Assistance for Federal Workers
Employment Assistance for Federal Workers
Federal workers can access resources for unemployment, housing, food, and utility assistance through various assistance programs. Additional support includes job search services, local job opportunities, virtual workshops for career development, and job fairs featuring both government and private sector employers.
Federal Career Transition Hiring Event – March 20 at the O’Malley Senior Center in Odenton.
Additional Resources:
- Federal Employee Assistance Section
- Anne Arundel Workforce Development Corporation
- Job search assistance and employer connections. Visit website
- County and State Government Job Opportunities
- Explore openings on the Anne Arundel County Personnel page.
- Maryland Department of Labor Virtual Workshops
- Weekly sessions for job seekers.
- Maryland Department of Labor’s Resources for Former Federal Employees
- Private Business and Government Support at Job Fair
- Includes state agencies, Annapolis City government, and private employers. More information
These resources were compiled from a story by James Matheson in the Capital Gazette on March 4, 2025, titled ‘Here’s what Anne Arundel County is doing for laid-off federal workers’.
Assistance for Individuals
The Community Foundation of Anne Arundel County does not provide direct assistance but offer grants to nonprofit organizations. Depending on your location, you may reach out to:
- United Way Helpline Dial 211
- Anne Arundel County Department of Social Services (410) 269-4500
- Community Action Agency of Anne Arundel County (410) 626-1900
- Eastport United Methodist Church (410) 263-5490
- Severna Park Assistance Network (SPAN) (410) 647-0889
- Asbury Church Assistance Network (ACAN) (410) 647-7667
- We Care and Friends (443) 370-8024
- The Light House Homeless Prevention Center (410) 349-5056
- St. Vincent de Paul Society of St. Mary’s Church (443) 994-8214
- Nichols Bethel United Methodist Church (410) 674-2272
- Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church – Edgewater (443) 203-1002
- Blessed in Tech Ministries (410) 384-8200
- Harvest Resources – Glen Burnie (443) 878-2661
- Good Neighbors Group – Severna Park (443) 333-9255
- North County Emergency Outreach Network – Glen Burnie (410) 766-1826
- Bemorecaring, Inc. – Glen Burnie (443) 300-6292
This list has been compiled by CFAAC and is not intended as a recommendation or guarantee of services.
Resources are available to support residents, including Know Your Rights materials, legal assistance, and family preparedness tools. Key steps include consulting attorneys, carrying a Red Card, and creating family plans, especially for households with children. Local services are listed to address legal and financial challenges.
Federal funding freezes and related Executive Orders (EOs) are creating uncertainty for nonprofits. Even organizations that do not receive direct federal funding may be impacted by disruptions to pass-through funding from state or local levels.
Employers can prepare for disruptions by creating a response plan, offering Know Your Rights training, and understanding legal rights regarding workplace inspections and public/private spaces.
Federal workers can access resources for unemployment, housing, food, and utility assistance through various assistance programs. Additional support includes job search services, local job opportunities, virtual workshops for career development, and job fairs featuring both government and private sector employers.
If you or someone you know needs mental health support, there are many resources available in Anne Arundel County and beyond. Click to view a list of organizations that offer crisis assistance, behavioral health services, and other support. Please explore these options to find the help you need.
If you or someone you know is in need, there are organizations in Anne Arundel County that may be able to help. While the Community Foundation of Anne Arundel County does not provide direct assistance, we support nonprofits that serve individuals and families facing challenges. The organizations listed in the link may offer support for essentials such as rent, utilities, car repairs, medicine, food, and other basic necessities.