Non-Profit

The ACLU of Maryland works to ensure that all people in the state of Maryland are free to think and speak as they choose and can lead their lives free from discrimination and unwarranted government intrusion. We are guided in our work by the United States Bill of Rights and the Maryland Declaration of Rights. The Maryland ACLU acts without partisanship to achieve these goals.The Civil Rights Complaint Line is 443-524-2558. Hours of Operation are Tuesdays and Thursdays from 1PM – 3PM.[…]

Disability Rights Maryland (DRM) is a private, nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization advocating to improve the lives of Marylanders with disabilities.[…]

NFCC Certified financial advocates who can help you better understand your financial challenges and opportunities, and will recommend tailored solutions so you and your family can thrive.[…]

The National Foundation for Credit Counseling provides a crisis hotline, online counseling, and lists of services in your area. Its website offers tips for how to choose a counselor and manage your finances, and tools for analyzing your situation. Organizations that are members of the foundation must be non-profits.[…]

The Trevor Project is the leading national organization providing crisis intervention and suicide prevention services to lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and questioning (LGBTQ) young people ages 13-24. Visit the website for more information on TrevorChat and TrevorText. Trained volunteer counselors are ready to listen.[…]

Fresh Start is a nonprofit transitional housing program for people recovering from substance-related addiction. Their goal is to provide, in the Mid-Shore area, a stable housing environment complemented by aggressive case management to assist the residents in achieving sobriety, independence, and self-sufficiency with enhanced possibilities for future success.[…]

Founded in 1983 as St. Martin’s Barn by the Benedictine Sisters of Ridgely, MD, Martin’s House & Barn provides a safety net for individuals and families needing special support during difficult times in their lives. They not only provide essential shelter, food, and clothing to those in need but also help clients find resources to overcome barriers to self-sufficiency. They offer a family shelter, an emergency food pantry, a thrift shop, and homelessness prevention services.[…]

A non-profit, Christian-based organization that helps single moms and homeless families by providing temporary shelter, helping them set and reach goals, while working on a budget and a goal plan; teaching them to be independent by helping them to focus, by taking away burdens that hold them back.[…]

VSCOA is a nonprofit organization formed to serve the rural disabled and homeless Veteran community. Their PAWS (Partnering Animals With Soldiers) Program is dedicated to helping both homeless veterans and homeless animals. Visit their website for more information. They also provide advocacy and limited shelter services. If you are a veteran in need of shelter, please call 410-873-2500 or 410-873-2550. For resource questions please call Mike Bargiband at 443-924-0872, or email mike.bargiband@vscoa.org. For general inquiries please email support@vscoa.org or visit the website.[…]

The Dorchester Recovery Initiative (DRI), in conjunction with Chesapeake Voyagers, Inc., promotes personal recovery for all, no matter what path one takes to recovery. They also help strengthen the recovery community and the services and structures that help folks get and stay in recovery worldwide. They are there for those seeking help for mental health, co-ocurring, and addictions concerns.[…]