Garrett County Community Action Committee

08/29/2026

It's back to school for and on Monday! As we look forward to another fabulous year, here are some red carpet moments from last month's Overlook Child Development Center graduation.

Enormous thanks to the incredible parent group and staff who created the Hollywood-theme celebration, with additional gratitude to Walmart, McDonald's, Fox's, Ari's, Lowes, and VFW for supporting our little learning community!

08/27/2026

For some adults, eligibility may change next year. If you will need to meet new work requirements in 2027, Maryland Health Connection will send you a letter in September 2026. Learn more 👇

Keep your info current. Keep yourself insured. This year Medicaid renewal is not automatic. Check in with us to make sure your info is current.

08/26/2026

Here it comes again... ❄️❄️❄️ Accepting snow removal bids for up to 10 sites, submit by September 17. Site specifications and application details: https://garrettcac.org/employment/

08/21/2026

𝙎𝙩𝙤𝙥! ✋ Is your little learner registered for ? Classes begin Aug.31 at centers around Garrett County for children from Birth to 5 years old 🍎 https://garrettcac.org/apply-now/

08/21/2026

💜Dove Center and First United Bank & Trust receive Purple Ribbon Award for Multi-Agency Partnership for the inaugural Fierce & Financially Free Women's Empowerment Summit💜

DomesticShelters.org and Alliance for HOPE International announced the winners of the 2026 Purple Ribbon Awards in 42 categories, as judged by a national panel of leading professionals from across the domestic violence field.

The Purple Ribbon Awards are the most comprehensive awards program honoring the countless hope givers of the domestic violence movement. Nominations for the Purple Ribbon Awards are submitted from around the world.

Nominations are scored on a 1-25 scale across four factors:
1. Outcome (the end results and resulting impact of the nominee’s work)
2. Innovation (the inventiveness of the nominee)
3. Supporting Materials (the caliber of materials accompanying the entry)
4. Overall (the overall performance of the entry relative to others)

We are thrilled and honored that the panel saw such value in this event, and we are eager to announce that the Second Fierce & Financially Free Women's Empowerment Day will be held

September 30, 2026!

Time: Check-in: 8-8:30
Program: 8:30-3:20
Closing/Door Prizes/Shop the Closet/Vendors: :3:20-4

Location: Performing Arts Center at Garrett College.

Admission is free, however, registration is required. Register here:
https://dovecenter.betterworld.org/events/fierce-financially-free-womens-e

Participants will be treated to light breakfast refreshments as well as boxed lunches. We are also excited to again offer Shop the Closet, a free, on-site boutique of gently used, quality clothing.

We are thrilled to announce that Garrett County Community Action Committee and Garrett College have joined the Dove Center and First United Bank & Trust in the planning of this year's event. We are so grateful for our community partners and the vendors and businesses who support this initiative! We also extend our sincerest gratitude to our guest speakers!

See the attached agenda for our line up of amazing topics and speakers, registration QR code, and sponsorship opportunities!

08/19/2026

🆕 opportunities to join our committed Community Action team in Oakland and Grantsville! More details at https://garrettcac.org/employment/

08/19/2026

Today! Hope to see you there this evening.

Please join us in the community room in building 100 for this important conversation.

08/17/2026

Please join us in the community room in building 100 for this important conversation.