[fusion_text]The brutal temperatures this winter are inconvenient to most of us, but pose extraordinary challenges for our neighbors experiencing homelessness. It can be a life-or-death situation. In partnership with Montgomery County, Interfaith Works opens the doors of our Silver Spring-based IW Empowerment Center to be sure that no one is left to face the elements … Continue reading Saving Lives – CEO Blog
Smile Season – From the CEO
Smiles, and Relief August is one of my favorite times of year at Interfaith Works. Fridays at the IW Clothing Center have been busy this month. With your generous support, IW will be able to provide 3,000 Montgomery County students with brand-new backpacks filled with school supplies. Helping children shop for their own backpacks and … Continue reading Smile Season – From the CEO
From the CEO: Open Doors
Interfaith Works was founded almost 45 years ago by a group of congregations that, despite differing faith traditions, were united in a commitment to open their doors to welcome all Montgomery County neighbors in need of help. That was our commitment in 1972 and it remains our commitment today. Interfaith Works opposes all policies that … Continue reading From the CEO: Open Doors
From the CEO: A New Day, A New Home
In early January 2017, the new Interfaith Works Women’s Center at 2 Taft Court in Rockville opened for business. This was an important day in the lives of the women we serve. The night before, the IW residents left the old Wilkins Avenue shelter on a bus bound for the new site. Upon arriving, Interfaith … Continue reading From the CEO: A New Day, A New Home
From the CEO – Building a Foundation
Diane checked in with us not long ago. She wanted to let us know that she has come a long way: she is ready to make the final payment on her own home. It is a joyous occasion to hear back from people we have helped who now are living stable lives. So we were … Continue reading From the CEO – Building a Foundation