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.

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

  • Philadelphia: Applications Open for the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)

    Click the button below to start your online application or call Community Legal Services of Philadelphia at 215-981-3700 for support.

    LIHEAP can provide grants toward your heating bill, assist with service shut-offs, or assistance with repairing/replacing your heating system. You can apply online, in-person or by calling the LIHEAP Hotline to request an application to be mailed to you.

  • Baltimore: Community Health Fair @ New Song Community Church

    Saturday, December 7 | 10:00AM - 1:00PM | 1601 Calhoun St, Baltimore, MD 21217

    Completely FREE health screening + health information! Including testing for: Hepatitis B/C and HIV, Lipid Panel, Diabetes and Blood Pressure. There will also be other health resources available.

    Click the button below to learn more about the Sandtown Winchester Community Collective.

  • Baltimore: Food Distribution by Men's Ministry of Baltimore White Marsh Seventh Day Adventist Church

    Saturday, December 7 | 2:00PM - 4:00PM | 7427 Rossville Blvd, Baltimore, MD 21237

    FREE + while supplies last. Click the button below to reach out for any additional information.

  • Baltimore: Lawyer in the Library @ Waverly Branch

    Tuesday, December 10 | 12:00PM - 2:00PM | 400 E. 33rd Street, Baltimore, MD 21218

    FREE One-on-One Help for needs such as: government benefits, wage claims, expungement, and much more.

    No appointment is necessary, but it is first come first served. It is also asked that you wear a mask and practice social distancing.

  • Baltimore: Community Assistance Network (CAN) Liberty Resource Center Pickup

    Thursday, December 16 | 11:00AM - 1:00PM | 3525 Resource Drive, Randallstown, MD 21133

    Check the flyer above for the list of eligible zip codes, Per CAN: Be sure to bring: a Maryland state ID, proof of income, two pieces of mail (with your name and address), and birth certificates for each dependent child.

    Click the button below to check your eligibility + register.

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