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How can I help someone with food if they are ineligible for government benefits due to citizenship status?
Accessing services without government benefits is never easy — and right now, it’s even harder. The information below is meant to help you support someone in this situation by pointing to s...
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How do I access the Thread App?
Want to level up your knowledge & skills on the Thread App? Create your free account now on Thread's Volunteer Learning Hub (please use your Thread email address!) to access our custom course on...
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Steps to Becoming a Maryland Corps/Service Year Member!
Your Service Year Checklist: 3 Steps to Secure Your Paid Placement this Summer!What is Maryland Corps/ Service Year? A state-backed opportunity to gain paid, full-time professional experience, earn...
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Navigating Benefits - Disability Benefits
SSI stands for Supplemental Security Income. It is a program from the U.S. government that gives monthly money to people who are 65 years or older, are blind, or have a disability, and who ...
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How to Complete Your Maryland Corps/Service Year Application
Service Year Eligibility: 18-24 years old as of August 3, 2026; HS diploma/GED (or higher)Maryland Corps Eligibility: 18+ years old as of August 3, 2026; no education requirementNOTE: Thread may be...
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What are some steps I can take when navigating a challenging situation with a young person?
When you’re helping a young person through a hard time, start by listening and staying calm. You can help a young person feel comfortable to express their safely and clearly. If the situation gets...
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Goal Setting: How can I help my young person set goals if they have multiple barriers they are navigating?
Sometimes barriers can be very overwhelming, and it helps to break things down into the most important tasks (meaning the ones that the young person identifies as being the most important things th...
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How can I help someone who is suicidal or experiencing an active mental health crisis?
When supporting someone in crisis:Recognizing that a person needs help can be very hard for them. They may feel scared, ashamed, or hopeless. It takes great courage for someone to say, “I...
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How can I help someone with a hearing aid?
Finding and affording hearing aids can be confusing, time-consuming, and frustrating. Here are some questions and resources to help you support an individual in identifying low-cost hearing ...
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Getting Support During the Federal Shutdown
At Thread, we are working on new ways to support our community members affected by the shutdown. We want to make sure everyone knows where to find help and can get what they need. Please share thes...