Prince George's Proud:
An Update From County Executive Alsobrooks
Dear Prince Georgians:
Over the past 18 months, we all have been challenged with facing difficult times and overcoming the toughest obstacles. This pandemic forced us to navigate unprecedented territory and impacted our community in ways we have never seen. School systems across the nation had to close, and our children had to adjust to an entirely new world of learning. For more than a year, our school system has worked tirelessly to continue to provide a quality education to every student virtually and in a hybrid model. Now, we are entering a new chapter in our journey as we welcome our students back to the classroom for the 2021-2022 school year.
I want to take this opportunity to wish our students and teachers a successful academic year. I know that so many are excited to return to the classroom and to a sense of normalcy. Dr. Goldson and her staff have dedicated themselves to ensuring that everyone is welcomed back to a learning environment that is safe and productive for all students. I am so proud of the hard work and dedication of the entire Prince George’s County Public School system and I’m confident that our children are receiving an education that prepares them for the future.
As we welcome students back to the classroom, I want to remind parents that the COVID-19 vaccine is available for children ages 12 years and older. We must all continue to do our part to stop the spread of this virus and promote healthy environments for our children to learn and thrive. I encourage you to visit mypgc.us/COVIDVaccine to locate the nearest vaccination site and schedule an appointment.
As we start the new school year and transition into fall, we are also reminded of a tragic day in our nation’s history. It is hard to believe that it has been 20 years since we endured the September 11 terrorist attacks that took the lives of thousands of men and women, including 19 Prince Georgians. The impact of these tragic events forever changed our nation and our world. As we commemorate the 20th anniversary of that tragic day, let us all take a moment to honor the memory of those that perished and all those who sacrificed their lives to save others.
Yours in service,
Angela Alsobrooks
Prince George’s County Executive
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.
Friday, September 10 at 12:30 PM (Groceries)
- Victory Grace Center at Port Towns Elementary School – 4351 58th Place, Bladensburg, MD 20710
- Turner Memorial A.M.E. Church – 7201 16th Place, Hyattsville, MD 20783
Saturday, September 11 at 10:00 AM (Groceries)
- Kingdom Fellowship at High Point High School – 3601 Powder Mill Road, Beltsville, MD 20705
- Love A.M.E. Church at Capitol Heights Elementary School – 601 Suffolk Avenue, Capitol Heights, MD 20783
- First Baptist Church of Highland Park – 6801 Sheriff Road, Landover, MD 20785
Tuesday, September 14 at 10:00 AM (Groceries)
- Glassmanor Elementary School – 1011 Marcy Avenue, Oxon Hill, MD 20745
Wednesday, September 15 at 10:00 AM (Groceries)
- Langley Park-McCormick Elementary School – 8201 15th Avenue, Adelphi, MD 20783
- Maple Springs Baptist Church – 4131 Belt Road, Capitol Heights, MD 20748
Friday, September 17 at 12:30 PM (Groceries)
- Faith Temple No. 2 Free Will Baptist Church – 211 Maryland Park Drive, Capitol Heights, MD 20747
Saturday, September 18 at 10:00 AM (Groceries)
- Ebenezer Church of God – 7550 Buchanan Street, Landover Hills, MD 20784
- New Home Baptist Church – 8320 Landover Road, Landover, MD 20785
Sunday, September 19 at 10:00 AM (Groceries)
- Community of Hope AME Church – 3701 Branch Avenue, Temple Hills, MD 20747
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.
Prince George's County is Growing Green
with Pride!
 Join the Department of Public Works and Transportation on Saturday, October 30, for our biannual countywide cleanup event! This is an opportunity for communities, organizations and businesses to help keep our County clean and beautiful through a collaborative day of service. Participants will receive all the supplies necessary for litter collection, planting and mulching.
Register for the Fall 2021 Growing Green with Pride Day here by Friday, October 15. For additional information and assistance, please contact Tonya Harris at tyhairston@co.pg.md.us or 301-499-8641. Growing Green with Pride is a rain or shine event.
Team Up to Clean Up - Town of Brentwood
 The Office of Community Relations (OCR) is in our community and about our community! As part of their 100 Events of Summer initiative, they partnered with the Town of Brentwood’s Vice Mayor Stefan Leggin, Prince George’s County School Board Member Pamela Boozer-Strother and several community members to clean a neighborhood alley that was in desperate need of sprucing up. OCR staff, elected officials, and community members assisted with the removal of trash and other large items including car parts, grocery carts, and tree debris, as well as clearing the plant overgrowth that covered storm drains and was causing drainage issues.
County News For You
Prince George’s County’s Boards and Commissions are Recruiting!
 The County is actively recruiting individuals to serve on several of our boards and commissions. If you are Prince George’s Proud and want to support your community, we invite you to submit a resume and cover letter to be considered. We are specifically seeking individuals to serve on the following boards and commissions:
- Advisory Committee on Aging
- Animal Control Commission
- Enterprise Road Commission
- Parks and Recreation Advisory Board
- Nuisance Abatement Board
- Solid Waste Advisory Commission
- Taxicab Commission
Residents who are interested in serving can apply via email at pgcboardsvacancy@co.pg.md.us by September 17. Learn more about County Boards and Commissions here.
Tri-Area Civic Association Community Walk
 The Office of Community Relation’s (OCR) 311 On the Go! team recently conducted a Community Walk in collaboration with the Tri-Area Civic Association in Landover. Residents of this community, which includes Highland Park, Booker T. Homes, and Highland Gardens, had the opportunity to engage with Police Chief Aziz and other County government representatives to express their concerns about their neighborhood. One of their main concerns was the flooding at all three of the parks in the community. The Department of Parks and Recreation, Department of Public Works and Transportation, and Department of the Environment provided a solution to the flooding issue and the residents of this community were able to see their County government addressing their concerns right there on the spot.
If you are interested in a community walk in your neighborhood, please contact Jennifer Hawkins, 311 on the Go! Program Manager at 311onthego@co.pg.md.us.
Emergency Rental Assistance Program Community Fair
 The Office of Community Relations (OCR), in partnership with the Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD), is excited to announce the Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP) Community Fair on Saturday, September 18 from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM at Suitland High School. Prince George’s County residents who are currently renting and have experienced financial difficulty due to the COVID-19 pandemic may apply for rental and/or utility assistance. Community partners will be onsite to assist eligible applicants with submitting the necessary documentation. Advanced registration is not required. For more information, please contact the Office of Community Relations at
301-952-4729.
Creating Resilient Communities:
A Webinar Series
The Office of Homeland Security/Office of Emergency Management is pleased to present “Creating Resilient Communities: A Webinar Series!” This webinar series will provide residents with information and resources on how best to prepare for, respond to, recover from, and mitigate disasters within their homes and community. Each webinar is free and open to the entire community.
Our next webinar is on Tuesday, September 14, 2021 at 7:00 PM and will provide residents with the tools and resources needed to respond quickly and survive any emergency. For more information and to register to attend, visit oem.mypgc.us/CRC.
Free Chronic Disease Management Classes
 Residents who have a chronic disease or have conditions requiring ongoing medication use are encouraged to REGISTER NOW for the Health Department’s latest round of Living Well Chronic Disease Self-Management Program classes. Caretakers are welcome to register too.
The classes are FREE and meet online every Thursday afternoon starting September 9, and it’s not too late to register. The program is led by trained instructors who help residents develop healthier lifestyles and make an action plan!
Sign up now via email at wellnessinfo@co.pg.md.us or phone at 301-856-9643.
Bridge Center at Adam’s House Reopens
 The Bridge Center at Adam’s House has resumed in-person services by appointment only.
The center is a one-stop shop for Prince George’s County residents to receive services that support a positive and productive reintegration into the community, especially for formerly incarcerated residents, veterans, and young adults ages 18 to 24 who are trying to attain stability.
The Bridge Center at Adam’s House is an inter-agency collaboration between the County Health Department, Department of Corrections, Department of Social Services, Department of Family Services, and other community-based partners.
Masks are required in the building for staff and all clients in order to receive services. Learn more information about the center here. To schedule an appointment, please call 301-817-1900.
Library Offers Back to School Resources
for the Family
 The Prince George’s County Memorial Library System (PGCMLS) invites parents, students, and teachers to check out the Library's Back to School 2021 offerings. Live tutoring, skill-building, writing and language labs, tutorials, research platforms, practice tests, and more are offered through the Homework Support Suite. Educators may visit the Teacher Resources to request a demonstration of online resources. Young children develop their early literacy skills with ABCmouse, Playaway Launchpads, and their very own new free book received monthly as registrants in our Books from Birth program. LinkedIn Learning, Great Courses, Kanopy, and Mango Languages are also available to enhance the teen and adult learning experience. Borrowable Online 2Go laptops with built-in internet are also available. Learn more about resources for young children and elementary/middle school from Adrianna Hopkins of 7 News DC.
Make the Commitment to Stop Diabetes
 Registration is now open for the Health Department’s latest round of free, year-long classes that train residents on how to make healthier choices! The Prevent T2 program is a lifestyle change program recognized by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) as being proven to prevent or delay type 2 diabetes. Type 2 diabetes is the most common form of diabetes and can lead to a wide range of health problems.
This series of classes offers two online Prevent T2 options:
- Starting Monday, September 13, residents can attend a set of online, self-paced classes that fit their schedule using the Halt National Diabetes Prevention Program platform. To register and get more information about this option, call 301-856-9465 or email wellnessinfo@co.pg.md.us.
- Starting Tuesday, September 14, residents can attend classes online on a regular schedule with a trained lifestyle coach via Zoom. For more information and to register, call 301-856-9643 or email wellnessinfo@co.pg.md.us.
Employ Prince George's Relaunches COVID-19 Rapid Re-Employment Grants Initiative
 Employ Prince George's (EPG), Prince George's County's principal workforce development entity, announced the relaunch of the COVID-19 Rapid Re-Employment Grants (RREG) Initiative, whose goal is to put thousands of Prince George's County's residents back to work while providing financial support to struggling businesses. Through funding from the Prince George's County Government, Employ Prince George's plans to distribute funding over the next three years to businesses in need that are hiring unemployed Prince George's County residents. Read more about the initiative here.
Prince George’s Launches Mentor-Protégé Business Program
 The Office of Central Services (OCS) recently launched the Mentor Protégé Program in an effort to develop and enhance the capabilities of our local small and minority businesses and to foster the establishment of long-term business relationships between small and large businesses. Check out this article featured in the Washington Informer.
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