East County Community Initiative | Health and Wellness Committee

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Danielle Alvarado-Davis
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3300 Briggs Chaney Rd
Silver Spring, MD 20904

240-773-2093

Health and Wellness Committee

The workgroup hosts guest speakers who provide critical information about community resources. Participating members share updates about services and resources their organization is providing. The workgroup collaborates on community events and activities planning and help promote each other's activities in the community. Community members also share their concerns and suggestions for ways to improve the quality of life of East County residents.

The workgroup members meet virtually every other Thursday at noon.

2021-2022 Accomplishments

  • Shared events among committee partners
  • Organized community outreach events
  • Shared information and resources
  • Shared client referrals
  • COVID response--facilitated PPE distribution, helped with vaccination and testing events
  • Support projects such as the laptop distribution, food distribution
  • Support Fairland-Briggs Chaney master plan efforts
  • Identified community needs
  • Communication and outreach
  • Letter of support for grant writing
  • Shared insights that helped committee members develop their programs and strategic direction
  • Pazit Aviv, DHHS Aging and Disability Services
  • Tarcila Lopes-Burkhardt, DHHS East County Coordination & Paint Branch-Springbrook Cluster Project

The purpose of the Health and Wellness Committee is to build a sustainable, comprehensive social service network that serves the residential areas within the East County region. The committee has recruited and involved representatives across the health and wellness services spectrum to increase representation and gain better insight into the needs of East County residents. The committee continues to meet to strategize and plan various activities aimed at improving health and wellness opportunities within East County.

Committee Members