Supporting Affected Federal Workers

In response to the sudden and significant changes impacting the federal workforce, the College of Southern Maryland (CSM) is here to help. Whether you are a current or former government employee facing uncertainty or exploring new opportunities, CSM is committed to providing the resources, guidance, and support you need as you consider the next steps in your career.

CSM is your community’s college, and we’re standing with you as you navigate the shifting professional landscape.

Connect with these resources and events to find your next opportunity and secure a stable, reliable future for yourself and your family.

Upcoming Events

Apr
16

Maryland State and Local Government Career Fair

10:00 AM
Apr
21

Virtual Career Info Session

12:00 PM
Apr
28

Celebrating 20 Years of Social Justice: Still Caring and Sharing at the College of Southern Maryland

11:30 AM
May
14

14th Annual Southern Maryland Hiring Event

10:00 AM
June
20

Community Resource Fair: Connecting Impacted Workers to Resources and Opportunity

9:00 AM
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Community Resources

Explore these resources for federal employees affected by layoffs.


Select a County to View Resources:

General Resources

Rental/Utility/Mortgage Assistance

  • Calvert County Rental Assistance
  • Calvert County Department of Social Services: 443-550-6900
  • Southern Maryland Tri-County Community Action: 410-535-1010
  • SMILE Ecumenical Ministries: 410-326-0009
  • Calvert Community Ministry: 410-414-8007
  • Mortgage, The HOPE Initiative: 877-462-7555
  • LifeStyles of Maryland Foundation: 301-609-9900
  • Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Washington D.C.: 301-274-0695
  • On Our Own of Calvert: 410-535-7576

Food Assistance

  • Bayside Baptist Church (Chesapeake Beach) 410-257-0712
  • Brooks Church Pantry (St. Leonard)  410-586-3972
  • Calvert Churches Community Food Pantry (Prince Frederick): 410-414-7474
  • Chesapeake Cares Food Pantry (Huntingtown): 410-257-0293
  • Crossroads Christian Church (St. Leonard): 410-586-1272
  • Department of Social Services (Apply for SNAP benefits): 443-550-6900
  • Emmanuel 7th Day Adventist Pantry (St. Leonard): 410-586-0889
  • Randle Cliffs Community Church (Chesapeake Beach): 410-257-0342
  • SMILE (Lusby): 410-326-0009
  • St. Anthony's Church, Ladies of Charity (North Beach):  410-286-7086
  • St. John Vianney (Prince Frederick): 410-257-3030

General Assistance

Homeless Services/Shelters

  • Lifestyles of Maryland: 301-609-9900
  • Robert J. Fuller House: 301-645-2933
  • Angel Watch Shelter- 301-274-0680

Rent and Utilities Assistance

  • Charles County Department of Social Services: 301-392-6400
  • Southern Maryland Tri County Community Action: 301-274-4474
  • Salvation Army: 301-638-9532
  • LifeStyles of Maryland Foundation: 301-609-9900
  • Interfaith Community Connections: 301-374-9028
  • La Plata United Methodist Church: 301-934-2288
  • Catholic Charities: 202-772-4300
  • Community Support Systems: 301-372-1491
  • Neighbors Eager to Serve: 301-375-8576
  • Waldorf Jaycees: 301-645-4546
  • Marbury Baptist Church (Indian Head and Marbury residents only): 301-743-3701
  • Neighbors Eager to Serve (NETS)(Western Charles County only): 301-375-8576
  • Charles County Children's Aid Society: 301-645-1561

Housing Search Resources/Strategies

  • Charles County Dept. of Community Services: Housing Services 301-934-0112
  • Southern Maryland Tri-County Community Action (ask for housing counselor): 301-274-4474
  • Victory Housing (an ADW program):  301-493-6000

Food Assistance

  • Indian Head: Star of the Sea Pantry, St. Mary Star of the Sea Parish, 30 Mattingly Ave 301-743-9471
  • La Plata: Mary’s/Loretta’s Food Pantry (please call first)  Sacred Heart Catholic Church 201 St. Mary’s Ave 301-934-2261
  • Christ Church, 112 East Charles Street (Friday 9-11AM)  301-392-1051; New Life Church 9690 Shepards Creek (Monday 4 - 6 pm)
  • Nanjemoy: Community food Pantry: Joe’s Place (every Thursday night from 5-7pm) Christ Episcopal Church 8700 Ironsides rd. 301-542-6380
  • Newburg: Wayside Food Bank, Inc.  Holy ghost Catholic Church 15848 Rock Point Road 301-259-2493
  • Waldorf: St Vincent de Paul Food Pantry of St Peter’s Church (located in St Peter’s school), 3310 St Peter’s Drive 301-932-7713
  • Waldorf: Peace Lutheran Church Food Pantry (for Waldorf, White Plains, Bryantown) 1st and 3rd Saturday or 2nd and 4th Wednesday, 9:30 a.m. -12:30 p.m. at 401 E Smallwood Drive; 301-843-1832
  • Waldorf: Charles County Children’s Aid Society, 3000 Huntington circle 301-645-1561
  • Pomfret: St. Joseph Food Pantry 4590 Joseph Way 301-539-3903
  • Food Stamps (SNAP) apply at the Charles County Department of Social Services (DSS):  200 Kent Avenue, La Plata, MD; 301-392-6400

Additional Employment Opportunities

Rent/Mortgage/Utility Assistance

  • Department of Social Services (rent/utilities): 240-895-7000
  • Zion United Methodist Church (rent/utilities): 301-863-5161
  • St. John’s Charitable Society: 240-577-5596
  • HOPE of Southern Maryland 301-737-2870
  • LifeStyles of Maryland (rent/utilities) 301-866-5333
  • Tri County Community Action  301-475-5574

Food Assistance

  • HOPE of Southern Maryland – 301-737-2870
  • St. Cecilia Catholic Church -  301-862-4600
  • Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church:  301-863-8193
  • Our Lady of the Wayside Catholic Church:  301-884-2502
  • Helping Hands:  301-247-2785
  • First Saints Community Church: 301-475-7200
  • Lexington Park Baptist Church: 301-863-8500
  • Trinity Lutheran: 301-863-9512
  • Zion United Methodist Church: 301-863-5161
  • WIC: 877-631-6182
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