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Health & Human Services

2026 Homeless Point in Time Count Draws 200+ Volunteers

Montgomery County's 2026 Point in Time Count was conducted overnight Feb. 4, with more than 200 volunteers participating.

Stewart· Feb 11, 2026· 1 source
From: Councilmember Kate Stewart — “Keeping Up With Kate: Celebrating Black History Month”
Feb 11
Health & Human Services

Groundswell Offers Free Community Resilience Center Feasibility Assessments

Groundswell is offering no-cost feasibility assessments to help facilities explore becoming Community Resilience Centers.

DEP· Feb 11, 2026· 1 source
From: Montgomery County Energy — “Benchmarking and BEPS News | February 2026”
Feb 11
Health & Human Services

Bill Would Update Payment Rules for Developmental Disability Service Providers

Bill 12-26 would amend county code to remove outdated wage-target payment formulas for developmental disability service providers.

Fani-González· Feb 9, 2026· 0 sources
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council Meets on Feb. 10 to Vote on the Promoting Community Tr…”
Feb 9
Health & Human Services

Call-n-Ride Subsidies Available for Qualifying Taxi Users

Montgomery County's Call-n-Ride program continues to offer subsidies to offset on-demand taxi costs for eligible residents.

MCDOT· Feb 9, 2026· 0 sources
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Taxicab Meter Rate Changed in Montgomery County on February 1, 2026”
Feb 9
Health & Human Services

Rec Assist Offers $400 Per Person for Recreation Programs

Montgomery County Recreation's Rec Assist financial aid program is accepting applications from eligible county residents.

Montgomery County Recreation· Feb 9, 2026· 0 sources
From: Press Release - Montgomery County, MD — “La inscripción para los programas de primavera del Departamento de Recreación co…”
Feb 9
Health & Human Services

$750K Food as Medicine Grant Expected Late February 2026

FY26 Food as Medicine Grant Program anticipated in late February 2026; $750K for pediatric diet-related disease and food insecurity programs.

OGM· Feb 6, 2026· 1 source
From: Montgomery County, MD — “2 New Grant Programs & Nonprofit Accelerator Seeking Applicants! - February …”
Feb 6
Health & Human Services

Free Separation and Divorce Series Begins in Spanish March 4

Free monthly classes on Maryland separation and divorce law run through June 2026; March 4 session is in Spanish.

Commission for Women· Feb 6, 2026· 0 sources
From: Montgomery County, MD — “February is Black History Month”
Feb 6
Health & Human Services

Joint Committee Reviews $1M Special Appropriation for Senior, Health Services

HHS and GO committees review a $1M special appropriation Feb. 9 to shore up senior nutrition, respite care, and homecare programs amid federal funding cuts.

MCCouncil· Feb 6, 2026· 0 sources
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council and Committee Meetings on Feb. 9, 2026”
Feb 6
Health & Human Services

FIC Sites Open at 9:30 AM Thursday, Feb. 5

All Montgomery County Family Involvement Center sites will open at 9:30 AM on Thursday, February 5, with a 10:00 AM arrival deadline.

MCFIC· Feb 4, 2026· 0 sources
From: Montgomery County Family Involvement Center — “FIC: Open on Time/ Abren a Tiempo”
Feb 4
Health & Human Services

Free Virtual Women's Heart Health Symposium on Feb. 18

The 24th Annual Women's Health Symposium on Feb. 18 features Johns Hopkins and American Heart Association speakers on cardiovascular health.

Luedtke· Feb 4, 2026· 1 source
From: Councilmember Dawn Luedtke — “Better Winter Storm Response”
Feb 4
Health & Human Services

East County Hub Offers Monthly Food Distribution at Multiple Sites

Kingdom Cares' East County Hub provides fresh food distribution at various locations throughout the month across East County.

Mink· Feb 4, 2026· 1 source
From: Councilmember Kristin Mink — “February Newsletter from Councilmember Mink”
Feb 4
Health & Human Services

Mink Hosts ICE-Impact Webinar for 800+ Parents and Educators

A January 20 webinar organized by Mink and MoCo IRC drew over 800 residents to discuss supporting families affected by ICE.

Mink· Feb 4, 2026· 1 source
From: Councilmember Kristin Mink — “February Newsletter from Councilmember Mink”
Feb 4
Health & Human Services

Homeless Point-in-Time Count Rescheduled to Feb. 4

Montgomery County's annual PIT homeless count moves to overnight Feb. 4, with volunteer orientation at 8:30 p.m. in Silver Spring and Gaithersburg.

DHHS· Feb 3, 2026· 0 sources
From: Media Advisory - Montgomery County, MD — “Montgomery County's Point-in-Time Homeless Count Rescheduled to Wednesday, …”
Feb 3
Health & Human Services

Friedson Proposes 'Silver Shovels' Program for Seniors After Storm

Friedson asks whether Montgomery County will create a volunteer snow-assistance program for seniors and residents with disabilities.

Friedson· Feb 3, 2026· 0 sources
From: Councilmember Andrew Friedson — “Seeking Answers and Accountability After Winter Storm Fern”
Feb 3
Health & Human Services

LGBTQ+ Senior Love & Wellness Talk Held Feb. 22 in Silver Spring

White Oak Senior Center hosts a free hybrid LGBTQ+ senior discussion on relationships, safe sex, and community on Feb. 22.

DHHS· Feb 3, 2026· 1 source
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Volunteers and Community Groups Educate and Serve with Love”
Feb 3
Health & Human Services

Virtual Women's Heart Health Symposium Scheduled Feb. 18

Johns Hopkins and American Heart Association physicians present a free virtual women's heart health symposium on Feb. 18, 1–2 p.m.

DHHS· Feb 3, 2026· 1 source
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Volunteers and Community Groups Educate and Serve with Love”
Feb 3
Health & Human Services

DHHS Launches Free Online Caregiver Platform Trualta Feb. 9

Montgomery County DHHS partners with Trualta to offer a free online caregiver education and support portal starting Feb. 9, 2026.

DHHS· Feb 3, 2026· 1 source
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Volunteers and Community Groups Educate and Serve with Love”
Feb 3
Health & Human Services

SHIP Holds Free Medicare Seminars at Two County Libraries

Montgomery County SHIP presents free Medicare enrollment seminars at Davis Library Feb. 5 and Quince Orchard Library Feb. 19.

DHHS· Feb 3, 2026· 0 sources
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Volunteers and Community Groups Educate and Serve with Love”
Feb 3
Health & Human Services

Oasis Hosts Free 'Economics of Living Longer' Talk Feb. 18

Washington Metro Oasis presents a free hybrid session on the economics of aging on Feb. 18, 1–2:30 p.m.

DHHS· Feb 3, 2026· 1 source
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Volunteers and Community Groups Educate and Serve with Love”
Feb 3
Health & Human Services

Free Oasis Session on Digital Estate Planning Feb. 11

Oasis hosts a free hybrid session on managing photos, documents, and online accounts as part of estate planning on Feb. 11.

DHHS· Feb 3, 2026· 1 source
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Volunteers and Community Groups Educate and Serve with Love”
Feb 3
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