Maryland Homelessness Solutions Program (HSP) Funding The Maryland Homelessness Solutions Program (HSP) provides federal and state funding to CoCs to support homeless shelters and homeless services programs across the State of Maryland. The main funding priorities are: Outreach, Emergency Shelter, and Housing Stabilization services. We are now accepting applications for the FY2020 round of funding. […]
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Recap: Public Hearing on Fair Housing and FY 2020 Budget Recommendations
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 […]
Read MoreContinuum 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 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 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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ACDS 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 MoreFinancial Empowerment Classes are back!
ACDS Financial Empowerment Classes are moving to a new location, the Chesapeake Art Center! Brooklyn Park, MD- Beginning at the end of September, ACDS will offer our third series of FREE workshops to help residents move toward financial stability and success! The series, which will be taught by experts in the field, will include two […]
Read MoreLFY 2019 Draft Action Plan
The Anne Arundel County LFY 2019 Draft Action Plan presents the County’s annual strategy for its use of housing and community development resources in implementing the Anne Arundel County Consolidated Plan: FY 2016 – FY 2020. It outlines the County’s proposed one year use of federal housing and community development funds expected to be made […]
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