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Looking - And Moving - Forward As I reflect on the verdict in the Derek Chauvin trial, there is much to process. While justice has been at center of the conversation, I believe an expectation of accountability is a core foundation upon which we need to build. There is no doubt that George Floyd’s tragic murder has accelerated the pace at which our community is addressing racial justice. At Interfaith Works, we continue to learn and find ways to actively address racial equity within our ranks and our community. When there is a need to speak out, we must... Click to Read Courtney's Entire Letter! In This Issue ·         Read Courtney's Letter to the Editor in the POST ·         Thank You to our 2021 IW Virtual Caring Breakfast Sponsors ·         WATCH: The Client Story Videos Featured at the Caring Breakfast ·         Helping Make Vaccine Access More Equitable ·         Register for the Upcoming Community Conversation Help us continue to serve those in need. Donate today!

Thank You To Our Sponsors Thank you to all of our sponsors for helping us ensure that the 2021 Interfaith Works Virtual Caring Breakfast was a wonderful success.  The David and Mikel Blair Family Foundation, Stephen Tennant, Daly Computers, Greater Washington Community Foundation, Lerch, Early & Brewer, Chtd. - Attorneys at Law, the  J. Willard and Alice S. Marriott Foundation, Montgomery County Muslim Foundation, Helen Blumen, Agnes Leshner, Devang Shah, Terry Lierman, Ronna Cook, AHC Affordable Housing, Floormax, WSSC Water, Moya Design Partners, EX2 Adventures, KindWorks, Cabin John Tennis Club, Wiencek + Associates Relive The Event Here! Interfaith Works Client Stories During our Virtual Caring Breakfast, we shared 3 moving client stories that showed the amazing perseverance of many of the clients we serve, while also shining a light on some of our programs and the services that they provide. We were so inspired by these stories and we hope you will be too.         Watch The Stories Here! Check This Out! You may have heard about Interfaith Works' campaign to help ensure that equitable vaccine distribution is a top priority for Maryland and Montgomery County residents. In an effort to continue and expand our campaign to make access to the COVID-19 vaccine more equitable, the IW Clothing Center partnered with MobileMed Mobile Medical Care to provide a COVID-19 vaccination clinic for our neighbors in need. On Monday, April 26, MobileMed helped us vaccinate 90 of our neighbors in need!   Learn More! Join Interfaith Works at 7:00 pm on Thursday, April 29 for the first of a two-part series about the reality of evictions in Montgomery County. Hear from government and nonprofit leaders about the challenge of preventing evictions during the moratorium. Guest Speakers Include:  ·         Captain Robin Lewis - Commander, Criminal/Civil Division of the Montgomery County Sheriff's Office ·         Dr. James Bridgers - Deputy Health Officer, Montgomery County DHHS ·         Frank Demarais - Deputy Director of Affordable Housing, Montgomery County DHCA ·         Matt Losak - Executive Director, Montgomery County Renters Alliance Register Here!

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