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Building Skills for Healthcare Careers

Combining healthcare basics with professional language instruction, Identity’s Introduction to Patient Care program, in partnership with the Hispanic Institute of Montgomery College, is yielding exciting results. In addition to the 23 students who completed the program in 2025, two new cohorts with 36 students started classes at the beginning of this year. The program, also referred to as Pre-CNA (pre-Certified Nursing Assistant) is a 48-hour, Spanish-language training cou

Mar 51 min read

Kentlands Spotlight on Identity

The Kentlands-Lakelands Living Magazine featured Identity in the Charity spotlight of the February 2026 issue. The article focuses on the journey of two young Identity clients as well as our work with more than 11,000 vulnerable young people and families living in Montgomery County every year.

Mar 41 min read

UMD Recognized for Great Community Partnerships

(left to right) Dr. Kevin Roy and Dr. Amy Lewin of UMD School of Public Health and Fmr. Identity Director of Evaluation Carmen Estrada. As a long-time partner of the University of Maryland School of Public Health, we at Identity know the life-changing benefits of this collaboration. Now the University of Maryland is being recognized nationally for building partnerships like ours that benefit both students and communities. The University of Maryland has earned the 2026 Carn

Mar 42 min read

Fresia Guzman Honored with Peacemaker Award

Program Director Fresia Guzman was recently honored with the Street Outreach Network's Martin Luther King Peacemaker Award for her exceptional work in fostering a supportive environment for youth in Montgomery County. Fresia was among 8 community leaders from nonprofits, business, education and government recognized for their work reflecting Dr. King’s legacy of peace and connection through their efforts to prevent violence and bring peace to their neighborhoods. “I am de

Mar 41 min read

Help Meet the Moment and Get Involved

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

Oct 15, 20252 min read

Neighbors Leading Change in Gaithersburg–Montgomery Village: the ENOUGH Initiative

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

Oct 14, 20251 min read

Congratulations GED Class of 2025! You Did It!

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

Oct 14, 20252 min read

Summer Is Our Growing Season

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

Jun 20, 20252 min read

Job Fair Opens Opportunities

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

Jun 11, 20251 min read

Finding Myself and My True Passion

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

Jun 9, 20252 min read