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National Night Out

2023

Tuesday, August 2nd

Please contact our office and let us know if you are hosting a National Night Out event in your community.

301-952-3860

councildistrict8@co.pg.md.us

DISTRICT 8

LOCAL BUSINESS APPRECIATION

Tom's Watch Bar is the ultimate sports watching entertainment experience. Promising “All the Sports, all the Time," Tom’s Watch Bar covers all sports from collegiate to professional to international, big events and prize fights, even emerging obscure and outrageous sports. Their oversized stadium screen paired with hundreds of screens provides a 360° viewing experience, making every seat the best seat in the house. The address is 

200 American Way, Oxon Hill, Maryland 20745.

Please stop by and say hello to Tom, and treat yourself to the expansive array of domestic, imported, and craft beer selection while watching the next big sporting event.

Visit their Instagram page HERE.

Visit their website HERE.

COMMUNITY AND CIVIC ORGANIZATIONS

CHECK-IN

Calling ALL District 8 Community and Civic Organizations

Please update your contact information with our  Director of Advocacy and Community Partnerships, Antoinette.

Our office would like to connect with ALL District 8 community and civic organizations to ensure that our residents have greater access to helpful information, resources, and events specific to their community.

Please Email amrucker@co.pg.md.us to add new or update current community/civic organization contact information. Contact Information will be posted on our County Council website.

STAY CONNECTED With US by Letting US Know About the Important Updates and Exciting Things Happening in Your Community!

District 8 

Community Member Recognition

This edition's
community member being recognized for their outstanding service efforts is Mrs. Norceia V. Daughtridge. Norceia and her family have lived in Temple Hills, MD, for over 25 years. She is a breast cancer survivor and a true advocate for community service in Maryland. After 42 years of civil service,Norceia has retired from her position as a Management and Program Analyst and Team Leader with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Customs and Border Protection in Washington, DC. In the next phase of her life, she will continue her legacy of volunteer work within District 8 and Prince George's County. For the past 22 years, she has volunteered to make positive contributions in District 8 through guest speaking, fundraising, leading and executing learning workshops, outreach, providing resources to people experiencing homelessness, and organizing back-to-school and youth holiday gifting programs. As a breast cancer survivor, Mrs. Daughtride has also volunteered her time to fundraise for Hope Connections cancer research and worked to educate the community by promoting cancer awareness.

Do You Know A Community Member or Organization that Deserves Recognition?

Please Email 

amrucker@co.pg.md.us

Include a photo and a brief description of their invaluable and much appreciated contributions to District 8.

Join Us In Congratulating 

The Le Detroit Baptist Church and Reverend Wayne K. Bumbry.

As they recently celebrated its 43rd Church Anniversary and the 24th Pastoral Anniversary of The Reverend Wayne K. Bumbry.

UPDATES FOR SENIOR RESIDENTS OVER 65

Please watch this informative video that outlines the benefits and eligibility criteria for the Senior Property Tax Credit.

Activities for Senior Residents

Every Thursday from 1PM-4PM District 8 Senior residents meet to socialize and play cards at Jacobs Ladder facility located at

11414 Livingston Road, Fort Washington

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

School crossing guards are needed for PGCPS. For more information, click on the flyer above.

CDL operators and Laborers are needed for DPW&T. For more information, click on the flyer above.

COMMUNITY FOOD ASSISTANCE

FAMILY RESOURCES

The Prince George's County Family Justice Center provides technical assistance, consulting services, and resources to communities around the world. We are the clearinghouse, research center, and national affiliation organization for Family Justice Centers and other Multi-Agency Centers serving survivors of interpersonal violence.

The extended hours will allow the PGCFJC to provide greater accessibility to survivors of domestic violence, elder abuse, sexual assault and human trafficking. The PGCFJC will now be open later on Thursdays and Fridays. In addition, beginning July 15, 2023, the PCGFJC will be open on Saturdays from 10:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m.

• Monday – Wednesday: 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
• Thursday – 8:30 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.
• Friday – 8:30 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.

Saturday – 10:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m. (Beginning July 15th)

Every Tuesday and Thursday 1 PM- 2:30 PM

Exposing troubled youth to educational opportunities and resources to create career paths.

CLASSES IN THE COMMUNITY

Hello Neighbors, 

As we close out the month of July, our community has been abuzz with a wide range of summer events. We hope you are taking a look at all of the new additions to the newsletter, and be sure to email us important information about events, meetings, special recognition for a community member or organization, and anything important to you in your community to share throughout the district. 

In service, 

^{Edward Burroughs III}

Prince George's County Council, District 8

LEGISLATIVE UPDATES

NEW LEGISLATION

CB-46-2023 Healthy Restaurant Program ENACTED

In The Community

Council Member Burroughs III participating in a panel discussion  at the RISE and National Black Sports Professionals event at the NFL Players Association this past week. He spoke on the importance of civic engagement and advocacy, and  shared ideas on how to partner advocacy initiatives with programs and opportunities that the young people in District 8 want to participate in.

Our recently appointed Superintendent of Prince George's County Public Schools, Mr. Milliard House II, stopped by the County Council Building this week to say hello to council members and staff.

District 8 Youth Coordinator, Keith Holland is meeting with Community Liaisons at Our Saviour's Lutheran Church to assist in creating partnerships between organizations in District 8. Our Saviour's Lutheran Church has indoor and outdoor space on its property for organization's needing a location to execute their education and environmental programs.

PRINCE GEORGE'S COUNTY UPDATES

The Maryland Energy Administration (MEA) is pleased to announce that the online application portal for its FY24 Residential Clean Energy Rebate Program (R-CERP) has been updated and is now available.

This rebate program's goal is to encourage and help Maryland homeowners invest in renewable energy, the Maryland Energy Administration (MEA) provides rebates for solar photovoltaic systems, solar water heating, and geothermal heating & cooling systems. 

Please direct any questions about the R-CERP application process, or the program in general, to CERP.MEA@Maryland.gov.

COUNCIL OFFICE UPDATES

COMMUNITY EVENTS

Blocks and Lots GAME NIGHT

Presented by: The Denney House and the Camp Springs Civic Association 

The event seeks to present a unique community engagement opportunity, providing an easily digestible, interactive activity to educate and empower people as young as 10, on the complex topic of community and real estate development.  August 10th between 6- 8 pm Andrews Park Community Space located at 6101 Allentown Rd #105, Camp Springs, MD

Food Equity Council Meeting

July 25^th from 3-5 pm

Community members are welcome to join via Zoom.

Now through July 30th, M.E.R.C.Y. House (Mountain Top Emergency Resource Center for You) is ACCEPTING 

NEW school uniforms, school supplies, and CLEAR backpacks for our annual giveaway.

DROP OFF UNIFORMS, SCHOOL SUPPLIES (CLEAR BACKPACKS)

MERCY House (Mountain Top Emergency Resource Center for You)

4402 Cedell Place Temple Hills, MD 20748 

1st & 3rd Saturdays 9am to 12 noon

St. Stephen Baptist Church, 5757 Temple Hill Road

Temple Hills, MD 20748 

Tuesday through Friday 9am - 5pm 

Sundays 8am thru 1:00pm

The giveaway is tentatively scheduled for August 12th from 12 noon - 4pm.   More information and flyer to follow. 

Please Join Us! To volunteer please email Mercyhouseministry@yahoo.com and register) with your name, title, organization, and or school's name

FARMERS MARKETS

To view a list of Farmers Markets in Prince George's County, click on the flyer above.

Potomac Landing Elementary School

12500 Fort Washington Rd.

Aug. 12th, Sep. 9th, Oct.14th

Friendly High School 

10000 Allentown Rd.

July 22nd, Aug. 25th, Nov. 18th

UPDATES FOR FORT WASHINGTON

Fort Washington Forward, Inc. is a Maryland non-profit organization that uses smart/holistic investment in the Fort Washington community to support and enhance the environment, parks and recreation,  social connectivity and sustainability in our community.

Fort Washington Forward continues to collect community feedback on the proposed warehouse development along Livingston Road. You can provide your feedback by completing the survey below.

HEALTH AND WELLNESS

Assistance Programs

Program Extended Through August 31

 Eligible Customers Receive Bill Credits and Waived Fees

 WSSC Water Commissioners today unanimously approved extending the Get Current temporary water bill amnesty program through August 31. This is the second extension of the popular financial assistance program, which helps eligible customers with a delinquent balance as of May 1, 2023, by providing bill credits and waiving 100 percent of late payment charges and turn-on fees. To date, more than 1,500 customers have signed up to take advantage of the benefits of the Get Current program – allowing WSSC Water to collect nearly $1.2 million (including pay plan commitments).

Utility Relief Assistance Program offered from H.O.P.E. & Stone of Help CDC

Households that are at or below 80% AMI that have not received utility assistance from Prince George’s Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP) are eligible for ONE-TIMEfinancial assistance payment per property address for past due electric, gas, or water bills up to $500. Applicants will need to contact H.O.P.E. for further details on how to apply for assistance. 

Housing Options & Planning Enterprises Inc.

Tanya Adams
Intake Specialist
301-567-3330

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