A Day in the Life of Money Follows the Person Peer Support Counselors
Independence Now provides On-going Peer Support and Outreach for the Money Follows the Person (MFP) project in Prince George’s and Montgomery County.
Consumer Story: “I never thought this would happen, but it did!”
“Independence Now didn’t give up on me when it felt like everyone else did. Independence Now connected me to the shelter, volunteer work, and assisted me with getting on the housing lists in Montgomery County.”
Welcome Noelle Valla!
Please join us in welcoming the newest member of our Supports Planning team, Noelle Valla!
Giving Thanks
Independence Now was so grateful to receive this heartwarming Thanksgiving message from one of our Consumers. We’re thankful that we get to work with so many amazing people!
Staff Picks: Podcasts
Here at Independence Now, our staff love podcasts! Here’s a list of their favorites.
Assistive Technology Spotlight: ReaderPen by C-Pen
This extremely portable device gives you the ability to scan text and have the words read right back to you.
Celebrate Giving Tuesday by investing in your friendly neighborhood Center for Independent Living!
Making a donation to Independence Now this season will directly support a solid foundation for our staff to do great work for the community!
Consumer Story: Darryl
With the help of Independence Now, Darryl was able to get on a few housing lists and ultimately obtain an emergency housing voucher.
Looking Ahead: Independence Now’s Strategic Plan
Like most organizations, a strategic plan guides our focus and determines where staff energy and time should be spent.
Money Follows the Person I Want My Life Back IRL Event
Independence Now’s Money Follows the Person (MFP) staff Michael Saunders, Carlos Garner, and Felicia Latimore recently held an in-person ‘I Want My Life Back’ event at Cadia of Hyattsville, a Nursing Facility in Prince George’s County.