IMPACT Film & Discussion: “Afrofuturism: The Origin Story”

Online Event

This program year, IMPACT is using a lens we call “Care and Counternarratives” to create more possibilities and approaches to racial equity, justice, and liberation. In our film and discussion spaces, we have grounded ourselves in contemporary and historical examples of radical imagination–the ability to imagine life, and social institutions not as they are but […]

Spring Festival in Wheaton

Hughes United Methodist Church 10700 Georgia Avenue , Wheaton, MD, United States

IMPACT's Wheaton Network is partnering with Hughes United Methodist Church to host a day of food, family, fun, and connection for residents. Want to know more?  Please contact Carmen Hernandez at carmen@impactsilverspring.org.  

Now accepting applications for the Weaver Learning Lab on Generative Conflict!

Online Event

We are now accepting applications for the Weaver Learning Lab on generative conflict through April 7. Have you ever felt stuck in moving work or initiatives forward when differences of opinions arise? Do you feel like disagreements or tensions in your relationships hinder mutual growth, learning and progress? Are you curious about ways that you […]

Community Connect in Long Branch

Clifton Park Baptist Church 8818 Piney Branch Road, Silver Spring, United States

IMPACT, along with other partners at the Silver Spring Service Consolidation Hub, is hosting a "Community Connect" event where Long Branch residents can gather to engage in conversations about important community topics. To-go meals will be provided along with childcare. If you have questions or need more information, please contact Sara Mussie at sara@impactsilverspring.org.  

Earth Day Community Clean-Up

Broadacres Local Park 710 Beacon Road, Silver Spring, MD, United States

IMPACT is excited to support a community clean-up at Broadacres Local Park.  Join us on Earth Day to help show our planet some love! ❤️ Volunteers are needed and Student Service Learning (SSL) hours will be provided. Meet at the Gazebo at Broadacres Local Park, 710 Beacon Rd., Silver Spring MD.  

Greenfest in the City “Marketplace”

Marian Fryer Town Plaza 2424 Reedie Drive, Wheaton, MD, United States

This Earth Day weekend, come out and support local small businesses at "Greenfest in the City."  Microentrepreneurs from the IMPACT network will be selling handcrafted jewelry, piñatas, gifts, cultural items, and much more! Check out the following makers: Sonias Craft Design Constelación de Ideas Ingrid Crochet Designs Annie's Designs Bloom Artist by Eunice LLC Piñatas […]

Entrepreneur Fair in Wheaton!

Hughes United Methodist Church 10700 Georgia Avenue , Wheaton, MD, United States

Don’t miss this chance to support micro business owners and strengthen our local economy. Coming this Saturday, June 10 from 11 am – 3 pm at Hughes United Methodist Church (10700 Georgia Ave., Silver Spring) is another exciting Entrepreneur Fair!  Many of the entrepreneurs will be from IMPACT’s Community Trade Academy (read more about the […]

How Can You Show Up for Social Change?

Online Event

Join IMPACT Silver Spring for “How Can YOU Show Up for Social Change?” a webinar led by activist and author Deepa Iyer. In our lives and as part of organizations, many of us play different roles in pursuit of equity, shared liberation, inclusion, and justice. Sometimes, we feel overwhelmed, confused, or ineffective as we reach […]

Community Clean-up — Dalewood Drive in Connecticut Avenue Estates Community

Dalewood Playground, 12007 Dalewood Dr, Silver Spring, MD 20902 12007 Dalewood Dr., Silver Spring, MD, United States

Join your neighbors for a community clean-up in the Wheaton neighborhood of Connecticut Avenue Estates. Students can earn Student Service Learning (SSL) hours. We will be joined by special guests Councilmember Natali Fani-Gonzales (District 6) and Delegate Jared Solomon (District 18). There will be a 2:00 pm celebration at the Dalewood Playground. Sponsored by Montgomery […]

Hispanic Heritage Month Events – FRIDAYS in Wheaton

Marian Fryer Town Plaza 2424 Reedie Drive, Wheaton, MD, United States

Don’t miss this kick-off event for Hispanic Heritage month at Marian Fryer Town Plaza in Wheaton this Friday! In addition to the free concert, entrepreneurs from IMPACT’s Wheaton network will be there from 4 pm – 8 pm selling food, jewelry, and other craft items. Don’t miss the live piñata-making demonstration! There will be concerts […]