Diversity in the Community
Making a Difference
The Prince George’s Planning Department is involved in our community in many ways:
- Community Outreach – Coat Drives and Quarterly Food Drives to aid the less fortunate year-round
- Green Open House – To educate the community about sustainability and environmental awareness; schoolhouse pond cleanup
- Joint scholarship with the National Forum for Black Public Administrators (NFBPA) offered to a minority student in a planning-related field
- Partnerships with multicultural groups to strengthen relationships with diverse communities that foster mutual understanding and support
Community Involvement Programs
Strengthen partnerships with diverse communities fostering mutual understanding and support.
- Charitable Fundraising and Contributions: Silent Auctions to benefit Local Food Banks and Habitat for Humanity; Participation in “Christmas in April”
- Community Outreach: Information tables set up at several local community events (Maryland Day, Annual Heritage Day, Bowie Fest, and Marlborough Day) to educate the public about M-NCPPC programs, services, and resources
- Enhance the provision of excellent customer service to our diverse customer base
