LAUREL ADVOCACY & REFERRAL SERVICES, INC.
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  • About
    • Staff
    • Board of Directors
    • History
    • Impact
    • Advocacy
    • In The News
    • Contact
    • Join Our Team
  • Our Services
    • Emergency Services >
      • Emergency Services
    • Permanent Supportive Housing
    • Self-Sufficiency Program
    • Resources
    • En Español
  • Volunteer
    • Current Opportunities
  • Ways to Give
    • Vehicle Donations
    • In Memory of Cynthia Chase
    • Backpack Bonanza
    • In Memory of LaJuan "Nate" Huff
    • In Memory of Elden Carnahan
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About LARS
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Laurel Advocacy and Referral Services, Inc. (LARS) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization serving homeless and low-income families and individuals in Central Maryland. Our service area includes parts of Prince George's, Howard and Anne Arundel Counties.

LARS was founded in 1987 by a group of local congregation leaders and community members who sought a consolidated approach to responding to those who came to their doors for food and financial help. Today LARS boasts a team of certified case managers, social workers, nonprofit professionals and volunteers to support our neighbors who need compassion, kindness and care. Daily we strive to enable homeless and low-income people to achieve stability and long-term self-sufficiency.

Independent Charities of America

Charities certified as "Best In America" must provide evidence of their program activities and demonstrate the scope, range, and benefit of their services. Promotional and fundraising materials must be honest, accurate, and non-deceptive, and charities are required to be fully IRS-compliant. Of the 1,000,000+ charities operating in the United States today fewer than 2,500 have been awarded this seal.
GuideStar Platinum Participant
LARS is proud to be a GuideStar Platinum participant. Platinum lets us show quantitative metrics on the progress we’re making toward our mission. Check out our Nonprofit Profile. We have taken this extra step to show our commitment to transparency and to give donors and funders an easy way to evaluate us.

Catalogue for Philanthropy ​Greater Washington

After a careful vetting process, the Catalogue for Philanthropy: Greater Washington has selected LARS to be part of the Class of 2021-2022. LARS has undergone an extensive review process, and has met the Catalogue’s high standards. Potential donors can be confident that the nonprofits in the Catalogue are worthy of their support.
Partners For Wellness
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LARS was selected to receive the Capital Area Food Bank’s Partners for Wellness designation as part of an initiative to promote healthier food options to DMV area families in need! Out of 444 CAFB partnering pantries, only 29 received this special designation. LARS is excited to be part of this commitment to ensure that our clients are receiving proper nutrition!
OUR OFFICE:
311 Laurel Ave
Laurel, MD 20707


CLIENT SERVICE HOURS:
​M/T/W/TH/F 9:00AM-2:00PM
M 5:00PM-7:30PM
Monday and Friday: By Appointment Only

Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday: No appointment needed for food assistance
(Clients wishing to schedule a Wednesday appointment can still do so) 
*Appointments are necessary for the following services: Financial Assistance, Clothing Voucher, Eye Glasses Voucher, SNAP Applications or Renewal’s, Obtaining an ID/SS Card and Mail Sign-Up’s* 
 HORARIO DE ATENCIÓN AL CLIENTE: 
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L/Mar/Mie/J/V 9:00AM-2:00PM 
L 5:00PM-7:30PM 
Lunes y viernes: solo con cita previa 
Martes, miércoles, jueves: No se necesita cita para asistencia alimentaria 
(Los clientes que deseen programar una cita el miércoles aún pueden hacerlo) 
*Se REQUIEREN citas para los siguientes servicios: Asistencia financiera, cupones de ropa, cupones para anteojos, solicitudes o renovación de SNAP, obtención de una tarjeta de identificación / SS y registro por correo * 


  
DONATION DROP OFF HOURS:
​Monday: 9:30AM - 1:30PM & 5:00PM - 7:00PM
Tuesday: 9:30AM - 1:30PM

Wednesday: 9:30AM- 1:30PM
Thursday: 9:30AM - 1:30PM

Friday: 9:30AM - 1:30PM
Please drive around to the back parking lot and ring the back doorbell and someone will assist you. Please do not leave donations outside or on the front porch. If you have any questions, send an email. 


CONTACT US:
Phone: 301.776.0442
Fax: 301.604.7076
Site Last Updated  •  February 21,  2023