Copyright Montgomery County Government All Rights Reserved
Portal Navigation Links (Level 1):
Residents |
Government |
Business |
Culture
Portal Navigation Links (Level 2):
News | County
Executive | County Council | Departments
| Services (A to Z)
| Online Services
County Cable 6 | Transportation
| Education |
Careers | Volunteers
| Contact Us
HHS Navigation Links:
County Executive Isiah Leggett and Gaithersburg Mayor Sidney Katz announce
Montgomery County’s Second Annual
Homeless Resource
Thursday, November 15, 2012
9:00am -- 3:00pm
Activity Center at Bohrer Park
506 South Frederick Avenue
Gaithersburg, Maryland 20877
(Next to Gaithersburg High School)
The Homeless Resource Day will be a “one day, one stop,” opportunity for individuals and families experiencing homelessness to access benefits, medical care, substance abuse and mental health counseling, as well as a variety of social services.
What Services will be provided?
Information for Service Providers
Volunteer:
¾ On-line Training
Sponsors, Service Providers, Exhibitors and Donators To Date
Informational Flyers for Downloading (PDF Format)
Volunteers are needed to assist as greeters, guides, monitors and escorts. Also, volunteers help with set up, registration, and parking. Please click here for the Volunteer Registration Form. Thank you for your interest.
Provider Agencies who wish to provide services, exhibit information and/or make a donation, please email us at HHSHRD@montgomerycountymd.gov for additional information and instructions.
Homeless Resource Day brings together many of the resources that homeless individuals and their families need to make it easier to get the help that they need in one location, including:
· Scheduling of follow-up appointments
· Information about community services
What services will be provided?
Haircuts
Housing Assistance
Shelter Resources
Motor Vehicle
Administration IDs*
Free Legal
Assistance
Social Security
Benefits
Health Screening
Tax Assistance*
Veterans Benefits*
Dental Screening
Giveaway Items
Credit Counseling
Vision Screening
Children’s Activities
Social Services*
Pedicures
Food
Entertainment
*To better serve you, please bring all personal identification, including original birth certificates, social security cards, W-2 forms, or other documentation needed to obtain services.
Transportation will be provided -- Details will follow.
Department of Transportation will provide RideOn Bus Service from Bus Depot and Metro Stations. Buses will be marked “Special Event.” Please look for Homeless Resource Day volunteers
Sign Language Interpreting Services
Sign language interpreter services will be provided upon request with advanced notice. Please provide as much advance notice as possible but no less than 72 hours prior to the event. If you need services or aids to participate in this activity, please call 240-777-4565 (voice), 240-777-1295 (TTY) or Maryland Relay 711. Taking these steps will help us have sufficient time to meet your needs. All materials available in alternative formats upon request.