Over 1,400 Residents Turn-out to Support Education and Affordable Housing in Montgomery County

December 10, 2015 | By Willie James InmanOn Wednesday night, 1,460 people of different faiths and backgrounds filled the pews of St. Camilus Church in Silver Spring to discuss affordable housing and education. Organized by Action in Montgomery (AIM), the event sought to challenge members of the Montgomery County Council and engage local residents on the two key issues of affordable housing and access to education programs.“The two needs we hear about most in conversations with local residents are access to affordable housing and before and after school enrichment programs. People in wealthier school districts can afford childcare, but it’s hard for two [ low] income families. We are asking for $1.5 million for five schools to fund two hours a day for these programs,” said Rev. Nancy Ladd, co-organizer of AIM and senior minister of the River Road Unitarian Universalist Congregation in Bethesda.