About the Nonprofit Team (NPT)​​

The GSSCC Nonprofit Team (NPT) is a collaborative network for nonprofit organizations in Silver Spring. Through regular meetings and peer-to-peer exchanges, the group provides a platform for nonprofit leaders to share experiences, discuss challenges, and explore opportunities for mutual support. The NPT is dedicated to fostering connections among local nonprofits and strengthening their collective impact on the community.
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We believe that nonprofits play a vital role in the social and economic fabric of Silver Spring. Our mission is to bring together nonprofit organizations to identify common needs, share valuable insights, and work together to address the unique challenges they face. By building strong, informed partnerships, we strive to enhance the effectiveness and reach of nonprofits across the region.

Chairs:

Nichole Reilly
Adventist HealthCare White Oak Medical Center ​

Pam Feinstein
​A Wider Circle

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Visit the Chamber Calendar to Register for Upcoming Meetings

The Nonprofit Team meets the 2nd Tuesday of every month at 9 a.m. (unless otherwise noted).
​See upcoming topics, locations, and dates.

January Meeting - Tuesday the 14th 9-10AM @ GSSCC Conference Room
February Meeting - Tuesday the 11th 9-10AM Virtual Meeting
March Meeting - Tuesday the 11th 9-10AM @ CREATE Arts Center
April Meeting - Tuesday the 8th 9-10AM TBA
May Meeting - Tuesday the 13th 9-10AM TBA
June Meeting - Tuesday the 10th 9-10AM TBA
July Meeting - Tuesday the 8th 9-10AM TBA
August Nonprofit Team Happy Hour - TBA

Chamber Calendar

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New & Updated materials from National Council of Nonprofits directly correlating to the impact of the Trump administrations actions on nonprofits.

Updated chart on Executive Orders Impacting Nonprofits: Here
Updated Answers to FAQs on Executive Actions Impacting Nonprofits: Here
Nonprofit Checklist: What to do if your grant or contract is canceled: Here
New Webform for nonprofits to continue sharing Effects of Executive Actions: Here

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Support Local Nonprofits!

Give Back and Strengthen Our Community Today!
We’re shining a spotlight on the incredible work of our member nonprofits. These organizations are at the heart of our community, working tirelessly to make a difference in the lives of so many.
Your support can have a lasting impact:

• Learn about each organization’s mission and ongoing initiatives.
• Find direct links to their donation pages.
• Support the causes that resonate most with you.

Your generosity helps ensure these nonprofits continue their vital work in the year ahead. Let’s start the year on a high note by giving back to the community that brings us together!
Explore the Nonprofit Directory below and make a difference today.

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A Wider Circle

​​A Wider Circle seeks to advance equity in the DC region by fostering the exchange of goods, skills, and connections from neighbor to neighbor. 

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Main Contact: Colleen Dolak
Email: [email protected]
Phone: (301) 557-939

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Action Youth Media

As a youth education and workforce development non-profit, Action Youth Media focuses on connecting our services and programs to youth that are often overlooked and underserved. Through the parents, teachers and community members we partner with, we know that many of our students are in need of a safe space and mentors who believe in them and can arm them with employable skills for their futures. We offer free digital and media arts courses, paid documentary internships for youth and federally registered National Apprenticeship Program in Media Arts and Creative Technologies.
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Main Contact: Lynn Hughes
Contact Email: [email protected]
​Phone: (240) 641-8170

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Arts on the Block

Arts on the Block emphasizes workforce skills through apprenticeships, education, and collaboration, ​helping creative youth explore, create, and thrive while learning to produce impactful public art.

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Main Contact: Christopher Barclay
Email: [email protected] 
Phone: (240) 513-3767 

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Bethesda Cares

​Bethesda Cares prevents and ends homelessness in Montgomery County by providing eviction prevention support, street outreach, case management, and permanent supportive housing. Our programs have ended homelessness for hundreds of our most vulnerable neighbors.

Main Contact: Jessica Trease
Email: [email protected]
Phone: (240) 286-4783

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Career Catchers

Career Catchers empowers under-served job seekers through personalized job coaching, workshops, and resources, fostering upward workplace advancement and financial mobility for over 1,000 clients/year.

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Main Contact: K. Kunda
Email: [email protected]
Phone: (240) 801-5811

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Carpe Diem Arts

We bring the arts to people of all ages where they are - in schools, rec centers, senior centers, residential buildings, libraries, and more. With a focus on serving low income and immigrant communities, our programs build skills and empower people through the arts!


​Main Contact: Busy Graham
Email: [email protected]
Phone: (301)466-0183

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CCI Health Services

At CCI Health Services, we are on a mission to make high quality health care accessible to all members of our community, regardless of their insurance status, background, or circumstances.  

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Main Contact: Courtney Houston
Email: [email protected]

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Community Bridges

​Community Bridges empowers girls from under-resourced communities to become resilient young women who thrive as students, engaged community members and confident leaders through holistic support and advocacy.


Main Contact: Shannon Babe-Thomas
Email: [email protected]
Phone: (301) 512-4622

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Compass, Inc.

​Compass, Inc. exists to support people with developmental disabilities and their families to live the lives they desire in communities of their choice.



Main Contact: Deva Ludwig
Email: [email protected]
Phone: (301) 625-2406

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Cornerstone

Cornerstone is an independent, nonsectarian, nonprofit 501(c)3 organization with the capacity to serve more than 2,500 adults and transition aged youth. We specialize in the provision of comprehensive, community- and evidence-based mental health and co-occurring mental health and substance use disorder treatments and interventions. OUR VISION Bearers of hope, creating opportunities that help the people we serve have a meaningful life of their choosing.

Email: ​[email protected]

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Docs in Progress

Docs in Progress believes everyone has a story. Please support our young artists programs. We promise they are transformed by the experience of working on Village Reels and our summer workshops.
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Main Contact: Barbara Valentino
Email: [email protected]
Phone: (301) 789-2797

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Easterseals DC MD VA

Easterseals DC MD VA is leading the way to full equity, inclusion, and access through direct, life-changing disability and community services in our area. We're helping thousands of people access healthcare, education, and employment. Learn more!
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Email: [email protected]
Phone: ​(301) 588-8700

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Humanity & Inclusion

Humanity & Inclusion works alongside people with disabilities and other ​populations experiencing vulnerability in times of peace, conflict, and disaster. 


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Main Contact: Elizabeth Johnson Sellers
Email: [email protected]

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Interfaith Works

IW's mission is to support our neighbors in need by providing vital services & a pathway to greater stability. IW provides emergency shelter, supportive housing, essential needs, & employment programs to over 35,000 residents of Montgomery County, every year. 

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Main Contact: Alex Cross
Email: [email protected]

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Kingsbury Wellness & Learning Group

Kingsbury is a nonprofit organization dedicated to removing barriers and unlocking potential for families with learning and behavior challenges. We partner with schools and other organizations to deliver ​high quality psychological services to families who cannot afford them.

Main Contact: Elliott Conklin
Email: [email protected]
Phone: (202) 545-2418

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Maryland Youth Ballet

Since 1971, MYB has been successfully preparing young dancers with a career in the performing arts as well providing classes to dancers of all ages and levels, and by presenting professional quality, yet accessible, award-winning ballet performances, for the entire region. 

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Email: [email protected]
Phone: (301) 608-2232

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Montgomery Housing Partnership

At MHP, we are dedicated to making home possible. Since 1989, MHP has been preserving and expanding access to quality affordable housing. MHP is a private nonprofit that provides more than 2,800 homes in Montgomery County, MD and surrounding communities. We accomplish our mission by housing people, empowering families, and strengthening neighborhoods.
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Main Contact: Eva Dillon
Email: [email protected] 
Phone: (301) 622-2400

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Oxford House

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​The mission of Oxford House, Inc. is to foster the development of Oxford Houses to provide those recovering from substance use disorder (SUD) the opportunity to live in an environment designed to support long-term sustained recovery. OHI provides trained outreach workers to establish new Oxford Houses and help keep existing Oxford Houses on track, partners with state, behavioral health care organizations, private foundations, and other organizations to develop new Oxford Houses, maintain loan funds, and provides such other services as may be necessary to assure the success of the Oxford House™ mission and concept.


Main Contact: Kathleen Katt
Email: [email protected]
Phone: (845) 797-2330

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Seabury Resources for Aging 

Seabury's Mission is to provide affordable housing and services to families and older adults in the Greater DC metro area. Seabury serves over 6,000 families and older adults a year. 


Main Contact: Greg Rockwell
Email: [email protected]
(202) 849-8082

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SEEC

SEEC is a nonprofit agency providing a wide range of community supports to help people with intellectual and developmental disabilities live, work, and thrive as active contributing members of the community. 


Main Contact: Katy Barrett
Email: [email protected]
Phone: (240) 705-3140

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Shepherd's Table

​At Shepherd’s Table, we aim to improve quality of life, create pathways toward self-sufficiency and inspire hope for the most vulnerable in our community. We welcome every individual to our table. Our fresh delicious meals are curated to help start a journey. 

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Main Contact: Daniella Burgos
​Email: [email protected]

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Silver Spring Village

​Silver Spring Village helps older adults continue living independently with 2,000+ volunteer services and 1,000+ social, educational, recreational, cultural, and health events to build community and keep minds and bodies engaged.

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Main Contact: Doug Gaddis
Email: [email protected]
Phone:  (240) 833-5582

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The Springwell School

Springwell School is a progressive K-8 school, blending strong academics with creative, inquiry-based learning. We nurture authenticity, curiosity, resilience, and growth in a supportive, inclusive environment.


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Main Contact: Gloria Chan
Email: [email protected]
Phone: (301) 578-6885

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​YMCA Silver Spring

OUR MISSION: To foster the spiritual, mental and physical development of individuals, families and communities according to the ideals of inclusiveness, equality and mutual respect for all. OUR CAUSE: At the Y, we believe in nurturing and strengthening communities for life. Our programs and services support strong families by creating friends for life and enriching the human experience from early childhood to older adulthood. OUR GOAL: To help children, families and individuals overcome barriers and achieve more in the areas of youth development, healthy living and social responsibility.
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Making the Y Available to All. The Y makes our membership and programs available to all regardless of one’s ability to pay. 
Nurturing the Potential of Kids. The Y supports families by delivering programs that prepare children for academic and lifelong success through the Early Learning, School Age Child Care, and Camp programs. 
​Strengthening Community Health. The Y offers programs targeting specific chronic conditions, such as the Diabetes Prevention Program and Blood Pressure Self-Monitoring Program, while also strengthening connections by providing programs that promote active lifestyles and social outlets.

Main Contact: David Rodriguez
Email: [email protected]
Phone: (301) 585-2120

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