Applications open now for eligible nonprofit organizations – More About the Program and Application Links Annapolis, MD (Jan. 11, 2022) Anne Arundel County Executive Steuart Pittman and Arundel Community Development Services, Inc. (ACDS) announced today that the application period is now open for Community Support Grants. The community grant programs offers FY 2023 funding […]
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Thank you and Congratulations to ACDS Founding Executive Director, Kathleen Koch
For over 40 years, Kathleen (“Kathy”) Koch has worked to create affordable housing opportunities and revitalize communities in Anne Arundel County and the City of Annapolis. She is the founding Executive Director of Arundel Community Development Services, Inc. where she led the organization for 28 years. In August, Kathy announced she was planning to retire […]
Read MoreErin Karpewicz Selected to Lead Arundel Community Development Services, Inc.
Dear ACDS Stakeholders, On behalf of the ACDS Board of Directors, I am pleased to announce Erin Karpewicz has been selected to lead ACDS beginning January 1, 2022. This announcement follows an extensive search process, led by the ACDS Board of Directors Executive Search Committee. Read County Executive Steuart Pittman’s News Release. Erin brings a […]
Read MorePublic Notice: Anne Arundel County Proposed Amendment to Fiscal Year 2020 and Fiscal Year 2021 Action Plans
PUBLIC NOTICE (December 15, 2021) ANNE ARUNDEL COUNTY, MARYLAND ANNUAL ACTION PLAN FOR FEDERAL FISCAL YEAR 2020 AND FEDERAL FISCAL YEAR 2021 Notice is hereby given that Anne Arundel County is proposing to amend its Annual Action Plans for Federal Fiscal Year 2020 (LFY 2021) and Federal Fiscal Year 2021 (LFY 2022). Anne Arundel County […]
Read MoreChase Home, Inc. Announces $24,000 Pledge for Annapolis Women Facing Eviction
Annapolis, MD – Chase Home, Inc. is pleased to announce that the board of trustees recently voted to help women facing eviction stay housed by providing $24,000 in grant funds to cover their overdue rental payments. Collectively these funds will help twenty-three female heads of households, many with children, who are living in public or […]
Read MoreKathleen Koch, ACDS Executive Director, Awarded MAHC Leadership Award
On Tuesday, October 19, 2021, the Maryland Affordable Housing Coalition honored ACDS Executive Director Kathleen Koch with their prestigious Leadership Award. This award acknowledges an individual who has made both significant contributions to affordable rental housing in Maryland and worked to help advance the interest of the affordable rental housing community in Maryland through advocacy, […]
Read MoreSevern Center Update & Save the Date!
Arundel Community Development Services, Inc. (ACDS) is excited to announce that TMI Contractors has been selected to build the long awaited Severn Center. The $15.7 million facility, which will include a state of the art County Senior Activity Center, a Boys & Girls Club, and flexible community space, will begin construction this fall and is […]
Read MoreKingdom Kare Opens New Family Support Center
Kingdom Kare CEO Barbara Palmer with her team and elected officials, including County Executive Steuart Pittman, Senator Pam Beidle and Delegate Sandy Bartlett, both Local Development Council members, and Councilwoman Sarah Lacey, who represents the district. Arundel Community Development Services is dedicated to serving the community by providing local non-profit and community based organizations with […]
Read MoreCalling All Artists! Request for Qualifications for Severn Center Art Projects
Community Stakeholders, Anne Arundel County, Arundel Community Development Services, Inc. (ACDS), Anne Arundel County Department of Aging, and the Boys & Girls Clubs of Annapolis & Anne Arundel County – with support from the Local Development Council and State of Maryland- are partnering to develop a long awaited Severn Intergenerational Center to be constructed in […]
Read MoreHelp for Households Residing in HACA Units
ACDS is pleased to be partnering with Anne Arundel County and Civil Justice, Inc. to extend free financial counseling, legal help and connection to possible financial resources to households residing in Housing Authority, City of Annapolis (HACA) units who are at risk of eviction. Read the press HERE. Download a flyer in English HERE or […]
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