OUR MISSION is to enable homeless and low-income people in Laurel who are in crisis to achieve stability and long-term self-sufficiency. OUR VISION is a community that treats all people with dignity and helps everyone meet their basic needs.
Response to COVID-19 (coronavirus)
While much uncertainty remains about COVID-19 and its effect on everyday life, we are keeping the health and safety of our clients, volunteers, employees, and community at the forefront. There are no clear and easy answers. Like many organizations, LARS is taking it day by day as more information becomes available. We are currently making some modifications to our way of work as described below. We recognize that things may change and we will do everything in our power to ensure that we are here for the families and individuals who will undoubtedly be needing extra support with basic needs as we navigate this public health crisis.
Click the headings below for up-to-date information on LARS' current procedures. Please call 301-776-0442 with any questions.
Click the headings below for up-to-date information on LARS' current procedures. Please call 301-776-0442 with any questions.
CLIENT SERVICES PROCEDURES
Normal operating hours remain unchanged (MWF 9am-2pm, M 5-7:30pm).
If you are not feeling well, please stay home. Do not visit LARS until you have been fever-free for at least 48 hours without the use of fever-suppressant medications. If you have traveled outside of the country within the last 30 days, please wait at least two weeks before visiting LARS.
Clients MUST call to schedule an appointment as we will no longer be able to accommodate unscheduled visits. We will have extra staff available to answer phone calls during this time.
Phone Services
Services that will be addressed over the phone include: Referrals, resources, asking if you have received mail, checking eligibility for food or financial assistance, and following up on the status of your case.
When asking for information specific to your personal data, our staff will ask for the client’s full name, date of birth, and last 4 digits of SSN before providing confidential information over the phone. We will not disclose any personal data without this information being provided.
Food & Financial Assistance
Food and financial assistance services will be provided by APPOINTMENT ONLY. Appointments can be made by calling the front desk at 301-776-0442.
Bread and produce may be available at the time of your regular food pick up appointment, but we will no longer be distributing those items on a walk-in basis.
To further minimize contact and to protect the health of clients and staff, all services will be conducted at the front door. Only staff will be permitted in the building. When you arrive at your scheduled time, please knock on the front door. A case manager will ask for identification and assist you there.
If you are visiting LARS for the first time to receive food, please come prepared with the following documents:
If you are requesting financial assistance, please complete the Financial Assistance Application beforehand (if possible) and come prepared with the documents listed on the Documents Checklist.
Mail Collection
No appointments are required for picking up mail. Clients who receive their mail at LARS can pick their mail up 1x per week. Last names beginning with A-I can pick up on Mondays, J-R can pick up on Wednesdays, and S-Z can pick up on Fridays. Monday evenings are open to all. Please knock on the front door to receive your mail.
Unavailable Services
The following services will be unavailable until further notice, due to temporary closure of partner organizations:
If you are not feeling well, please stay home. Do not visit LARS until you have been fever-free for at least 48 hours without the use of fever-suppressant medications. If you have traveled outside of the country within the last 30 days, please wait at least two weeks before visiting LARS.
Clients MUST call to schedule an appointment as we will no longer be able to accommodate unscheduled visits. We will have extra staff available to answer phone calls during this time.
Phone Services
Services that will be addressed over the phone include: Referrals, resources, asking if you have received mail, checking eligibility for food or financial assistance, and following up on the status of your case.
When asking for information specific to your personal data, our staff will ask for the client’s full name, date of birth, and last 4 digits of SSN before providing confidential information over the phone. We will not disclose any personal data without this information being provided.
Food & Financial Assistance
Food and financial assistance services will be provided by APPOINTMENT ONLY. Appointments can be made by calling the front desk at 301-776-0442.
Bread and produce may be available at the time of your regular food pick up appointment, but we will no longer be distributing those items on a walk-in basis.
To further minimize contact and to protect the health of clients and staff, all services will be conducted at the front door. Only staff will be permitted in the building. When you arrive at your scheduled time, please knock on the front door. A case manager will ask for identification and assist you there.
If you are visiting LARS for the first time to receive food, please come prepared with the following documents:
- Valid picture ID (adults 18 and older)
- Birth certificates (children 17 and younger)
- Social security cards for all household members
- Proof of residence to verify Laurel address
If you are requesting financial assistance, please complete the Financial Assistance Application beforehand (if possible) and come prepared with the documents listed on the Documents Checklist.
Mail Collection
No appointments are required for picking up mail. Clients who receive their mail at LARS can pick their mail up 1x per week. Last names beginning with A-I can pick up on Mondays, J-R can pick up on Wednesdays, and S-Z can pick up on Fridays. Monday evenings are open to all. Please knock on the front door to receive your mail.
Unavailable Services
The following services will be unavailable until further notice, due to temporary closure of partner organizations:
- Clothing and furniture vouchers
- Birth certificate and ID assistance
- Vision assistance (eye exams and eyeglasses)
- Department of Social Services representative
- Insurance navigation
VOLUNTEERING & Food donations
We will be suspending the volunteer program until further notice to avoid putting anyone at risk. We look forward to welcoming you all back when things return to normal!
Food donations are still being accepted during operating hours (MWF 9am-2pm & M 5-7:30pm). Please stay in your car and call 301-776-0442 when you arrive. A staff member will unload your donation for you! Please see www.laureladvocacy.org/donate for a list of items needed.
If you are feeling unwell, please defer your donation until a later date.
Food donations are still being accepted during operating hours (MWF 9am-2pm & M 5-7:30pm). Please stay in your car and call 301-776-0442 when you arrive. A staff member will unload your donation for you! Please see www.laureladvocacy.org/donate for a list of items needed.
If you are feeling unwell, please defer your donation until a later date.
sanitation procedures & recommendations
We will continue to increase sanitation procedures in our building and follow guidance from the CDC and Maryland Department of Health. Steps we have taken to prevent the spread of germs include:
- Ensuring easy access to hand sanitizer throughout our building and plenty of soap at all hand washing sites.
- Coordinating with our cleaning company to ensure deep cleanings and careful attention to highly trafficked areas.
- Increasing daily cleaning of our lobby, food pantry, and office areas, including regularly disinfecting and wiping down light switches, door knobs, and flat surfaces.
- Staff and volunteers will wear gloves while handling food.
- Stay informed: We recommend keeping updated on the most current updates from both the World Health Organization (WHO) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
- Protect yourself: Wash your hands often with soap and water. If soap and water aren’t readily available, use a hand sanitizer that contains at least 60% alcohol. If possible, avoid getting on overcrowded trains, buses, or spaces.
- Protect others: Cover coughs and sneezes with a tissue. If you don’t have a tissue, cough and sneeze into the inside of your elbow, not your hands.
- Know when to seek medical attention: Stay at home if you aren’t feeling well. If you have a fever, cough, and difficulty breathing, seek medical attention. Call in advance to let your health care provider know about possible exposure.
special events
LARS’ Mission & Mimosas brunch fundraiser that was previously scheduled for April 4th will be postponed to a later date this year. Stay tuned to emails, the LARS website, and LARS Facebook page for announcements!
En EspanOL
Consideramos que LARS es un servicio esencial para la comunidad y, por lo tanto, continuaremos operando con algunas modificaciones adicionales para proteger la salud de los clientes y el personal. Continuaremos haciendo todo lo que esté a nuestro alcance para asegurarnos de que estamos aquí para las familias y las personas que sin duda necesitarán apoyo adicional con necesidades básicas ahora y durante los próximos meses.
Servicios al cliente:
Las horas normales de funcionamiento permanecen sin cambios (MWF 9 am-2pm, M 5-7:30pm).
Si no se siente bien, quédese en casa. No visite LARS hasta que haya estado libre de fiebre durante al menos 48 horas sin el uso de medicamentos supresores de la fiebre. Si ha viajado fuera del país en los últimos 30 días, espere al menos dos semanas antes de visitar LARS.
Los clientes DEBEN llamar para programar una cita ya que ya no podremos atender visitas no programadas. Tendremos personal adicional disponible para responder llamadas telefónicas durante este tiempo.
Servicios telefonicos
Los servicios que se abordarán por teléfono incluyen: referencias, recursos, preguntar si ha recibido correo, verificar la elegibilidad para recibir asistencia alimentaria o financiera y hacer un seguimiento del estado de su caso.
Cuando solicite información específica de sus datos personales, nuestro personal le pedirá el nombre completo, la fecha de nacimiento y los últimos 4 dígitos del SSN del cliente antes de proporcionar información confidencial por teléfono. No revelaremos ningún dato personal sin proporcionar esta información.
Asistencia alimentaria y financiera
Los servicios de asistencia alimentaria y financiera serán proporcionados SOLO POR CITA. Se pueden hacer citas llamando a la recepción al 301-776-0442.
El pan y los productos pueden estar disponibles en el momento de su cita habitual de recogida de alimentos, pero ya no distribuiremos esos artículos sin cita previa.
Para minimizar aún más el contacto y proteger la salud de los clientes y el personal, todos los servicios se realizarán en la puerta principal. Solo se permitirá personal en el edificio. Cuando llegue a la hora programada, toque la puerta principal. Un administrador de casos le pedirá una identificación y lo asistirá allí.
Si visita LARS por primera vez para recibir alimentos, venga preparado con los siguientes documentos:
Recolección de correo
No se requieren citas para recoger el correo. Los clientes que reciben su correo en LARS pueden recoger su correo 1x por semana. Los apellidos que comienzan con A-I pueden recoger los lunes, J-R puede recoger los miércoles y S-Z pueden recoger los viernes. Los lunes por la noche están abiertos a todos. Llama a la puerta principal para recibir tu correo.
Servicios no disponibles
Los siguientes servicios no estarán disponibles hasta nuevo aviso, debido al cierre temporal de las organizaciones asociadas:
Procedimientos de saneamiento:
Continuaremos aumentando los procedimientos de saneamiento en nuestro edificio y siguiendo las instrucciones de los CDC y el Departamento de Salud de Maryland. Los pasos que hemos tomado para prevenir la propagación de gérmenes incluyen:
En caso de que se lo haya perdido en otro lugar, las precauciones para detener la propagación de COVID-19 incluyen:
Servicios al cliente:
Las horas normales de funcionamiento permanecen sin cambios (MWF 9 am-2pm, M 5-7:30pm).
Si no se siente bien, quédese en casa. No visite LARS hasta que haya estado libre de fiebre durante al menos 48 horas sin el uso de medicamentos supresores de la fiebre. Si ha viajado fuera del país en los últimos 30 días, espere al menos dos semanas antes de visitar LARS.
Los clientes DEBEN llamar para programar una cita ya que ya no podremos atender visitas no programadas. Tendremos personal adicional disponible para responder llamadas telefónicas durante este tiempo.
Servicios telefonicos
Los servicios que se abordarán por teléfono incluyen: referencias, recursos, preguntar si ha recibido correo, verificar la elegibilidad para recibir asistencia alimentaria o financiera y hacer un seguimiento del estado de su caso.
Cuando solicite información específica de sus datos personales, nuestro personal le pedirá el nombre completo, la fecha de nacimiento y los últimos 4 dígitos del SSN del cliente antes de proporcionar información confidencial por teléfono. No revelaremos ningún dato personal sin proporcionar esta información.
Asistencia alimentaria y financiera
Los servicios de asistencia alimentaria y financiera serán proporcionados SOLO POR CITA. Se pueden hacer citas llamando a la recepción al 301-776-0442.
El pan y los productos pueden estar disponibles en el momento de su cita habitual de recogida de alimentos, pero ya no distribuiremos esos artículos sin cita previa.
Para minimizar aún más el contacto y proteger la salud de los clientes y el personal, todos los servicios se realizarán en la puerta principal. Solo se permitirá personal en el edificio. Cuando llegue a la hora programada, toque la puerta principal. Un administrador de casos le pedirá una identificación y lo asistirá allí.
Si visita LARS por primera vez para recibir alimentos, venga preparado con los siguientes documentos:
- Identificación válida con foto (adultos mayores de 18 años)
- Actas de nacimiento (niños de 17 años y menores)
- Tarjetas de seguridad social para todos los miembros del hogar
- Prueba de residencia para verificar la dirección de Laurel
Recolección de correo
No se requieren citas para recoger el correo. Los clientes que reciben su correo en LARS pueden recoger su correo 1x por semana. Los apellidos que comienzan con A-I pueden recoger los lunes, J-R puede recoger los miércoles y S-Z pueden recoger los viernes. Los lunes por la noche están abiertos a todos. Llama a la puerta principal para recibir tu correo.
Servicios no disponibles
Los siguientes servicios no estarán disponibles hasta nuevo aviso, debido al cierre temporal de las organizaciones asociadas:
- Vales de ropa y muebles.
- Certificado de nacimiento y asistencia de identificación
- Asistencia de la vista (exámenes de la vista y anteojos)
- Representante del Departamento de Servicios Sociales
- Seguro de navegación
Procedimientos de saneamiento:
Continuaremos aumentando los procedimientos de saneamiento en nuestro edificio y siguiendo las instrucciones de los CDC y el Departamento de Salud de Maryland. Los pasos que hemos tomado para prevenir la propagación de gérmenes incluyen:
- Garantizar un fácil acceso al desinfectante de manos en todo nuestro edificio y mucho jabón en todos los sitios de lavado de manos.
- Coordinando con nuestra compañía de limpieza para asegurar limpiezas profundas y atención cuidadosa a áreas altamente transitadas.
- Aumentar la limpieza diaria de nuestro lobby, despensa de alimentos y áreas de oficina, incluida la desinfección y limpieza periódicas de interruptores de luz, perillas de puertas y superficies planas.
- El personal y los voluntarios usarán guantes mientras manejan los alimentos.
En caso de que se lo haya perdido en otro lugar, las precauciones para detener la propagación de COVID-19 incluyen:
- Recomendamos mantenerse actualizado sobre las actualizaciones más recientes tanto de la Organización Mundial de la Salud (OMS) como de los Centros para el Control y la Prevención de Enfermedades (CDC).
- Protéjase: Lávese las manos con frecuencia con agua y jabón. Si no hay agua y jabón disponibles, use un desinfectante para manos que contenga al menos 60% de alcohol. Si es posible, evite subirse a trenes, autobuses o espacios superpoblados.
- Proteja a los demás: cubra la tos y los estornudos con un pañuelo de papel. Si no tiene un pañuelo de papel, tosa y estornude dentro de su codo, no en sus manos.
- Sepa cuándo buscar atención médica: quédese en casa si no se siente bien. Si tiene fiebre, tos y dificultad para respirar, busque atención médica. Llame con anticipación para informar a su proveedor de atención médica sobre una posible exposición.
prince george's county COVID-19 RELIEF RESOURCES
COUNTY HOTLINE: 301-883-6627 from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM daily.
PG COUNTY Coronavirus Factsheets: https://www.princegeorgescountymd.gov/3397/Coronavirus
MARYLAND UNEMPLOYMENT INSURANCE BENEFITS: https://www.dllr.state.md.us/employment/uicovidfaqs.shtml
BGE is suspending service disconnections and waiving new late payment charges at least until May 1. Customers who may be challenged in paying their bill should contact BGE Customer Care at 800-685-0123.
bge.com/coronavirus
WSSC will suspend all water service shutoffs for those facing financial difficulties. Customers are encouraged to contact WSSC Water and speak with a representative at 301-206-4001 or 1-800-828-6439 to discuss their specific situation.
https://www.wsscwater.com/contents/news/2020/wssc-water-suspends-water-shutof.html
WASHINGTON GAS is temporarily suspending customer disconnections and waiving late fees for anyone unable to pay their monthly bills. Please visit eservice.washgas.com for assistance. Walk-in offices are closed. To pay bills to reconnect consumers can call (703) 750-7944.
https://www.washingtongas.com/media-center/open-letter-to-customers
PEPCO is suspending service disconnections and waiving new late payment fees through May 1. Pepco will be working with customers on a case-by-case basis to establish payment arrangements and identify energy assistance options. Customers who may be challenged in paying their Pepco bill should contact Pepco Customer Care at 202-833-7500. https://www.pepco.com/SafetyCommunity/Safety/Pages/coronavirus.aspx
PROHIBITION ON EVICTIONS: Governor Hogan has issued an emergency order that prohibits Maryland courts from ordering the eviction of any tenant who can show that their failure to pay rent was the result of COVID-19—for example, because of lost or reduced unemployment, or needing to care for a school-aged child—or because they are diagnosed with, or under investigation for, COVID-19.
https://governor.maryland.gov/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Executive-Order-Temp-Evictions-Prohibiting.pdf
PROHIBITION ON FORECLOSURES: The Department of Housing and Urban Development was directed to suspend all evictions and foreclosures on HUD-backed properties until the end of April. The Federal Housing Finance Agency said it was directing Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac to suspend all foreclosures and evictions for at least 60 days. Consumers should be encouraged to communicate with their lenders.
MEDSTAR E-VISIT waives fees to talk with a primary care doctor online: “To manage the threat of COVID-19 and as a service to our community, we are temporarily waiving the fee for our MedStar eVisit service. Please note, if you are a first-time MedStar eVisit user you will be asked to enter your insurance information when you register. However, your insurance will not be charged and you will not incur a self-pay charge.” For more information Google MedStar eVisit.
EXPANSION OF AVAILABLE SCHOOL MEALS: Certain Maryland schools are providing three meals a day, and a snack, to students impacted by the statewide closure of schools. MSDE has 138 meal distribution centers across the state as of March 17.
PG SCHOOL LUNCH PROGRAMS: Prince George’s County Public Schools is offering a number of grab-and-go meal sites for students during the statewide shutdown of schools because of the coronavirus, and students will also be able to grab learning materials. Students can pick up breakfast, lunch and a snack from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on weekdays. Children don’t have to be with a parent of guardian to pick up the food. Adults cannot pick up the food for children. See the current list of schools offering lunch. https://www.pgcps.org/coronavirus/meal-sites/
WMATA has announced they are further reducing metro service. The rail system will close at 11:00 PM daily until further notice, and the public is urged to use Metro for essential trips only. More information can be found on their website.
The Department of Public Works & Transportation has announced a reduction in TheBus services. TheBus has suspended transit service on Routes 21x, 22, 25, 35s, 51, and 53, as well as reduced service on Routes 27 and 34. There will be no fare charged on TheBus routes in service until further notice. Also, to promote social distancing, TheBus asks riders to enter and exit using the rear doors only, to limit close contact between passengers and the driver. Exceptions will be made for individuals with disabilities and mothers with strollers. If you are not feeling well, do not take public transportation, call your health care provider immediately and ask for guidance and assistance. This is for your personal safety and the safety of our public transportation drivers.
Grocery stores in our County have announced special senior shopping hours to assist our seniors with their shopping needs. Safeway hours are 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Giant hours are 6:00 AM to 7:00 AM daily. Save-A-Lot hours are 7:00 AM to 8:00 AM daily. Please help us share this information with our seniors, and consider offering to pick up groceries for a senior loved one or neighbor that you know.
A comprehensive list of actions taken by Governor Hogan, as well as additional resources and ways that all Marylanders can help during this public health emergency, can be found online at the new Maryland Unites website.
PG COUNTY Coronavirus Factsheets: https://www.princegeorgescountymd.gov/3397/Coronavirus
MARYLAND UNEMPLOYMENT INSURANCE BENEFITS: https://www.dllr.state.md.us/employment/uicovidfaqs.shtml
BGE is suspending service disconnections and waiving new late payment charges at least until May 1. Customers who may be challenged in paying their bill should contact BGE Customer Care at 800-685-0123.
bge.com/coronavirus
WSSC will suspend all water service shutoffs for those facing financial difficulties. Customers are encouraged to contact WSSC Water and speak with a representative at 301-206-4001 or 1-800-828-6439 to discuss their specific situation.
https://www.wsscwater.com/contents/news/2020/wssc-water-suspends-water-shutof.html
WASHINGTON GAS is temporarily suspending customer disconnections and waiving late fees for anyone unable to pay their monthly bills. Please visit eservice.washgas.com for assistance. Walk-in offices are closed. To pay bills to reconnect consumers can call (703) 750-7944.
https://www.washingtongas.com/media-center/open-letter-to-customers
PEPCO is suspending service disconnections and waiving new late payment fees through May 1. Pepco will be working with customers on a case-by-case basis to establish payment arrangements and identify energy assistance options. Customers who may be challenged in paying their Pepco bill should contact Pepco Customer Care at 202-833-7500. https://www.pepco.com/SafetyCommunity/Safety/Pages/coronavirus.aspx
PROHIBITION ON EVICTIONS: Governor Hogan has issued an emergency order that prohibits Maryland courts from ordering the eviction of any tenant who can show that their failure to pay rent was the result of COVID-19—for example, because of lost or reduced unemployment, or needing to care for a school-aged child—or because they are diagnosed with, or under investigation for, COVID-19.
https://governor.maryland.gov/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Executive-Order-Temp-Evictions-Prohibiting.pdf
PROHIBITION ON FORECLOSURES: The Department of Housing and Urban Development was directed to suspend all evictions and foreclosures on HUD-backed properties until the end of April. The Federal Housing Finance Agency said it was directing Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac to suspend all foreclosures and evictions for at least 60 days. Consumers should be encouraged to communicate with their lenders.
MEDSTAR E-VISIT waives fees to talk with a primary care doctor online: “To manage the threat of COVID-19 and as a service to our community, we are temporarily waiving the fee for our MedStar eVisit service. Please note, if you are a first-time MedStar eVisit user you will be asked to enter your insurance information when you register. However, your insurance will not be charged and you will not incur a self-pay charge.” For more information Google MedStar eVisit.
EXPANSION OF AVAILABLE SCHOOL MEALS: Certain Maryland schools are providing three meals a day, and a snack, to students impacted by the statewide closure of schools. MSDE has 138 meal distribution centers across the state as of March 17.
PG SCHOOL LUNCH PROGRAMS: Prince George’s County Public Schools is offering a number of grab-and-go meal sites for students during the statewide shutdown of schools because of the coronavirus, and students will also be able to grab learning materials. Students can pick up breakfast, lunch and a snack from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on weekdays. Children don’t have to be with a parent of guardian to pick up the food. Adults cannot pick up the food for children. See the current list of schools offering lunch. https://www.pgcps.org/coronavirus/meal-sites/
WMATA has announced they are further reducing metro service. The rail system will close at 11:00 PM daily until further notice, and the public is urged to use Metro for essential trips only. More information can be found on their website.
The Department of Public Works & Transportation has announced a reduction in TheBus services. TheBus has suspended transit service on Routes 21x, 22, 25, 35s, 51, and 53, as well as reduced service on Routes 27 and 34. There will be no fare charged on TheBus routes in service until further notice. Also, to promote social distancing, TheBus asks riders to enter and exit using the rear doors only, to limit close contact between passengers and the driver. Exceptions will be made for individuals with disabilities and mothers with strollers. If you are not feeling well, do not take public transportation, call your health care provider immediately and ask for guidance and assistance. This is for your personal safety and the safety of our public transportation drivers.
Grocery stores in our County have announced special senior shopping hours to assist our seniors with their shopping needs. Safeway hours are 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Giant hours are 6:00 AM to 7:00 AM daily. Save-A-Lot hours are 7:00 AM to 8:00 AM daily. Please help us share this information with our seniors, and consider offering to pick up groceries for a senior loved one or neighbor that you know.
A comprehensive list of actions taken by Governor Hogan, as well as additional resources and ways that all Marylanders can help during this public health emergency, can be found online at the new Maryland Unites website.
Are you a Laurel resident in need of financial assistance?
To minimize your wait time at LARS, please print and complete the Financial Assistance Application and come prepared with paper copies of all documents listed on the Documents Checklist. Learn more about how our financial assistance application process works.
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Mission & Mimosas Brunch Fundraiser
*NEW DATE TO BE ANNOUNCED*
In light of the recommendations for public gatherings and limiting social contact during the COVID-19 pandemic, we have decided to postpone our Mission & Mimosas brunch fundraiser that was previously scheduled for April 4th. We will set a new date as soon as possible and hope that you will still be able to join us for the wonderful program we have planned!
Right now, our priority is to ensure that we are here for the many families and individuals who will need extra support with basic needs during this time. Thank you for your understanding and your continued support of LARS!
Right now, our priority is to ensure that we are here for the many families and individuals who will need extra support with basic needs during this time. Thank you for your understanding and your continued support of LARS!
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When someone on the street asks you for help, how do you respond? We all find ourselves confronted with these situations, and it can be uncomfortable because we don't know the right thing to do or say. Homelessness is easy to ignore as we go about our daily routines, but coming face to face with someone on the street is a gut-wrenching reminder that 29,670 people don't have a safe place to sleep at night, right here in our nation's wealthiest state. One easy way to help someone in crisis is to hand them a resource card. They may be new to the area or unaware of where to go for help. Download Homeless Resource Cards for the Laurel area. |
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