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As of November 2011, Carol became the webmaster for FISH of Laurel, Inc. During the time that the FISH web site is being updated, the Events and Links web pages at this web site will be dormant. When additions resume on these web pages, they will be announced via Twitter.
Support Group Disclaimer: Information for the support groups, communicators and support group networks listed on this web page is provided for educational and informational purposes only. Support groups are not a substitute in any way for medical treatment, advice, diagnosis or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical conditon. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have learned from any support group.
Tips for volunteers and organizations: - Suggestions on what to volunteer for, click here. - Unemployed? Open doors. Click here for ideas. - Organizations - need volunteers? Click here.
Food Pantries - volunteer or apply for food assistance.
- Fish of Laurel, Inc. [at Elizabeth House], 308 Gorman Avenue, Laurel. Call 301-262-7106 Read an article about their food pantry. - Laurel Advocacy and Referral Services [LARS], 311 Laurel Avenue, Laurel. Call 301-776-0442 - Laurel Church of Christ, 7111 Cherry Lane, Laurel. Call 301-490-0777. - Maryland Food Bank. For contact information, click here.
Capital Caring - Palliative care, counseling and hospice in the DC, Maryland and Virginia area.
Home Life Help Services, LLC - serving families in Prince George's, Howard, Anne Arundel and Montgomery counties. Call 301-776-4774.
Laurel-Beltsville Senior Activity Center - Opened 29 August 2011, at 7120 Contee Road, Laurel, Montgomery and Prince George's County seniors [60+] have a wide variety of activities to choose from. For schedules and more information, call 301-206-3350.
Laurel Senior Friendship Club - From a monthly meeting and newsletter, to regularly scheduled events and trips, this non-profit organization provides many opportunities for Laurel seniors. For more information or to join, call 301-725-0661.
Neighbor Ride - volunteer to drive seniors to doctor appointments, religious services, fitness classes, shopping and other daily events. Contact Colleen Dumais Konstanzer at 410-884-3616 or 301-807-6380 to volunteer. If you need a ride, call 410-884-7433.
Senior Entertainment and Arts [SEA] - a committee of The Bain Center Council. Seniors have opportunities to see local and televised musical and theatrical events at a reduced cost. Contact Su Patterson at 443-542-9452 for details and more information. Volunteers are always needed, too!
Senior Services - The City of Laurel, Department of Parks and Recreation, Division of Senior Services provides various low-cost activities for seniors, age 55 and older. To receive the semi-monthly newsletter, call 301-776-6168.
SPRING - Senior Peer Resources Individuals Networks Groups - a peer-support program of the Howard County Office on Aging. For more information, contact Karen Hull, Mental Health Coordinator, at 410-313-7466 or via email.
Van transportation - The City of Laurel Senior Van Services program offers curb-to-curb service for Laurel seniors and disabled residents. Annual fee: $25.00 The vans only make pick ups and drop offs within the city limits and riders must call ahead. Hours of service is limited and during bad weather, the service follows the school closing schedule. For more information, call 301-498-3384. For a downloadable brochure, click here and then click on the "Senior Services Van Brochure" text at the bottom of the block of text.
KidsPeace - Looking for foster families who will care for and parent children with therapeutic needs. Training, guidance and financial support is provided.
Men Aiming Higher, Inc. - This organization works with young African American men - ages 16 to 29 - "through educational tutoring, leadership training, mentoring programs and community service projects to" help direct them away from peer pressure, risky moral behavior, gangs and other obstacles. They work to empower the men for leadership and productive careers and to help them attain a "socially, culturally . . . community conscience."
SADS - Sudden Arrhythmia Death Syndromes - The organization provides funding for research, support and education about this heart ailment that claims about 4,000 children and adults under the age of 40 every year.
Side by Side - "Stronger Families, Stronger Schools" - schools and communities working together.
STARS - Speakers, Tutors, Achievement, Retention, Success - mentoring and tutoring Job Corps students on MD Route 198. Training and support provided for volunteers. Contact Gloria Coliton at 301-362-6045 or via email.
joinFITE - organization that provides microloans to women entrepreneurs.
Women Writing for a Change - organization "empowers individuals from all walks of life to develop their voices and celebrate their stories, through the art of writing and the creation of community."
