Advocacy

Safe Spaces for LGBTQ+ Individuals: How to Be An Ally

2019-05-05T14:00:01-04:00May 1st, 2019|Advocacy, Events, Training Opportunities|

The Safe Space workshop is a dynamic and hands-on approach to creating safe space for all; focusing specifically on the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Questioning, Intersex and Asexual (LGBTQIA) community. From the classroom bully to the unintentional exclusion by the use of certain language, LGBTQIA people frequently find themselves excluded and uncomfortable in a variety of settings.

This workshop aims to reduce the often unwelcoming and even hostile environments in which LGBTQIA people navigate in their daily lives. Workshop participants will explore their role and responsibility in creating a more welcoming environment at work, school, and in our communities. All attendees will leave the workshop with greater understanding and workable solutions for promoting Safe Spaces of Respect, Acceptance, and Support for all.

Through the workshop participants will:

  • develop an understanding of the lived experiences of LGBTQIA people through current statistics and examples.
  • be able to identify sources of unwelcoming behaviours in a variety of settings.
  • become more familiar with and comfortable in using LGBTQIA-inclusive terminology.
  • learn to dispel negative stereotypes and develop strategies to create a more welcoming and inclusive environments for LGBTQIA people.
  • be able to recognize many of the issues and scenarios that LGBTQIA people experience in their workplace, community, or school and formulate effective responses.
June 5, 2019 – 8:30am to 12:30pm (breakfast provided)
The Universities at Shady Grove
Cost: $10 for Nonprofit Montgomery members, $25 for non-members
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
in partnership with The Collaboration Council

County Council News and Updates

2019-04-20T22:51:11-04:00April 20th, 2019|Advocacy, Events|

Represent our sector and learn more at County Council committee sessions.Click here for the current committee schedule.

PHED/HHS: April 24, 9:30am

  • FY20 Operating Budget and CIP Amendments
  • Housing First
  • CIP Amendments – Affordable Housing Acquisition & Preservation
  • DHHS Services to End and Prevent Homelessness

E&C: April 25, 9:30am     

  • FY20 Operating Budget and CIP Amendments
  • Montgomery County Public Schools

GO: April 25, 2pm   

  • FY20 Operating Budget and CIP Amendments
  • General Services: Fleet Mgmt and NDA: Motor Pool Fund
  • General Services: Facilities (including CIP)
  • Finance, Risk Management, and NDA for Risk Management
  • NDAs: Leases, Working Families Income Supplement, State Property Tax
  • Services, Grants to Municipalities, Future Grants, Takoma Park Police
  • Rebate, Municipal Tax Duplication
  • Debt Service

HHS/E&C: April 26, 1:30pm

  • FY20 Operating Budget and CIP Amendments
  • Early Childhood Services, Infants and Toddlers, Child Care Subsidies, School Health Services, Linkages to Learning, High School Wellness Center, Public Private Partnerships, Children’s Opportunity Fund, and the Kennedy Cluster Project

Nonprofit Montgomery Advocacy

2019-04-20T19:06:50-04:00April 19th, 2019|Advocacy|

The County budget process is underway, with over 150 individuals testifying before the Council at budget hearings last week in a great demonstration of democracy in action. Nonprofit Montgomery is leading teams of nonprofit leaders in meetings with Councilmembers and their staff. The goal of these meetings is to educate Councilmembers about the vital programs offered by nonprofits on behalf of County Government.

This year Nonprofit Montgomery is advocating for a 3% increase in contracts the County holds with nonprofits.  Without increases, nonprofits can’t keep up with rising costs. There is still time to engage in budget advocacy–Nonprofit Montgomery members will receive a complete advocacy update early next week.

Downcounty Service Providers Network Meeting on CENSUS 2020

2019-03-08T12:50:17-05:00March 13th, 2019|Advocacy, Events|

The Downcounty Providers Network Quarterly Meeting will be on Wednesday, March 27, 2-4 pm at Gilchrist Immigrant Resource Center. The meeting will include the fundamentals and challenges of the upcoming Census and how government, nonprofits, business leaders, philanthropy, faith communities and community members can work together to count everyone in the County. Contact Kaori Hirakawa for more information.

Montgomery County Council News and Updates

2019-03-08T12:41:18-05:00March 11th, 2019|Advocacy|

Represent our sector and learn more at County Council committee sessions.Click here for the current committee schedule.

 March 11, 9:30am: PS 

  • Briefing: Police Department’s Autism/Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities/Alzheimer’s/Dementia Outreach Unit
  • Briefing: Fire and Rescue Operations

March 14, 2pm: E&C

  • CIP Amendments- MCPS enrollment briefing and Subdivision Staging
  • Policy Schools Test discussion

March 21, 9:30am: HHS/PHED

  • Briefing: Services to End and Prevent Homelessness and the Continuum of Care

April 1, 2pm: E&C

  • OLO Report 2019-3, Availability of Afterschool Programs Among Schools by Student Poverty Levels

April 22, 2pm: HHS/E&C

  • Early Childhood Services, Infants and Toddlers, Child Care Subsidies, School Health Services, Linkages to Learning, High School Wellness Center, Public Private Partnerships, Children’s Opportunity Fund, and the Kennedy Cluster Project

County’s Report on Maternal and Infant Health

2019-02-25T11:34:03-05:00February 27th, 2019|Advocacy, Nonprofit Resources|

County health officials released the first Report on Maternal and Infant Health for the County. The report includes information and data on maternal and infant health topics in the county and the Department of Health and Human Services role in providing education and services to reduce adverse pregnancy-related outcomes and improve maternal and infant health among county residents.

Fifth Annual Education (MCPS and Montgomery College) Budget Meetings

2019-02-25T11:27:18-05:00February 26th, 2019|Advocacy, Events|

Councilmember Rice, MCPS Superintendent Dr. Smith, and Montgomery College President Dr.Pollard will be answering questions such as:

  • How are budget decisions made?
  • What is the county doing today to get ready for FY20 and beyond
  • What opportunities do residents have to influence budget decisions?

All meetings will be from 6:30-8:30pm

  • February 27 – Col. Lee E. Brooke Middle School
  • March 6 – Rockville High School
  • March 11 – Bethesda Chevy Chase High School
  • March 27 – Montgomery College, Takoma Park/ Silver Spring Campus

Questions? Contact Councilmember.Rice@montgomerycountymd.gov or call 240-777-7955.

Montgomery County Council News and Updates

2019-02-25T11:43:56-05:00February 25th, 2019|Advocacy|

Represent our sector and learn more at County Council committee sessions.Click here for the current committee schedule.

February 25, 9:30am: HHS 

  • Briefing: Child Welfare/Protective Services
  • Briefing: HHS Office of Eligibility and Support Services

March 4, 2pm: E&C/PS

  • MCPS Safety and Security
  • Update: MCPS Child Abuse and Neglect Policy

March 11, 9:30am: PS 

  • Briefing: Police Department’s Autism/Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities/Alzheimer’s/Dementia Outreach Unit
  • Briefing: Fire and Rescue Operations

March 14, 2pm: E&C

  • CIP Amendments- MCPS enrollment briefing and Subdivision Staging
  • Policy Schools Test discussion

A New Vision for Nonprofit and Government Collaboration

2019-02-07T13:59:34-05:00February 5th, 2019|Advocacy|

On January 31 at a reception attended by nonprofit leaders, County Council members and their staff and other government leaders, we released  “A New Vision for Nonprofit and Government Collaboration,” a document developed from those meetings.

The vision document outlines how nonprofits and government can continue to work together to make Montgomery County a place where all residents can thrive.  The vision document calls on government partners to involve nonprofit leaders in decision making, emphasize resident-centered services, prioritize impact over output, foster collaboration over competition, and support a sustainable nonprofit sector. It has been endorsed by 50 nonprofit organizations.

To learn more about the vision and how your organization can help support it, contact us.

A New Vision for Nonprofit and Government Collaboration

2019-02-11T11:24:17-05:00February 1st, 2019|Advocacy|

On January 31 at a reception attended by nonprofit leaders, County Council members and their staff and other government leaders, we released  “A New Vision for Nonprofit and Government Collaboration,” a document developed from those meetings.

The vision document outlines how nonprofits and government can continue to work together to make Montgomery County a place where all residents can thrive.  The vision document calls on government partners to involve nonprofit leaders in decision making, emphasize resident-centered services, prioritize impact over output, foster collaboration over competition, and support a sustainable nonprofit sector. It has been endorsed by 50 nonprofit organizations.

To learn more about the vision and how your organization can help support it, contact us.

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