Montgomery County, PA

Ending homelessness takes a community effort. Thanks to our community partners, Montgomery County is able to connect unhoused and disabled residents with stable housing and critical support services like coaching, treatment, and employment so they can get back on their feet. Learn how Your Way Home’s Rapid Rehousing program is helping to tackle homelessness in our county and build stronger communities.

Today, we collected a truckload of holiday gifts for families in need thanks to Arcfield, one of our longtime sponsors. We are grateful for their support and the support of all those who continue to drop off gifts of new clothes, shoes, toys, coats, books, and gift cards. We will continue to collect toys and gift cards through December 24 and coats through January 3. All donations can be dropped off at County facilities in Norristown, Lansdale, Pottstown, West Norriton, and Conshohocken. Locations: https://brnw.ch/21wPvrw

What's in the 2025 Proposed Budget? Stay tuned to our social media, as we'll be breaking down the key parts of Montco's proposed budget and how it impacts our community. Today's Highlights: ❣️ Investment in programming to support substance use recovery and prevention, including the expansion of our successful pilot program for subsidized recovery housing. This year has enabled 137 individuals to stay in a Recovery House covered by the Opioid Settlement funds while they work toward their long-term goals of continued sobriety, job placements, and stable housing. 🏠 Grants to eligible homeowners to address their homes' safety concerns, improving energy or water efficiency, and making units accessible for individuals with disabilities. 🤝 Expanding our DEI capacities to ensure that our programs and services embrace DEI best practices.

What's in the 2025 Proposed Budget? Stay tuned to our social media, as we'll be breaking down the key parts of Montco's proposed budget and how it impacts our community. Today's Highlights: 🚆 Mandated increase in SEPTA funding from $8.3 million in 2024 to $9.4 million in 2025. 🌊 County investment in pursuing hydroelectric power from the Norristown Dam. 🌉 Eight bridges are slated to begin construction next year as part of our five-year capital budget plan, including the Keim Street Bridge in Pottstown, which has been closed since 2010 for structural deficiencies.

Last week, our Montco employee choir performed their holiday concert – making the holiday season feel even more festive! ⭐ We already can't wait for next year's performance! 🎶

What's in the 2025 Proposed Budget? Stay tuned to our social media, as we'll be breaking down the key parts of Montco's proposed budget and how it impacts our community. Today's Highlights: 👨⚕️ Funding for a new integrated street medicine program, a new mobile unit that provides the unhoused population with services to support their physical and behavioral health needs, launching in 2025. 🚶♀️ Funding for the design and construction of gaps along the Cross County Trail through heavily developed and populated portions of the county between Conshohocken and Willow Grove, leveraging a combination of federal and county funding sources. 💰 The 2025 budget also includes over $3 million of savings as a result of operational reductions in areas such as contracted services, materials and supplies, major and minor equipment, utilities, and training and travel expenses.

What's in the 2025 Proposed Budget? Stay tuned to our social media, as we'll be breaking down the key parts of Montco's proposed budget and how it impacts our community. Today's Highlights: 🛣️ Capital funding to upgrade and improve County-owned roads and bridges, parks, trails, and other facilities. This has a tremendous impact on those that use County assets each year: over 250 million vehicles that use the 131 County-owned bridges, over 100 million vehicles that use the 75 miles of County-owned roadways, and over 3 million people that visit the County's parks, trails, and historic sites. ❄️ Investment for critical shelter services during extreme winter weather and goals to open year-round emergency shelter operations in the coming months. The short-term shelter funding is accompanied by investments from six local philanthropic partners, so that shelters have the essential supplies and volunteers needed to be successful. 💙 Investment in a new Emergency Behavioral Health Crisis Center, which will provide Montgomery County residents with the critical support, crisis intervention, and stabilization services needed during mental health emergencies.

There are so many ways in which the Office of Veteran Services -- within the Montgomery County Department of Health and Human Services -- works to improve the quality of life for veterans and their families. Our Veteran Services staff helps the veteran community navigate through the sometimes-complicated process of obtaining veterans benefits, supports veterans through special advocacy, and refers veterans to county and community services. They also have access to a wide network of services from agencies, non-profits, faith organizations, and veteran-friendly businesses. Hear from our team about the work they do – and how it’s making a big impact on veterans across the county.

Last night, we illuminated the corner of the County Courthouse at Airy and Swede Streets for our annual Holiday Lighting Ceremony. 💡 The festive event included the lightings of a Christmas tree, menorah, and kinara. Our Montgomery County Choir lifted their voices with the sounds of the season. Happy Holidays, #Montco!

Join us in coming together to celebrate generosity this Giving Tuesday in Montco. If you are using your time to volunteer, or even simple spreading kindness in your community - we would like to see it! ❤️ Share your kindhearted actions with us using the hashtag #MontcoGives, and take some time to see how you can help support families in need in Montgomery County below: 🧥 The Montgomery County Coat Drive goes through January 3, 2025. The County is accepting donations of NEW coats only - to ensure children and adults stay warm this winter. The greatest need is for infants and all children's sizes. 🪀 Our Toy & Gift Card drive runs through December 24. As the holidays approach, the County is collecting toys and gift cards to bring joy to children and families in need. Community members are encouraged to donate new toys or gift cards to help brighten a child's holiday season. All donations—whether coats, food, toys, or gift cards—can be dropped off at County facilities in Norristown, Lansdale, Pottstown, West Norriton, and Conshohocken. E-gift cards can be sent directly to veronica.hilghman@montgomerycountypa.gov. Gift cards and toys can also be mailed to: Attn: Veronica Hilghman Address: DeKalb Center Norristown, 1430 DeKalb Street, PO Box 311, Norristown, PA 19401-0311