Friends of Montgomery Hills

Friends of Montgomery Hills

Transforming the Gateway to Silver Spring! Join us in beautifying and revitalizing the Montgomery Hills corridor of Georgia Avenue through community-driven initiatives.
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About Us

Our Work We are a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to the beautification, placemaking, and safety of the “Gateway to Silver Spring” – the Montgomery Hills corridor of Georgia Avenue in Montgomery County, Maryland. Friends of...
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Friends of Montgomery Hills is a 501(c)(3) organization, so your donation helps us fulfill our mission and is tax deductible.
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About Montgomery Hills

The Montgomery Hills corridor on Georgia Avenue in Montgomery County, Maryland, is the gateway to downtown Silver Spring, from the I-495 Georgia Avenue interchange south to Spring Street. It encompasses established neighborhoods on both sides of Georgia Avenue, with many houses dating from the late 19th and early 20th Centuries, and a business corridor lining Georgia Avenue comprised of retail and commercial establishments.
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Street Fest

Find out more about our semi-annual Street Fest, celebrating and promoting Montgomery Hills. Save the Date for the next Fest, in April, 2026.
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Our Mission

We are a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to the beautification, placemaking, and safety of the “Gateway to Silver Spring” – the Montgomery Hills corridor of Georgia Avenue in Montgomery County, Maryland.

THE LATEST

Georgia Avenue Improvements Fully Funded!: A Turning Point for Montgomery Hills

Georgia Avenue Improvements Fully Funded!: A Turning Point for Montgomery Hills

This is a pivotal moment for Montgomery Hills. After decades of waiting, the vision of a tree-lined boulevard that connects rather than divides is finally within reach. The work ahead will take time, but the outcome will be worth it: a stronger, safer, more vibrant Montgomery Hills. Read More "Georgia Avenue Improvements Fully Funded!: A Turning Point for Montgomery Hills"
Street Fest 2024 a Huge Success!

Street Fest 2024 a Huge Success!

On September 28, 2024, the Friends of Montgomery Hills hosted its fourth Street Fest, attracting over 1,000 attendees. The event featured food from local restaurants, live music, activities for families, and engagement with elected officials. It celebrated community spirit and encouraged support for local initiatives, leaving everyone eager for future events. Read More "Street Fest 2024 a Huge Success!"
Call to Action – This is Why We Fest!

Call to Action – This is Why We Fest!

The Friends of Montgomery Hills invite the community to their 2024 Street Fest and urge participants to support the urgent funding restoration for the Georgia Avenue Safety and Accessibility Project, a critical improvement identified by the county for nearly two decades. Read More "Call to Action – This is Why We Fest!"
49-Cent Dress Joins Music Lineup for Street Fest 2024!

49-Cent Dress Joins Music Lineup for Street Fest 2024!

Friends of Montgomery Hills is thrilled to have 49-Cent Dress fill out our lineup on the Street Fest 2024 stage! 49-Cent Dress delivers rock & roll with a little bit of blues & soul. Led by WAMMIE-nominated vocalist Liz Springer, 49-Cent Dress delivers danceable tunes from the Beatles, the Pretenders, Miley Cyrus, David Bowie, the Rolling Stones, Stevie Nicks, Aimee Winehouse, Madonna, and many other artists from the 1960s through the 2000s. Read More "49-Cent Dress Joins Music Lineup for Street Fest 2024!"