Building a Collaborative Community
Since 1967, Community Reach of Montgomery County (“Reach”) has supported underserved communities by addressing their essential needs and ensuring they have a more equitable chance of realizing their full potential. We invite you to be part of our important work in improving the overall well-being of our community!
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What we do
Improving the Well-Being
of Our Community
Reach’s services form a safety net, targeting the specific needs of the populations we serve to uplift the community as a whole. Our broad spectrum of services - healthcare, housing, financial emergency assistance, eldercare, and English language education - helps ensure equitable access to all kinds of support for clients, regardless of their circumstances.
EDUCATION FOR IMMIGRANTS
Language Outreach Program
Language Outreach Program (LOP) fosters community integration through English as a Second Language (ESL) and conversation classes, US citizenship test preparation, and tutoring for children.
Financial emergency Assistance
Rockville Emergency Assistance Program
Rockville Emergency Assistance Program (REAP) provides financial assistance to prevent evictions, foreclosures, and utility terminations and connects residents to social services and otherresources.
ELDERCARE
Senior Reach
Senior Reach provides a range of services to help lower-income seniors in Rockville age safely in their homes.
Supportive housing
Housing Program
Jefferson House and Rockland House offer permanent housing with supports, including case management and life skills development, to formerly unhoused individuals.
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HEALTHCARE FOR UNINSURED ADULTS
Mansfield Kaseman Health Clinic
Mansfield Kaseman Health Clinic (MKHC), a subsidiary of Reach, offers primary and specialty care, health education, patient navigation, and lab and pharmacy services to uninsured county residents and Maryland residents on Medicare or Medicaid.
Primary Care
Comprehensive medical care, including disease prevention and health maintenance
Specialty Care
Access to in-house specialists or referrals to networks of external specialists
Health Education
In-house health education programs as well as community outreach efforts
Laboratory Services
On-site lab services for preventive treatment and treatment of chronic and acute illness
Pharmacy
Same-day generic medications at our office pharmacy
ABOUT REACH
Building Stronger Communities Since 1967
Established in 1967 to help build community connections and give a voice to marginalized groups, Reach has worked for decades to promote equity and self-sufficiency in Rockville and throughout Montgomery County. As the needs of underserved groups have changed, Reach has expanded and adapted, growing to work in five direct service areas, which together serve approximately 3,500 individuals each year.
Testimonials
The impact of LOP extends far beyond the classroom. It ripples through families, neighborhoods, and our entire community. It is a program that embodies the essence of unity and inclusivity, breaking down the barriers that separate us, and building bridges of understanding.
Keidy S.
LOP Teacher
I love giving to Reach because I know my donation is well managed and supports critical services and direct aid for people in the community who need it most.
Katie B.
Changemakers Circle Member
I wanted to find a way to help people in my own community avoid evictions and potential lifelong housing instability. Fortunately, I discovered REAP, which helps individuals and families do just that.
Olivia Bobrowsky
REAP Supporter
Volunteering with Reach lets me use another part of my brain as well as my heart. It's communal caring at its best.
Ellen R.
Volunteer
The friendship and sense of community I have found among my classmates have helped me connect with this new country.
Christian F.
LOP Student
At age 91, I feel that I have been given dignity and a sense that someone cares due to [Senior Reach's] efforts and generosity.
Frederika W.
Senior Reach Client
Newsletter
Jan 2026
Read our most recent monthly newsletter for updates.
Most recent blog Article
Board Member Spotlight: Rae Pearl Canizares
For Rae Pearl Canizares, people are always at the center —learning about them, helping them, and teaching them. As she prepares to step down from the board, we want to her for years of service.
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Upcoming events
What's happening
Check out our upcoming events and see how you can get involved!
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Monday, February 2, 2026
Changemakers Challenge
Take part in the Changemakers Challenge!
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Sunday, March 1, 2026
REAP Choral Concert 2026
Join us for the annual Choral Concert hosted by Rockville United Church in support of REAP!
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Saturday, May 16, 2026
Reach-MKHC Gala 2026
Join us for an evening of community, impact, and philanthropy at the 2026 Reach–MKHC Gala!
Join us
Ways to Get Involved
Want to support our work in the community? Join us today!
Community Reach of Montgomery County
Mansfield Kaseman Health Clinic
Our Services
Mansfield Kaseman Health Clinic (MKHC)