Programs & Services

The Gilchrist Center for Cultural Diversity offers a variety of programs and services to Montgomery County's Community.  For more information, please see below or call 240-777-4940.

Spring 2013 Programs

• Programs at our all sites
  • All Programs (updated!)
  • Ongoing Classes
• Programs in Wheaton:
  • ESL (registration-based English classes)
  • Basic Computers for adult learners (updated!)
  • Spanish Literacy for native Spanish speakers
  • Citizenship Preparation
• Programs in Germantown:
  • All Programs (in English)
  • All Programs (in Spanish)
  • Citizenship Preparation

                                                                                         updated on April 3, 2013

The Center's programming includes:

New Americans Welcome Area (NAWA) that focuses on the needs of new immigrants and newcomers to the County. Programs include English as Second Language Classes, Citizenship and Civic Classes, Basic Legal Assistance and informational seminars on a variety of themes. It also includes an extensive Information and Referral System.

Cultural Programs which includes, but is not be limited to education programs concentrating on culture, cultural competency, diversity and inter-culture relations, as well as social events and special events.

Volunteering: Cultural Ambassador Program a volunteer program that assists the Center in reaching its goal of serving the immigrant and minority populations in the County. Professionals, retirees, students and all community members are welcome.

Please call 240-777-4940 for more information on programs and activities.