Your digital roadmap to all things community resources in your city. Currently we are listing resources for: Baltimore, the D.C. Area and Philadelphia.
Finding resources in your community just got easier. Needs Notebook is a community-curated platform to help people find local support for food, clothing, toiletries and other needs. We also help individuals and groups find organizations they can volunteer with and/or donate to.
We communicate with the organizations we list to better understand the communities they serve + the resources they provide. We are also hoping to start posting funding resources available for organizations.
Are you an org that wants to be listed or an individual/group looking for volunteer opportunities? Email info@needsnotebook.com or complete the form at the bottom of this page.
Featured Events
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Philadelphia: Pregnancy Resource Program
If you are 18 years old, within the first 20 weeks of pregnancy and live in qualifying Philadelphia zip codes, sign-up for the We CAN Cook Program.
We CAN Cook is a prenatal food security program that is part of the Philly Community Action Network (PhillyCAN). It working with Philly Food Works to provide weekly produce boxes. Participants will receive a free Instapot and access to recipes.
Click the button below to sign-up.
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Philadelphia: Ironworkers Academy
Three MANDATORY Info Sessions
Monday, May 12 | 12:00PM - 1:00PM | Virtual
Wednesday, May 14 | 12:00PM - 1:30PM | In-Person
Thursday, May 15 | 6:00PM - 7:00PM | Virtual
Ironworkers Academy is a full-time, four-week, paid training initiatives to provide Philadelphia residents exposure to and training in the skilled trades. Applications are only accepted at the Mandatory Information Sessions. Click the button below to register for each session!
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Baltimore: Maryland Safe Haven Transcend Support Group
Tuesday, May 13 | 1:00PM | Friday’s, Mondawmin Mall, 2435 Liberty Heights Ave, Baltimore, MD 21215
Join Maryland Safe Haven for its Transcend Support Group gathering - a monthly safe space providing community.
For more information, email Mally@baltimoresafehaven.org.
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Baltimore: Lawyer in the Library - Cherry Hill Branch
Tuesday, May 13 | 12:00PM - 2:00PM | 606 Cherry Hill Road, Baltimore, MD 21225
FREE help for financial eligible individuals for services as: Expungements, Bankruptcy, Child Support & Custody, Debt Collection, Foreclosure, Government Benefits, Landlord/Tenant, Veteran’s Claims and Wage Claims.
No appointment is necessary, but it is first come, first served.
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Baltimore: Lawyer in the Library - Immigration Information @ Southeast Anchor Branch
Wednesday, May 14 | 11:00PM - 2:00PM | 3601 Eastern Avenue, Baltimore, MD 21224
FREE One-on-One Help for immigration-related matters. Legal professionals from will be able to answer immigration questions, and provide resources and referrals. Los servicios estarán disponibles en español.
No appointment is necessary, but it is first come first served.
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Baltimore: Mental Health Kickback
Thursday, May 15 | 3:00PM - 7:00PM | Carefirst Bluecross Blueshield, 3201 Tioga Parkway Suite W, Baltimore, MD 21215
Join leaders multiple Baltimore-based organizations as they host a youth and family-focused Mental Health Kickback. There will be music, prizes, mental health support and resources, physical fitness activities and many other activities.
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Philadelphia: Community Resource Fair
Friday, May 16 | 11:00AM - 3:00PM | 4301 Wayne Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19140
The Edward T. Steel School is having a Community Resource Fair in partnership with other community orgs! There will be FREE RESOURCES, plus food, Water Ice, Face Painting and more.
If you are a resource provider who is interested in being a Vendor, click the button below.
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Washington, D.C. Area: Nu Momish "Mama Needs a Hand" Workshop
Thursday, May 22 | 5:00PM - 6:00PM | Washington, D.C. (address disclosed with sign-up)
Join Nu Momish for its “Mama Needs a Hand” Workshop in partnership with Martha’s Tables’ Baby & Me Early Parenting Program. Nu Momish is a community supporting moms through events, resources, support groups and more.
Click the button below to sign-up for the session.
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Baltimore: Open Works Summer Camp Registration is OPEN!
Register ASAP! For youth ages 8 to 18. Scholarships are available.
Open Works is a non-profit committed to providing Makerspace and resources to Baltimore’s maker professionals.
Open Works is offering four half-day, week-long summer sessions throughout July. Click the button below to learn more and register.
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Baltimore
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Washington, D.C.
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Philadelphia