MCCH College Student Launch a Success

5 students whose families are cared for by MCCH headed to college this fall, including first year students Andrew and Maria at Montgomery College, and Tamika at UMBC. They have transitioned well and are enjoying their new learning environments. 

Your help allows children in MCCH's supportive housing programs to achieve milestones and accomplish established growth goals. Students like Andrew, Maria, and Tamika needed a stable home to provide the foundation for their academic success. 

Our direct care team provides great care and empowerment to hundreds of families, allowing us to celebrate a 98% housing stability rate.

MCCH Community Partner TISTA Science & Technology Corporation continues their impact with a transformative landscaping volunteer project at the Safe Haven shelter in Silver Spring serving Veterans.

In January, TISTA made a record-breaking $500,000 donation to help purchase this home. The Safe Haven shelter lets Veterans transition from unsafe and unstable street life to permanent housing and reengage with treatment services, often within 6 months.

The caring onsite team were as delighted as the Veterans we are currently serving there. One enthusiastic Veteran said "It looks so good! Like a real home."

As a result of our innovative and lifesaving Harm Reduction Program, MCCH is the first homeless service provider in the state to be approved as an Overdose Response Agency.

This allows us direct access to harm reduction tools like Narcan, to provide specialized training and step into new networks of health and wellness. This training equips team members with the necessary knowledge and skills to address overdose incidents effectively and with compassion. It also fosters a culture of care within our organization. 

With this resource, we can respond promptly to emergency situations and make a tangible impact on the health and safety of our clients.

This month 70-year-old Veteran Lenard moved from Nebel Street shelter into a Silver Spring apartment. He loves jazz, church, and friends and says he is thrilled that he can have all 3 back in his life now that he has a home. 

Shelters like Nebel play a pivotal role in the homeless service system. The robust onsite services are essential to opening up a pathway to secure housing. The stabilization, assessments and links to resources can allow someone to exit into a home more quickly with the level of support they need to maintain their home.   

Want to help end homelessness in your community?

Take the 30X30 Challenge! 

We provide 4 quick steps to make it easy to succeed. We also create a link to your personal online sign up list so it's simple to share and keep track of your progress. To get started, email volunteer@mcch.net or click the button below.

Looking to help, but not able to put together a kit?

You can still help. Click the link below to donate and contribute to a move in kit. With your support, a MCCH direct care team member will put together a move in kit. A complete kit costs $500.

You Can Make a Difference this Month

You can be the help this month by providing these items for the men at our emergency shelter.

October's Nebel Street Needs:

• Towels
• Washcloths
• Underwear
• Blankets
• Body wash
• Laundry pods

Please drop off or deliver to:

ATTN: Jennifer B

11600 Nebel Street

Rockville, MD 20852

Click below for the Amazon wishlist of items.

Our Community Turns Care into Action!

We are so thankful for the MANY ways our community joins us in caring for people who have experienced homelessness.

Renee for taking part in our 30X30 Challenge!

IREM for dropping off cleaning supplies gathered at their annual conference. IREM has been collecting donations for MCCH at their conference for multiple years now! Thank you!

The Montgomery County MD Section - NCNW for restocking our Seneca Height's mini hub with essential items!