Progressive Cheverly

Based in Cheverly, Maryland, our mission is to promote economic fairness, social justice, basic human rights, a sustainable environment, a tolerant society and world peace through a more informed political dialogue and active participation in civil society and the democratic political process.

► Our April forum will be "Prince George's Hospital, Public Health, and Access to Care in the County". The forum will be on Thursday, April 5, from 7:00 – 8:30 pm. Come hear top ranking county officials speak on the status and future of Prince George’s Hospital, a way forward to end critical public health challenges in the County and what these changes mean to county residents. Our speakers will include: Bradford L. Seamon, Chief Administrative Officer for County Executive Rushern Baker; Betty Hager Francis, Deputy Chief Administrative Officer for Health, Human Services and Education: and Pamela Brown Creekmur, Acting Health Officer for Prince George's County. At the Judith Hoyer Montessori School Cafeteria, 2300 Belleview Ave., Cheverly. Refreshments will be served.

► Our May forum will be "Fighting Human Trafficking Here and Abroad and Empowering Girls at Risk" with invited speaker Andrea Powell, co-founder of FAIR (Free, Aware, Inspired, Restored) Girls. Come hear Andrea's inspiring personal story that moved her to form an organization to provide care and opportunities for girls who have experienced or are at risk of sexual and labor exploitation. The program will be Thursday, May 3rd at 7:00 pm in the Judith Hoyer Montessori School Cafeteria, 2300 Belleview Ave., Cheverly. Refreshments will be served.

► Early Voting: Voters can vote early for the Maryland Primary Election. The closest early voting center is at the Sports and Learning Center. For more information, click here to visit the County Board of Elections website.

Progressive Cheverly monthly meetings will be held on the ground floor cafeteria of the Hoyer Montessori & Early Childhood Center, 2300 Belleview Avenue, Cheverly. All area residents are welcome to attend.

► News: Gwendolyn T. Britt Award in 2010, members of Progressive Cheverly voted to institute the Gwendolyn T. Britt Award as a means to foster and support an individual or group working to advance the goals and principles outlined in Progressive Cheverly's mission statement. For more information about the Britt Awards, please click here.

► Membership Survey Results: At the end of 2009, Progressive Cheverly conducted a poll of its members to determine the organization's priorities as we moved into the new year. Click here for membership survey results.

► Recent Policy Positions: Representing the voice of our membership, Progressive Cheverly has sent letters to our elected officials and delivered testimony before the General Assembly on a variety of policy issues. Click here to see our current correspondence.

► 2008 Membership Retreat In June, Progressive Cheverly held a membership retreat to lay the groundwork for the organization's near-term and long-term goals. Click here to read a report of this program.

► Voter Registration: Progressive Cheverly's goal is to register every eligible Cheverly citizen to vote. If you're new to the town, or have a change of address, contact one of the officers of Progressive Cheverly who can provide you with the proper forms. Or you can click the link below to register to vote:

© 2009-2011 Progressive Cheverly Progressive Cheverly is an independent citizens’ organization with no affiliation to the government of the Town of Cheverly.

Last modified: 01/24/11