AmeriCorps Project Change Montgomery

Teamwork makes the dream work ⛳️💙

Our AmeriCorps Project CHANGE members were happy to support our partner, George B. Thomas Learning Academy, during their Annual Saturday School Golf Tournament fundraiser yesterday.

The fundraiser helps support Saturday School programming and educational opportunities for MCPS students across Montgomery County.

We’re grateful to be part of a community that continues to show up for our students.

Some trainings stay with you longer than others.

Today our members came together for a training focused on life after AmeriCorps and navigating grief. The session was led by Akufuna, who shared his journey as a former AmeriCorps member and Deputy Director, offering honest insight as our members begin thinking about what’s next.

We also took time to reflect and share memories of Muriel, our AmeriCorps member that we lost this year. Muriel was an incredible leader in our program. She showed up with intention, care, and a deep commitment to her students at William Tyler Page. A teacher at heart, she made a lasting impact on everyone around her.

Following the training, we shared a luncheon and created space for connection, where members made bracelets in her memory. It was simple, but meaningful.

As our members serve MCPS students each day, we are intentional about serving them too, pouring back into their growth, their well-being, and their journey.

Today was about more than training. It was about showing up for one another, honoring Muriel’s life in service, and carrying her legacy forward in the work we do every day.

Full circle moment 🌱

Our AmeriCorps member Sande was at the District 20 Breakfast Club this weekend, where community members came together for a legislative session recap. While there, she connected with Senator Will Smith, a Project CHANGE alum.

Back at Springbrook High School, Sande leads our hydroponics project, growing fresh greens with students and creating hands-on learning opportunities.

From the classroom to community spaces like this, this is what it looks like when the work connects.

We spent three days in Dallas at the 2026 National Service Training connecting with programs from across the country.

Spaces like this matter because strong programs are built through shared ideas, honest conversations, and learning from one another.

From discussions on member experience to partnerships and sustainability, this was a valuable opportunity to reflect on how we continue to strengthen our work.

Looking forward to bringing this back to Project CHANGE and continuing to support our members and communities.

You had to be in the room for this one. 🎤

Ahmed led our media literacy training on how to tell your story and our members did an incredible job! You could feel the shift as members started connecting their experiences to something bigger.

Shoutout to Daniel (AmeriCorps alum) for coming back and supporting, and Paul for bringing the energy and pushing everyone to engage.

This is what building confidence, voice, and leadership looks like in real time. 🔥

Spring break is here 🌸

From the first day of service to the everyday moments in between, this year has been filled with growth, connection, and impact.

Our AmeriCorps members have been showing up consistently for MCPS students, supporting, encouraging, and helping create positive learning environments across Montgomery County.

As the week begins, we hope students, families, and staff take this time to rest and recharge.

Happy Spring Break, MCPS 💛