Gilchrist Center Programs
The Gilchrist Immigrant Resource Center offers a variety of programs and services to the Montgomery County community. For more information, please see below or call (240) 777-4940. See Our Bad Weather Policy
Winter 2020 Program Flyers
Winter 2020 Class Registration Dates
Citizenship Preparation
Wheaton
- Wheaton Program Flyer (English, citizenship, legal advice, etc.)
- Saturday English Classes (registration required)
- Alfabetizacion Spanish Literacy (drop-in)
- Evening English Classes (registration required)
- Intermediate English Converation (drop-in)
- Avdanced English Conversation (drop-in)
- Basic Computer Classes (registration required)
- Basic Computer Classes for Seniors in Spanish (by Senior Planet)
- Citizenship Preparation
- Pro Bono Legal Clinic (by MC Bar Foundation)
- Free Legal Clinic (by APALRC; flyers in English, Chinese, Korean & Vietnamese)
- Wheaton Site New Location Info
East County Regional Services Center (Briggs Chaney area)
- East County Program Flyer (English, computer, citizenship, legal advice)
- Basic Computer Classes (registration required)
- Open Lab & Keyboarding Practice (drop-in)
- Citizenship Preparation
- Programs offered by Montgomery College Community Engagement Center
- Application assistance for Utility Bills, Rent, Food, Medical Referrals, Foreclosure Prevention (by Family Services)
- H.I.R.E. (Helping Individuals Reaching Employment) Program (by Worksource Montgomery)
White Oak Library
- Basic Computer Classes (registration required)
- English Conversation (free, drop-in)
White Oak Recreation Center
UpCounty Locations
- Gaithersburg/Germantown Program Flyer - Includes all Gaithersburg and Germantown programs (English, computer, citizenship, legal advice)
Gaithersburg Library
- English Conversation Classes (drop-in)
- Basic Computer Classes (registration required)
- English Classes (by Literacy Council; registration required)
- Pro Bono Legal Clinic (by MC Bar Foundation)
- Pro Bono Citizenship and Immigration Clinic (by APALRC)
- Computer and Device Help (drop-in)
- English Conversation Classes (by Literacy Council)
- Citizenship Preparation
- Programs offered by Montgomery College Community Engagement Center
Germantown
- English Conversation and Comprehension (drop-in)
- English Classes (by Literacy Council; registration required)
- Citizenship Preparation
Gilchrist Center Services
Information and Referral Services: Each of our sites has extensive information about local government and non-profit resources that focus on the needs of the County's new immigrants and newcomers. Programs include English as second language classes, citizenship and civic classes, basic legal assistance and informational seminars on a variety of topics. Stop by or call one of our sites to speak to an Information and Referral Specialist. Click on the Resources Tab at the top of this page to see our many online resources.
Volunteer Program : All of the Gilchrist Center's programs and classes are taught by our extraordinary volunteers. Our volunteer program serves the local immigrant populations, helps to forge new relationships, and build mutual respect, cultural competence and awareness. Professionals, retirees, students and all community members are welcome. Visit our Volunteers page for more information.
Please call (240) 777-4940 for more information on programs and activities.
