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Description
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***Shopping at the IW Clothing Center is by appointment.
OVERVIEW: Educates and advocates for social justice and provides emergency food, clothing, shelter and financial assistance for those in need.
SERVICES:
1) INTERFAITH WORKS CLOTHING CENTER: Offers children's and adults' clothing, sheets, towels, blankets and small quantities of dishes, pots and pans. Items distributed BY APPOINTMENT ONLY Tuesday to Friday 8:30 AM to 12:00 PM and 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM, and for disabled clients only Wednesdays. Saturday hours are 8:30AM - 11:30AM. Center is located at 751 Twinbrook Parkway, Rockville, MD 20851. Call 301-424-3796.
2) COMMUNITY BASED SHELTERS: Operates several shelters across the county for target populations:
--Becky's House: Provides case management and 24-hour staff for up to eight senior, disabled women. Call 301-933-2477.
--Carroll House: 32-bed facility providing housing for about 70 men each year. Call 301-587-7270.
--Priscilla's House: Transitional housing program for as many as 16 homeless women with behavioral health needs.
3) Emergency Financial Assistance: The IW Connections Program refers individuals to many types of services available to Montgomery County residents, including emergency financial, rental, and utility assistance. Those seeking these services should call IW Connections directly at 240-641-6307 or email [email protected]. WHEN FUNDS ARE AVAILABLE!!!
4) FRIENDS IN ACTION: Program where teams work in mentoring groups of 5-10 people, who volunteer to help at-risk and homeless families identify their strengths and develop attainable and manageable goals toward self-sufficiency. A one-year commitment is required. Call 301-424-3796.
5) INTERFAITH HOUSING COALITION: Provides permanent housing and supportive services to families in 26 units across the county. Call 301-762-8682.
6) INTERFAITH HOMES: Houses 31 chronically homeless, disabled men and women annually in scattered-site, permanent supportive housing. Offers case management and the support of a dedicated nurse.
7) WOMEN'S CENTER: Provides emergency shelter, meals and case management to more than 250 women annually through a 65-bed facility. Acts as an intake and assessment center for all single adult homeless women in the County. (Formerly the Wilkins Avenue Women's Assessment Center.) Call 301-770-2413.
8) EMPOWERMENT CENTER: Day program for homeless men & women. Meals & showers are available. Job training, skill assessment, mental health& substance abuse referrals. (Formerly known as the "Community Vision" program.) Call 301-585-4471.
9) VOCATIONAL SERVICES: Engages 250 low-income and homeless individuals in job readiness classes, career counseling and training, and one-on-one job placement services.
DONATIONS: Accepts donations of clothing, sheets, towels, blankets and various household items. Call 301-424-3796.
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Defined coverage areas:
Maryland - Montgomery County
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Physical Address
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981 Rollins Avenue, 2nd Floor
Rockville MD
20852 United States
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Hours of operation:
Mon: 8:30AM 5PM
Tue: 8:30AM 5PM
Wed: 8:30AM 5PM
Thu: 8:30AM 5PM
Fri: 8:30AM 5PM
Sat: 8:30AM 2:30PM
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Eligibility
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Most services open to anyone in need residing in Montgomery County.
Rent, Mortgage, and Utility Eligibility:
- Montgomery County resident
- there must be a resolution to the crisis
- client not have received assistance from Interfaith Works in the last 12 months. Clients can be assisted 3 times total and no more than once a year.
- not have an outstanding loan with Interfaith Works
- must contribute at least 15% of the funds they require from Interfaith Works.
- income within 200% of the federal poverty guidelines
- not need assistance in amounts more than $500. If amount needed is more than $500, a referral from a community partner listed above is needed.
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Program Fees
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None.
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Documents Required
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Call for information. Rent, Mortgage, and Utility- For utilities, a copy of the most recent past due bill or the shutoff notice, if client has one. For rent/mortgage, a court notice, notarized letter from landlord/apartment/property manager indicating past due balance (ledgers preferred), or the eviction notice, if the client has one. For amounts over $500, clients also need a community partners referral form. All clients seeking rent, mortgage, and utility assistance need a signed release of information form, a copy of their ID, and proof of public assistance program participation or proof of income if not participating in any public assistance.
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Volunteer Requirements
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All ages.
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Volunteer Duties
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Bring and serve meals at the shelter; accept donations, conduct intake interviews, sort clothing, assist clients with clothing selection and coordinate the baby layette and school supply projects; and those with computer skills to assist with mailings and major events.
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Programs at this agency
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Interfaith Clothing Center
Interfaith Works Empowerment Center
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Mailing Address
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981 Rollins Avenue, 2nd Floor
Rockville MD
20852 United States
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Fax Number
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301-762-8773
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Main
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301-762-8682
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Clothing Center
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301-424-3796
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Emergency Financial Assistance
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240-641-6307
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Emergency Shelter
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240-777-4000
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Phone 5
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301-905-6123
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Main Email Address
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[email protected]
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Director or Senior Administrator Name
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Lauren Puryear
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Director or Senior Administrator Title
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CEO
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Director or Senior Administrator Phone
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301-762-8682
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Director or Senior Administrator Email Address
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[email protected]
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Sites offering this Program
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981 Rollins Avenue, Montgomery County
751 Twinbrook Parkway, Montgomery County
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