Community Forklift: Home Essentials Program

Community Forklift provides building materials and other home essentials free-of-cost to households with limited resources. Since 2011, Community Forklift has provided over $540,000 of materials to neighbors in need to improve their homes. Click here for more information.

Maryland Durable Medical Equipment Re-Use

The Maryland Department of Aging provides FREE durable medical equipment to Marylanders with any illness, injury, or disability, regardless of age, at no cost. Click here for more information

Prince George's County Elderly Property Tax Credit

As outlined in County Bill CB-029-2022, Prince George’s County will provide up to a 20% credit of the County portion of the property tax bill, including any Homeowners and Homestead Credit (total max of 20%), for up to 5 years to qualified homeowners. To be eligible for this credit the applicant must meet all the criteria as of June 30, 2024, to receive the credit for Fiscal Year 2025, which is tax billing period July 01, 2024 - June 30, 2025. Click here for the criteria and more information.

President's "S.A.V.E" Plan

White House briefing was held about the President’s new plan to help students (and grads) manage (and possibly defray) student loan payments. Click here for more information.

National Do Not Call Registry

The National Do Not Call Registry gives you a choice about whether to receive telemarketing calls. You can register your home or mobile phone for free. After you register, other types of organizations may still call you, such as charities, political groups, debt collectors and surveys. If you received an unwanted call after your number was on the National Registry for 31 days, report it to the FTC. Click here for more information.

Scam Alert!

Attention all! Please beware and heed the following warning from the Social Security Administration: Scammers are pretending to be government employees. They may threaten you and may demand immediate payment to avoid arrest or other legal action. Do not be fooled! If you receive a suspicious call: 1. HANG UP! 2. DO NOT GIVE THEM MONEY OR PERSONAL INFORMATION! 3. REPORT THE SCAM AT OIG.SSA.GOV. Click here for more information.