Find Help
Findhelp.org is a free online search and referral platform that helps people find social services in their communities. It offers an extensive list of local programs which offer free or reduced-cost services like education, employment, food, housing, healthcare, legal service, transit, and more.
2-1-1
211 Is Maryland’s most comprehensive health and human services information and referral system. You can dial 211 on your phone to speak with someone who is trained to help with essential needs such as housing, food, utility health, children and families, legal questions, employment. You can also search for information and community resources online through https://211md.org/contact-us/.
It is a free service. Translation is available in 150 languages and It is accessible for the deaf and hard of hearing through Maryland Relay (Dial 7-1-1)
Interfaith Works
Interfaith Works (IW) is not a religious organization but a nonprofit organization which provides short-term, emergency shelter; longer-term, community-based supportive housing programs; free clothing, free household goods, and free food distribution; referrals for families and individuals to services like legal assistance healthcare, and English classes and financial help with rent and utilities; and vocational services to help people find and maintain sustainable employment.
Catholic Charities
https://www.catholiccharitiesdc.org
Catholic Charities is the social services arm of the Catholic Church, operating as a network of local agencies across the United States that provide aid to people in need regardless of their background. These organizations offer a wide range of services, including disaster relief, food and shelter, healthcare, housing assistance, and support for immigrants, families, and people with disabilities. Their mission is based on Catholic social teaching, aiming to serve the poor and vulnerable and advocate for justice
Gilchrist Immigrant Resource Center
https://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/gilchrist
The Gilchrist Immigrant Resource Center website provides information and resources to support immigrants living in Montgomery County, Maryland. It offers details on English, computer, and citizenship classes, as well as access to legal, housing, and community services. The site also invites volunteers to get involved and emphasizes connection and inclusion for newcomers to the county.