120 W. Pennsylvania Avenue Towson, MD 21204 410-296-4855

	"Bear one another's burdens.." (Galations 6:2)
	The ASSISTANCE CENTER OF TOWSON CHURCHES offers an ecumenical program providing help to poor and needy families in our community. ACTC developed as a result of a study conducted by the Towson Area Ministerial Association, exploring an effective and efficient way to meet the needs of people coming to churches requesting help. As a result, fourteen churches joined together to organize the Assistance Center; forty three churches now participate in the outreach effort. The Assistance Center opened in 1985 to provide emergency assistance. Located at 120 W. Pennsylvania Avenue (between Baltimore and Washington Avenues) in Towson. The office is open Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.. The center is run by a director and a team of trained volunteers who interview each applicant to determine their specific needs. * Financial assistance is available to those in ACTC's area bounded by zones 21210, 21212 and 21239 on the south, west to Falls Rd, east to include all of 21234 and north to the state line.
	EMERGENCY SERVICES PROVIDED Food Five day supply of nonperishable food; gift certificate available within our boundary; baby food, formula, and some baby items; also referrals to other food pantries * Shelter Rent / mortgage eviction prevention and limited emergency shelter. Clothing Referrals to Surprise Shop at Trinity Episcopal Church for clothing items free of charge. * Medicine Payment for prescriptions and help in obtaining medical supplies Transportation Funds for gasoline, bus tokens for verifiable job hunting or doctor's appointments. * Fuel, utilities Cut-off utility prevention and help in crisis oil situations. Transient help Emergency services for those stranded in area or homeless. Toiletries Health and hygiene items given when available. Referrals Help in locating other agencies to provide additional assistance.

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Page updated: 4/21/2002