Our MissionWe support the self-sufficiency of low income families in their immediate and long-term goals by providing safe and affordable housing for 2 years, education, financial and life skills, and career enhancement. |
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Our History
The Dwelling Place was established in 1988 by a group of community activists and volunteers who were concerned about the growing number of homeless families in our local community. They founded a program that assisted families as they transitioned from homelessness to self-sufficiency.
Today, an independent community Board of Directors governs the organization with support through the City of Gaithersburg, Montgomery County, and the Federal Government. We also work closely with individuals, faith groups, schools, service clubs, and businesses in our community, offering them the opportunity to be a part of helping these families.
The holistic support of the program and the emphasis of quality rather than quality sets us apart from other similar organizations.
The Dwelling Place was established in 1988 by a group of community activists and volunteers who were concerned about the growing number of homeless families in our local community. They founded a program that assisted families as they transitioned from homelessness to self-sufficiency.
Today, an independent community Board of Directors governs the organization with support through the City of Gaithersburg, Montgomery County, and the Federal Government. We also work closely with individuals, faith groups, schools, service clubs, and businesses in our community, offering them the opportunity to be a part of helping these families.
The holistic support of the program and the emphasis of quality rather than quality sets us apart from other similar organizations.
Recognition
We are widely recognized in the Maryland/National Capital region for our innovative approach to homelessness and housing for lower income families. In addition to receiving financial and in-kind contributions from donors and community supporters, we have also been recognized by other organizations:
Catalogue for Philanthropy: Greater Washington
2013-2014 Online Catalogue
2009-2010 Online Catalogue
The City of Gaithersburg
Outstanding Organization from 2001-2016
We are widely recognized in the Maryland/National Capital region for our innovative approach to homelessness and housing for lower income families. In addition to receiving financial and in-kind contributions from donors and community supporters, we have also been recognized by other organizations:
Catalogue for Philanthropy: Greater Washington
2013-2014 Online Catalogue
2009-2010 Online Catalogue
The City of Gaithersburg
Outstanding Organization from 2001-2016
Reports
Approximately 85% of our funding is used for direct client services with the remaining 15% made up of 4% fundraising expenses and 11% administrative costs.
Approximately 85% of our funding is used for direct client services with the remaining 15% made up of 4% fundraising expenses and 11% administrative costs.
Additional Information about The Dwelling Place
Please click the links below to access the pages on this website with the indicated information.
- Programs - descriptions of specific programs offered by The Dwelling Place
- Donors - a listing of the organizations that have provided long term support
- Success Stories - examples of how we have helped families in Montgomery County
- Board of Directors - the list of the members of our governing board
- Staff - the list of current staff members including contact information
