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About Us

Cerg 2.0 PAC

CERG PAC 2.0 advances economic success for Black residents of Montgomery County through intentional economic-empowerment strategies. As a Political Action Committee, we raise funds to support candidates whose policies and track record align with our three core pillars: Homeownership, Jobs & Workforce Development, and Business Ownership & Entrepreneurship.

Economic success is not an abstract concept — it is the tangible difference between renting and homeownership, between a minimum-wage position and a career with meaningful upward mobility, between a promising business idea that never secures funding and one that creates employment opportunities in your own neighborhood. For Black families in Montgomery County, economic opportunity has too often been just beyond reach — not due to any shortage of ambition or talent, but because the policies, systems, and leaders shaping those decisions have not made our community’s economic advancement a priority. CERG PAC 2.0 is dedicated to changing that reality through focused, principled political action.

As we advocate for economic advancement, we recognize that a rising tide lifts all boats — and that our work creates value for the entire county. But we also understand that economic success serves a purpose that reaches far beyond financial metrics: it enables community. Montgomery County has a rich tradition of civic engagement, vibrant faith communities, and the kind of neighbor-to-neighbor support that defines a truly cohesive society. That tradition depends, in meaningful ways, on economic conditions. When families have financial stability, they have the capacity to give back, to participate, and to invest in the organizations and causes that hold a community together. At CERG PAC 2.0, we see economic empowerment not as an alternative to community values, but as the foundation that sustains and amplifies them. We evaluate and support candidates who understand that connection — and who are committed to the policies that make inclusive, lasting prosperity possible for Black residents and our broader Montgomery County community.

Our Story: From
CERG 1.0 to CERG 2.0

CERG PAC 2.0 was founded on a commitment to amplifying the voices and advancing the interests of Black communities in Montgomery County’s political landscape. In our formative years — what we now call CERG 1.0 — our focus centered on political representation: supporting qualified Black candidates in their pursuit of elected office and educating our community about the transformative power of civic participation. That work remains meaningful, and the progress it generated was real.

Over time, however, a deeper question began to emerge: as political representation grew, was meaningful economic progress following for Black families in Montgomery County? Were our community members genuinely building wealth, accessing opportunity, and experiencing the stability that lasting prosperity requires? That inquiry led to an honest and purposeful reassessment.  CERG 2.0 represents our evolution — a sharper, more focused Political Action Committee that connects political engagement directly to economic outcomes. We are a PAC with a clear and unwavering purpose: ensuring that every candidate we endorse, every policy we champion, and every dollar we raise advances a single defining goal — the economic empowerment and advancement of Black residents of Montgomery County.

Our Values

CERG PAC 2.0 offers a comprehensive range of services aimed at empowering and enhancing the political participation of African Americans and other underrepresented communities of color. Our dedicated team advocates for specific priorities, raises funds, and makes contributions to support the election of candidates for state and local offices in Montgomery County and Maryland. With a focus on fostering a culture of active political engagement, promoting economic empowerment, and advocating for social justice, we are committed to amplifying the voices and concerns of our communities, ensuring they are heard, represented, and valued in the political decision-making processes.

Empowerment

Empowering underrepresented communities through political engagement, economic empowerment, and social justice advocacy.

Inclusivity

Creating an inclusive and equitable society by amplifying the voices and concerns of African Americans and communities of color.

Impact

Driving comprehensive change through strategic advocacy, fundraising, and support for candidates who champion our values.