On Thursday, February 28th the ACDS Board of Directors was joined by approximately 30 stakeholders and community development partners to discuss the FY 2020 Housing and Community Development Budget recommendations and impediments to fair housing in Anne Arundel County. As a recipient of federal housing and community development funding, Anne Arundel County must work to […]
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Continuum of Care Award
Last month, Anne Arundel County was awarded $2,472,691 in nationally competitive grant funding from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development to continue and expand our work to end homelessness. ACDS, in partnership with numerous agencies and nonprofits serving the homeless, coordinates and submits the consolidated application on behalf of the County. This funding […]
Read MoreLDC Spotlight – Christian Assistance Program
ACDS, on behalf of Anne Arundel County and the Local Development Council (LDC), administers local impact grants to support nonprofit organizations carrying out important human services programs, beautification projects and educational initiatives in the vicinity of Maryland Live! Casino. This month, we are highlighting the great work that the Christian Assistance Program (CAP) has been doing to […]
Read MoreSpring into our Financial Empowerment Classes
ACDS Financial Empowerment Classes are back in session and we will be hosting classes at our office located in Annapolis, MD. Beginning at the end of March, ACDS will offer our fourth series of FREE workshops to help residents move toward financial stability and success! The series, which will be taught by experts in […]
Read MorePoint In Time Count & Anne Arundel County Warming Centers
On January 30, 2019, ACDS staff participated in the annual HUD Point in Time (PIT) count, a count of sheltered and unsheltered homeless persons on a single day in January. Each count is carried out locally and helps determine who is experiencing homelessness, so that the appropriate services can be provided. This is particularly important […]
Read MoreFederal Government Shutdown Assistance – Anne Arundel County
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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 […]
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