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.

Learn How to Navigate Financial Challenges & Change your Financial Landscape

Have you ever received an eviction notice or struggled with paying your rent + utilities?

Join our workshop and learn how to successfully negotiate with utility companies and landlords. In addition, this class will show you how to get access to resources and services that can help you maintain a positive credit report and voucher status.

Program Name: (Financial Literacy- Financial Wellness information sessions)      Ages: Adults

Facilitator: Resident Services Counselor Shirley Benning                                           Fee: $0

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

Start Date: 01/18/2023                                  End Date: 12/06/2023

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

Location: Virtual

Program Description: The Resident Services Office is hosting a Virtual Financial Literacy Information sessions for Adults. The participants will learn how to navigate challenges and change their financial landscape. Participants will have the opportunity to learn about managing their finances, learn how to budget to help pay for rent and utilities, learn how to access resources to help increase income. This virtual information session is facilitated by resident service counsel Shirley Benning

The virtual informational sessions will be held on the first Wednesday of each month.

Participants will be required to register using a google meet link.

Program Name: Workforce Development Fair                                                 Ages: 16+

Facilitator: HOC Academy Adult Education Workforce Development Team      Fee: $0

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

Start Date: 4/13/23      End Date: 4/13/23

Start Time: 2:00 p.m.   End Time:  5:00 p.m.

Location: Cider Mill Apartments Parking Lot Near HOC Resident Services Suite and Leasing Office; 18205 Lost Knife Cir. Gaithersburg, MD 20886

Program Description: The HOC Academy Adult Education Workforce Development Team and Staff at Cider Mill Apartments are collaborating with the DHHS Street Outreach Network to host  a workforce development and employment fair at Cider Mill. WorkSource Montgomery (WSM) will introduce the Maryland Workforce Exchange website and assist residents with registration. WSM will also bring their Mobile Bus with 14 devices where residents can tour and work for about 25 minutes per resident. Other vendors and employers have been invited as well to include Case De Maryland, HOC Human Resources Department, We Achieve (formerly known as CHI, Inc.), Latin American Youth Center (LAYC), Equus Workforce Solutions, and more. Residents can receive information to find employment opportunities and receive resume services. Resume Services are available on a limited basis.

NOTE: Registration for the event is required! Onsite registration is available.

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

Location: [Service Coordination Virtual Montgomery County Resource Sharing

Program Description:  Do you need 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 to include food resources, wellness, financial assistance resources for emergencies, employment, tuition assistance, etc.  The sessions are offered on the third Tuesday of each month in the evening. 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.       

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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 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.       

Program Name: (Financial Literacy- Introduction Financial Coaching information sessions)        Ages: Adults

Facilitator: Resident Services Counselor Shirley Benning                                                              Fee: $0

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

Start Date: 02/15/2023               End Date: 12/20/2023

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

Location: Virtual

Program Description: The Resident Services Office is hosting a Virtual Financial Literacy Information sessions for Adults. Introduction to Financial Coaching. Helping participant understand financial accountability and financial challenges to building financial wellness. Introducing one-on-one coaching for participants. financial landscape. Participants will have the opportunity to learn about managing their finances, learn how to budget to help pay for rent and utilities, learn how to access resources to help increase income. This virtual information session is facilitated by resident service counsel Shirley Benning

The virtual informational sessions will be held on the third Wednesday of each month.

Participants will be required to register using a google meet link.

Program Name: Food Preservation 101                                              Ages: Adult

Facilitator: Terrie Robbins                                                                   Fee: NA

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

Start Date: 4/20/2023              End Date: 6/15/2023

Start Time: 5:30                      End Time: 7:00

Location: Washington Square

Program Description: Food Preservation 101 will introduce and demonstrate for residents time-tested and proven methods food preservations (canning & dehydrating). In addition, residents will receive tips and suggestions on how they can increase the shelf-life of food products,
stretch their food budgets, and lessen their impact on the environment.