Resources For Active and Developing Villages
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Montgomery County Villages Collective Impact Report
FY 24
Villages rely on one another for knowledge and wisdom. They meet regularly to share information.
If you are interested in starting a new village or learn how to grow and sustain your village, this page is for you! Below you will find information on what Montgomery County has to offer.
Click on the '+' sign below for details.
Check how to increase font size in Chrome, Internet Explorer or Firefox.Village Coordinator Services
1. Attends your community meetings (civic associations, home owners associations, congregations, club houses, schools)
2. Consults on village development and sustainability
3. Connects your community with a pro bono consultant when available
4. Provides document templates (bylaws, community surveys, flyers and more)
5. Facilitates communication among villages as well as with local nonprofits
6. Consults on outreach to diverse communities
7. Offers presentations on the village concept
Websites
- Washington Area Villages Exchange is a consortium of local Villages that meets regularly to share ideas, resources and support. WAVE archives the monthly email updates from Montgomery County Village Coordinator
- Village to Village Network (VTV) is a national membership organization for Villages with additional resources, forums and ideas. If you have a planning committee for a village in your community you may be able to become a member of VTV under Montgomery County membership. Pleaser contact us for more information.
- Fairfax County Villages: Fairfax County is very supportive of Villages in Northern Virginia.
- DC Office on Aging supports villages in the form of grants and staff support
- Maryland Communities of Practice: Carol Cober and Maureen Cavaiola co-lead a Maryland-wide villages group which meets semi annually to discuss issues of shared interest.
Publications
1.
2018 Villages Annual Report
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2017 Villages Annual Report
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2016 Villages Annual Repor
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2015 Villages Annual Report
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Downloadable Villages Brochure
. You may print this brochure for use in your community, or contact the Village Coordinator to obtain copies.
5.
Village Status Update (Power Point Presentation June 2014)
. A power point presentation to County Council HHS committee in June 2014. It offers an overview of local village developments and the challenges they face.