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Free Separation and Divorce Law Series Starts January 7

Montgomery County Commission for Women hosts monthly family law classes every first Wednesday through June 2026, 7–8:30 p.m.

CFW· Dec 19, 2025· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Secure Your Spot at the 2026 Women’s Legislative Briefing”
Dec 19
Health & Human Services

EITC Awareness Day and VITA Tax Help Kick-Off Jan. 30

Free public event at Universities at Shady Grove features resource fair and formal program on free tax filing and earned income credits.

Community Action Agency· Dec 19, 2025· 1 link
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Earned Income Tax Credit Awareness Day/VITA Kick-Off Event on January 30th”
Dec 19
Health & Human Services

FY26 Community Food Assistance Grants to Be Distributed Before Christmas

Amended FY26 Community Food Assistance grant agreements and increased payments are expected to be processed and distributed before Christmas 2025.

OGM· Dec 19, 2025· 1 link
From: Montgomery County, MD — “FY26 NSP Priority Deadline Extended! - December 19, 2025 MCG Grant Opportunities…”
Dec 19
Health & Human Services

FY26 Local Food Aggregation Grant to Launch in January, Awards $550K

A new $550K county grant for a local food aggregation facility is expected to launch in January 2026 to support wholesale and institutional market demand.

OGM· Dec 19, 2025· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “FY26 NSP Priority Deadline Extended! - December 19, 2025 MCG Grant Opportunities…”
Dec 19
Health & Human Services

FY27 Community Supports Partnership Grant Applications Due Jan. 6

Montgomery County's FY27 CSP Grant RFA is open through Jan. 6, 2026, funding behavioral health services for students; MCPS letter of support no longer required.

OGM· Dec 19, 2025· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “FY26 NSP Priority Deadline Extended! - December 19, 2025 MCG Grant Opportunities…”
Dec 19
Health & Human Services

Age-Friendly Survey Deadline Extended to Dec. 31

Montgomery County extended its Age-Friendly Community Needs Assessment Survey deadline to Dec. 31 for residents aged 60 and over.

Montgomery County PIO· Dec 19, 2025· 1 link
From: Press Release - Montgomery County, MD — “AARP Recognizes Montgomery County as the #2 Place for Older Adults to Live Among…”
Dec 19
Health & Human Services

AARP Ranks Montgomery County #2 for Older Adults Nationwide

Montgomery County earned the #2 spot among large U.S. communities on the AARP Livability Index for older adult quality of life.

Montgomery County PIO· Dec 19, 2025· 0 links
From: Press Release - Montgomery County, MD — “AARP Recognizes Montgomery County as the #2 Place for Older Adults to Live Among…”
Dec 19
Health & Human Services

County Seeks Vendors for Domestic Violence Prevention and Education

Montgomery County issued informal solicitation #1190696 for Domestic Violence Prevention and Education services under LSBRP.

Procurement· Dec 19, 2025· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Procurement — “Business Opportunities Newsletter”
Dec 19
Health & Human Services

County Activates Cold Weather Shelters as Temperatures Drop

Montgomery County is opening cold weather shelters and warming centers for residents experiencing homelessness during cold weather periods.

Luedtke· Dec 18, 2025· 1 link
From: Councilmember Dawn Luedtke — “What We’ve Been Working On: Safety, Trust & Community Care”
Dec 18
Health & Human Services

County Energy Assistance Programs Open for Winter Applications

Montgomery County is offering utility and energy assistance programs for income-qualified residents facing higher heating and electricity bills this winter.

Luedtke· Dec 18, 2025· 1 link
From: Councilmember Dawn Luedtke — “What We’ve Been Working On: Safety, Trust & Community Care”
Dec 18
Health & Human Services

County Backs AfriThrive Refrigerated Truck for Food Access

Montgomery County partnered with nonprofit AfriThrive to fund a new refrigerated truck and trailer expanding fresh produce delivery to underserved households.

Luedtke· Dec 18, 2025· 1 link
From: Councilmember Dawn Luedtke — “What We’ve Been Working On: Safety, Trust & Community Care”
Dec 18
Health & Human Services

MCPS Letter of Support No Longer Required for CSP

Separate MCPS Letter of Support requests for the FY27 CSP grant are no longer required; LBHA and MCPS review processes are being merged.

OGM· Dec 17, 2025· 1 link
From: Montgomery County, MD — “FY27 Coordinated Community Supports Partnership Info Session #2 - December 17, 2…”
Dec 17
Health & Human Services

FY27 CSP Grant RFA Open, Deadline January 6

Montgomery County's FY27 Coordinated Community Supports Partnership grant application deadline is Jan. 6, 2026 at 11:59 PM.

OGM· Dec 17, 2025· 2 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “FY27 Coordinated Community Supports Partnership Info Session #2 - December 17, 2…”
Dec 17
Health & Human Services

FIC Free Early Childhood Program Holds Orientation Sessions

The Family Involvement Center offers free orientation sessions for parents of children ages birth–5, via Zoom in English and Spanish.

MCFIC· Dec 17, 2025· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Family Involvement Center — “The FIC: Interested in Visiting Us? / ¿Te Interesa Visitarnos?”
Dec 17
Health & Human Services

'Montgomery Gives Local' Holiday Campaign Highlighted at Briefing

County Executive Elrich spotlights the 'Montgomery Gives Local' holiday giving campaign with 4 Season Giving Tree president Lauren Laimon on Dec. 17.

Montgomery County PIO· Dec 17, 2025· 0 links
From: Media Advisory - Montgomery County, MD — “Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich's Weekly Media Briefing at 12:30 p.…”
Dec 17
Health & Human Services

Senior Center Free Bus Service Available to County Residents 55+

Montgomery County Recreation offers free curb-to-curb and fixed-route transit to five senior centers and two Active Adult Program sites.

MCDOT· Dec 16, 2025· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “December 2025 Ride On Newsletter”
Dec 16
Health & Human Services

MoCo Pride Center Opens in Bethesda

The MoCo Pride Center has opened in Bethesda, offering resources, programs, and community support for Montgomery County's LGBTQ+ residents.

Glass· Dec 16, 2025· 0 links
From: Councilmember Evan Glass — “The Glass Gazette: Highlights of 2025”
Dec 16
Health & Human Services

WSSC Emergency Relief Fund Available for Eligible Residents

WSSC Water is offering an emergency relief fund for Montgomery County residents facing water bill hardship.

MCFSN· Dec 15, 2025· 1 link
From: Montgomery County Family Support Network — “MCITP/FSN Newsletter: December 2025 Vol. II”
Dec 15
Health & Human Services

DHHS Offers Free Parenting Skills Sessions via Zoom

Montgomery County Family Support Network hosting 6-week 'Positive Solutions for Families' Zoom series starting Jan. 9, 2026.

DHHS· Dec 14, 2025· 1 link
From: Montgomery County Family Support Network — “Please Join Us! Positive Solutions for Families”
Dec 14
Health & Human Services

Working Parents Assistance Program Helps Cover Child Care Costs

Montgomery County's WPA Program provides subsidized child care assistance to eligible county residents who are working or in school.

montgomerycountymd· Dec 12, 2025· 1 link
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Secure Your Spot at the 2026 Women’s Legislative Briefing!”
Dec 12
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