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Like an extended family, Identity is there when and where the community needs us. And like family, we offer help when something extra is needed. Right now, while many neighbors really need something extra, others are asking how they can help . Here are some of ways to get involved.  Help grow Identity’s community of allies  by hosting a small group of friends, family or neighbors, virtually or in person, for an update on the community, how Identity’s work has evolved, and how

With support from the Governor’s Office for Children, the Central Gaithersburg-Montgomery Village ENOUGH Initiative is bringing neighbors, organizations, and local leaders together to tackle poverty, starting with the voices and ideas of the community itself. Led by Identity as Community Quarterback, the ENOUGH project is building change from the ground up.  Local Leadership, Real Impact   Since kicking off in January 2025, ENOUGH has formed a leadership team that meets month

On September 13th, the BlackRock Center for the Arts was alive with joy, pride and powerful stories of perseverance as Identity celebrated the graduation of 19 GED students . Surrounded by supportive guests, including proud parents, children, and grandparents the event marked a major milestone for young adults who refused to give up on their dreams. Identity’s GED program, offered in both English and Spanish, serves a multicultural community of students who bring diverse back

Identity is preparing for Summer 2025 programming, offering students and families a season packed with fun and enriching activities!  We...

Identity’s 2025 Job Fair went beyond all expectations— drawing 161 jobseekers, many of them new to Identity, and others for whom it was...

As a teenager during quarantine, I was going through a tough time. Everything felt uncertain and overwhelming. Like so many others, I found myself struggling with depression and anxiety. At the time, my mom was working from home with Identity as a Community Mental Health Worker for a new program called  Encuentros,  peer-led, non-clinical emotional health groups for adults. I remember her telling me how passionate she was about helping others; how meaningful it was for her t

Bones, robots and a math tournament. For 20 middle schoolers this combination made for a mind-expanding Spring Break.  Over three days,...

"Identity is the place for opportunities. If you work hard beside them, you can always achieve your dreams.  Identity is that and even...

Identity clients gathered to hear job market insights from Dilia Davis, HR Director at the Bethesda Marriott Hotel.  The information...

Identity’s new automotive career pathway will help youth build careers in the automotive industry. We are so grateful to the Maryland...

Youth Peer Leaders and Identity staff lit up the 2024 National Association for Community and Restorative Justice (NACRJ) Conference last...

In June, 100 job-seekers and eight employers made real connections during Identity’s first in-person Job Fair. Employer representatives...

Identity’s Summer 2024 programming is well underway, offering students a season packed with fun and enriching activities! Students in...

Ileana V. says she has an “entrepreneurial soul”, as she always enjoyed working with customers and providing items that made them happy....

Young people from across Montgomery County joined Identity staff for a weekend retreat at NorthBay Adventure Camp in April 2024. Retreats...

A series of focus groups of Latino teens, parents and educators in Montgomery County has revealed a troubling disconnect between the...

Young people across Identity experienced new adventures, had fun learning and made new friends during our Alternative Spring Break –...

We are delighted to share that Identity Program Director Carolyn Camacho has been awarded the City of Gaithersburg’s Distinguished Friend...

The youth mental health crisis among teens nationwide inspired The Annie E. Casey Foundation to produce a six-part webinar series to...

The power of a community to heal itself in a way true to its culture was the core of a public presentation hosted by Montgomery County’s...