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SECTION 31 UTILITY ASSISTANCE
Edgewood, MD 21040
410.612.9899
Assistance is provided to Maryland’s low-income
households to make energy costs more affordable
and with the prevention of loss and restoration of
home energy service. Call for hours of operation
and closure information. Contact Lisa Zimmerman,
for information.
Maryland Housing
Rehabilitation Program
Harford County Housing Agency
15 S. Main Street
Bel Air, MD 21014
410.638.3045
410.879.7148
Provides funds to limited-income homeowners
to improve the basic livability of a home. May
provide for structural repairs and installation
of energy efficiency measures. Funds are
available for single-family owner-occupied units
and rental properties of one to four units.
Mason-Dixon Community Services
708 Highland Road
P.O. Box 34
Street, MD 21154
410.452.9025
Fax: 410.452.0077
Mason-Dixon Community Services offers food
assistance, energy assistance, counseling,
and information referrals. Its programs for
children include home-based Head Start,
summer camp, and a mentoring program for
residents of northern Harford County. Additional
services for Harford County residents include
a Holiday Adoption Program for Thanksgiving
and Christmas, a winter coat drive, Toys for
Tots program, and Fresh Start Boxes.
• SOUP KITCHEN
3rd Thursday of the month
• FOOD PANTRY
Monday–Thursday, 9:00 a.m.–12:00
p.m. Food and nutritional information
for women is also provided.
Salvation Army
300 Rear Seneca Avenue
P.O. Box 309
Havre de Grace, MD 21078
410.939.3535
410.939.5641 | Fax
• FOOD PANTRY
Tuesday–Thursday, 10:00–11:45
a.m. & 1:00–2:45 p.m.
Provides help with utilities and rent for court-
ordered eviction or foreclosure if funds are available.
Trinity Evangelical
Lutheran Church
1100 Philadelphia Road
Joppa, MD 21085
410.679.4000
• FOOD PANTRY
Open every Tuesday from 6:00–7:00
p.m.; Thursday from 3:30–5:00 p.m.;
Saturdays 10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Utility Assistance if funds are available for
Joppa & Edgewood residents only.
Weatherization Program
Maryland Energy Conservation, Inc.
866.879.2283
410.612.1649 | Edgewood
Program that helps reduce the use of energy.
Services are free to eligible households and
may help reduce the amount of energy used by
10–40 percent. Services include air leakage
and furnace testing plus advice on the most
cost-efficient energy conservation measures.
SECTION 32
Victim
Resources
Cosmetic and Reconstructive
Support Program
National Coalition Against
Domestic Violence
One Broadway, Suite B210
Denver, CO 80203
303.839.1852
303.831.9251 | Fax
NCADV works in partnership with three medical
associations to assist survivors of domestic
violence who cannot afford the cosmetic and
reconstructive surgery and dentistry needed
to repair the injuries they have received from
a spouse or an intimate partner. Facial plastic
surgeons, cosmetic dentists, and dermatological
surgeons from across the country volunteer
their services to assist survivors in removing the
physical scars from abuse. Programs include:
• FACE TO FACE: The National
Domestic Violence Project
310 S. Henry Street
Alexandria, VA 22314
703.299.9291
American Academy of Facial Plastic and
Reconstructive Surgery Foundation assists
individuals of domestic violence to break the cycle
of violence, enhance self-esteem and rebuild their
lives. AAFPRS offers consultation and facial plastic
and reconstructive surgery to eligible individuals.
• Give Back A Smile
(GBAS) Program
800.773.GBAS (4227)
800.543.9220
The Give Back A Smile™ program is dedicated
to providing cosmetic dental care at no cost to
all survivors of domestic violence. We do this
by raising awareness of domestic violence,
providing volunteer members of the AACD the
opportunity to give back to the community, and
giving survivors hope for a better tomorrow.
• Skin Care Outreach Empowers
Survivors (S.C.O.R.E.S.) Program
888.892.6702
Program of the American Society for Dermatologic
Surgery offering dermatologic surgery to survivors
to repair skin injuries such as scars, burns,
or tattoos on the body (other than the head,
neck, or face) caused by an intimate partner.
Harford County Sheriff’s
Office Victim Services Unit
45 S. Main Street
Bel Air, MD 21014
410.836.5490
Harford County Sheriff’s Office provides information,
assistance and support to victims and witnesses of
violent crime in Harford County. Services provided
by the Victim Services Unit (VSU) include crisis
intervention, referrals to the appropriate social
services, court and hospital accompaniment,
as well as serving as liaison to the Criminal
Investigations Division for Crime Victims.
Maryland Crime Victims’
Resource Center, Inc.
• MAIN OFFICE
1001 Prince George’s Blvd., Suite 750
Upper Marlboro, MD 20774
301.952.0063
877.842.8461
240.929.0526 | Fax
• BALTIMORE OFFICE
218 Lexington Street, Suite 401
Baltimore, MD 21202
410.234.9885
This organization ensures that victims of violent
crimes in Maryland receive justice and are
treated with dignity and compassion. They
provide comprehensive services to victims of
all crimes including criminal justice education,
support services, legal services, faith services,
social work services and advocacy services.