On Thursday, June 16th, Interfaith Works participated in the 2011 Legislative & Budget Wrap-up hosted by Nonprofit Montgomery. The event was held at the Silver Spring Civic Center and moderated by WUSA 9 TV’s Derek McGinty.
State Senator Brian Frosh, Delegate Brian Feldman and County Council Members George Leventhal and Hans Riemer spoke with more than 50 leaders of county nonprofits about budget and legislative issues from this past session, as well as issues that remain on the horizon. After each presentation, questions were raised by the audience and spanned a wide range of topics.
For instance, Rev. Dr. Rosetta Robinson, Director of Interfaith Works’ Emergency Assistance Program, asked a question about the staffing needs at county agencies, and how nonprofits like Interfaith Works can work together with county employees to ensure that vulnerable residents who need assistance do not fall through any cracks in the system.
Our new Executive Director Marie Henderson also addressed the crowd at the conclusion of the event, where she thanked our elected officials for their partnership with the nonprofit sector and emphasized our collective belief in forging a better community for all county residents.
In the coming months, Interfaith Works looks forward to continuing this dialogue in order to prepare for what is sure to be another challenging budget year.
