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Social Security benefits and services provided by Identity,Inc. will be the focus of “El Momento Cívico,” tomorrow at 2 p.m. on Radio América

For Immediate Release: Thursday, March 25, 2021

ROCKVILLE, Maryland, March 25, 2021— Mayra Cruz-Solís, civic engagement specialist and Hispanic outreach liaison with the Montgomery County Council; Diana Varela, public affairs specialist for the Social Security Administration; Carolyn Camacho, program director with Identity, Inc.; and Lisette Dardon, program manager at Identity, Inc., will be the featured guests on this week’s “El Momento Cívico / The Civic Moment,” airing tomorrow at 2 p.m. on Radio America (WILC 900AM). 

Ms. Varela will provide residents with information on some of the benefits offered by the Social Security Administration, discuss the application process and clarify who is eligible to receive benefits, such as SSA Disability Insurance.  

In the second part of the show, Ms. Camacho and Ms. Dardon will talk about the work of Identity, Inc., which is a nonprofit organization serving Montgomery County residents. They will discuss the different programs and opportunities that the organization provides to some of the most vulnerable youth and families in the County, as well as the positive impact that the organization has on the professional and academic development of Latino students.  

“El Momento Cívico / The Civic Moment” is one component of the Latino Civic Project, which was spearheaded by Councilmember Nancy Navarro. Topics include civic engagement, the functions of County government and various agencies and public policy issues. Councilmember Navarro started the Latino Civic Project in 2012 to promote and strengthen civic participation among Latinos and immigrants. More information on Councilmember Navarro’s Latino Civic Project including the program’s achievements is available at: https://tinyurl.com/yb3mqgx9.  

The Montgomery County Council and Radio America have entered a partnership that provides the Latino community with key information on issues and programs. The partnership also provides a forum for residents to express views and ask questions. The partnership includes the weekly one-hour show each Friday on the Washington metropolitan area’s most popular Spanish language station. Lilian Mass is the show’s host. 

Each week, the show features guests talking about important issues before the Council and provides information about programs offered by the County to help residents.  Release ID: 21-124
Media Contact: Lilian Mass 240-426-5561, Juan Jovel 240-777-7931