Montgomery County Announces Total of $800,000 Awarded to Nonprofit and Faith-based Organizations to Deter Hate Crimes and Support Security Needs.
The funds will come through the County’s Nonprofit Security Grants program. The grants are available to help fund security personnel, security planning, training or exercise measures or new security cameras.
The next Securing Houses of Worship training will be held at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 15, in Rockville. The County provides classes, assessments and training specifically designed for nonprofit and faith-based facilities.
The grant awards announced today are affirmation of our unwavering support for our neighbors of every religion, race, ethnicity, gender, gender orientation and ability,” said County Council Vice President Andrew Friedson.
“In Montgomery County, we have a community of diverse residents who wish to practice our faiths and cultures freely.
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Schools and places of worship should be sanctuaries of peace and acceptance, not fear and violence,’ said OEMHS Director Luke Hodgson.“The security trainings offered by OEMHS help facilities evaluate and better secure their physical structures, develop plans for responding to threats and emergencies, and better prepare to protect themselves and their communities’” says OEMHS director of emergency management and Homeland Security Emergency Management, L.A.
‘We remain committed to fostering a safer environment for local nonprofits and religious institutions which are too often the targets of hate crimes.’ ‘The County Police Department continues to provide support to all organizations who indicate the need for assistance with security..
For full press release, see here: http://www2.montgomerycountymd.gov/mcgportalapps/Press_Detail.aspx?Item_ID=42781 posted on 1/30/2023 12:00:00 AM