nonprofit montgomery news

Take aways from Wednesday’s call ….

• Nonprofit Consultant Franca Brilliant’s presentation on relief opportunities.
• DHHS Pulse Report on Covid-19 Impact and Recovery in the county.

2020 Census Updates: Visit the website
Q: How can you complete the census if you lost the postcard and you can’t remember your personal census code?
A: Go online to complete the census and instead of using your code, choose the other option of using your physical address.

Updates from the Community Action Agency
The mission of the Montgomery County Community Action Agency (CAA) is to reduce poverty and increase self-sufficiency among county residents through services, partnerships and advocacy. The CAA, the County’s federally-designated anti-poverty agency, is part of Montgomery’s County Department of Health and Human Services, Office of Community Affairs, and a member of the National Community Action Partnership and the Maryland Community Action Partnership.

Click here to read Community Needs Assessment publications and more.

CAA is preparing to submit its application for supplemental Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) funding included in the CARES Act. Although the agency completed its three-year Community Needs Assessment in the fall of 2019, as part of this current application process, the agency will submit a new Limited Community Needs Assessment (LCNA) highlighting the critical community issues that have arisen since the public health emergency started.

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Nonprofit Montgomery COVID-19 Resource Page

The Telework Assistance Program – There’s still time to apply!

• Applications must be submitted by 5:00 pm on Wednesday each week to be considered for that week’s lottery. Applicants who are qualified but not selected in the  lottery will be included in the upcoming weekly lottery.
• This process will continue until June 5, unless funding runs out prior to that date.

Budgeting in Uncertain Times with Justin Pollock 

• Did you miss our May 12 session featuring our FIRM instructor Justin Pollock? Click here to see the recorded presentation and here for the PowerPoint.

MCPS SSL Guidelines for Virtual/Remote SSL Opportunities

• To meet the service-learning needs of students during this time period, students can now earn Student Service Learning (SSL) hours for virtual/remote service completed from home under the sponsorship of an approved nonprofit organization or MCPS school staff member.
• Students may engage in the specific virtual/remote MCPS SSL opportunities outlined below until schools return to normal status.
• Click here for more information.

County Recreation Cancels Summer Camp

• Read the press release here.

• Montgomery County Food Access Grants Awarded to 38 Community Organizations
• Franca Brilliant’s updates on relief opportunities
• Council approves $1,250,000 special appropriation spearheaded by Councilmember Friedson to provide further funding for Telework Assistance Program