January 14, 2015

Wednesday, January 28 -- Raise Your Voice! Poverty in Montgomery County


Free public forum. Activity Center at Bohrer Park, 506 South Frederick Ave., Gaithersburg. 6 p.m. Forum and resource fair to learn about issues facing low-income community residents. Attendees can share their experiences and recommendations about issues such as child care, transportation, jobs and housing in small focus group sessions. The resource fair will include information and resources from local service providers. Free child care and food provided. Register online or call the Community Action Agency at 240-777-1697. Bi-lingual Spanish-speaking volunteers on site. Requests for interpretation in other languages should be made at least three business days before the event. Those requiring special aids or services to participate in this event should call 240-777-1697 or 301-251-4850 or Maryland Relay at 711 with at least three business days advance notice. Sponsored by the County’s Community Action Board in partnership with the City of Gaithersburg.