The COVID-19 Rental Assistance Program provides up to $600 per month,
for a three-month total of
$1,800, to low-income County households who have lost
income due to the COVID-19 crisis. The application now
requires less documentation.
Click here
for a factsheet in English and here
for a fact sheet in Spanish.
Additional information is available for renters who are
behind on their rent * Learn about your rights and options at: www.montgomerycountymd.gov/renters
* If you have received a summons for a court hearing, or a decision
on your eviction case from the courts, Housing Stabilization Services
may be able to help. Please call 311 (240-777-0311) to discuss your
situation.
Join the Seniors’ Town Hall
Tuesday, September 1, 2020 from 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm Join via Zoom
Zoom Link: bit.ly/seniortownhall
Submit questions in advance: bit.ly/askevan
Learn about COVID-19, senior healthcare, and other issues from
Councilmember Evan Glass, and Dr. Travis Gayles, Public Health
Officer.
Have Fun while Staying Safe at Home Check out
the Thrive at Home webpage:
Montgomery
County Thrive
You can connect to fitness activities, meditation, cooking demonstrations,
tours of sights overseas, chances to visit with a pet and much
more.
Participate in a Job Search Training
Program for Job Seekers Ages 50+ Are you
over age 50 and frustrated by your job search? JCA’s Career
Gateway Program can help you hone your resume, polish your networking
and interviewing skills, use Internet job search resources more
effectively, and turn your age and experience to your
advantage. Each session of the Career Gateway features 30 hours
of small-group classroom instruction over five days, comprehensive
take-home materials, practical exercises, and a long-term mentor –
all for only $75! Sessions run from 9:00 am until 4:00
pm.
New Session Dates Available for FY 2020-2021!
#1: September 14, 16, 17, 21, 23 – 2020 (Interactive and
Online)
#2: November 9, 11, 13, 16, 18 – 2020
#3: January 19, 20, 22, 25, 27 – 2021
#4: March 1, 3, 5, 8, 10 – 2021
#5: April 19, 21, 23, 26, 28 – 2021
#6: June 7, 9, 11, 14, 16 – 2021
The September 2020 session will be an interactive, Zoom, online
experience. Same curriculum, class facilitator, presenters and
volunteers addressing all the important job-seeking skills as in our
in-class programming AND all from the comfort and safety of your own
home! Prior online sessions have been a resounding success. Do
not be intimidated by online instruction. We will train you and
work through this together!
After the September session, individuals should check to see whether
their session will be held in-person or virtual. In-person classes
(after COVID) will be held at JCA’s Headquarters at 12320 Parklawn
Drive, Rockville, MD.
