Gilchrist Immigrant Resource Center
Contact Info
11002 Veirs Mill Road Suite 506, Wheaton, MD 20902
(240) 777-4940
Other Information
Business HoursWheaton site: Mon-Thurs. 9 am-5 pm East County Regional Service Center site: Tuesdays, 10am-5pm White Oak Community Recreation Center site: Wednesdays, 3pm-7pm; Thursdays: 9am-1pm Gaithersburg site: Tuesdays and Thursdays: 3pm-8pm; Fridays: 10am-3pm
Offers Wraparound ServiceNo
Service DeliveryHybrid
Do Programs Charge a Fee?Yes, and financial assistance is available.
Pricing If ApplicableEnglish Conversation classes: Free; English classes: $30 for book; Computer classes: in person: $20 for County residents (if classes are online: free); Citizenship classes: free
Area ServedMontgomery County. Focus on Mid County, East County, Upcounty
Number Served1,000+
Skills EmphasizedEnglish learning, Citizenship preparedness, basic computer skills
Additional LocationsEast - East County Regional Service Center 3300 Briggs Chaney Road, Silver Spring, MD 20904; East - White Oak Community Recreation Center 1700 April Lane, Silver Spring, MD 20904; Upcounty - Gaithersburg Library, 2nd Floor 18330 Montgomery Village Avenue,
Programs
English Classes
The Gilchrist Immigrant Resource Center offers Evening and Saturday English (ESOL) Classes, as well as English conversation classes for County residents.
Target Population: County residents, Adult (18+), individuals with limited English proficiency
Intake/Eligibility: Classes: register online through our website (montgomerycountymd.gov/gilchrist/programs_and_services.html) Information and Referral service: Clients can call 240-777-4940 with any questions or to schedule an appointment. Walk-ins are welcome at any of our locations during open hours.
Computer classes
Our computer classes offer introduction to Microsoft Word, Excel, Google Docs, Google Sheets.
Target Population: Residents with limited computer skills
Intake/Eligibility: Classes: register online through our website (montgomerycountymd.gov/gilchrist/programs_and_services.html) Information and Referral service: Clients can call 240-777-4940 with any questions or to schedule an appointment. Walk-ins are welcome at any of our locations during open hours.
Citizenship Preparation Classes
The Gilchrist Immigrant Resource Center provides Citizenship Preparation classes for individuals who wish to prepare for U.S. citizenship. Students will Learn U.S. history and civics and improve their English reading, writing, and speaking to prepare for the citizenship interview.
Target Population: Adults (18+), applicants must be eligible to apply for U.S. citizenship
Intake/Eligibility: Classes: register online through our website (montgomerycountymd.gov/gilchrist/programs_and_services.html) Information and Referral service: Clients can call 240-777-4940 with any questions or to schedule an appointment. Walk-ins are welcome at any of our locations during open hours.
Info and Referral service
The Gilchrist Center provides extensive information about local government and non-profit resources that focus on the needs of the County's new immigrants and newcomers. People can call 240-777-4940 with any questions, or visit one of our sites during open hours (appointments encouraged, walk-ins are welcome).
Target Population: Montgomery County residents
Intake/Eligibility: Classes: register online through our website (montgomerycountymd.gov/gilchrist/programs_and_services.html) Information and Referral service: Clients can call 240-777-4940 with any questions or to schedule an appointment. Walk-ins are welcome at any of our locations during open hours.