American Muslim Senior Society

For Immediate Release: Tuesday, Aug. 25, 2020 Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich, County Health Officer Dr. Travis Gayles, and the County's Office of Emergency Management and Homeland Security Director Dr. Earl Stoddard will host their weekly virtual media briefing on Wednesday, Aug. 26 at 12:30 p.m. This media briefing offers reporters a consistent opportunity to reach these County officials to discuss how Montgomery County is managing this pandemic and to address the County’s robust public health efforts. These weekly media briefings are held via Zoom. To gain access to the calls, RSVP to Ohene Gyapong at ohene.gyapong@montgomerycountymd.gov by 11:30 a.m. on Aug. 26, and login informa

Senior Planet Montgomery, a technology training program designed for County learners 60 and older, is offering free online classes that focus on how to thrive at home. Classes, which are offered live via video conference, enhance a wide variety of life skills. Classes Aug. 24-28 will focus on Voice Assistants, Creative Writing and How to Use Zoom. In addition to classes in English, two classes during August 24-28 will be delivered in Spanish. A variety of exercise classes also will be offered. During the spring quarter more than 4,700 participants joined 124 virtual programs hosted by Senior Planet Montgomery. This summer, classes will cover Health and Fitness Technologies, the Internet of T

Recognizing that the COVID-19 pandemic is causing an unprecedented financial hardship for many Montgomery County residents, the COVID-19 Rental Assistance Program is a program that provides financial assistance in the form of a rent subsidy payment. This program seeks to fill the gaps for those who have lost income during COVID-19. (Read more...)

Thank you for all who joined AMSS Interfaith Dialogue" Sharing Traditions for Life Decisions" we hope you had a great time and enjoyed the webinar and benefited from all the presented information and resources. COVID-19 has had an impact on so many aspects of the lives of our families, friends, and neighbors. We have lost loved ones, jobs, and financial security. This pandemic has heightened our sense of loss through social distancing that has disrupted our families, community connections, and our traditional grieving processes. However, it has also pushed us to reach within ourselves, to connect and reconnect with our personal faith and beliefs. And, to connect with one another and find co

The Montgomery County, MD Middle Eastern American Advisory Group (MEAAG), Office of Community Partnerships, is a volunteer group helping to connect our ethnic communities through local educational, cultural and humanitarian efforts. The virtual Middle Eastern American Local Authors Series is a partnership with Montgomery County Public Libraries. The first talk in the series (8/27/20) is on two children's books and the second and third (9/10, 9/24) are on works of adult fiction. The attached flyer provides info on the authors and registration. The photo contest is open to amateur photographers living or working in the county. Children are also encouraged to participate! Original photos of sce

Join AMSS Town Hall Interfaith meeting to learn how communities of Faith are meeting COVID-19 challenges. Sponsored by Montgomery County Palliative Care and End of Life Coalition. COVID-19 has had an impact on so many aspects of the lives of our families, friends, and neighbors. We have lost loved ones, jobs, and financial security. This pandemic has heightened our sense of loss through social distancing that has disrupted our families, community connections, and our traditional grieving processes. However, it has also pushed us to reach within ourselves, to connect and reconnect with our personal faith and beliefs. And, to connect with one another and find comfort, hope, and meaning for our

Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich encourages residents to apply for the Montgomery Homeownership Program of down payment assistance. The program is accepting applications and is available to help homebuyers who qualify. Reservations will be accepted until the funds are fully committed. Applicants who qualify and apply for the Montgomery Homeownership Program may access Down Payment Assistance loans in amounts up to $25,000 – or up to 40 percent of the household income of the prospective homeowner – whichever is less. Funds may be used for down payment or closing costs. Approved buyers also will receive a competitive rate Maryland Mortgage Program Loan to help complete their homebuying