Prince George's Proud:
An Update From County Executive Alsobrooks
Dear Prince Georgians:
The Prince George’s County Government has been planning for the safe reopening of County Government buildings to the public for the past three months. Today, I want you to know that County Government buildings will reopen to the general public on Monday, August 30, 2021.
Most County Government agencies will resume normal operations, encouraging residents to make appointments while also accepting walk-ins. Some agencies will require residents to make an appointment to receive in-person services. I strongly encourage residents to review an agency’s website to verify if an appointment is needed prior to visiting, and for instructions on how appointments can be scheduled.
As a reminder, the current indoor public mask mandate applies to County Government buildings, meaning all employees and visitors must wear a mask regardless of your vaccination status.
This pandemic challenged us in many ways, and we have worked hard to successfully transition government services virtually to provide for residents while keeping everyone safe. However, we recognize that some residents do require in-person assistance, which is why we have decided to take this next step to safely reopen our buildings to the public. As we enter into this next phase, I want to thank each and every Prince George’s County Government employee for continuing to work hard to provide high-quality services to our residents throughout this pandemic.
This pandemic has also challenged our community in many ways, making it difficult for people across the County to pay rent. In March, our Department of Housing and Community Development relaunched the Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP), which offers relief for tenants who may be experiencing financial difficulties due to the COVID-19 pandemic. This program helps cover rent, utilities, and other housing costs for those in need.
Our Department of Housing and Community Development has worked hard to build this program and ensure its success, including developing collaborative relationships with local organizations that provide legal aid services, local judges, as well as the Office of the Sheriff. Due to their efforts, I am Prince George’s Proud to share that we have spent $24 million of the funding that we have received so far, assisting more than 3,440 households.
We still have millions of dollars remaining to assist those in need and are continuing to accept applications from eligible households. We encourage landlords and tenants to work together and take advantage of this opportunity, so that our residents can remain in their homes. If you are in need of rental assistance and your income was impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, we encourage you to apply for our Emergency Rental Assistance Program as soon as possible by visiting hcd.mypgc.us.
Yours in service,
Angela Alsobrooks
Prince George’s County Executive
Get Your COVID-19 Vaccine to Recieve Free Tickets to Six Flags America
 End your summer with a blast at Six Flags! All Prince George’s County residents 12 and older who receive a COVID-19 vaccine at the Prince George’s Sports & Learning Complex now through September 17 will receive two free tickets to Six Flags America. Tickets will be provided while supplies last or until Friday, September 17, and can be used on any public operating day through Sunday, September 19, 2021. Residents should visit mypgc.us/COVIDVaccine for clinic operating hours or to schedule an appointment at the Prince George’s Sports & Learning Complex. Walk-ins are also accepted.
Wear a Face Covering. It’s the Law!
 The Health Department wants to remind residents that everyone over the age of five is required to wear face masks over their nose and mouth in all indoor public establishments in Prince George’s County, regardless of their vaccination status. Face coverings help prevent the spread of COVID-19 and the more contagious Delta variant, which is still spreading at a high rate nationwide, especially among the unvaccinated.
COVID-19 Vaccine Third Doses
 As a reminder, the County Health Department is now offering third doses of the Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna COVID-19 vaccines for individuals who have weakened immune systems at the Prince George’s Sports & Learning Complex. Vaccinations are free and appointments are not necessary. Visit mypgc.us/COVIDVaccine for clinic schedules and information about other vaccine clinics across the County. Third doses for immunocompromised individuals are also available at local pharmacies, urgent care facilities, retail stores, and other health care providers.
Appointments Available for Back-to-School Immunizations
 The Health Department’s back-to-school immunizations clinics continue through the end of August and into September. Routine childhood immunizations are available from the Health Department at the Cheverly Health Center and at its four school-based wellness centers. The clinics are open to all County residents and will also offer COVID-19 vaccinations to eligible students and their eligible family members. For clinic schedules and to make an appointment, please visit health.mypgc.us/immunizations.
Maryland law requires students stay updated on their childhood immunizations schedule to attend school. Maryland’s back-to-school immunization requirements are available from the Maryland Department of Health’s Center for Immunization.
Stand Up & Deliver
 We are continuing to work hard to address food insecurity in our County, and we want to provide information on upcoming distribution locations for our Stand Up & Deliver program.
Saturday, August 28 at 10:00 AM (Groceries)
- Kingdom Fellowship at High Point High School – 3601 Powder Mill Road, Beltsville, MD 20705
- New Home Baptist Church – 8320 Landover Road, Landover, MD 20785
- First Baptist Church of Highland Park – 6801 Sheriff Road, Landover, MD 20785
Sunday, August 29 at 10:00 AM (Groceries)
- Community of Hope AME Church – 3701 Branch Avenue, Temple Hills, MD 20747
Tuesday, August 31 at 10:00 AM (Groceries)
- Glassmanor Elementary School – 1011 Marcy Avenue, Oxon Hill, MD 20745
Wednesday, September 1 at 10:00 AM (Groceries)
- Maple Springs Baptist Church – 4131 Belt Road, Capitol Heights, MD 20743
- Langley Park-McCormick Elementary School – 8201 15th Avenue, Adelphi, MD 20783
Friday, September 3 at 12:30 PM (Groceries)
- Faith Temple No. 2 Free Will Baptist Church – 211 Maryland Park Drive, Capitol Heights, MD 20743
Saturday, September 4 (Groceries)
- Ebenezer Church of God (10:00 AM) – 7550 Buchanan Street, Landover Hills, MD 20784
- United Baptist Church (11:30 AM) – 7701 Riverdale Road, New Carrollton, MD 20784
Additional food distribution locations can be found on our website by clicking here. This map is updated regularly. If you are able to make a contribution to our Stand Up & Deliver program, please click here to donate.
Part of It, Proud of It:
How You Can Make a Difference
 So many community leaders are Prince George’s Proud to work together to tackle litter and illegal dumping in our County. Prince Georgian Bill Walmsley can tell you how much of a difference can you make with garbage bags and a trash picker! Learn more here.
County News For You
Health Department Drug Prevention Campaign Wins National Award
 The Health Department’s Behavioral Health Division’s Drug Prevention Program has been honored for its #RUWoke public awareness campaign by winning a National 2021 Communicator Award.
These awards recognize excellence, effectiveness, and innovation across all areas of communication and are sanctioned and judged by the Academy of Interactive & Visual Arts, an invitation-only group consisting of top-tier professionals from acclaimed media, communications, advertising, creative and marketing firms.
The Health Department’s #RUWoke campaign was an anti-drug initiative focused on County youth through radio, social media and print advertisements.
Youth Leadership Academy Applications
Now Open
 The Prince George’s County Office of Human Rights, in partnership with the Department of Family Services’ Domestic Violence and Human Trafficking Division, is pleased to announce a Youth Leadership Academy through the Office of Human Rights. Youth ages 12 to 22 are encouraged to apply.
The Office of Human Rights (OHR) is the County’s civil and human rights education and enforcement agency and has five (5) pillars: investigations of allegations of discrimination; leading a coordinated collaborative response to sex and labor trafficking through the Prince George’s County Human Trafficking Task Force; overseeing an immigration defense program for detained Prince Georgians; implementing and managing equal access to County services regardless of English proficiency through the Language Access Compliance Program; and robust outreach and engagement programming to build community and to reduce incidents of hate, bias, and violence.
The OHR welcomes all interested youth to contact its office at OHRStaff@co.pg.md.us or visit its website at civilrights.mypgc.us for more information.
Labor Day Waste Collection Schedule
 County Government offices, with the exception of public safety agencies, will be closed on Monday, September 6, in observance of Labor Day.
There will be NO curbside collection of yard trim and organics on Monday, September 6. Regular collections resume Monday, September 13. All County-provided trash and recycling collections remain on a regular schedule, with collections September 7 through September 10.
For more information on waste collection services, visit environment.mypgc.us.
DPW&T School Supply Giveaway
 Join the Department of Public Works and Transportation (DPW&T) for a School Supply Giveaway! They will be distributing backpacks and school supplies this Saturday, August 28 at Tanger Outlets in Oxon Hill from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM, while supplies last.
Hoops with a Cop
 Photo by Valerie Bonk
The Prince George’s County Police Department started the “Hoops with a Cop” program with its first pop-up basketball game at the Avenue Apartments in Forestville. Students participating in the County’s Explorer Program and several County police officers came together to enjoy an afternoon of fun. This is just one of the many ways our Police Department is working to strengthen community policing in Prince George’s County.
Tucker Road Ice Rink to Reopen
 Photo courtesy of NBC4
The Tucker Road Ice Rink in Fort Washington will soon reopen to the public, debuting a brand new, $28 million state-of-the-art facility. The new ice facility is equipped with an NHL-size rink, a dance room, a cafe and more! Visit pgparks.com for details about the new facility and its upcoming reopening. Check out the story featured on NBC4 here.
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