Housing Opportunities Commission

05/29/2026

HOC “Building What’s Next - Together” Art Contest
ENTRIES DUE JUNE 1

It’s time to put the finishing touches on your vision of “Building What’s Next - Together” and submit your entry in the HOC Art Contest. We can’t wait to see your interpretation of the theme: Is it a feeling? Is it about an actual place – a building, where you live or learn or work? Or is it a personal or family goal or achievement that you’re working toward?

Winning artists receive:
• $200 Visa gift card
• Recognition & celebration at July HOC Commissioners meeting
• Winning entries publicly displayed at HOC’s Silver Spring headquarters offices

Contest open to all HOC youth, adult and senior residents. Entry deadline is Monday, June 1, 2026. Visit the contest website for complete details and rules.
https://www.hocmc.org/art-contest/

05/22/2026

05/22/2026

HOC Residents: Your Opinion Matters
Make your voice heard on the HOC Resident Advisory Board (RAB).
The RAB assists HOC in carrying out its responsibilities by bringing residents’ voices to decisions that affect the wellbeing of all HOC community residents. Nominations are now being accepted to identify candidates for the upcoming RAB election, which will take place in August.

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05/21/2026

Get busy creating - entries due in just 11 days!

HOC “Building What’s Next - Together” Art Contest
Put your artistic talent to work and express your vision of what “Building What’s Next - Together” means to you. Is it a feeling? Is it about an actual place – a building, where you live or learn or work? Or is it a personal or family goal or achievement that you’re working toward?

Winning artists receive:
• $200 Visa gift card
• Recognition & celebration at July HOC Commissioners meeting
• Winning entries publicly displayed at HOC’s Silver Spring headquarters offices

Contest open to all HOC youth, adult and senior residents. Entry deadline is Monday, June 1, 2026. Visit the contest website for complete details and rules: https://www.hocmc.org/art-contest/

05/20/2026

Get busy creating - entries due in just 12 days!

HOC “Building What’s Next - Together” Art Contest

Put your artistic talent to work and express your vision of what “Building What’s Next - Together” means to you. Is it a feeling? Is it about an actual place – a building, where you live or learn or work? Or is it a personal or family goal or achievement that you’re working toward?

Winning artists receive:
• $200 Visa gift card
• Recognition & celebration at July HOC Commissioners meeting
• Winning entries publicly displayed at HOC’s Silver Spring headquarters offices

Contest open to all HOC youth, adult and senior residents. Entry deadline is Monday, June 1, 2026. Visit the contest website for complete details and rules: https://www.hocmc.org/art-contest/

05/19/2026

HOC “Building What’s Next - Together” Art Contest

Put your artistic talent to work and express your vision of what “Building What’s Next - Together” means to you. Is it a feeling? Is it about an actual place – a building, where you live or learn or work? Or is it a personal or family goal or achievement that you’re working toward?

Winning artists receive:
• $200 Visa gift card
• Recognition & celebration at July HOC Commissioners meeting
• Winning entries publicly displayed at HOC’s Silver Spring headquarters offices

Contest open to all HOC youth, adult and senior residents. Entry deadline is Monday, June 1, 2026. Visit the contest website for complete details and rules: https://www.hocmc.org/art-contest/

05/15/2026

College IS within reach. Don’t let the high cost of books, lab fees and living expenses keep you from pursuing your dream of college and a brighter future. The Tony S. Davis Memorial Scholarship can unlock that opportunity for HOC-resident youth heading to college.

The application deadline is May 15, 2025 – apply today!
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05/13/2026

Don’t let the high cost of books, lab fees and living expenses keep you from pursuing your dream of college and a brighter future. Apply today for the Tony S. Davis Memorial Scholarship. HOC-resident youth heading to college are encouraged to apply today! ----> https://buff.ly/EmFZPg2

Get started today – the application deadline is May 15, 2025.

05/01/2026

HOC and development partner EYA put shovels in the ground for the ceremonial groundbreaking for The Sage, the Housing Opportunities Commission’s new mixed-income community one block from the Shady Grove Metro in Derwood.

The development will offer 413 affordable and market-rate apartment homes, resident amenities and also will house a new Montgomery County Public Library branch.

Construction is projected for completion in mid 2028.

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05/01/2026

Reminder! Join us this Saturday for the Earn, Learn & Thrive Empowerment Fair!

Connect with local employers, financial institutions and community partners offering valuable resources, job opportunities and expert guidance.
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Register today! bit.ly/4bZULub