Taylor Dibbert
Mar 20, 2022
A Conversation with Ray, CHEER’s Operations Coordinator
I recently got in touch with Ray Nosbaum. He’s worked with CHEER for five years and has held multiple roles during that time. He...
Taylor Dibbert
Sep 23, 2021
CHEER Does the Long Branch Festival
The Long Branch Festival ran from September 10 – 12. The festival featured a variety of vendors and local organizations. There was also...
Taylor Dibbert
Jul 7, 2020
CHEER Embraces Sociocracy
CHEER became a sociocracy in 2019. “A sociocratic organization can be organized very differently than a traditional organization,” notes...
Bruce Baker
May 4, 2016
The Evolution of CHEER: Where we’ve been and where we’re going
CHEER has evolved from an idea for sharing information about the community to becoming a network of support for the hopes and dreams of a...
Vanesa Pinto
Feb 12, 2016
CHEER’s “Coffee Conversations” program for resident civic engagement discussions
CHEER’s dedication to community and civic engagement spurred an area program, “Coffee Conversations,” that brings together local...
Bruce Baker
Feb 2, 2016
CHEER outreach specialists are extending healthcare access
Healthcare is more available now than at anytime in the past. The Affordable Care Act and Montgomery County’s Safety net clinics make...
Bruce Baker
Oct 7, 2015
The Long Branch Health Enterprise Zone Changes Name to Healthy Long Branch
The Long Branch Health Enterprise Zone has changed its name to Healthy Long Branch and has become a pathway to pacesetter community...
Bruce Baker
Oct 6, 2015
CHEER Community Association’s 2015 Mayoral and Council Candidate Forums
As part of our ongoing Civic Engagement Campaign, and in advance of the 2015 Takoma Park City elections on Tuesday November 3rd, CHEER...
Bruce Baker
Sep 30, 2015
CHEER Community Association’s Renters’ Protections Meeting
Following the events culminating in drastic rent increases and displacement of some residents at Hampshire Towers Apartments in ward 6 of...
Lucia Zegarra
Sep 25, 2015
2015 Takoma Park candidate issues survey
Takoma Park City Elections will be held on Tuesday November 3, 2015. CHEER (Community Health & Empowerment through Education & Research),...
