March 26, 2015

Wednesday, April 22 – Forum on Poverty: “Raise Your Voice EAST”

Learn about and discuss issues facing low-income community residents. East County Regional Services Center, 3300 Briggs Chaney Rd., Silver Spring. 6 to 9 p.m. Free. Resource fair at 6 will include information and resources from local service providers. Panel discussion at 7:30, followed by focus groups. Attendees can share their experiences and recommendations about issues such as child care, transportation, jobs and housing. Child care and food provided. Sponsored by the County’s Community Action Board, in partnership with the East County Citizens Advisory Board, the East County Regional Services Center, Office of Community Partnerships, Montgomery College and the Gilchrist Center for Cultural Diversity. Register at raiseyourvoiceeast.eventbrite.com or by calling 240-777-1697.