Housing Initiative Partnership
301-699-3835
Purpose: HIP is a non-profit developer based in PG County and is dedicated to revitalizing neighborhoods. HIP creates housing and economic opportunities for people with low and moderated incomes.

Rental Assistance

PG County Emergency Financial Assistance
Hyattsville    301-209-5000
Temple Hills  301-316-7700
Landover  301-909-6000
Purpose: The Emergency Assistance Program can provide financial assistance if you are facing: An eviction, a utility cut-off, foreclosure relocation after an eviction, work-related expenses, such as vehicle repair, insurance, licenses, tools, apparel or transportation.

PG County Transitional Emergency Medical and Housing Assistance (TEMHA)
301-209-5000
Purpose: Provides temporary cash assistance to disabled adults. Applicants and recipients of TEMHA must have a 3-month disability and must be unable to work. Recipients of TEMHA may also receive Medical Assistance and Food Stamps.

Utilities Assistance

Maryland Energy Assistance Program (MEAP)
1-800-332-6347
Purpose: The Maryland Energy Assistance Program (MEAP) provides assistance with home heating bills. Payments are made to your utility company on your behalf. Under this program there is limited assistance available to replace broken or inefficient refrigerators and furnaces. Check the website for rules concerning eligibility.

Utility Service Protection Program (USPP) 
Purpose: The Utility Service Protection Program (USPP) protects low-income families from utility cut-offs and allows MEAP eligible households to enter into a year-round even monthly payment program with their utility company. An equal monthly payment plan based on the estimated cost of the customer's average annual utility usage minus the MEAP benefit will be used to determine the even monthly payments for participation in the USPP.

Electric Universal Service Program
1-800-332-6347
Purpose: A statewide program that is administered by the Department of Human Resources to assist low-income electric customers with their electric bills. This assistance is available to you if you are an active customer or if you are currently without service. Eligible electric customers may receive help in three ways: help to pay current electric bills, help to pay past due electric bills that were owed before July 1, 2000 and help with energy efficiency measures to reduce future electric bills.

Weatherization Assistance Program
1-800-638-7781 or for the PG office 410-879-2283 (MD)
Purpose: The program helps eligible low-income households through the installation of energy conservation materials in their homes. These measures both reduce the consumption of energy and the cost of maintenance for these homes. Priority is given to homeowners who may be elderly, disabled, have families with children, and/or have the highest energy consumption. Eligible renters may apply and will be given due consideration in accordance with the Weatherization Assistance Program's Rental Property Investment Program.

Shelters

United Communities Against Poverty, Inc. (UCAP)
301-322-5700
Purpose: Provides services including shelter, training, and counseling to individuals who are homeless.

Volunteers of America Chesapeake, Inc.
301-459-2020
Purpose: Provides community mental health services and services to individuals who are homeless.

House of Ruth
Administration: 410-889-0840
Legal Office: 410-554-8463 or 888-880-7884
Purpose: The House of Ruth is a non-profit service that will provide emergency shelter, legal assistance, individual and group counseling, and advocacy for abused women and children.