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Spotlight: Community Ministries of Rockville

This nonprofit serves the elderly population, the Latino community and other groups.

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Mission: "Community Ministries of Rockville seeks to improve the quality of life for the most vulnerable of Montgomery County residents by (1) providing basic services including housing, health care, home care, education, and emergency assistance, with the goal of achieving and maintaining client self-sufficiency, and (2) advocating on their behalf."

Contact Information: Phone: (301) 637-0730; Fax: (301) 637-0739; Email: asaenz@cmrocks.org; Address: 1010 Grandin Ave., Suite A1, Rockville; website: www.cmrocks.org

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Financials: The annual operating budget is approximately $3 million.

History: This nonprofit was founded in 1967.

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How you can help: Community Ministries of Rockville needs a variety of volunteers including people with Spanish language skills, home care helpers and child care givers. If you are interested in volunteering and learning more about opportunities to donate your time or various items, visit the website. You can also donate money online.

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