Opening Doors, Together

At Interfaith Works, we believe in the power of each individual’s unique journey. For more than 50 years, we have helped our neighbors open doors on their pathways to stability.  

Your support is essential to making a meaningful impact on the lives of the 35,000 neighbors we serve in Montgomery County each year.  

Will you continue to work with us to open doors by providing essential programs that meet the needs of our neighbors and keep our community thriving?

Providing vital services and a pathway to greater stability.

Interfaith Works (IW) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that provides emergency shelter, supportive housing, essential needs, and employment programs to over 35,000 residents of Montgomery County, MD, every year.

While Montgomery County, a part of the Washington, DC, metropolitan area, is considered affluent, more than 72,000 residents live on incomes below the Federal poverty line.

Support our Clients During This Magical Holiday Season!

This Holiday Season we are sharing the magic with IW clients in all of our programming. By providing in-kind donations you help to ensure that everyone participating in our programs has a magical holiday season!

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The IW Essential Needs Center (including the Clothing Center and Food Pantry) will be open on Monday November 25th, Tuesday Nov. 26th and will be closing at 12pm on Wednesday Nov. 27th and will open again on Tuesday, December 3rd!

To date, the IW Food Pantry has delivered over 2 million pounds of food to Montgomery County residents in need.

Each year, over 7,000 volunteers assist IW with carrying out its mission.

Last Fiscal Year, the IW Vocational Services Program placed 101 clients in jobs totaling $3 million in earnings.

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