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Community Assistance and Resources
- The City’s Social Services accepts gently used clothing year-round and collects winter essentials—such as coats, new mittens, and socks—during the colder months. Residents may contact Social Services to check availability.
- The City hosts Thanksgiving and Holiday food basket distribution programs annually to support community members in need. Visit the website calendar for the schedule.
- Prince George's County has numerous pantries. Find a food assistance provider through Prince George's Food Equity Council
- The Capital Area Food Bank provides food to help people thrive. Their program includes food distribution programs in our community. For distribution sites and schedule, visit capitalareafoodbank.org/get-help.
- Call 211 to find a local food bank or food provider.
- Emergency Food Assistance Program distributes donated food through local community pantries and shelters to eligible individuals and families free of charge. For details, call 301-909-6343.
- Prince George's County Food Supplement Program (SNAP)
- Prince George's County Women, Infants, and Children (WIC)
- Prince George's County Public Schools Food and Nutrition Services
- Get low - or no-cost health insurance through PGC Health Connect.
- Community Crisis Services, Inc., provides information and referrals to assist community members in crisis. Call 211 to get started.
- Find Health Insurance through the Maryland Health Connection or call 1-855-642-8572
- The Federal Substance Abuse and Mental Health Administration (SAMHSA) Disaster Distress Helpline provides free 24/7 crisis counseling and support. Call 1-800-985-5990 or text TalkWithUs to 66746.
- The National Domestic Violence Hotline offers free, confidential, 24/7 access to resources and relationship support. Call 1-800-799-7233 or text START to 88788
- Dial 988 for mental health support through the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline.
- Community Crisis Services, Inc., provides information and referrals to assist community members in crisis.
- Energy Assistance Program
- The Housing Authority of Prince George's County assists in providing Prince George's County residents with low to moderate income with affordable housing.
- Habitat for Humanity Metro Maryland offers programs to support homebuyers and assist with home repairs.
- The Maryland Mortgage Program provides loans to eligible homebuyers purchasing a home in Maryland.
- PEPCO Energy Assistance Programs
- Prince George's County Homeless Hotline: 1-888-731-0999 or 301-864-7095
- Prince George's Pathway to Purchase Program assists first-time home buyers.
- Washington Gas Assistance Programs
- Immigration Enforcement Information for Marylanders
- Maryland Immigrant Legal Assistance Project (MILAP) pro bono
- Maryland Legal Aid provides free civil legal services for low-income individuals
- Prince George's County Public Schools Immigration Resources
- CASA Rapid Tip Hotline
- State of Maryland Resources for Federal Employees and Other Workers Impacted by the Federal Government Transition or Shutdown
- Prince George's County Federal Shutdown Resources
- Employ Prince George's Career Transition Resources
- Job and Resource Fairs
- Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments Federal Workforce Resources and Data
- Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments Talent Capital Job Skilling and Seeking Tool
- Maryland Workforce Exchange
Commission for Individuals with Disabilities
New Horizons Supported Services, Inc. provides support and empowers individuals with disabilities
- Community Legal Services of Prince George's County (CLS)
- Maryland Legal Aid offers free legal services for low-income individuals.
- Maryland Volunteer Lawyers Service offers free representation for low-income in civil matters
- Maryland Court Help Centers
- Prince George’s County Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) Program. Assists low-income households with rental costs.
- Prince George's County Rental Assistance for Veterans
- Prince George's County Senior Rental Assistance Pilot Program
- Prince George's County Emergency Assistance for Families and Children (EAFC) provides emergency funds to families who need help paying an eviction notice, and an emergency fuel/heating shortage.
- The Prince George's County Human Rights Commission enforces the Prince George's County anti-discrimination law, which prohibits acts of discrimination in the rental, sale, and financing of housing.
- The Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) offers the Emergency Rental Assistance Program, administered by Prince George’s County.
- The Maryland Attorney General’s Office of Consumer Protection Division oversees tenant-landlord matters under Maryland law.
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