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TESS Community Action Center Reopens in Silver Spring

The Takoma-East Silver Spring Community Action Center at 8703 Flower Avenue has reopened after facility repairs.

Community Action Agency· Mar 31, 2026· 2 sources
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Community Action e-newsletter: March 2026”
Mar 31
Health & Human Services

CAI Participants Practice Testimony at Mock Council Hearings

Community Advocacy Institute participants delivered original testimony at two practice sessions held in a County Council hearing room.

Community Action Agency· Mar 31, 2026· 1 source
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Community Action e-newsletter: March 2026”
Mar 31
Health & Human Services

Free Medicare Seminars at Rockville and Chevy Chase Libraries in April

Montgomery County SHIP offers free Medicare enrollment seminars at two county libraries on April 22 and April 30.

DHHS· Mar 30, 2026· 0 sources
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Special Opportunities for Financial Wellbeing and Health Bloom this April”
Mar 30
Health & Human Services

Silver Spring Forum on Planning for Solo Agers Set for April 15

National Health Care Decisions Day program explores advance care planning for solo agers at Silver Spring Civic Center on April 15.

DHHS· Mar 30, 2026· 0 sources
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Special Opportunities for Financial Wellbeing and Health Bloom this April”
Mar 30
Health & Human Services

State and County Programs Available to Offset Rising Utility Costs

Several Maryland and Montgomery County programs offer credits, shut-off protection, and arrearage assistance for residents facing high energy bills.

Commission for Women· Mar 27, 2026· 3 sources
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Girl Power Contest Deadline Approaching!”
Mar 27
Health & Human Services

Free Monthly Divorce and Separation Law Class Starts April 1

Free family law classes on separation and divorce in Maryland run the first Wednesday of each month through June 2026, 7–8:30 p.m.

Commission for Women· Mar 27, 2026· 0 sources
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Girl Power Contest Deadline Approaching!”
Mar 27
Health & Human Services

County Seeks Legal Services for Homeless Criminal Diversion Program

DHHS issued an LSBRP solicitation (#1193949) for legal services supporting the Homeless Persons Criminal Diversion Program; bids due April 10.

Office of Procurement· Mar 27, 2026· 1 source
From: Montgomery County Procurement — “Legal Services for Homeless Persons Criminal Diversion Program”
Mar 27
Health & Human Services

Free Tax Assistance Available at County Libraries Through Tax Day

Montgomery County volunteers offer free tax filing help at public libraries and via VITA through the April 15 tax deadline.

Evans· Mar 27, 2026· 1 source
From: Councilmember Shebra Evans — “March Recap”
Mar 27
Health & Human Services

Council Hearing April 7: $3M Emergency Family Shelter Appropriation

Council considers Supplemental Appropriation #26-14 of $3.06M for DHHS Emergency Family Shelter Services from General Fund reserves.

Montgomery County Council· Mar 27, 2026· 0 sources
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council to Hold Public Hearings on April 7 and 14, 2026”
Mar 27
Health & Human Services

County Prepares $3.99M Lighthouse Immigrant Services Grant, Launches April 1

The FY27 Lighthouse Grant Program, expected to launch April 1, offers ~$3.99M for coordinated immigrant services countywide.

OGM· Mar 26, 2026· 0 sources
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Montgomery County Grant Opportunities Newsletter”
Mar 26
Health & Human Services

County to Fund $150K Grant for Youth Substance Prevention Curriculum

DHHS plans a late-April 2026 launch for up to $150K in grants for evidence-based prevention programming for grades 4–6.

OGM· Mar 26, 2026· 0 sources
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Montgomery County Grant Opportunities Newsletter”
Mar 26
Health & Human Services

County to Launch $100K Fentanyl Overdose Reduction Grant in April

DHHS will launch the FY26 Fentanyl Use, Overdose, and Death Reduction Grant Program in April 2026 with $100K in opioid abatement funds.

OGM· Mar 26, 2026· 0 sources
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Montgomery County Grant Opportunities Newsletter”
Mar 26
Health & Human Services

County to Launch $100K Community Gardening Grant in Late March

$100,000 in FY26 Resident and Community Gardening grants expected to launch late March 2026 for food-insecurity initiatives.

OGM· Mar 26, 2026· 0 sources
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Montgomery County Grant Opportunities Newsletter”
Mar 26
Health & Human Services

Free Citizenship Clinic Set for April 11 at Wheaton Library

Eligible residents can receive free legal guidance on the U.S. citizenship screening and application process at Wheaton Library on April 11.

Fani-González· Mar 26, 2026· 0 sources
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “En Sintonía con el Concejo to Spotlight Immigration Resources, this Friday at 2 …”
Mar 26
Health & Human Services

NAMIWalks Montgomery County 2026 Set for May 16 at Rio Lakefront

NAMI Montgomery County's annual fundraising walk runs May 16, 2026, from 9 AM–12 PM at the Rio Lakefront in Gaithersburg.

Stewart· Mar 25, 2026· 1 source
From: Councilmember Kate Stewart — “Keeping Up With Kate: Happy Spring and budget season”
Mar 25
Health & Human Services

Stewart Introduces Financial Exploitation Protection Act for Seniors

Expedited Bill 16-26 would expand Montgomery County's consumer protection tools against fraud targeting older and vulnerable residents.

Stewart· Mar 25, 2026· 1 source
From: Councilmember Kate Stewart — “Keeping Up With Kate: Happy Spring and budget season”
Mar 25
Health & Human Services

Adventist HealthCare to Close Germantown Emergency Center July 1

Adventist HealthCare plans to close its Germantown Emergency Center on July 1, 2026, pending state approval, after 20 years of service.

Balcombe· Mar 25, 2026· 0 sources
From: Councilmember Marilyn Balcombe — “A Message from Marilyn: Wednesday, March 25, 2026”
Mar 25
Health & Human Services

Multicultural Senior Services Fair Set for May 12 in Gaithersburg

A free multilingual senior services fair connecting seniors and caregivers with Medicaid, housing, food, and transportation resources runs May 12 in Gaithersburg.

DHHS· Mar 24, 2026· 1 source
From: Montgomery County, MD — “LHI Community Connections - March 24th”
Mar 24
Health & Human Services

Office of Health Officer Issues Mumps, DC Water, Cancer Update

The latest health officer bulletin covers the DC Water Potomac Interceptor, mumps, colorectal cancer, and national health observances.

DHHS· Mar 24, 2026· 1 source
From: Montgomery County, MD — “LHI Community Connections - March 24th”
Mar 24
Health & Human Services

LHI 'Parents in Action' Sessions Open to Latino Families

LHI is recruiting Latino parents of elementary-aged children for Spanish-language sessions on healthy development and substance use prevention.

DHHS· Mar 24, 2026· 1 source
From: Montgomery County, MD — “LHI Community Connections - March 24th”
Mar 24
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