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Identity’s Response to Covid-19, 2020-2021
COVID-19 devastated the youth and families in our client community, and for a year, Identity has sustained an unprecedented response to...
Mar 24, 20211 min read


In solidarity, in grief, in service, in action – a message from Diego Uriburu
Dear Friends, Today – in the wake of recent acts of hate and violence against people of Asian descent, the Identity community expresses...
Mar 21, 20211 min read


Identity Youth Testifies before Maryland General Assembly
Gianiree never imagined her Identity internship would lead to testifying in front of the Maryland General Assembly, but there she was on...
Mar 14, 20211 min read


Pandemic adultification of students: UMD research highlights burden on Black & Brown youth
WAMU 88.5 reports that Black, Brown and low-income students burdened with economic worries and household duties during the pandemic are...
Mar 10, 20211 min read


Black and Brown Coalition Gets National Nod
A national incubator that supports education innovation to address school inequities is drawing attention to the Black and Brown...
Feb 12, 20211 min read


“Heroes Entre Nosotros” Honors Staff Member Yoicy Quintero & Volunteer Luis Cortés
Telemundo Washington, DC’s Heroes Entre Nosotros (Heroes Among Us) segment honored Identity staff member Yoicy Quintero and Identity...
Jan 22, 20211 min read


Safety Ambassadors Learn, Earn and Spread Lifesaving Information
At the end of 2020 and into the new year, Identity trained and deployed 72 teens and young adults as Safety Ambassadors. These young...
Jan 14, 20211 min read


Back to the Bubbles in the New Year
Study Bubbles are proving to be bright lights in an otherwise dim school year for teens struggling to learn virtually. In partnership...
Jan 14, 20211 min read


A New Year’s Resolution We Must Keep
As we embrace a new year, let’s together resolve to end an old crisis: the staggering number of MCPS students who are failing. The Black...
Jan 9, 20211 min read


Continuing an Unprecedented Response to the Pandemic
In light of the disproportionate effects on our client community in health, education, and economics, Identity not only continues to keep...
Nov 24, 20201 min read


1,200 Households hear MCPS Leaders Pledge to Dismantle Systemic Inequities
True to its commitment to the community, the Black and Brown Coalition for Educational Equity and Excellence brought Montgomery...
Oct 20, 20202 min read


New Report Examines the Impact of COVID-19 Pandemic on Underserved Students
The Black and Brown Coalition for Educational Equity and Excellence has released a new report entitled Securing Educational Equity:...
Oct 14, 20202 min read


An Unprecedented Response to the Unprecedented Trauma of Covid-19
In light of the disproportionate effects on our client community in health, education, and economics, Identity not only continues to keep...
Sep 20, 20201 min read


Intern Builds Job Skills and Self-Confidence while Fighting Hunger
One of the biggest challenges to fighting hunger in Montgomery County during the pandemic has been reaching people who need food most – ...
Sep 11, 20202 min read


Video Now Available: Maryland Latino Census Coalition August 7 Press Conference
Hispanic leaders, key advocates, and elected officials hosted a virtual press conference about the 2020 Census on Friday, August 7. Video...
Aug 9, 20201 min read


2020 Census to End One Month Early – Join Identity Efforts to Help Everyone Be Counted
Making sure everyone is counted in the 2020 Census is essential because Census data helps determine funding for public and social-service...
Aug 4, 20201 min read


End-of-School-Year Surprises for Students at Identity-Run Wellness Centers
Gaithersburg and Watkins Mill High Schools may have closed their buildings this spring, but the staff at their Identity-managed High...
Jul 22, 20201 min read


Fighting Hunger and Building Job Skills: Another WIN/WIN
Identity has entered into two new collaborations to fight hunger while empowering community members with new outreach skills and...
Jun 24, 20201 min read


OUR COVID-19 RESPONSE (as of 6-23-2020)
Increased Case Management and Direct Client Assistance In the past 3 months, Identity has: Provided support to almost 1700 different...
Jun 24, 20203 min read


Diego Uriburu interviewed by The Daily Record about Montgomery County rent assistance program
On June 22, 2020 Identity was highlighted in a The Daily Record article about critical rent assistance for our County’s most vulnerable...
Jun 22, 20201 min read
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