Since 2007, we have served the County’s most vulnerable residents through our mission to provide individualized employment and job skills counseling to ensure stable employment, to identify and encourage participation in workplace skills and training programs, and to enhance self-esteem and foster empowerment. |
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| CareerCatchers staff would like to wish everyone a very happy Thanksgiving or Friendsgiving! CareerCatchers offices will be closed Thursday and Friday, November 23rd – 24th! We look forward to hearing from you again when we reopen Monday, November 27th.
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Virtual Introduction to Microsoft Excel Class
*New Dates – December 4th &11th, 10:30AM – 11:30AM*
Would you like to learn more about the powerful tools in Microsoft Excel? Learn how to organize your information in an easy to read and visualize document, use the powerful formula tool to add data together, average data, and more, and create graphs with the data entered into the spreadsheet!
Join this two part class Mondays, December 4th & 11th, 10:30AM – 11:30AM! Registration is limited. Click here to sign up now! |
Virtual BuildEd Entrepreneurship Certificate Class Information Session Thursday, December 7th, 11:00AM
Are you ready to learn more about how to achieve long-lasting success in your career or business? Entrepreneurship is an essential skill for any type of career success, and BuildEd has been offering certificate courses on the subject in order to level the playing field and provide access to the power of entrepreneurship in starting businesses and accelerating careers. Join us December 7th at 11:00AM to learn more about how they can help you succeed. Register here.
Virtual BuildEd “CEO of Your Own Career” Workshop Tuesday, December 12th & Thursday, December 14th, 11:00AM
The problem is that these rules are just not taught, until now. In this 2-part workshop, you will learn how the world really works, what drives success, and how to build the career YOU want regardless of where you are now. You will emerge with an understanding and tools you can put into action immediately. 94 out of 100 people would recommend this to a friend. Come see why and unleash your future! To register, click here. |
Hybrid “Career Planning – Job Search Strategies Workshop IgnITe Hub, 900 Hungerford Dr, Rockville, MD 20850 Tuesday, December 12th, 12:00PM – 1:30PM
Are you looking for your dream job in tech? Not sure where to start? Join us as we learn more about exploring career paths and how to reach your goals! For more information, click here. |
Be on the lookout for upcoming classes!
*No charge for CareerCatchers clients. Fees apply for non-clients. |
CareerCatchers’ Empowerment Hour
CareerCatchers holds an Empowerment Hour for our clients every Tuesday, from 3:00PM to 4:00PM. Please register on Zoom to join if you are interested. November 28th: Setting Boundaries for a Happy Holiday Season
Tis the season to be jolly! That means setting your boundaries early so you can spend more time celebrating with your family and friends. Join us as we talk about ways to set some boundaries before the festivities.
Attended a recent Empowerment Hour? We’d love your Feedback! |
CareerCatchers’ Weekly Job Club Join our Virtual Job Club, for our clients every Wednesday, from 11:00AM to 1:00PM.
Please register on Zoom to join if you are interested. November 29th: Understanding the Interview Process
When it comes to the job search process, there are only a few opportunities to speak directly with the person making the final decision whether or not to hire you. This makes the interview one of the most important steps in that process! Join us as our expert partner discusses the interview process and how you can prepare!
Attended a recent Job Club? We’d love your Feedback! |
CareerCatchers Individualized Tutoring and Assistance
Through our volunteer network, we offer personalized tutoring to CareerCatchers’ clients who want to take workforce development classes. Our career counselors can help identify classes and then work to find volunteers who can help you succeed. Please contact emma@careercatchers.org for more information.
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The total value of jobs that CareerCatchers helped clients start is $6.3 million in 2023. |
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Job Opportunities and Hiring Events
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In-Person DC Department of Employment Services Security Fall Hiring Event 2330 Pomeroy Rd, Class Room 3, Southeast Washington, DC 20020 Thursday, December 7th, 10:00AM – 2:00PM The DC Department of Employment Services (DOES), Office of Talent & Client Services invites job seekers to participate in the Installers Fall Hiring Event. For more information, click here. |
In-Person AFC Urgent Care Hiring Event 12900 Middlebrook Rd, Germantown, MD 20874 Thursday, December 7th, 10:00AM – 1:00PM
Are you interested in working in the medical field? AFC Urgent Care is currently hiring for the following positions: Receptionist, Medical Assistant, Physician Assistant, X-Ray Technologist, and many more! For more information, click here. |
Maryland Apprenticeship Locator
Interested in other state approved apprenticeships? Check out this apprenticeship locator here. |
Montgomery County is looking for VITA Volunteers
In-person and virtual training available, with volunteer opportunities in: Wheaton, Takoma Park/Silver Spring, Rockville, and Gaithersburg. For more information, click here. |
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BE CAREFUL: Scams? With the increased use of the internet for job applications and online training, scammers are reaching out and offering seemingly legitimate opportunities. Did you know scammers advertise jobs like employers to steal money and personal information? Would you know if a job posting was legitimate or a scam? Regardless of which side you’re on, check out examples of different job scams to help make you aware and familiar. You can also jot down these tips on avoiding job scams to help get you started: Do an online search and look up the name of the company or the person who’s hiring you. Talk to someone you trust, especially if you’re unsure if a posting is legitimate. When in doubt reach out to your CareerCatchers career coach and ask for help. DO NOT SEND personal information until you verify who you are sending it to. Don’t pay for the promise of a job.
Never give them your information until you check a few things: Do an online search to make sure the company is legitimate. Go to other websites to search for the company for reviews and other details. Never bank on a “cleared” check. Watch out for employers asking you to add money to an amount they send or cover the balance of a check they send. |
Cyber Security Tips How to protect your information online: Use a VPN, especially while connected to public WiFi Never share your passwords Don’t click on any suspicious looking links, especially if sent from someone you’re not familiar with Sign out of your accounts while not using them Change your passwords frequently Use two-factor authorization
Create long passwords with capital letters, lowercase letters, numbers, and symbols |
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Training and Scholarship Opportunities |
Free 50+ Workers Training
Jewish Council for the Aging offers a number of classes geared towards expanding work opportunities for workers over 50. All classes are hands on in person at Montgomery College and open free of charge to older workers 50+ who are Montgomery County residents. Several forms are required for registration and class sizes are limited so sign up soon! Mastering the Job Interview – Interactive Class November 28th – November 29th 9:00AM – 3:30PM Introduction to Microsoft Word December 4th – December 6th 9:00AM – 12:30PM Bookkeeping Training December 11th – December 15th 9:30AM – 1:00PM Conflict Resolution – Interactive Class December 12th – December 13th 9:00AM – 3:00PM Introduction to Microsoft Excel December 18th – December 20th 9:00AM – 12:30PM Understanding Computer File Set Ups Thursday, December 21st Times to be determined |
Free Trades Trading Path to Pro is providing FREE basic trades training and connects those interested in the trades to jobs with Home Depot professionals. If you are interested in more information, click here. |
The Maryland Early EdCorp Apprenticeship Program
Do you want a career in early childhood education? The Maryland Early EdCorp Apprenticeship Program, University of Maryland and the Council for Professional Recognition are launching an apprenticeship for those interested! For more information, click here. |
Free Cloud Business Analyst Training
WorkSource Montgomery, in partnership with Children and Youth Development, Inc., is offering Cloud Business Analyst Training FREE for all our Montgomery County residents affected by COVID-19. This is a 12-Week Training Program that will finish with the attainment of a National Certification (AWS Cloud Practitioner). Stipend available for training participants! Residents must register and complete an Aptitude Assessment here. For more information, click here.
Free In-Person IT Training for Those Impacted by the Criminal Justice System
Montgomery College’s IgnITe Hub, 900 Hungerford Dr, Rockville, MD 20850 WorkSource Montgomery, in partnership with the Montgomery College’s IgnITe Hub, will be kicking off an exciting new initiative designed for those whose backgrounds have been impacted by the criminal justice system.
Tech Turnaround is for those with a desire to learn IT skills from coding, networking, and data analytics to cloud technologies and software development, plus hands-on career coaching and wrap-around support. Sessions are held every 1st and 3rd Tuesday, from 4:00PM – 6:00PM. To sign up for a session, please email WorkSource Montgomery Reentry Services Manager, Leah Rosenwasser, here.
Free Accredited Skill Courses
Are you looking to gain new skills for your career path? Skill Up offers thousands of certificate courses ranging in topics from IT to business development. Click here to register today to start learning.
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Are you looking for English classes this fall?
MCAEL has put together a list of English classes for speakers of other languages! To find classes, click here. |
Low-Cost In-Person English Classes – With Free Childcare Provided!
Language Outreach offers a unique, family-centered approach to language skills development for Montgomery County residents who are non-English speakers struggling with language and cultural barriers. Language Outreach also offers citizenship classes and assistance with citizenship applications. Classes are provided to non-English speaking adults seeking to learn or improve their English skills. Free childcare with preschool readiness for children under 5 is offered for the children while the parents are in class. Tutoring with homework is provided for all school age children. For more information, click here.
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Free College Assistance The purpose of EOC is to provide assistance to individuals that have a desire to enter or re-enter college or a vocational program. For more information, click here.
Free Official GED® Practice Test
Available to eligible Montgomery County residents Join Montgomery College TRIO Educational Opportunity Center (EOC). Attendance required to receive an Official GED® Practice Test voucher. Click here to register.
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Free In-Person IT Training for Those Impacted by the Criminal Justice System Montgomery College’s IgnITe Hub, 900 Hungerford Dr, Rockville, MD 20850
WorkSource Montgomery, in partnership with the Montgomery College’s IgnITe Hub, will be kicking off an exciting new initiative designed for those whose backgrounds have been impacted by the criminal justice system.
Tech Turnaround is for those with a desire to learn IT skills from coding, networking, and data analytics to cloud technologies and software development, plus hands-on career coaching and wrap-around support. Sessions are held every 1st and 3rd Tuesday, from 4:00PM – 6:00PM. To sign up for a session, please email WorkSource Montgomery Reentry Services Manager, Leah Rosenwasser, here.
Hybrid Career Pathways Workshop
The Montgomery College’s ignITe Hub offers a monthly, hybrid workshop on IT Career Pathways to demystify the 6 most common IT careers, required certifications, recommended coursework and resources at Montgomery College to get started in a program of study. To register to attend the event in English on Wednesday, November 15th, 6:00PM – 8:00PM, please click here.
Montgomery College’s ignITe Hub ofrece un taller híbrido mensual sobre trayectorias profesionales para desmitificar las seis carreras más comunes en el campo de tecnología, las certificaciones requeridas, los cursos recomendados y los recursos en Montgomery College para comenzar un programa de estudio. Para registrarse para asistir al evento en español el jueves 19 de octubre de 6:00PM a 8:00PM haga clic aquí.
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Free Virtual Entrepreneurship Workshops
Join BuildEd for their workshop, “The 21st Century Entrepreneurship Workshop.” This is a six hour, live online workshop that teaches participants how to identify and create value in all parts of their lives, and how to leverage that skill to build their careers. Participants spend time learning about creating value as a way to make money outside of a job, as a way to increase their job performance and advancement, as a way to build a business, and as a way to create a career. They do specific work during the workshop to create value-based plans for themselves in all of those areas. To view their upcoming calendar, click here. For more information or to sign up, click here.
Here’s what some of our clients have said about the program! “I’m glad that I went. There were lots of great tips. It gave me things to think about and to do” – VK “The information was very helpful…It didn’t seem like I was sitting for 8 hours, the time really flew by” – KH |
Free In-Person English Conversation Classes for the Workplace Wheaton Library, 11701 Georgia Ave, Silver Spring, MD 20902 Join C2C every Friday at Wheaton Library to learn practical workforce tools, from preparing for an interview to communicating with your boss verbally and written. Designed for English language learners of all levels. For more information on these events, click here.
Free ESOL Classes
Improve your English now! C2C’s classes are educational, practical, and fun. Learn important English skills at any level, beginner to advanced. You will meet midday or evening, twice each week, for 8 weeks. Classes are offered online in Zoom. Start today, succeed tomorrow! To apply, click here. Free GED Classes
In C2C’s program, you will develop the essential knowledge, critical thinking skills, and strategies to succeed on the GED exam or prepare for college. Open doors to higher education, secure better career opportunities, and increase your earning potential by enrolling today! Classes are offered online in Zoom and run for 8 weeks. To apply, click here.
Free US Citizenship Classes
Do you want to become a US Citizen? Join C2C’s program to learn more English and US Civics, practice for the Naturalization exam, and get help on your Citizenship application with their partner CASA de Maryland. Classes are offered both in-person and online in Zoom. Start now, achieve your dream! To apply, click here.
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Community Health Workers Apprenticeship Program
Access to Wholistic and Productive Living Inc., (AWPLI) is a health and social justice 501(C)3 non-profit organization headquartered in Prince George’s County Maryland since 2007. provides a variety of community health services nationwide. Access to Wholistic and Productive Living Inc., in partnership with Net. America Inc., and the Prince George’s Community College (PGCC) Workforce Development Department collaborated to develop and implement Access Community Health Workers Apprenticeship Program (ACHWA), the first and only CHWs apprenticeship training in the state of Maryland. For more information about the program, click here.
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Free English and Computer Classes
Epworth’s Ana A. Brito Foundation Inc. is offering free evening ESOL and computer classes. Registration is open for the fall cycle now. To register now, click here. |
Free Culinary Foundations Class
Are you looking for a job in food service? The STEP Program is offering free line cook classes and job placement support. For more information, click here. To apply, click here.
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Elevator Repair Pre-Apprenticeship Program for Montgomery County Residents
Phase 3 Training Corporation provides occupational skills training for individuals interested in elevator repair. The program is designed to introduce students to concepts and best practice in the elevator repair industry and prepare graduates to enter a formal apprenticeship. $100 Weekly stipends are available for eligible students. To apply, click here. Visit https://www.phase-3.org/courses for more information.
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Paid Energy Career Advancement Training
Washington Gas sponsors paid trainings in the field of energy career advancement. Attend one of the paid training programs listed below and gain knowledge, skills, and credentials needed to prepare for a career in the construction, energy, and utilities industry. For more information about each program, click the training sites below:
DC Infrastructure Academy - Energy, Construction and Utility Program
- Pipeline Installation Program
- 8 weeks in-person training
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Potential entry-level annual salary starts at $46,000
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Workforce Training
Breakthrough barriers to high-paying, in-demand jobs. With Kinetic Potential, you’ll get the hands-on experience employers are looking for, plus the skills and certification to do the job. What’s more, there are many funding options available. Discover training programs in cybersecurity, project management, digital media, and entrepreneurship. Sign up for a free information session on Fridays here. |
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Paid IT Apprenticeship Program
SmoothStack offers a PAID apprenticeship program for various IT positions. If you are looking to gain entry-level experience in the IT field, view their current openings here. |
Free Auto Technician Course Are you interested in working on cars? Would you like free training to become an automotive tech? Wanada is offering job placement and training classes! For more information, click here. |
Free IT Training Available
Are you looking to begin your career in IT? ASM has scholarships available to those looking to get started. For more information, click here. |
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Need Money to Go Back to College? Here’s another financial aid option to help you achieve your higher education goals.
Don’t let money be the reason you miss out on a college degree! If you were impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic and had to drop out of college, it’s time to learn more about the Near Completer Grant! The Near Completer Grant provides financial assistance to Maryland residents who previously enrolled in a degree program, but did not complete it, and are now planning to re-enroll to earn their degree.
Finish what you started with financial assistance from the Maryland Higher Education Commission.
No High School Diploma? We can help! Click here for information on the GED and Prep Classes.
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Financial Aid Available for Online Courses
Did you know Coursera offers financial aid for there courses? Check the course you are looking at for a Financial Aid or Scholarships section to see if aid is available. For more information on the process, contact your career coach, or click here. |
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County Providing Several Thanksgiving Food Distribution Events For a list of Thanksgiving food distribution events in Montgomery County, click here. Recreational Pass Assistance Available to County Residents Adults and Children
Rec Assist is provided by Montgomery County Recreation to make financial assistance available to County residents who receive public assistance. The Rec Assist Fund subsidizes Recreation activity and membership fees so that eligible residents can pay reduced fees for these Recreation services. For more information or to apply, click here.
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Winter Coat Drive Worksource Montgomery and Equus are hosting a winter coat drive from November 1st until December 15th! If you would like to donate, click here for locations and times.
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Winter Coat and Clothing Drive
The City of Gaithersburg Student Union is collecting donations of warm clothes for their upcoming student clothing drive. Donations will be accepted until December 13th at the Bohrer Park Activity Center, 506 S Frederick Ave, Gaithersburg, MD. All clothing will be distributed to students in the Gaithersburg high schools. For more information, click here.
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Child Care Scholarship – Fast Track Option
The new Fast Track Child Care Scholarship application process shortens your wait to three (3) business days to get help with child care expenses and 60 days of child care assistance while your Child Care Scholarship application is processed, if you are eligible!
The Child Care Scholarship (CCS) (formerly known as Child Care Subsidy) Program provides financial assistance with child care costs to eligible working families in Maryland. If interested please contact your career coach. To apply, click here. |
Free Grab ‘N Go Food Distribution East County Rec Center, 3310 Gateshead Manor Way, Silver Spring, MD 20904 Saturday, November 25th
Kingdom Cares is sponsoring a free food distribution event! Please park and walk-in. For more information in English, click here. Para más información haga clic aquí. For Kingdom Cares distribution calendar, click here.
Free Vaccine Clinics Spring Parc Apartments, 17 Featherwood Ct, Silver Spring, MD 20904 Multiple Dates
Are you behind on your flu or COVID vaccines? Come to this free vaccine clinic to get up to date! COVID boosters and flu shots are completely free, and other vaccines are available with insurance. Clinics will be held:
For more information, click here. |
Free Tax Assistance Provided for CASA Members
CASA provides free tax services for CASA members in Maryland. For more information, click here.
Financial Assistance for Citizenship Application Fees Offered by CASA
CASA, in partnership with Montgomery County, is offering financial assistance to those who are eligible to apply for citizenship but cannot afford the application fee. Residents of Montgomery County who earn less than 300% of the federal poverty guideline may qualify for a scholarship of $150 or $300 to help pay the application filing fee. Interested applicants should call (240) 560-2272 for more information. Flyers are available in English and Spanish. Note: Low-income individuals seeking to apply for citizenship may also be eligible for a fee waiver or reduced fee through USCIS.
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Free COVID-19 Tests
Every U.S. household may place an order to receive four free COVID-19 rapid tests delivered directly to your home. For more information, click here. |
$29 Virtual Primary Care Visits Through Costco Memberships
Costco is now offering members online health checkups for as low as $29. The retailer is offering the new service in partnership with Sesame, a direct-to-consumer health care marketplace that connects medical providers nationwide with consumers. Sesame, in a release, said Costco members beginning Monday can book health care visits directly through their memberships in all 50 states. For more information or to book an appointment, click here.
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Gaithersburg Financial Empowerment Center
Need help managing your debt? Do you want help building or restoring your credit? Need a plan to help you save for a house? The Gaithersburg Financial Empowerment Center can help! The Financial Empowerment Center provides free one-on-one financial coaching to help you move toward greater financial stability. The Financial Empowerment Center is a free public service for residents of the City of Gaithersburg. To check if you are in in service area for the Gaithersburg FEC, click here. For more information or to make an appointment, click here.
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Montgomery County Free Computers Program
Montgomery Connects is launching a new program to distribute 34,000 Chromebook laptop computers through the Maryland Connected Devices program. A household must be eligible for the Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) internet discount program, either by income or enrollment in a benefit program, to receive a computer. THERE IS A LIMIT OF ONE COMPUTER PER HOUSEHOLD, ONLY ONE COMPUTER PER ADDRESS. The program will prioritize distribution to Montgomery County residents, age 7 or older, who have not previously received a computer from the County. YOU DO NOT HAVE TO BE A U.S. CITIZEN TO RECEIVE A COMPUTER.
Households eligible for ACP (Affordable Connectivity Program) are eligible to receive one free Chromebook laptop per household, and only one computer per address. A household is eligible for ACP and one computer if they are enrolled in these programs: |
Housing Assistance Fund (HAF) Program
The Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development is expanding the Homeowner Assistance Fund to offer eligible homeowners up to 6-month forward payments for mortgage assistance. This option may be available for qualifying homeowners with housing ratios that exceed 50% and will be assessed based on suitability, including maximum program caps, loan modification, and other options available through the servicer.
You can visit the Homeowner Assistance Fund Program Overview page for updated information on the 6-month forward payment option, as well as links to all updated and relevant documents. |
Free Recreational Passes
Montgomery County Recreation fitness passes for exercise enthusiasts are free for County residents 2023 through 2024.For more information, click here. |
Montgomery County Public Library Provides Free Events MCPL provides a number of free training resources. Click here for a schedule of events.
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Fatherhood Initiative Game Night
The Fatherhood Initiative Project aims to assist fathers searching to achieve success for themselves and their families. They provide career assessment tools, tuition assistance, and access to the Fatherhood Initiative Network of local partners ready to provide support. Join them for a Basketball Game Night! For more information, click here.
Montgomery County Rental Programs
In 2015, HOC launched Housing Path, an online wait list portal for affordable rental housing programs. Housing Path allows people to apply online and manage or update their applications at anytime. The online application walks people through a simple step-by-step process and takes about 30 minutes to complete. HOC Housing Path is currently available in two languages: English and Spanish. HOC Housing Path matches applicants to affordable housing programs based on household size, income, age and other factors. To apply, go to www.HOCHousingPath.com.
Click here for information on more Montgomery County rental programs. |
Free Meals and Nutrition Services for Seniors
Through Older Americans Act (OAA) Nutrition Services, ACL’s Administration on Aging (AoA) provides grants to states to support nutrition services for adults age 60 and older nationwide. To find more information or your local nutrition site, click here. |
Assistance with Utilities for Low-Income Households
Programs are available year-round through the Maryland Department of Human Services’ Office of Home Energy Programs to help with utility bills and prevent any loss of service. For assistance with energy, click here. For assistance with water, click here.
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Catholic Charities Financial Stability Network The Financial Stability Network provides pro bono (free) assistance in the following areas: Financial Mentoring, Financial Education, and Tax Return Preparation. Click here for more information. |
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Immigration Consultations
Do you live in Maryland and have a case before the immigration court? Gilchrist Immigrant Resource Center offer free, confidential, and remote consultations to help you with your immigration case.
Click here for more information and to register. |
MHP Housing Assistance
MHP is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization serving more than 4,000 residents of Montgomery County and neighboring communities by providing more than 2,600 quality affordable homes. They are a nongovernmental entity. The organization is committed to housing people, empowering families, and strengthening neighborhoods. Since 1989, MHP’s mission has been to preserve and expand access to quality, affordable housing. To find out about openings for a property, find the property manager’s information here. |
Eviction or Utility Disconnection UMAN helps families and individuals who live in the areas of Gaithersburg (20877, 20878, 20879, 20882) Germantown (20874, 20876), and Derwood (20855) and are facing eviction or utility disconnection.
Click here for more information.
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Events Calendar
Click here for Worksource Montgomery’s Workshop and Hiring Event calendar.
Asset Map WorkSource Montgomery launched a community asset map resource for MoCo residents, businesses and partners.
Click here for more information. Skillup
Click here to register for over 5000 FREE workplace, business, and IT courses. Explore Career Pathways in over 200 occupations. |
Separate and Divorce Classes
Please join as local family law attorneys walk through the “ins” and “outs” of going through a separation and divorce in Maryland. You will learn about: Methods of Dispute Resolution, When and Where to File, Types of Divorce and Grounds, Financial Statements, Alimony, Property and Equitable Distribution, Role of the Attorney, and Domestic Violence/Orders of Protection.
Classes are the first Wednesday of every month. All classes are FREE and are from 7:00PM – 8:30PM Register here. Montgomery County Abortion Care Providers
The following list of local providers is to help individuals find the appropriate services for reproductive health needs. This list is for informational purposes only and is not an endorsement, nor is it all inclusive.
Planned Parenthood Gaithersburg Health Center Gaithersburg, MD
https://ppmetrodc.org (301) 208-1300
Potomac Family Planning Center Rockville, MD
http://potomacfamilyplanning.com (301) 251-9124 Silver Spring Family Planning Silver Spring, MD
http://silverspringwomenscare.com (240) 691-4390 Free Clinics Shady Grove Pregnancy Center – Gaithersburg, Maryland Centro Tepeyac – Free. Professional. Confidential.
Rockville Women’s Center |
The Maryland statewide minimum wage will be increased to $15 an hour in January 2024, a year earlier than planned. The pandemic-era earned income tax credit will be made permanent (45% of the federal credit), and the Child Tax Credit expanded. |
The theft of checks from home mailboxes and US Postal Service blue mailboxes has spiked across the country, and the D.C. region has become a new hot spot. Criminals are stealing mail to obtain checks and personal identifying information to commit bank fraud, mail fraud, wire fraud and identity theft. Montgomery County’s Office of Consumer Protection advises that the safest way to send checks is to physically bring them to the Post Office and mail them inside, or to pay bills online. If you have experienced mail theft, telephone or internet fraud, or other scams, please contact (240) 777-3636 or consumerprotection@montgomerycountymd.gov
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Need a Lawyer?
Get Legal Information offered by the Montgomery County Circuit Court here. |
The Montgomery County Maryland Bar Foundation Pro Bono Program Legal Clinic is based on a free walk-in/no appointment model. Clients request brief and limited guidance about a specific legal issue and attorneys provide information and basic legal advice without any expectation of long-term representation. Due to the impact of COVID-19, the in-person evening legal clinics continue to be postponed indefinitely. For further information on how to apply and eligibility for a FREE one-on-one telephone consultation please see this flyer.
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Special Immigration Juvenile Status (SIJ) information is available in English and Spanish. |
For Catholic Charities Legal Network services click here. |
The HIAS Asylee Outreach Project offers free help connecting Maryland asylees (and T visa holders) with the resettlement resources and benefits available to them in the state of Maryland.
Click here for more information. |
Food Resources
Montgomery County residents looking for information on food assistance resources can now request help via this link or call the Food Access Call Center at 311 and ask for the Food Access. No personal identifying information is needed to get help. Click here for more information.
Adventist Community Services Center of Greater Washington
501 Sligo Avenue
Silver Spring, MD 20910
(301) 585-6556
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Services: Emergency Food, Clothing and Shelter; Education/Job Training; ESOL; GED Preparation
Catholic Charities Center
12247 Georgia Avenue
Silver Spring, MD 20902
(301) 942-1790
Services: Food Pantry, Case Management, Crisis Intervention, Clothing/Shoes/Diapers, Parenting Education Classes and Support Groups, Financial Education Classes, ESOL, Rent/Mortgage/Utility Assistance, Computer Classes, Immigration Legal Services, Pregnancy Services
Catholic Charities SHARE Food Network
Ritchie Citizens Association
149 Ritchie Ave
Silver Spring, MD 20910 Mt. Calvary Baptist
Manna Food Center
Manna Food Center Distribution Warehouse
9311 Gaither Road
Gaithersburg, MD 20877 Monday thru Friday 12 noon – 3 pm
Second Saturday of Every Month: 11:30 am – 1:30 pm 12301 Old Columbia Pike Silver Spring, MD 20904 Tuesdays from 9 am-12 pm and 4 – 7 pm Thursdays from 9 am-12 pm Fridays from 10 am – 12 pm and 1 – 3 pm 1st Saturday of the month from 9 am – 12 pm
Montgomery College Mobile Market Dates and locations vary by campus, see link for more information. No proof of eligibility is required. Food is available on a first-come, first-serve basis.
Montgomery County Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program (SNAP)
Mid-County DHHS Building
1301 Piccard Drive
Rockville, MD 20850
Find additional social services available in the community.
So What Else! Warehouse Location: Lake Forest Mall, 701 Russell Ave, Gaithersburg, MD 20877
Entrance located by Ruby Tuesdays – Look for the GREEN door. Please click here for operation hours. |
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CareerCatchers staff would like to wish everyone a very happy Thanksgiving or Friendsgiving! CareerCatchers offices will be closed Thursday and Friday, November 23rd – 24th! We look forward to hearing from you again when we reopen Monday, November 27th.
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Donate to CareerCatchers by Give with Bing. FAQ.
Step 1. Create a Microsoft Rewards account (if you don’t already have one). Step 2. Select CareerCatchers as your cause.
Step 3. Search with Bing. Step 4. Earn Microsoft Rewards Points. Step 5. Automatically Donate Points Each Month. |
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CareerCatchers
8720 Georgia Ave, Suite 205
Silver Spring, MD 20910
(240) 801-5811 |
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