ACDS Financial Empowerment Classes are back in session and this time around we will be holding the sessions at the Brooklyn Park Library. Beginning at the end of January, ACDS will offer a series of FREE workshops to help residents move toward financial stability and success! The series, which will be taught by experts in […]
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Arundel House of Hope: Winter Relief Program
The Arundel House of Hope Winter Relief Program was recently featured in the Capital Gazette. Please click here to learn more about the program, which provides emergency shelter for individuals who are homeless during the winter months.
Read MoreCoC Spotlight: Anne Arundel County Mental Health Agency
The Anne Arundel County Mental Health Agency (AACMHA) serves as the Core Service Agency, or local mental health authority, for Anne Arundel County. In this role, AACMHA manages a continuum of mental health services for Anne Arundel County residents. Included in the continuum of services are CoC-funded Permanent Supportive Housing (PSH) Programs for individuals who […]
Read MoreAnne Arundel County Passes Fair Housing Law & Codifies the Human Relations Commission
On September 12, 2019, County Executive Steuart Pittman signed a local fair housing ordinance, Bill 55-19, into law. Now, for the first time ever, Anne Arundel County will provide local fair housing protections against discrimination in the sale or rental of housing. The law includes protections for a person’s source of income, citizenship and occupation, […]
Read MoreNew Home for the Holidays!
NOW OFFERING ACDS held soft second up to $50,000! Client only needs $315,000 first mortgage! 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 […]
Read MoreLDC Spotlight – Annapolis Maritime Museum
Anne Arundel County receives a portion of the total revenues generated by video lottery terminals at Maryland Live! Casino. These monies are distributed by Anne Arundel County in the form of local impact grants for County services and programs targeting communities in immediate proximity to the casino. Historically, this has translated to approximately $18 million in Video Lottery Terminal (VLT) expenditures each year. Permitted uses include infrastructure improvements, facilities, public safety, sanitation, economic and community development, including housing, and other public services and improvements.
Read MoreACDS Convenes Severn Stakeholder Meeting
ACDS convened and facilitated a stakeholder meeting for Severn area community development providers and leaders on August 15th at Kingdom Celebration Center in Odenton. In addition to learning about Anne Arundel County’s 5-year Consolidated Plan process for 2021 – 2026 and our FY 2021 Budget process, participants provided critical feedback on the housing and community […]
Read MoreShedding New Light on Energy Consumption
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 […]
Read MoreRapid 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 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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