Bethesda Cares</b>
4917 Hampden Lane
Bethesda, MD 20814
301-907-9244
www.bethesdacares.com
Bethesda Cares aids the homeless and helps to keep residents from becoming homeless. Various programs are offered weekly. The charity also hosts a co-op food program that offers a basket full of fresh food to families for $16 per month. On October 14, the charity will be holding a joint-fundraiser, "Show Of Support" with A Wider Circle at the Chevy Chase Women's Center from 7-10 p.m. Interested volunteers should call 301-907-9244 or e-mail info@bethesdacares.com for more information.
<b>Potomac Community Resources</b>
9200 Kentsdale Drive
Potomac, MD 20854
301-365-0561
www.pcr-inc.org
info@pcr-inc.org
Specializing in helping persons with developmental differences, Potomac Community Resources offers many different programs, including sports activities, social classes and classes. Patricia Sullivan Benefit Dinner on Oct. 7 at the Bethesda North Marriot at 7 p.m. Interested volunteers should call or e-mail (see contact info above).
<b>Montgomery County Coalition for the Homeless</b>
600-B East Gude Drive
Rockville, MD 20850
301-217-0314
www.mcch.net
The MCCH looks to maximize resources toward aiding homeless in Montgomery County. They have a Menís Emergency Shelter that provides year-round care. MCCH also contributes to Partnership for Permanent Housing. Interested volunteers should ask for Sarah Mahin at extension 13 or visit their Web site.
<b>Lions Clubs</b>
The Lions are dedicated to helping those less fortunate, with a particular emphasis on helping those with impaired vision.
<b>*Rockville Lions Club</b>
Meets first and third Wednesday of each month at Rockville United Methodist Church, 112 W. Montgomery Avenue, Rockville. Those interested in joining should e-mail contact info to membership@rockvillelions.org.
www.rockvillelions.org
<b>Rotary Clubs</b>
Rotary clubs are nonreligious, nongovernmental, and open to every race, culture and creed. They represent a cross section of local business and professional leaders who provide humanitarian service in the community. Their motto is "Service Above Self."
<b>* Potomac-Bethesda Rotary Club</b>
Meets (almost) every Thursday, 6:30-8:30 p.m. at Hunters Inn, 10123 River Road, Potomac, to plan club, community and international service activities. Guests are welcome at regular meetings.
Pbrotary@hotmail.com
www.pb-rotary.org
<b>* Potomac Rotary Club</b>
Meets every Wednesday at 12:15 p.m. at the Amada Amante Ristorante, 9755 Traville Gateway Drive, Rockville. Newcomers welcome to attend weekly meetings; contact Nancy Neuell (info below).
President: Nancy Neuell
301-251-7958
nneuell@aol.com
www.rotaryclubofpotomac.org