Meet Interfaith Works’ New CEO!
Interfaith Works is pleased to welcome Lauren Puryear as our new Chief Executive Officer. Lauren brings more than 15 years of nonprofit leadership experience across homelessness services, behavioral health, supportive housing, and community-based programming. Her strategic leadership, operational expertise, and commitment to dignity and equity will help Interfaith Works continue expanding its impact for neighbors experiencing housing instability and economic insecurity throughout Montgomery County.
Every Step Has A Story
Every step toward stability has a story — and right now, too many families are just one setback away from crisis. Rising costs are forcing families to choose between rent and groceries, even while working multiple jobs. We’re helping over 35,000 of our neighbors rebuild with essential needs, shelter, and support—but we can’t do it alone.
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.
IW Essential Needs Center Information and Hours
Explore the Possibilities
To date, the IW Food Pantry has provided 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.
IW Vocational Services Program served 230 clients and the The Paid Training Program helped 71 clients enroll in trainings to upskill.
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