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Strong Foundation asks Montgomery County for $75,000 a year to keep West Montgomery community center open
Summary
Terrence Jones, executive director of Strong Foundation, appealed for $75,000 annually to extend hours and programs at a West Montgomery community center, citing summer-camp expansion, tutoring needs and free dental clinics for the neighborhood; several commissioners signaled support and discussed possible per-commissioner contributions.
At the commission meeting Jan. 20, Terrence Jones, executive director of Strong Foundation, asked Montgomery County Commissioners to provide recurring operating support so his organization's West Montgomery community center can remain open more hours and expand programs.
"We believe that with 75,000 a year, we're able to keep this facility open, 5 days a week for the people in the community," Jones said, describing a facility…
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