Find What You Need at Services 24/7

The Leadership & Community Service-Learning (LCSL) unit at the University of Maryland and the Nonprofit Prince George’s County (NPGC) have partnered to launch Services 24/7 (www.services247.umd.edu), an online directory of more than 300 nonprofit organizations with services and volunteer opportunities for county residents. The virtual resource center aims to bring together nonprofits, Prince George’s County residents, and volunteers, with the goal of building healthier, connected communities.

“We are thrilled to co-develop a resource that connects community members with services they need as well as provides students with volunteer and internship opportunities, bringing the University of Maryland campus closer to its surrounding community,” said Craig Slack, Director of LCSL.

The partnership of LCSL with NPGC allowed the nonprofit database to become a more in-depth and extensive resource center. “The University’s support turned a chart of information on nonprofits into a user friendly website,” said Hillary Lindeman, Directory of NPGC. “Services 24/7 allows County residents to easily find resources and support and connects volunteers to organizations needing help.”

In need of help and support during the New Year?

Services 24/7 allows community members to find services to enhance their quality of life in a simple, easy to use website. To use Services 24/7, individuals can go to www.services247.umd.edu, find an organization offering the service needed, and contact the organization for resources. Examples of services offered include: food pantries, homeless shelters, afterschool tutoring and mentoring, financial literacy, and legal services.

Need to complete service hours? Want to get to know your surrounding community?

County residents and volunteers can find service opportunities, engage in social issues, and learn about the local community through Services 24/7. For middle or high school students interested in completing service learning hours, this virtual resource center provides volunteer and internship opportunities with more than 300 county organizations. Additionally, adults with an interest in donating their time or skills are able to search for potential partner organizations.

Interview available

Director of Nonprofit Prince George’s County, Hillary Lindeman, will be available to speak about Services 24/7.

The Leadership & Community Service-Learning LCSL) unit (http://thestamp.umd.edu/leadership_community_service-learning) engages University of Maryland students in leadership development and service-learning opportunities to foster positive social change through transformative learning and community engagement

Nonprofit Prince George’s County is a 501©3 nonprofit organization that strives to strengthen nonprofits by advocating for resources, building capacity of organizations, and providing networking and collaboration opportunities. Nonprofit Prince George’s County supports over 100 nonprofit organization that serve people in communities throughout Prince George’s County.