Frederick County Immigrant Affairs Commission

05/07/2025

Come be a part of a festival that promises you a perfect blend of fun, food, cultural performances, music, and showcase of small businesses. If you are interested to be a part of it please register using the QR code.

12/05/2024

We would like to hear your thoughts on how the Immigrant Affairs Commission can support all immigrants as we move forward. Please share your thoughts with us by by March 1, 2025, via the survey- https://publicinput.com/iasurvey
Please share widely.

12/04/2024

You are invited to a town hall w/ Dr. Carey Wright, Maryland State Superintendent of Schools.

Maryland’s Blueprint Education Plan: What’s In It for Immigrant Students?

Wednesday, Dec 4, 2024
6:00 – 7:30PM

Registration – https://marylandnonprofits.my.site.com/fvamano/s/community-event?id=a1RUO0000015jaD2AQ

Join us at our town hall meeting with our special guest, Maryland State Superintendent of Schools, Dr. Carey Wright, on December 4. We will discuss...

11/18/2024

Join us on Thursday Nov. 21st during our Immigrant Affairs Commission meeting to learn about the Contracting & Procurement Process with Frederick County Government, MD. Our guest speaker is Diane Fouché, the Director of Procurement & Contracting with Frederick County Government

Don't miss the opportunity to learn:
- How to start the process of competing for County Grants
- Resources available to small, minority and immigrant owned businesses; and
- General information and questions you may have to get started

You can join us in-person at the C. Burr Artz Library- 110 E. Patrick Street Frederick, MD 21701 (Community Room). We will be streaming live on our page. Please engage via comments/ chat.
Public comments will be accepted on the public portal at https:// www.publicinput.com/T0616 or by calling toll-free 855-925-2801, enter meeting code 4116 to listen to the meeting. To give public comment press *3 during that portion of the meeting.

10/22/2024

Join us tomorrow during our Immigrant Affairs Commission meeting to learn about:
- The role of the Frederick County Board of Education relative to the Frederick County Public Schools
- General information on the upcoming Board of Education Race
Please note that this forum will not be used to endorse any candidate

You can join us in-person on the 1st floor of Wi******er Hall- 12 E. Church Street. We will be streaming live on our page. Please engage via comments/ chat.
Public comments will be accepted on the public portal at https:// www.publicinput.com/T0616 or by calling toll-free 855-925-2801, enter meeting code 4116 to listen to the meeting. To give public comment press *3 during that portion of the meeting.

09/09/2024

07/27/2024

We are excited to partner with the Maryland Ensemble Theatre and the Asian American Center of Frederick on this project showcasing the diverse immigrant community in Frederick County.

We are thrilled to announce that as part of our 2025-2026 season, we will produce a community-centered, original production! The show's themes and content will stem directly from our community as they share stories as first generation Americans.
MET is honored to artistically bring our community with us onto the stage in a way that fosters connection and belonging through storytelling.

MET is grateful to the National Endowment for the Arts for their funding support.
Our community organization partners include the Asian American Center of Frederick , and Frederick County Immigrant Affairs Commission

**Seeking sponsors, community partners, and community members to share their stories.

**Tickets to see First Gen will be available beginning on July 1, 2025.

Learn More at https://marylandensemble.org/firstgen/

06/16/2024

Please join us!

County Executive Jessica Fitzwater, the FCG Human Relations and Immigrants Affairs Commissions and the Asian American Center of Frederick invite you to a celebration of Immigrant Heritage Month!

When: Friday, June 28th, 6:00pm (Doors open at 5:30)
Where: Ballenger Creek Community Center, Ballenger Creek Park, 5420 Ballenger Creek Pike, Frederick MD 21703

Due to limited amount of space available, please RSVP to https:bit.ly/3URw1M9

To register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/frederick-county-immigrant-heritage-month-ceremony-tickets-919527109337?aff=oddtdtcreator