OLNEY HELP

​Olney HELP was founded in 1969. It was formerly known as Olney Fish and was started by a group of local Quakers and other area church members who donated funds and recruited volunteers. We continue to be an all volunteer agency and have grown to more than 60 volunteers as increasing needs in the greater Olney area have developed. We respond to requests from all individuals and families in our area who seek assistance. When Olney HELP cannot fill a request, we provide referrals for our clients to other agencies or organizations that might be able to help them... ​Olney HELP is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that provides short-term emergency food and financial assistance to individuals and families in Olney, Sandy Spring, Ashton, Brinklow, and Brookeville MD. We have a 50-year history in the local community and have long been counted on to provide short-term emergency food and financial assistance or referrals to anyone who requests it. Our two primary programs to assist area..