An agency fund is used to account for assets of outside parties or assets held in escrow. Agency funds do not report operations as governmental funds (i.e. General Fund), only additions and deductions. The assets are not owned or controlled by the city, though the city maintains a fiduciary responsibility over the assets. The city maintains one agency fund with distinct classifications.

The City of Greenbelt receives no portion of these funds nor does it charge an administrative fee for processing the donations.  

The classifications include:

Advisory Committee on Education

Contributions are made to the Advisory Committee on Education (ACE). These monies fund ACE initiatives such as its scholarship fund.

Emergency Assistance Fund

This fund has been established to accept and disburse donations received to assist Greenbelt residents to pay rent to avoid possible eviction and past due utility bills.  

The fund also supports local food pantries to prevent food insecurity. Approximately a dozen individuals receive assistance from these funds for rent and utilities each fiscal year.

As needed, funds are made available to local food banks.

Greenbelt Recreation Department

The Recreation Department receives contributions from various sources. The monetary donations are used to support camp scholarships, special events and other designated programs as specified by the donor. Monies are transferred to the General Fund to offset the program as appropriate.

Holiday Sponsorships with CARES

Feed a Family 

Every family deserves the opportunity to celebrate the holidays. We can help alleviate some of this burden and ensure that families can celebrate the holidays with dignity and comfort.

• Donate $100 to support 2 families
• Donate $250 to support 5 families
• Donate $500 to support 10 families

Winter Wonderland 

Children deserve to experience the joy of opening a gift during the holidays!

• Donate $250 to sponsor 5 children
• Donate $500 to sponsor 10 children
• Donate $750 to sponsor 15 children
• Donate $1000 to sponsor 20 children

Please make checks payable to the City of Greenbelt and add “Feed a Family” or “Winter Wonderland” on the memo line. You may schedule an appointment with Katherine Farzin to drop off donations by emailing kfarzin@greenbeltmd.gov or (240) 542-2019.

You can donate online or mail a money order or check to:

City of Greenbelt

25 Crescent Road

Greenbelt, MD 20770

Please notate which fund in the notes section of the check. You may also use the drop box on the flagpole side of the building. Receipts will be provided and mailed out to you.