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Health & Human Services

Alzheimer's Association Offers Four February Education Programs

Alzheimer's Association National Capital Area Chapter hosts four virtual and in-person education programs in February 2026.

DHHS· Jan 30, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County, MD — “February Caregiver newsletter”
Jan 30
Parks & Recreation

Smithsonian 'See Me' Free Virtual Art Program Feb. 18

Free Zoom program on Feb. 18 features National Museum of Asian Art's 'Korean Treasures' exhibition with art-making activity.

DHHS· Jan 30, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “February Caregiver newsletter”
Jan 30
Health & Human Services

LGBTQ+ 50+ Love and Friendship Event at White Oak

Free in-person LGBTQ+ 50+ discussion on love and friendship at White Oak Community Center on Feb. 22, 2026, 1–2 PM.

DHHS· Jan 30, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County, MD — “February Caregiver newsletter”
Jan 30
Health & Human Services

DHHS Launches Free Caregiver Education Portal Feb. 9

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

DHHS· Jan 30, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County, MD — “February Caregiver newsletter”
Jan 30
Transportation

Call-n-Ride Program Offers Taxi Subsidies for Qualifying Residents

Montgomery County's Call-n-Ride program provides subsidies to offset on-demand taxi costs for eligible residents; contact info available.

MCDOT· Jan 30, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Taxicab Meter Rate to Change in Montgomery County Beginning February 1, 2026”
Jan 30
Meetings & Hearings

PHP Committee Reviews Clarksburg Gateway Sector Plan Feb. 2

Planning, Housing and Parks Committee meets Feb. 2 at 1:30 p.m. to review the Clarksburg Gateway Sector Plan covering ~969 acres.

Montgomery County Council· Jan 30, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council Committee Meetings on Feb. 2, 2026”
Jan 30
Meetings & Hearings

Council Committee Reviews Surveillance Technology Bill Feb. 2

PS Committee meets Feb. 2 at 9:30 a.m. to review Bill 4-25, which would regulate County acquisition and use of surveillance technology.

Montgomery County Council· Jan 30, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council Committee Meetings on Feb. 2, 2026”
Jan 30
Health & Human Services

FIC Program Sessions Open for February 2–25 Registration

Montgomery County Family Involvement Center opens sign-ups for Feb. 2–25 sessions; sites in Rockville, Silver Spring, and Gaithersburg have limited slots.

MCFIC· Jan 30, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Family Involvement Center — “FIC: Sign up today/ Regístrese hoy mismo”
Jan 30
Health & Human Services

EITC Awareness Day, VITA Kick-Off Rescheduled to Feb. 6

Montgomery County's EITC Awareness Day and free tax prep kick-off event moves to Feb. 6 at Universities at Shady Grove in Rockville.

Community Action Agency· Jan 30, 2026· 0 links
From: Media Advisory - Montgomery County, MD — “RESCHEDULED: Earned Income Tax Credit Awareness Day and Volunteer Income Tax Ass…”
Jan 30
Meetings & Hearings

Council Hosts Black History Month Commemoration Feb. 3

The Montgomery County Council holds its annual Black History Month commemoration on Feb. 3 at 11:30 a.m., marking 100 years of the observance.

Montgomery County Council· Jan 30, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council to Hold Black History Month Commemoration on February …”
Jan 30
Environment

Winter Storm Fern Prompts Salt-Wise Reminders for Residents

After Winter Storm Fern, county officials remind residents that only 12 oz. of salt is needed for up to 10 sidewalk squares to protect waterways.

DHHS· Jan 30, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Community Action e-newsletter: January 2026”
Jan 30
Environment

County Climate Action Plan Marks 2025 Progress in New Video

A new video highlights 2025 county achievements on recycling, food scraps, water quality, and flood risk mitigation under the Climate Action Plan.

DHHS· Jan 30, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Community Action e-newsletter: January 2026”
Jan 30
Finance

County Grants Open to Nonprofits Facing Federal Funding Cuts

Montgomery County Office of Grants Management has grant programs open to nonprofits hit by federal cuts and organizations supporting commercial corridor revitalization.

DHHS· Jan 30, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Community Action e-newsletter: January 2026”
Jan 30
Health & Human Services

DHHS Staff Donate 1,420 Pounds of Food to Manna Food Center

DHHS employees donated over 1,420 lbs. of nonperishable food to Manna Food Center last month, with the TESS Community Action Center as one collection site.

DHHS· Jan 30, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Community Action e-newsletter: January 2026”
Jan 30
Education

Head Start Enrollment Open; Fall 2026 Registration Starts March 2

Spots remain in Pre-K/Head Start for income-eligible four-year-olds; fall 2026 registration opens March 2 at MCPS schools countywide.

DHHS· Jan 30, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Community Action e-newsletter: January 2026”
Jan 30
Meetings & Hearings

Community Action Board Testifies on Immigrant Protections, Education Budget

Community Action Board Chair testified for the County's Immigrant Protections Act; a Head Start rep testified against elimination of Pupil Personnel Workers at BOE budget hearing.

DHHS· Jan 30, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Community Action e-newsletter: January 2026”
Jan 30
Health & Human Services

Cluster Projects Served 965 People in Six Months

County Cluster Projects serving Kennedy, Paint Branch-Springbrook, and Watkins Mill areas logged 220 referrals and served 965 people July–December 2025.

DHHS· Jan 30, 2026· 3 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Community Action e-newsletter: January 2026”
Jan 30
Health & Human Services

Free VITA Tax Help Opens at Four County Sites

Community Action Agency's free VITA tax assistance program runs through mid-April at sites in Rockville, Silver Spring, Gaithersburg, and Wheaton.

DHHS· Jan 30, 2026· 4 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Community Action e-newsletter: January 2026”
Jan 30
Health & Human Services

EITC Awareness Day Rescheduled to February 6 at Shady Grove

County's EITC Awareness Day/VITA Kick-Off moves to Feb. 6, 11 AM–1 PM at Universities at Shady Grove after Winter Storm Fern.

DHHS· Jan 30, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Community Action e-newsletter: January 2026”
Jan 30
Transportation

Montgomery County Taxicab Rate Rises to $2.50 Per Mile Feb. 1

All Montgomery County taxicabs, including wheelchair-accessible vehicles, will charge $2.50/mile starting Feb. 1, up from $2.00/mile.

MCDOT· Jan 30, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Taxicab Meter Rate to Change in Montgomery County Beginning Sunday, Feb. 1”
Jan 30
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