About AIM

Action in Montgomery (AIM, est. 2000), is a broad-based community power organization, rooted in Montgomery County’s neighborhoods and congregations. We are non-partisan, multi-faith, multi-racial, and dedicated to making our county and state a better place to live and thrive.

You’ll find us working for change: door-to-door and in living rooms, in churches and classrooms, in front of the County Council and at the State House in Annapolis.

Introduction to Action in Montgomery

AIM Member Institutions

Become a supporting member institution, today.

Meet Our Staff

  • Cynthia Marshall

    EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

    Working with local leaders to address social and economic justice issues facing individuals and families in our communities.

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  • Tanushree Dutta Isaacman

    LEAD ORGANIZER

    Focused on improving lives, and rights, from time in the Peace Corps to International Affairs and work with Congress.

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  • Pilar Olmedo Gordon

    ASSOCIATE ORGANIZER

    Committed to creating deep connections and building relationships between people.

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  • Adama Moussa Harouna

    PROJECT ORGANIZER

    Building relationships from the community up to win significant improvements in people's day-to-day lives.

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    Elizabeth Bernal-Amick

    ASSOCIATE ORGANIZER

    Forging connections with diverse communities and celebrating cultural differences as avenues for unity.

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    Katie Wenger

    COMMUNICATIONS MANAGER

    Implementing an organized and inclusive communications strategy to grow AIM’s collective power.

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Board of Directors

Diana Bird, Co-Chair—The People’s Community Baptist Church

Rev. Michael Armstrong, Co-Chair—Colesville United Methodist Church

Linda Bleadingheiser, Co-Chair—River Road Unitarian Universalist Congregation

Yvonne Brooks-Little, Secretary—Harvest Intercontinental Church

Bob Bourg, Treasurer—River Road Unitarian Universalist Congregation

Ogechi Akalegbere—St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church

Terri Jo Hayes—Sligo Seventh-Day Adventist Church

Gail Riley—Cedar Lane Unitarian Universalist Congregation

Marla Schulman—B’nai Israel Congregation

Dr. Stacy Ashton—Burnt Mills Elementary School

Ways to Give

  • Our growing community of AIM Allies show a deep commitment to our work by giving recurring monthly donations. We hope you will join us as an AIM Ally—whether the amount is $5 or $50 a month, it will make a big difference and help sustain our work. Donate at: actioninmontgomery.org/donate, and select the “Monthly” giving option.

  • Donate online at: actioninmontgomery.org/donate and select “One-time” donation and the amount. Then enter your credit card or bank account information. Alternatively, you can mail a check to: Action in Montgomery, 7710 Carroll Ave, Takoma Park, MD 20912.

  • You can easily make your annual gift to AIM by recommending a grant to our organization through your donor-advised fund. If you need AIM’s tax ID, it is 52-2032072. Please let us know if you authorize a grant, so our team can be on the lookout for your donation.

  • By donating appreciated assets held longer than one year, you can avoid paying capital gains taxes that would otherwise apply if the asset were sold. Please note: It can take several weeks to process these types of gifts, even for ACH and wire transfers.

  • Individuals aged 70½ and older can direct up to $105,000 per year from their traditional IRAs (and $108,000 beginning January 1) to charities like AIM through QCDs. A QCD can be used to satisfy all or part of the donor’s RMD and is not considered taxable income. RMDs are mandatory for those aged 73 and above.

  • A beneficiary designation is one of the most efficient ways to make an estate gift and leave a legacy with AIM. You can specify individuals and charities you wish to support and designate the percentage of assets each beneficiary will receive. Common assets that allow beneficiary designations include retirement plans, investment accounts, life insurance policies, wills, trusts, and more.

Each year, AIM works with thousands of individuals to build relationships, develop leadership skills, and deliver tangible victories through collective action.

Your support is essential to our work—and there are many ways to contribute. Here are just a few ways to guide you to a meaningful and strategic giving experience for you and your loved ones.

AIM is a registered 501c(3) nonprofit organization.

Questions? Contact us at: treasurer@actioninmontgomery.org.

Thank you for your generous support of AIM. Your generosity will make a tangible impact on our communities, county, and state.

A member of the Maryland Just Power Alliance