PG County Crisis & Employment Resource Hub
A verified, community‑powered directory for residents facing unemployment, underemployment, eviction, or financial hardship.
If you’re going through a tough season (eviction, unemployment, underemployment, or just trying to keep your head above water) this hub is for you.
Every resource listed here has been vetted for working websites, active phone numbers, and real results from real PG County residents.
You are not alone.
Support is available.
Hope is real.
And your next step starts right here.
Start Here: Immediate Help
211 Maryland
24/7 crisis navigation Connects you to rental assistance, utilities, food, shelters, legal aid, mental health support, and more.
Dial: 211
Website: 211md.org
Housing, Rental Assistance & Eviction Prevention
Prince George’s County DHS
Emergency housing, eviction prevention, rental help, shelters.
Phone: (301) 909‑7000
Website: MD DHS
Locations: Temple Hills, Landover, Hyattsville
Prince George's County Social Services
Government office
Phone: (301) 909-7000
4235 28th Ave, Marlow Heights, MD 20748
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425 Brightseat Rd, Landover, MD 20785
UCAP (United Communities Against Poverty)
Rental assistance, eviction prevention, housing counseling.
Phone: (301) 322‑5700
LARS (Laurel Advocacy & Referral Services)
Rental aid, security deposits, eviction support.
Phone: (301) 776‑0442
Salvation Army – PG County
Emergency rent assistance.
Phone: (301) 277‑6103
Utility & Energy Assistance
OHEP (Office of Home Energy Programs)
Help with gas/electric bills, shut‑off notices, and energy assistance.
Utility Company Programs:
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Pepco — payment plans, grants
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BGE — customer assistance programs
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Washington Gas — hardship programs
Cash Assistance & Emergency Funds
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EAFC (Emergency Assistance to Families with Children)
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Cash grants for eviction, utilities, and crisis situations.
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PG County Emergency Assistance (DSS)
Short‑term rent help, utilities, food, medical, eviction notices.
Phone: (301) 909‑7025
Employment & Workforce Support
Maryland Workforce Exchange
State job board, resume tools, training programs.
PG County American Job Centers (AJCs)
In‑person job search help, training, career counseling.
UCAP PATH Program
Employment readiness + case management. Phone: (301) 322‑5700
Food, Shelter & Wraparound Support
PG County Crisis Hotline
Access to shelters.
Phone: 1‑888‑731‑0999
UCAP Food Pantry
Phone: (301) 322‑5700 ext. 101
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The Resources That Helped Us
1. Christ Culture Community
This Upper Marlboro-based resource contributed nearly $4,000 toward our past‑due balance and even offered support for the following month.
What You’ll Need
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Tenant Ledger (Rental Ledger): The official legal and accounting record showing all rent charges, utilities, fees, and payments over time.
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Copies of Active Court Documents: (Failure to Pay Rent, Tenant Holding Over, etc.)
Contact Information
2. Local Churches & Faith‑Based Support
Many churches offer emergency rental assistance. The church that helped us contributed almost $2,000 toward our balance, including a $1,000 donation from the pastor and a $400 love offering from the congregation.
How to Use This Resource
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Contact your primary church or churches in your area.
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Ask if they offer rental assistance, benevolence funds, or emergency support.
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Provide your ledger and court documents if requested.
3. Increasing Income Through Our Consultant Business
We already had our business, Let Me Ask Monet, but it wasn’t generating income consistently. To change that, we launched LinkedIn Optimization and Job Application Takeover Services.
What We Did
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Clients paid us to optimize their LinkedIn profiles and apply for jobs on their behalf.
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We saved every dollar and used the income to pay down the remaining balance.
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We tested the service on ourselves first and both landed new roles within weeks.
4. Stabilizing & Relocating
With new jobs and steady income, our next step was saving, staying current, and searching for a new place to live. We ultimately moved the day before our eviction was scheduled (Monday, Oct 5th at 9 AM EST).
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Where We Ate, Got Food & Found Essentials:
Calvary United Methodist Church | Waldorf, MD
3235 Leonardtown Rd, Waldorf, MD 20601
(301) 645‑5247
Website
Schedule
Fridays & Saturdays
5:00 PM – 6:30 PM EST
Warm boxed meals begin at 5 PM sharp
Personal Experience Notes
Arrive at 4:30 PM EST
This location rarely has a line.
No ID, no application, no verification required.
Simply tell them how many meals you need for women, men, and/or children.
All meals are full portions, they do not give smaller portions for kids (we thought they would, lol).
🍽️Meals We’ve Received
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Fried chicken, mac & cheese, string beans
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Chicken Alfredo, spaghetti, succotash
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Baked potato, veggies, chicken breast
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Burger, chips, baked beans
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Smoked sausage & onions
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Cold cut sandwich & chips
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Soups (chicken noodle, chili, chicken & veggie)
Meals often come with cookies or cake, plus juice or water.
Pantry Availability
Occasionally they host a walk‑around pantry with:
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canned goods
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dried pasta
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toothpaste & deodorant
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clothing
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household items
Call ahead to confirm pantry days or special events.
Good Shepherd United Methodist Church | Waldorf, MD
305 E Smallwood Dr, Waldorf, MD 20602
(301) 843‑6797
Website
🕒Schedule
Mondays & Thursdays
5:00 PM – 6:30 PM EST
Personal Experience Notes
People begin lining up around 4:15 PM EST.
First‑come, first‑served distribution.
They frequently put out:
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fresh produce
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canned vegetables
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frozen meals
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toiletries
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pads
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toothpaste & toothbrushes
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baby clothes
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adult clothes
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school supplies
No ID, no application, no verification required.
Full portions for everyone, same meal size for adults and children.
🍽️Meals We’ve Received
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Meatloaf, mashed potatoes, veggies
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Baked chicken
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Fried chicken
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Burgers
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Beans & hot dogs, cornbread, veggies
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Sautéed chicken, onions, peppers, mashed potatoes & croissant
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Greens, BBQ chicken & roll
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Pork loin, mashed potatoes & green beans
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Chili topped with cheese, deli turkey on a roll, pickles & chips
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Fried chicken sandwich & veggie soup
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Meatballs & spaghetti
And many more, we didn’t always take pictures because we were hungry, lol. Photos of some meals are in the gallery below.
All meals come with fruit and/or salad, water or juice, and cookies or cake.
Why We Loved This Location
This was by far our favorite location.
Bring bags, meals come in plastic bags with the warm meal prepared WELL, fruit, drink, and sides.
New Hope Church of God | Waldorf, MD
4200 Old Washington Rd, Waldorf, MD 20602
301‑843‑3887
Drive‑Thru Food Pantry
Every Saturday
10:00 AM – 1:00 PM EST
Most people line up by 9 AM.
They rarely run out of food.
Typical Distribution Includes:
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2–3 meats (chicken legs, whole chicken, etc.)
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canned vegetables
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occasional produce
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snacks
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toiletries (varies)
Women’s & Children’s Clothing Pantry
Every 3rd Saturday
Clothing availability varies month to month.
How the Nextdoor App Helped Us
When everything felt like it was falling apart, one of the biggest turning points in our situation came from a place we didn’t expect — the Nextdoor app.
My husband made a post being completely honest about what we were going through. No filters, no pride, no hiding. Just the truth. And the community responded in a way that changed everything for us.
What Happened After the Post
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A local pastor saw the post and reached out.
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His church and congregation contributed close to $2,000 toward our situation.
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Another community resource — also found through Nextdoor — donated over $3,000.
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Neighbors we had never met sent encouragement, resources, and prayers.
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People shared programs, churches, and assistance options we didn’t even know existed.
It was the first time in a long time that we felt seen, supported, and held up by a community.
Why This Matters
I’ve spent most of my life figuring things out alone — no safety net, no backup plan, no one to call.
But this time, the combination of:
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community resources
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warm meal programs
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churches
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and the Nextdoor community
…is the reason we were able to move before eviction, stabilize, and rebuild.
Nextdoor wasn’t just an app for us. It was a lifeline, a connector, and a reminder that sometimes help comes from people who don’t know you but care anyway.
How You Can Use Nextdoor
If you’re facing unemployment, eviction, or any kind of crisis:
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Be honest about your situation.
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Share what you’re going through.
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Ask for help, resources, or guidance.
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You never know who’s watching and willing to support you.
Nextdoor can connect you to:
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churches offering assistance
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neighbors with extra food or supplies
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local nonprofits
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community leaders
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people who have been through the same thing
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unexpected financial support
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encouragement and hope
It’s not guaranteed, but it’s worth trying. It changed everything for us.
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Support Our Mission:
Donations, Love Offerings & Community Contributions
If you’re someone who can afford to contribute a few dollars toward our services, your support directly fuels our mission. Every donation, love offering, or contribution goes toward helping unemployed and under‑employed jobseekers land careers they are passionate about.
Your support helps us:
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provide free or reduced‑cost LinkedIn optimization
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offer job application assistance
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build personalized career strategies
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create training resources for jobseekers who can’t afford them
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expand access to tools that help people get back on their feet
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give jobseekers access to multiple workshops launching next month designed to help them land and sustain employment
These workshops will cover everything from digital literacy to job search strategy, interview prep, workplace communication, and long‑term career development and your contribution helps us keep them accessible to the people who need them most.
If you’d like to contribute, you can use the button below to donate. And if you know someone who would love to support this work, feel free to send them the link, every dollar helps us change someone’s life.
What Are Resources Without Receipts?
Before we add any resource to this guide, we verify it. Proof matters, not to make things complicated, but to make sure every resource listed here is real, reliable, and has helped someone in a meaningful way.
As we continue building this guide, we’re collecting testimonials and documentation from community members who used these resources and saw real results. Once those stories are submitted, we’ll attach their receipts and proof directly to each testimonial so you can trust what you’re reading.
This section will be updated as verified testimonials come in.