Sharing Montgomery provided $640,000 in grants to over 60 local nonprofits. Sharing Montgomery investments support:
v v v A Wider Circle—To provide basic home furnishings and wrap-around services to low-income families, including the formerly homeless.Asian American LEAD— To support academic and enrichment activities for children of low‐income Asian American families working to stabilize their lives. Asian Pacific American Legal Resource Center—To support direct legal services for low-income Asian Americans in Montgomery County with a particular focus on employment, housing, domestic violence, family law, and immigration. Ayuda— To provide legal counseling and support services to low-income Latino and African immigrants living in Montgomery County. Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Washington—To support its Center in the Wheaton neighborhood which provides emergency food and housing stabilization services to the growing number of families in need. CASA de Maryland—To support the Center for Employment Training in Gaithersburg, which provides permanent and temporary employment opportunities for low-income, unemployed, and underemployed residents. CentroNia—To support the bilingual, multicultural early childhood education programs and support services for low-income families at its Takoma Park center. Child Center and Adult Services—To support bilingual mental health services for low-income, uninsured and under-insured residents. Chinese Cultural and Community Service Center— To support culturally competent and accessible health and social services for Chinese American immigrants in Montgomery County. Class Acts Arts—To support educational arts programming that engages low-income, academically at-risk children and incarcerated youth in positive self-expression. College Tracks—To support its college access program which provides low-income minority and immigrant students with assistance in exploring post-secondary education opportunities and navigating the college application process. Community Bridges— To support empowerment and leadership programs for low-income girls and their families in Silver Spring/Takoma Park. Community Ministries of Rockville—To support the organization’s broad social services, including emergency rent, prescription, and utility assistance, case management, and English language instruction. Court Appointed Special Advocates Program of Montgomery County—To support the recruitment, training, and supervision of community volunteers serving as advocates for abused and neglected children in the County foster care system. Dwelling Place, Inc.—To support transitional housing and support services for formerly homeless families working toward self-sufficiency. Empowered Women International—To support its entrepreneurship training program for immigrant, refugee, and low-income women in Montgomery County to launch their own businesses. Gandhi Brigade— To support multimedia training which fosters leadership development and community engagement for diverse middle and high school youth . George B. Thomas, Sr. Learning Academy, Inc.— To support the Saturday School, which provides academic tutoring and mentoring for students in grades 1-12 throughout the county to help address the achievement gap. Girls on the Run of Montgomery County, MD— To support its afterschool running program which seeks to help pre-teen girls develop a positive body image, gain self confidence, and learn how to maintain a healthy lifestyle. HealingWorks—To support therapeutic services for wounded military service members and veterans Home Care Partners—To support home-care aide services for low-income seniors in Gaithersburg, enabling them to continue living independently. Housing Opportunities Community Partners, Inc.—To support the placement of homeless and temporarily housed families in stable, affordable housing units by eliminating barriers such as security deposits, first-and last month rent payments, initial utility charges, and moving fees. Housing Unlimited, Inc.—To support the Extra Measure Property Management Program which provides education and training around responsible tenancy for adults with psychiatric disabilities. Identity, Inc.—To support its positive leadership development programs for Latino youth from the Up-County area, including those who are at-risk of gang involvement, teen pregnancy, and academic failure. Additional funding supports its enriching summer camp for academically at-risk middle school youth, in partnership with Arts on the Block and the Montgomery County Department of Recreation. IMPACT Silver Spring— To support its community building in multicultural communities, including helping low-income residents access emergency services and support one another, and provide positive team sport activities for youth that engage the whole family. Interfaith Works—To support emergency and long-term support services for low-income families, including shelter for the homeless, rent and utility assistance for families struggling to remain in their homes, clothing centers, and case management for high-need families trying to break cycles of poverty. Korean Community Service Center of Greater Washington— To support social services and referrals for low-income Korean American families in Montgomery County. Liberty's Promise—To support its afterschool and professional internship programs which equip low-income, immigrant youth with job skills and civic education. Literacy Council of Montgomery County—To support its English language classes for adults seeking to increase their reading, writing, and speaking skills. Maryland Vietnamese Mutual Association— To support the organization’s resource referrals and intergenerational support services for low-income Vietnamese American children, families, and seniors. Mary’s Center for Maternal & Child Care, Inc.— To support emergency and referral services for low-income residents of the Long Branch community of Silver Spring. Mercy Health Clinic—To support primary and specialty medical care for uninsured, low-income residents. Mid-County United Ministries—To support emergency rent and utility assistance for low-income residents in crisis. Ministries United of Silver Spring Takoma Park— To support rent, utility, and prescription assistance for low-income residents in crisis. Montgomery County Coalition for the Homeless—To support its emergency shelter for individuals and families in crisis, including its Safe Havens program for chronically homeless adults with mental illness. Montgomery Housing Partnership—To support academic enrichment for children of low-income families living in affordable housing. Additional funding supports its summer partnership with Gandhi Brigade, Passion for Learning, and Class Acts Arts to provide enriching learning experiences for middle school youth. Passion for Learning, Inc.— To support its Dig-Lit program, an afterschool literacy and technology program for academically at-risk middle school students. Planned Parenthood of Metropolitan Washington—To support its Montgomery County Latino Teen Education Program which provides bilingual health education, prevention, and outreach services to at-risk Latino teens and their families. Primary Care Coalition of Montgomery County—To support the Tree House Child Assessment Center which provides comprehensive services for victims of abuse and neglect in a holistic way, which includes medical examinations, mental health assessments, ongoing mental health therapy and victim advocacy services. Rebuilding Together of Montgomery County—To provide critical home repairs and renovations in order to improve safety and accessibility for low-income homeowners, especially the elderly and those with physical disabilities. Red Wiggler Community Farm—To support the Germantown farm’s vocational training for adults with developmental disabilities, which provides therapeutic benefits, job skills, income, confidence, and social connections. Retired Scientists, Engineers & Technicians (ReSET)—To support enrichment activities and field trips which supplement encourage Montgomery County youth to increase their interest in science, math, and technology. Round House Theatre—To support its Intersections program, which engages elementary school students in the performing arts to enhance their literacy and critical thinking skills. Shepherd's Table—To support the Eye Clinic, which provides vision screenings and prescription glasses for low-income, uninsured residents and the homeless. Serving Together: Troops & Families Care Project —Led by the Mental Health Association, this public-private collaboration seeks to provide local military personnel, veterans and their families with a comprehensive, coordinated system of care, including mental health services, health care, educational resources, affordable housing, child care, and other supportive services. St. Joseph's House—To support its before- and after-school care, weekend respite, and emergency 24-hour care for children with severe and multiple developmental disabilities. St. Luke’s House, Inc.—To support its emergency shelter for County residents experiencing an acute psychiatric crisis. Sunflower Bakery --- To provide on-the-job training in baking and food preparation for individuals with developmental and cognitive disabilities. Top Banana -- To support its grocery delivery service for low- income seniors and adults with disabilities, enabling them to live independently. |

