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Inspire 2026
Get Inspired
Inspiring the Future and Building it Together
Join HOC and Community Partners for an INSPIRING evening to discover the FUTURE of Resident Services and how we will be BUILDING IT — TOGETHER.
Save The Date
Thursday, October 15, 2026
5:30 – 8:00 P.M.
HOC Headquarters Offices
1328 Fenwick Lane
Silver Spring, MD 20910
Invitation and event details to come.
More Than a Celebration.
A Platform for Building What’s Next — Together
Community Partners Blog
Leading up to our event, become inspired by stories of the real, positive community impact generated by your support of HOC Resident Services programs.
A Bold New Vision
At our event, you will learn about our bold new vision for Resident Services and a new learning and development center focused on innovation and opportunity.
Experience the Future
Interactive and engaging hands-on experiences will inspire investment in the youth, adults and seniors of the future.
The Cradle to Career Annual Impact
995 YOUTH
- Expand pre-school readiness programming for early learners
- Encourage home learning and connect families to literacy resources, including libraries, schools and mentoring programs
- Support families in opening 529 College Savings Plans and Baby Trust Funds
- Offer STEAM scholarships to increase academic enrichment opportunities
1,410 ADULTS
- Enhance small business development programming and entrepreneurial support
- Deliver financial literacy training and credit-building support
- Support adults in improving rental histories and accessing homeownership pathways
- Provide tuition assistance for adult education and continuing education pathways
600 SENIORS
- Expand partnerships to provide transportation access, food support and community-based services for older adults
- Launch onsite gardening and wellness programs to promote healthy living
- Reduce social isolation through technology access and senior companionship programs
- Provide financial literacy programming for seniors and families
- Support community-based health education and screenings through Community Health Workers
Become a Sponsor
Please follow the “Sponsorship Opportunities” tab to learn how you can help and be a part of what we do.
Sponsorship Opportunities
Support Families Beyond Housing — Support the Inspire 2026 Campaign
By supporting the Community Partners Inspire 2026 Campaign, you are supporting families living in HOC communities in their quest for wellness, opportunity, economic mobility and personal growth. Your support fuels their progress toward economic self-sufficiency and is an investment in the future of Montgomery County.
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Inspire 2026 Campaign and Event Sponsorship Opportunities
| Benefits | Legacy Builder: $25,000 | Visionary Partner: $15,000 | Developer: $10,000 | Architect: $5,000 | Foundation Supporter: $2,500 | Opportunity Starter: $1,000 |
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| Recognition Across HOCP Platforms, Website, Event Materials, or Supporter Wall | ||||||
| Program Support Recognition | ||||||
| Inspire 2026 Invitations | 10 | 8 | 6 | 4 | 2 | 1 |
Join Us for the Inspire 2026 Celebration
October 15, 2026 | 5:30 – 8:00 PM
HOC Headquarters Offices
1328 Fenwick Lane, Silver Spring, MD 20910
The Inspire 2026 Celebration — the culmination of our Inspire fundraising campaign — will bring together leaders, partners and supporters who believe in and have invested in the work of Community Partners.
Whether you are a recurring benefactor or new supporter of our mission, we invite you to join us in the celebration of Building What’s Next — Together.
To become an inspired partner or to give in other ways, contact:
Dr. Marsha Koger, HOC Staff Liaison
Marsha.Koger@hocmc.org | 240-627-9730
Deadline for donations and pledges is September 18 to ensure full recognition benefits.
Awards & Recognition
Shauna Sorrells Memorial Inspire Award
Shauna Sorrells (1972–2019) was a transformative leader whose career was defined by an unwavering commitment to affordable housing and community advocacy. Although she was with the Housing Opportunities Commission (HOC) for just four years in her roles as Director of Legislative and Public Affairs and Chief Operating Officer, Shauna left an indelible mark on the agency and the Montgomery County community.
The Shauna Sorrells Memorial Inspire Award pays homage to her legacy by honoring individuals or groups that have had a similarly significant impact on enhancing the lives of HOC customers over the previous year.
About Shauna Sorrells
Shauna Sorrells elevated the HOC’s profile and spearheaded vital fundraising initiatives, including our signature Inspire Celebration.
Her professional journey began in marketing with the American Academy of Family Physicians and the United Way, but her passion for service led her to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). Rising from intern to Director of the Office of Public Housing Programs, she earned numerous prestigious accolades, including four Secretarial Awards. Shauna championed a holistic approach to housing, recognizing that stable homes are the foundation for health, education and employment.
Beyond her technical expertise, Shauna was a “force of nature” — intelligent, witty and a devoted mother. To honor her legacy, HOC and Community Partners established the Shauna Sorrells Memorial Award to recognize those individuals and organizations that embody her dedication to the underserved. Her life was a powerful example of how one individual’s passion can improve the lives of tens of thousands.
Previous Shauna Sorrells Memorial Award Recipients
2024
- Arts for the Aging
- Yellow Boomerang
2022
- Dr. Ikenna Myers, African American Health Program
- Barrington “Coach Bo” and Charisse Callender-Scott, ComuniBuild Foundation
2020
- Emmanuel-Brinklow Seventh-Day Adventist Church
In Recognition — HOC Resident Advisory Board
Founded in 1985, the Resident Advisory Board (RAB) is a jurisdiction-wide resident organization that continuously works to bring residents’ concerns, ideas and recommendations for change and improvement to HOC for action. Among the RAB’s responsibilities:
- Review properties under consideration for purchase
- Review and make recommendations on the HOC operating budget
- Review and make recommendations related to HOC practices and procedures such as rent collection, resident grievances, evictions, etc.
- Monitor grant progress and activities
- Review HUD policies and assist HOC in implementing policies or changing existing practices in order to meet HUD regulations
- Meet annually with Property Management staff to offer suggestions on improvements to maintenance efforts
HOC is proud to recognize the valuable contributions of these eight volunteer members of the RAB. We extend our sincere thank you to Adam Pinchuck, Jamene Johnson, Denise Anderson, Stephanie Frazier, Robert Arnold, Yeshitia Desta, Dr. Barbara Hampton and Irma Washington.
Outgoing Resident Advisory Board
Adam Pinchuck
President
Jamene Johnson
Vice President
Denise Anderson
Parliamentarian
Stephanie Frazier
Secretary
Robert Arnold
Member
Yeshitla Desta
Member
Dr. Barbara Hampton
Member
Irma Washington
Member