Read Across Montgomery County
Join the Children’s Opportunity Fund for Read Across Montgomery County, a special community conversation about the power of literacy to equip our children for lifelong success. The event will have a keynote from Dr. Daniel T. Willingham, the author of Raising Kids Who Read and Why Don’t Students Like School. There will be a panel discussion about removing literacy barriers, expanding opportunities, and supporting community members to serve as full partners in the success of Montgomery County’s children. The event is on March 2 from 1-5pm at the Wheaton Library & Community Recreation Center.

2020 Cafritz Lecture on Philanthropy: The Transformational Power of Investing in Women of Color
Did you know nationally, only 6% of foundation giving in 2016 was targeted toward women of color? Vanessa Daniel, Executive Director of the Groundswell Fund will be addressing how funders grapple with how to advance racial equity and social justice. The event is on February 27 at the Woolly Mammoth Theatre Company. Click here for more information.
FREE Tax Appointments Available Throughout the County
The Community Action Agency and its Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) partners are now offering FREE tax appointments for Montgomery County residents with household incomes of $56,000 or less. Click here for more information.