The City of Gaithersburg’s Community Services Division provides support and resources to residents of the City, specifically, residents who live in incorporated Gaithersburg.

Gaithersburg is an incorporated city, meaning it has its own municipal government and established boundaries. There are properties that may have a Gaithersburg address but are not located within the official city limits and are instead part of unincorporated Montgomery County. This means that while a property might have a Gaithersburg address it may not be within the incorporated City of Gaithersburg.

Ways to determine if a property is in the City of Gaithersburg's limits:

• City of Gaithersburg recycle bins are green versus blue for the County
• Use the Gaithersburg Address Search Tool: This tool, available on the City of Gaithersburg's website, can confirm if an address falls within the City limits.

Community Services works to complement the services of Montgomery County, and we collaborate closely with them as the primary service provider for all County residents. 

Community Services Programs and Resources

• Community Assistance & Resources
• Gaithersburg Financial Empowerment Center
  • Free, professional, one-on-one, financial counseling for residents. 
  • Financial wellness programs and free tax preparation services for the community.
• Holiday Giving
• The City of Gaithersburg’s Holiday Giving Project provides food and holiday gift cards to City residents.
• Grant Opportunities
  Grants are awarded to serve City residents. The Youth Enrichment Committee and Community Impact Committee work to award grants to meet needs.  Funding supports youth education and enrichment, financial empowerment, health, mental health, food services, emergency assistance, housing assistance, vocational coaching, and services for older adults.

Collaboration and Support of Partners

The Office of Community Services collaborates with a network of agencies and organizations that provide assistance and resources for City residents including nonprofit organizations, schools, faith-based entities, and other community-based organizations. Our team facilitates the development of partnerships, offers trainings and workshops, awards grants for services that address needs and have impact, and convenes coalitions to ensure the effective and efficient delivery of services, including:

• Gaithersburg Coalition of Providers
• Case Managers Coalition
• Financial Wellness Coalition
• Faith-Based Coalition