Explore verified programs, benefits, and step-by-step guides designed to keep households connected to essential services across the nation.
Washington DC and Maryland area homeowners now have access to free foreclosure counseling from Fannie Mae. This is part of the mortgage servicers program of opening help centers across the nation that provide borrowers the ability to meet o
Bethesda Cares supports struggling families and individuals in both the greater Washington DC area as well as Montgomery County Maryland
Washington DC has several dental and health care clinics that the low income, uninsured, and patients with medical conditions can turn to for help
Washington DC and the surrounding areas are served by several different HUD certified housing agencies. Call them to apply for free or low cost foreclosure counseling and prevention
Volunteers of America Chesapeake focuses on addressing the region's housing issues. The case managers, staff, and of course volunteers all are committed to preventing homeless and rehousing individuals that need a place to live
Numerous resources are provided by United Planning Organization, which is the Washington DC community action agency. The organization offers homeless prevention services in the form of rent help, funds for paying security deposits, and evic
Several housing programs are offered to Washington DC residents as part of the Continuum of Care program. The agency that oversees it and processes applications is the non-profit organization Community Partnership.), shelter, transitional
Several different food banks, soup kitchens and free emergency pantries exist in the city of Washington DC. The needy, low income, unemployed, and others who need help can get free food or groceries from the locations that are scattered thr
If you need help paying your monthly housing costs the Washington DC Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP) may be able to assist
A new foreclosure mediation law has been enacted in Washington DC. The formal name is the Saving D.C. Homes from Foreclosure Emergency Amendment Act of 2010
Find where and how to get cheap groceries. There are non-profit organizations and companies that offer low-cost boxes of food, inexpensive produce, samples and more
Find how to apply for LIHEAP in Washington DC for paying energy bills as well as get free weatherization repairs to save money on a home