The New Neighbor Interfaith Alliance (NNIA) joins the efforts and resources of Montgomery County faith communities to assist newly arrived refugees and immigrants to have healthy, productive and independent lives in Maryland.
NNIA assists local, newly resettled refugees, asylum seekers, and others we refer to as new neighbors. We embrace new neighbors referred to us by resettlement agencies contracted by the federal government, as well as local faith communities and individuals. NNIA joins together faith communities of all denominations as well as civic groups and individuals within Montgomery County. Both emergency and long support are provided, depending on individual circumstances.
Faith and civic organizations interested in learning more about NNIA may contact us at nnia.maryland@gmail.com. We can provide an introductory presentation on the mission of NNIA.
Visit our Resource Library which provides many documents to help you and your faith community in addressing the needs of our immigrant community.
Events
15 Nov
Sunday2026
Thanksgiving CelebrationPotluck celebration with our refugee families and volunteers. RSVP to nniamaryland@gmail.com.
1:00pm-3:00pm and 4:00pm-6:00pmSee your email
27 Sept
Sunday2026
NNIA Volunteers Appreciation EventInvitations will been sent by email. Contact us at nnia.maryland@gmail.com do not receive it. RSVP to: rsvp@nnia-maryland.org
3:00pm-5:00pmDayspring Retreat Center
15 August
Saturday2026
Volleyball Tournament FundraiserSetting Them Up for Success Save-the-date. Details will come later.
9:00am-4:00pm (TBR)TBD
18 May
Monday2026
NNIA Education Committee MeetingInvitations will be sent to everyone on the Education Committee distribution list. Please contact us at nniamaryland@gmail.com if you wish to join the committee, or if you do not get the Zoom link.
7:00pm-8:30pmZoom
16 May
Friday2026
NNIA Women’s CircleSocial and working gathering of our New Neighbor women and our volunteer women.
10:30am-12:00pm TBA
May 5
Tuesday2026
NNIA Faith and Community Leaders MeetingsSteering Committee will meet with the Faith & Civic Leaders
7:30pmZoom
3 May
Sunday2026
NNIA Family PicnicFor all of our families and volunteers. Details will be sent soon to families and all volunteers.
Time and location in your email
2 May
Saturday2026
Give a Hoot Comedy Show FundraiserEnjoy an evening of fun while supporting NNIA, who will receive 50% of profits for the evening. Tickets can be purchased for $20 in advance at Giveahootcomedy.com, and $25 at the door.
8:00pm16143 Shady Grove Road, Gaithersburg 20877
29 April
Wednesday2026
First NNIA Clergy GatheringNNIA alliance member clergy will gather to meet each other and discuss critical topics affecting immigrants in Montgomery County.
10:00am-12:00pmDayspring Retreat Center
25 & 26 April
Saturday & Sunday2026
NNIA at St John the Baptist (SJB) ParishSJB parishioners, who are also NNIA volunteers, and NNIA leadership will introduce the SJB Parishioners to NNIA after all the Masses. SJB is a new NNIA alliance member! Welcome!
10:00am-12:00pmSt John the Baptist Silver Spring
21 April
Tuesday2026
NNIA All Volunteers MeetingGuest speakers from the National Immigration Project will discuss how we can safely and legally accompany our families throughout this trying time. We’ll also discuss NNIA volunteer activities and time will be provided for Q&A and new volunteer training. Zoom link will be sent to all volunteers. Contact us at nnia.maryland@gmail.com or volunteercoordinator@nnia-maryland.org if you don’t get the zoom link.
7:30pmZoom
10 April
Friday2026
NNIA Women’s CircleSocial and working gathering of our New Neighbor women and our volunteer women.
10:30am-12:00pm TBA
3 December
2025
NNIA Board of Directors MeetingMeeting of the Board of Directors
7:00pmChris’s house
Contact Us
Please reach out to us as nnia.maryland@gmail.com!
