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Living in the City

The City of College Park provides a variety of services and help for seniors living within its limits.  From behind the house trash pickup, to help mowing your lawn, hosting social activities and senior advocacy, the City is here to help.  See below for some ways to improve your quality of life.

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  1. Mowing Lawns - removing snow
  2. Trash Pickups
  3. Transportation - Getting Around
  4. Seniors Advocacy
  5. Keeping Active
  1. Mowing Lawns - removing snow

Neighbors Helping Neighbors-College Park (NHN-CP) is a newly formed 501c3 volunteer-based service organization created to assist disabled and aging College Park residents with everyday tasks such as transportation, chores and/or errands. For more information, to request assistance or to volunteer, contact Neighbors Helping Neighbors-College Park at 301-222-3434 or through their website nhn-cp.org. 

The UMD fraternity Phi Psi Friends may be able to help.  They can be contacted through their website http://phipsiumd.com  Go to service/Phi Psi Friends and fill out their form.  They will get back to you. 

  1. Trash Pickups

Households with no one physically able to move trash and recycling carts to and from the curb may request a behind the house pickup with the City’s Department of Public Works.

To request this service or for more information, please contact the Department of Public Works by calling 240.487.3590 or emailing at publicworks@collegeparkmd.gov.

  1. Transportation - Getting Around

The City of College Park offers transportation to City residents aged 62 and older. Requests are made through the Senior Services office staff at 240-487-3614.  A minimum 2 business days notice is requested.  Rides are provided as scheduling allows.  Priority is given to medical care and shopping within Prince George’s County, inside an 8-mile radius of the city.  Extended transportation requests are handled as scheduling allows on a case-by case basis, preferably on a Tuesday or Wednesday when multiple drivers are available.  Service is curb to curb and free for residents.  Seniors in need of an escort or support person must make that private arrangement, and notify staff at the time of the request that an additional traveler will accompany them. Transportation services are curtailed during snow events.  When Prince George’s County schools are closed or delayed due to ice or snow, the Senior Bus does not operate.  Riders are encouraged to listen to the weather stations and change plans as necessary. For more information call 240.487.3614 and/or email seniors@collegeparkmd.gov. 

The City offers a variety of ways for seniors to engage socially and keep active in their daily lives.  Click here to learn more about Senior Trips and Weekly Events.

  1. Seniors Advocacy

The City’s Senior’s Program advocates and assists seniors with a variety of issues and needs.  For more information or to get started, please click here.

  1. Keeping Active

The City’s Seniors Programs offers a variety of ways to keep mentally and physically active while having fun with your neighbors and friends.  Click here to see a calendar of upcoming events, event descriptions and to learn more about the Seniors Trips or Senior Weekly Social Center.

Golden ID Program

The Golden Identification Card Program at the University of Maryland College Park allows eligible senior citizens to take advantage of a wide variety of courses at the University and receive certain other benefits. This Golden ID Card will not only provide access to a maximum of three courses a semester (on a space available basis), but access to the University's libraries, certain other non-academic services and the Golden ID Student Association. The Golden ID Student Association provides cultural and social events, course recommendations and peer advising. 

To be eligible to participate in the program, you must be aged 60 years or older, a legal resident of Maryland, and be retired (not working for more than 20 hours per week). The tuition is waived, however students are charged part-time undergraduate student fees (minus the health, student activities and athletic fees). 

To learn more about the Golden ID Student Program, visit the first floor of the Mitchell Building, call 301-314-8250 to speak with Toya Garrett-Williams, the coordinator for the Golden ID program or visit http:// registrar.umd.edu/current/ registration/golden-id.html.

  1. FAQ

Does the City offer any help for seniors with tax preparation?
The City coordinates free tax preparation with AARP tax preparers for income eligible seniors. Call 240.487.3614 or email at seniors@collegeparkmd.gov for further details.

Does City Seniors staff have information about resources for housing, homecare, transportation or food?
Give us a call, although housing resources in particular are limited.

Who do I call about public subsidized housing in College Park?
There are two subsidized housing facilities in College Park that are independently operated: Attick Towers (301-345-3600) and Spellman House (301-474-3435). 

Questions regarding housing should be directed to the building management of each respective building.

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