Interfaith Works · Fiscal Year 2025

Bridging the Gaps

For more than 50 years, Interfaith Works has helped neighbors in Montgomery County, MD find pathways to stability.

35,000
Residents Served
7,000+
Volunteers
50+ yrs
of Service
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Who We Are

Making Ends Meet in Montgomery County

Interfaith Works is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit providing emergency shelter, supportive housing, essential needs, and employment programs — with a mission to support our neighbors and build a pathway to greater stability.

78,800+
Residents below the federal poverty line
$150,731
Annual cost for a family of 4 to afford basics
1,510
Experienced homelessness in 2025 — up 32%
200
Trained professional staff members
Emergency Shelter

A Bed, a Meal, a Place to Begin Again

IW Shelter at Progress Place · Women's Centers · New Leaf Shelter · Drop-In Center

Rows of neatly made shelter beds at an Interfaith Works emergency shelter
Beds ready for residents at an IW emergency shelter
975
People Sheltered
75,840
Bed Nights Provided
2,200+
Volunteer Hours Donated
$280,917
Value of In-Kind Donations

Life-Savers

Peer Support Specialists and Behavioral Health Technicians connected more than 130 clients to substance use treatment and saved 12 lives through Narcan administration in FY25.

Supportive Housing

A Pathway to Independence

Community & Shared Supportive Housing · IW Residences · Rapid Rehousing

266
Served by the CSH Program
92%
Rapid Rehousing Success Rate
23,841
Meals Served to Residents
82%
Engaged in Behavioral Health Activities

A New World

An 82-year-old resident of Becky's House had lost almost all vision to cataracts. With support from IW's Future Fund and staff, she finally got the care she needed — and regaining her sight opened up a new world of independence.

Vocational Services

Building Careers, Not Just Jobs

Bilingual career counseling and job placement for neighbors at risk of homelessness

230
Clients Served
71
Upskilled via Paid Training
$18.75
Avg Hourly Wage, Accepted Jobs
$1.87M
Total Wages Earned by Clients

Job Fairs

Two job fairs each attracted 360+ job seekers, connecting them with dozens of employers.

Stitching to Success

A new 6-week Seamstress Class helped clients overcome employment barriers and build new skills.

Prepare to Impress

An expanded section at the Clothing Center provides professional attire for clients entering the workforce.

Essential Needs

Free Clothing, Food, and a Helping Hand

IW Clothing Center · Food Pantry · IW Connections

Racks of free clothing organized by category at the Interfaith Works Clothing Center
The IW Clothing Center — the largest free clothing distribution center in Montgomery County
15,690
People Served
5,041
Backpacks Distributed
861K+
Pounds of Food Distributed
$218K+
Assistance via IW Connections
Financial Overview

FY 2025 at a Glance

July 1, 2024 – June 30, 2025

Revenue — $24.9M Total

Federal/State/County Grants$14.37M
In-Kind Contributions$7.84M
Contributions$2.59M

Expenses — $24.5M Total

Homeless Services$13.46M
Clothing Center$7.11M
Programs & Admin$3.96M
Net Assets at Year End: $4,792,556  |  Up $683,266 from FY24
Volunteers & Community

We ❤ Our Volunteers

More than 7,000 people help Interfaith Works deliver on its mission every year.

24,045
Clothing Center Hours
2,860
Supportive Housing Hours
2,200+
Emergency Shelter Hours
159
Vocational Services Hours

Thank You

for bridging the gaps with us
35,000
Residents Served
975
People Sheltered
861K+
Lbs of Food
5,041
Backpacks
$24.9M
Total Revenue
981 Rollins Avenue, 2nd Floor, Rockville, MD 20852
301.762.8682  ·  iworksmc.org