Olney HELP

Olney HELP was founded in 1969. It was originally known as Olney Fish and was started by a group of local Quakers and other area church members who donated funds and recruited volunteers. We continue to be an all volunteer agency and have grown to more than 40 volunteers as increasing needs in the greater Olney area have developed. We respond to requests from all individuals and families in our area who seek assistance. When Olney HELP cannot fill a request, we provide referrals for our clients to other agencies or organizations that might be able to help them. Olney HELP is a Regional Lead Agency of the Emergency Assistance Coalition of Interfaith Works of Montgomery County, MD. The Coalition divides Montgomery County by zip code and agencies within the Coalition provide assistance to residents of its designated zip codes. Olney HELP is the designated provider of emergency assistance to residents in zip codes: 20832, 20833, 20860, 20861, and 20862, which includes the greater Olney area, Sandy Spring, Ashton, Brinklow, and Brookeville, MD.

Emergency Financial Assistance: Rent, Mortgage, Utilities, Medications; Emergency Food Assistance