Program Name: HOC College Success Program                     Ages: High School Juniors & Seniors

Facilitator: First Generation College Bound, Inc (FGCB)         Fee: $25 via FGCB Interest Form

Days of the Week: ☒Monday   ☒Tuesday   ☒Wednesday   ☒Thursday   ☒Friday

Note: Scheduled meeting times will be provided and vary throughout the academic year and could include weekend activities.

Start Date: 10/1/2022       End Date: 6/1/2023

Start Time: N/A       End Time: N/A

Location: To Be Announced

Program Description: First Generation College Bound and HOC are working together to make your college dreams come true! The program will offer an array of programs and services throughout your junior and senior year that will help you to successfully graduate high school and prepare for college admissions. This includes one-on-one coaching and student mentoring by FGCB’s College Success Coach, assistance with SAT preparation, FAFSA completion, college admission procedures, and more. Upon registration, you will receive further instructions on how to complete FGCB’s registration process to include the one-time payment of $25. Limited spots available and services provided on a first come first served basis.

Please note that calendar of events, coaching and mentoring sessions, workshops, etc. will be provided throughout the course of the academic year. Program workshops and mentoring sessions are mandatory for students. Parent/Guardian must participate in scheduled information sessions prior to registration. Contact Erika Conner at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for more information.

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Program Name: Small Business Strategy Course                                     Ages: 18+

Facilitator: A. Anne Alston                                                                           Fee: $100.00

Days of the Week: ☒Monday ☐Tuesday ☐Wednesday ☐Thursday ☐Friday ☐Saturday ☐ Sunday

Start Date: 10/10/2022 End Date: 12/19/2022

Start Time: 6:00 P.M. End Time: 9:00 P.M.

Location: [Virtual Zoom]

Program Description: ALSTNTEC is a Small Business consulting company that aims to help business start-ups and new entrepreneurs in various stages of their small business goals; and provide a platform to promote and market products and services. The 10-week program offers professional small business training, workshops, mentoring, and small business promotional services. Please note that the attendance for the Small Business Strategy Course Information session is mandatory for all participants attending the course.

*$100 Student investment is Non-Refundable. *

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Program Name: Small Business Development Webinar: Integrate MailChimp to your website.                      Ages: 18+

Facilitator: A. Anne Alston                                                                                                                                 Fee: $0.00

Location: Virtual via Zoom

Program Description: ALSTNTEC is a Small Business consulting company that aims to help startups and new entrepreneurs in various stages of their small business goals; and provide a platform to promote and market products and services. In this webinar, clients will learn how to integrate MailChimp into a website, send email newsletters, and how Mailchimp is used with other integration applications. Key topics include: (1.) Understand what MailChimp is and how to use it. (2.) How to set up a MailChimp Account. (3.) How to create an API key. (4.) How to integrate into a website. (5.) Learn about other tools or apps that use MailChimp. (6.) How to create and send newsletters or announcements using Mailchimp. (7.) Understanding MailChimp Analytics.

Program Name: K & M STEAMsational Lab                         Grades: 3rd – 5th

Facilitator: Katrina Taylor & Mary Ellison                               Fee: $25 per child  

Days of the Week:  Tuesday   Wednesday      Thursday  

Start Date: 11/29/2022            End Date: 2/23/2023

Start Time: 4:30 pm                End Time:  6:00 pm

Location: Online

Program Description: We have the perfect solution to keep your child involved in STEAM enrichment by engaging them in everyday STEAM activities like cooking, doing fun experiments, exploring, and more at home. This program will stimulate your child’s curiosity through science, engaging them with technology and engineering, art, and math activities. Enjoy these live interactive STEAM education sessions while learning to solve problems by using your critical thinking skills and having fun all at the same time. HOC Elementary-aged youth are welcome to register.  Each session will be 1.5 hours long. There are 24 virtual spots available.  The program registration deadline is Monday, November 28, 2022.  

Program Highlights: STEAM activities to include arts & crafts, health & fitness, dance, and social and life skills activities. Parents or guardians will be required to pick up supplies once per month from a designated location. More information on pickup locations and schedules will be provided after registration is completed.  Supervision by a parent or guardian may be required for activities. Each child will be provided with all supplies needed for activities, guided instruction, a personal log-in link, a completion certificate, and a gift for perfect attendance.

NOTICE: Participants must have a Chromebook or electronic device to log in.

Program Name: Montgomery County Resource Information Session Ages: 18 and Up

Facilitator: Resident Counselor                                                            Fee: Free

Days of the Week:  ☐Monday   ☐Tuesday   ☐Wednesday   ☒Thursday    ☐Friday

Start Date: 7/28/2022       End Date: 7/28/2022

Start Time: 10:00 A.M.       End Time: 11:30 A.M.

Location: Service Coordination Virtual Resource Sharing

Program Description:  Need to know how to find and navigate available resources? Resident Services will host monthly resource sharing sessions monthly.  This is an opportunity for participants to learn about available resources in Montgomery County and at HOC such as food resources, wellness, financial assistance resources for emergencies, employment, tuition assistance, etc. The sessions are offered on the fourth Tuesday of each month during in the evening and on the fourth Thursday during the day.  Staff will provide information on how to navigate services.  This will also provide a space for participants to inquire about their resource needs.  In addition, this will be an opportunity for participants to learn about the services offered by the Resident Services Division. Must register online to participate.  Registered participants will receive virtual instructions.        

Program Name: CREDIT Repair Informational Session      Ages: 18 and Up / OPEN TO WAIT LIST

Facilitator: Shirley Benning, Financial Literacy Coach        Fee: Free

Days of the Week:  ☐Monday   ☒Tuesday   ☐Wednesday   ☐Thursday    ☐Friday

Start Date: 2/8/2022           End Date: 2/8/2022

Start Time: 6:00 P.M.         End Time: 7:30 P.M.

Location: VIRTUAL

Program Description: Financial LITERACY /Pulling your Credit  History

Learn How to Navigate Financial Challenges And Change your Financial Landscape Have you found yourself struggling with?

• Paying your rent or utilities
• Have you received an eviction notice?

If so, come out and learn how to

• Negotiate with utility companies
• Navigate and negotiate with your landlord
• Access resources and services in the community

To avoid

• Eviction impact on your credit report
• Unpaid utilities impact on your voucher status

Register for the virtual workshop 6:00pm -7:30pm

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Program Name:Small Business Development Webinar: How to create a Cash Flow Statement.          Ages: 18+

Facilitator: A. Anne Alston                                                                                                                       Fee: $0.00

Days of the Week: ☐Monday ☐Tuesday ☒Wednesday ☐Thursday ☐Friday

Start Date: 12/7/2022             End Date: 12/7/2022

Start Time: 6:00PM                End Time: 7:30PM

Location: Virtual via Zoom

Program Description: ALSTNTEC is a Small Business consulting company that aims to help start-ups and new entrepreneurs in various stages of their small business goals; and provide a platform to promote and market products and services. In this webinar, participants will learn how to create a cash flow statement. Key topics include: (1.) What goes into a cashflow statement and how to leverage it. (2.) How to create a cash flow from scratch, a template, or a budget sheet. (3.) How to create a 1-year, 2-year, and 3-year cashflow statement.

Program Name: Workable Budget Informational Session   Ages: 18 and Up / OPEN TO WAIT LIST

Facilitator: Shirley Benning, Financial Literacy Coach        Fee: Free

Days of the Week:  ☐Monday   ☒Tuesday   ☐Wednesday   ☐Thursday    ☐Friday

Start Date: 2/22/2022       End Date: 2/22/2022

Start Time: 6:00 P.M.         End Time: 730 P.M.

Location: VIRTUAL

Program Description: Creating a Realistic Household Budget

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Program Name: HOUSING FUNDAMENTALS       Ages: 18 and Up

Facilitator: Resident Counselor                               Fee: Free

Days of the Week:  ☐Monday   ☐Tuesday   ☒Wednesday   ☐Thursday    ☐Friday

Start Date: 7/20/2022       End Date: 7/20/2022

Start Time: 6:00 P.M.         End Time: 7:30 P.M.

Location: Service Coordination Virtual Workshop

Program Description: Everyone needs safe, decent and stable housing. This interactive workshop focuses on the agency’s mission in keeping residents housed in the various housing programs that the Housing Opportunities Commission has to offer.  The workshop attempts to empower participants with information that will assist them in being successful with housing.  The workshop combines effective strategies and information on available resources that can help a resident to successfully maintain his/her housing. Participants will develop a better understanding of his/her housing program and guidelines and the rights and responsibilities outlined in a lease.  Must register online to participate.  Registered participants will receive virtual instructions.