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More COVID-19 Vaccines Are Now Available
County residents over age 65 are eligible for COVID-19 vaccinations provided by County clinics. All vaccinations are by appointment only—there are no walk-ups. To pre-register, go to the County’s vaccine webpage: www.montgomerycountymd.gov/covid19/vaccine.
People with Visual Impairment Can Receive Help Pre-Registering for COVID-19 Vaccines
Staff of the Low Vision Learning Center are available to provide assistance between the hours of 11:00 am and 5:00 pm. Monday through Wednesday, and on Fridays. Call 301-951-4444.
Do you like to Drive?
You can help take people to receive vaccines or help deliver groceries and needed supplies. For details, please check out the Montgomery County Volunteer Center’s COVID website. Or search here and use the search term “drive.”
Free Tax Assistance Available for Eligible County Residents
Appointments for free tax assistance are available for residents earning $57,000 or less through the Community Action Agency's Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program. Safe virtual services are available through April 15th with IRS-certified preparers assisting taxpayers through Zoom.
Click here to schedule an appointment online. Look for the green “Book Now” button to schedule a virtual appointment. Customers with appointments will receive a call from VITA with information on how to prepare for the appointment. County residents may also call: 240-777-1123. To request accommodations, please call at least three business days in advance.
RSVP/ AARP Tax-Aide Program is Another Option
RSVP/AARP tax aides serve low-to-moderate income county taxpayers, with special attention to residents over the age of 60. Please call 240-777-2577 for details.
Montgomery County Anticipates Seniors’ Resource Guide 2021
The Beacon Newspaper is about to publish the annual Seniors’ Resource Guide. The Guide is full of information about businesses and programs offering services to older adults. Paper copies of the 2021 edition will be available for free at pharmacies, grocery stores and other locations around Montgomery County and our region. You can see an easy to use online version now: https://www.thebeaconnewspapers.com/resource-guide/
Online readers can search for exactly what they want using keywords and can make the page larger or smaller by zooming in and out as needed. Readers can also download the entire Guide, and even order a paper copy through the mail at the Guide webpage.
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