To assist our SMECO members who are unable to work and may suffer economic hardship during the COVID-19 outbreak, please enroll in the Members Helping Members program. Fill out the form below.
If you need to apply for assistance, call the Southern Maryland Tri-County Community Action Committee at 301-274-4474, extension 286, and leave a message.
Help your neighbors keep their lights on:
You can help your Southern Maryland neighbors who are struggling to pay their electric bills when you contribute to Members Helping Members. Simply sign up to add $1, $5, or $10 to your electric bill each month.
Donations will go to Southern Maryland Tri-County Community Action Committee, which will give the money to customer-members who seek aid and meet the qualifications.
Other ways to join Members Helping Members:
- Call 1-888-440-3311
If you would like to make a larger donation, you may send a check to:
SMECO
Members Helping Members
P.O. Box 1937
Hughesville, MD 20637
Your contribution to Members Helping Members is tax-deductible. You may discontinue your participation at any time by calling 1-888-440-3311.
Need help paying your bill?
Call one of the agencies below to apply for assistance.
Southern Maryland Tri-County Community Action Committee, Inc.
(Calvert, Charles, and St. Mary’s counties)
8371 Leonardtown Road (Old Route 5), Hughesville
1-800-255-5313
301-274-4474
Prince George’s County Department of Social Services
805 Brightseat Road, Landover
301-909-6300
Patriot Connect
SMECO’s Patriot Connect program is designed to help veterans and active military personnel who may be having a difficult time transitioning back into the community.