Resources
Education
- Prince George's County Public Schools
- The Prince George's County Memorial Library System offers numerous complimentary resources accessible with a library card! Gain entry to online courses via LinkedIn Learning, instructional videos, FAFSA guidance, live bilingual tutoring, and additional services.
- The University of Maryland Educational Opportunity Center provides complimentary support to residents of Prince George’s County, aged 19 and above, in securing admission and acquiring financial aid for higher education.
- Prince George's Community College provides complimentary career exploration courses in English as a second language, as well as certificate programs geared towards immediate employment opportunities.
Employment
- Employ Prince George's provides workforce initiatives or programs associated with employment opportunities and support services in the Prince George's County region.
Food Assistance
- Dial 211 to locate a nearby food bank or food assistance provider.
- Prince George’s County Food Supplement Program provides essential food assistance to eligible residents in need.
- Prince George’s County Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) provides essential nutrition support for women, infants, and children.
- Prince George’s County Public Schools Food and Nutrition Services provides nutritious meals for students across the county.
- Senior Meal Services provides nutritious meals tailored for the elderly, ensuring health and convenience.
Health
- Obtain affordable or even free health insurance via PGC Health Connect.
- Community Crisis Services, Inc offers guidance and referrals to help community members facing crises. To begin, dial 211.
- Obtain health insurance via the Maryland Health Connection or contact them at 1-855-642-8572.
- The Disaster Distress Helpline, operated by the Federal Substance Abuse and Mental Health Administration (SAMHSA), offers complimentary 24/7 crisis counseling and assistance. Reach out by dialing 1-800-985-5990 or texting TalkWithUs to 66746.
- The National Domestic Domestic Violence hotline provides free and confidential access to resources and support for relationships, available 24/7. Reach out by calling 1-800-799-7233 or texting START to 88788.
Housing & Utility Assistance
- Executive Office of the Mayor of Glenarden Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP)
- City of Glenarden Grant Funding resources.
- State of Maryland Homeowners Tax Credit Program
- Prince George's County Elderly Property Tax Credit Program
- Maryland State Renters Tax Credit Program
- Community Crisis Services, Inc provides information and referrals to assist community members in crisis. Call 211 to get started.
- Find legal resources for renters through the District Courts Self-Help Center.
- Habitat for Humanity Metro Maryland provides resources to assist home buyers and make home repairs.
- Find resources to assist older adults with home modifications and repair on our Senior and Disability Services pages.
- The Maryland Office of Home Energy Programs provides bill assistance to low-income households in the State of Maryland to make energy costs more affordable and to help restore home energy service.
- PEPCO Energy Assistance Programs and PEPCO Quick Home Energy Check-up
- Washington Gas Assistance Programs
- The Maryland Office of People’s Counsel Energy Assistance Toolkit provides several resources to restore and maintain local energy service.
- Lifeline is a federal program that provides discounts for limited income consumers on their telephone and internet services
Senior & Disability Services
- Prince George's County Senior Transportation Services
- Prince George's County Senior Resource Guide
- MetroAccess offers door-to-door transportation for seniors and individuals with a disability who are not able to use bus or metro services
- The Maryland Department of Aging offers various support services and programs for older adults to live healthy and meaningful lives
- Prince George's County Elderly Property Tax Credit Program
- State of Maryland Income Tax Benefits for Seniors
Winter Weather Alerts & Resources
- During extreme weather conditions, the City will notify residents about road closures and related issues via our e-mail updates.
- Requests that are not urgent, such as the removal of tree limbs from public roads or sidewalks, can be submitted using the Report An Issue feature.
- Report any fallen utility wires directly to the relevant utility company. Locate emergency contact information for utilities..
- Sign-up for Alert Prince George’s to receive alerts about severe weather, major traffic disruptions, significant power outages, and flooded areas.
- Prince George’s County Online Preparedness Center.