Montgomery County Collaboration Council

04/30/2026

Celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month this Sunday, May 3, from 11-4 at Seneca Valley High School in Germantown. Learn more at https://aahiinfo.org/aapicelebration/

🎉Celebrate with us on Sunday, May 3, 2026, from 11am-4pm! Discover AAPI community resources and get health screenings like bone density and eye screenings at the event. For more event info. check out: https://aahiinfo.org/aapicelebration/.🎉

02/06/2026

Check out our 2025 Highlight Reel!

02/05/2026

Are you under 25 and struggling to find or keep stable housing in Maryland? Or do you know a young person in this situation? Youth voices matter!

The Youth REACH Count survey is open now and closes Feb 28. This brief, confidential survey is a vital statewide effort to better understand the experiences and needs of young people across Maryland who are facing homelessness or housing instability – and we need your help to reach them. We encourage everyone to share the survey, engage youth where they are, and incorporate it into everyday touchpoints. Together, we can ensure youth are seen, heard, and counted.

Find the survey here: https://umaryland.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_1OdRavTakJPh36e

11/14/2025

Do you know about the Community School Rent Assistance Program (CSRAP) serving Montgomery County and Prince George's County? This program provides emergency financial aid to students and families facing eviction, utility shutoff, or housing instability. Assistance can help cover past-due rent, utility bills, or even moving costs and security deposits. Find out if you're eligible:

Are you a renter with a student attending one of the Community Schools in Prince George's and Montgomery Counties? Are you struggling to pay rent, facing eviction or experiencing homelessness? The Community Schools Rental Assistance Program (CSRAP) helps families with students enrolled in designated...

10/28/2025

There are still a few days to make a difference this October by donating new or gently used clothes, coats and shoes to MoCo ReConnect, our drop-in center for youth age 16-24.

To sign up to arrange a time to drop off your donation, visit: mocoreconnect.org/clothingdrive

10/23/2025

💡 Join us in shining a light on afterschool!

The Collaboration Council and participants from the most recent Advancing Youth Development (AYD) training are joining friends from across the country to celebrate ol! Together, we’re shining a spotlight on the importance of afterschool programs that help students learn, grow, and thrive.

Join the fun by taking part in the and sharing your own lightbulb photo!

👉 Learn more at afterschoolalliance.org

10/08/2025

🧥🧤 MoCo ReConnect is hosting a Clothing Drive throughout the month of October to support youth in our community. We are accepting new or gently used clothing items and invite you to be part of this effort.

To donate, please schedule a time to drop off your items by visiting mocoreconnect.org/clothingdrive

📍Drop-off location will be shared after scheduling

10/07/2025

📣 Share with your networks!

This free training, sponsored by the Collaboration Council and led by LaVant Consulting, Inc. is a great opportunity to learn how language shapes our view of disability and how to be more inclusive.

📌 To register visit, collaborationcouncil.org/disabilitylanguage

10/02/2025

The Collaboration Council is excited to offer a FREE training facilitated by LaVant Consulting!

Join us to explore how language shapes perceptions of disability and how we can do better. This training will help you:
✅ Recognize harmful and ableist language
✅ Understand the historical roots of ableist attitudes
✅ Learn inclusive language alternatives
✅ Build confidence in engaging with people with disabilities, and more!

Let’s work together to create more inclusive spaces starting with the words we use.

To register, please visit collaborationcouncil.org/disabilitylanguage

09/10/2025

🎉 Catch The Basics at the 2025 Montgomery College Family Empowerment Resource Fair!

This event is designed to educate and connect individuals who care for children of all ages with the tools, support, and resources they need to be successful parents and caregivers — and help families thrive in Montgomery County.

👉 Learn more & register by September 13:
https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=Cx5ATVJlCE69OKjRXKDd2cgL13nLb85EhzX3tJjjq-BUQjI4OEZIV0FYNzlMWTU5RjVQVDBVVDdORC4u