To support Anne Arundel County’s goal to reduce its energy usage by 15 percent, ACDS recently served as the project manager to retrofit the parking lot and pedestrian lighting into energy efficient light sources at the County’s Heritage Office Complex on Riva Road, in Annapolis. Utilizing County Energy Fund and Maryland Energy Administration Smart Energy […]
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Rapid Re-Housing: Kierra’s Story
Kierra and her daughter found themselves at Sarah’s House Emergency Shelter when they lost their housing. Keeping her head up, Kierra took advantage of the programs and services available at Sarah’s House during her stay, including the Employment Center and the Sarah’s House Child Care Program. She was able to obtain and maintain full-time employment […]
Read MoreFor Sale: Affordable New Construction!
Beautiful new construction in the historic Bacontown Community of Laurel, Maryland in Anne Arundel County. This home features three bedrooms, two and half bathrooms plus a den/office/laundry room. Open floor plan with gorgeous gray wood-look laminate flooring, new carpet and ceramic tile, caledonia granite and EnergyStar appliances. Washer/dryer hookups located on bedroom level. One car […]
Read MoreAffordable Housing Coalition Recognizes ACDS Partners and ACDS Board Member Peter Ponne
ACDS was excited to be part of the Anne Arundel Affordable Housing Coalition’s (AAAHC) Annual Holiday Luncheon on December 14, 2018. In addition to hearing from new County Executive Steuart Pittman, County Councilmembers Amanda Fiedler, Sarah Lacey, Allison Pickard and Nathan Volke, and a representative of Andrew Pruski, the Coalition recognized three 2018 Nonprofit of the Year awardees. Awards […]
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Brooklyn and Curtis Bay Homeowners…ACDS is coming to you.
Now Accepting Applications! ACDS is pleased to announce that we will be administering a Property Rehabilitation Program in the Brooklyn and Curtis Bay regions of Baltimore City, similar to the program we offer in Brooklyn Park. Financial Assistance will be available to income eligible homeowners who are in need of major rehabilitation work. State funding […]
Read MoreACDS Holiday Giving 2018
The ACDS Board and staff are proud to give back this season with the ACDS Holiday Giving Drive. We will provide backpacks filled with warm clothing, toiletries, gift cards, and winter essentials to 24 men and women who are experiencing homelessness. Each person will also receive a handmade holiday card. ACDS was thankful to work […]
Read MoreSpring Meadows Community Roof Project
ACDS is excited to be working with the Spring Meadows community, located in Severn, MD, to strengthen their capacity and preserve the community’s housing stock through roof and gutter improvements. Built in the 1970s, Spring Meadows is a common ownership community located near the Fort Meade Military Base and is a mix of homeownership […]
Read MoreArdath Cade Scholars Making an Impact
Ardath Cade Scholar Shawn Rice completes his BPI (Building Performance Institute) Certification Training in an ACDS-owned rental home. As the resident looks on, Shawn explains the process of pumping air through the front door in order to reveal any leakages throughout the home. This analysis helps energy auditors achieve the highest possible efficiency of […]
Read MoreACDS is Changing Lives One Family at a Time
Travis is a veteran with disabilities living in Anne Arundel County who contacted ACDS seeking assistance through our Property Rehabilitation Program. Travis’s family home suffered major damages due to a fire and was deemed an unsafe structure. The veteran and his wife were ordered to move out until these unsafe conditions were fixed. With Travis’s […]
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