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EMERGENCY HELP/FISH FISH stands for “For Immediate Sympathetic Help.” HELP and FISH are volunteer programs providing food. Some also provide emergency transportation, clothing, furniture and financial assistance.
bETHESDA HELP ..................................................(301) 365-2022 DAmASCUS HELP ................................................(301) 253-4100 GAITHERSbURG HELP ........................................(301) 216-2510 No furniture or clothing assistance; will make referrals
GERmANTOWN HELP ..........................................(301) 482-1320 OLNEY HELP ........................................................(301) 774-4334 No transportation or clothing assistance; will provide food and financial assistance
ROCKvILLE FISH ..................................................(301) 564-0800 No transportation assistance
WUmCO HELP ......................................................(301) 972-8481 Serving Western Upper Montgomery County; Poolesville, Boyds, Dickerson, Beallsville and Barnesville areas
ENERGY ASSISTANCE mARYLAND ENERGY ASSISTANCE PROGRAm (mEAP) Electrical Universal Service Program (EUSP) ....................................TTY 1-800-925-4434; (240) 777-4450 Financial assistance for low-income persons
SALvATION ARmY OF mONTGOmERY COUNTY (301) 515-5354 Washington Area Fuel Fund (Jan. through May)
FINANCIAL SERVICES AND TAX ASSISTANCE DAILY MONEY MANAGERS These companies assist with health insurance claims, checkbook balancing, personal and financial paperwork, and general organization needs.
bENEFIT ADvOCATES LLC ..................................(703) 395-1649 Providing safe, secure daily money management services. Member American Association of Daily Money Managers. Licensed, bonded, insured. 1900 Campus Commons Dr., Suite 100, Reston, VA 20191 www.helpadvocates.com Montgomery County Aging & Disability Services (240) 777-3000
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