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 […]
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Anne 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 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 MoreCY 2019 Applications are now available for the Ardath Cade Scholarship Program
ACDS 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 MoreACDS receives funding award from the Homelessness Solutions Program
ACDS has been awarded $544,274 from the State of Maryland’s Homelessness Solutions Program (HSP) on behalf of the Anne Arundel County Continuum of Care. ACDS will provide funding to the following service providers: Arundel House of Hope – $18,200 – Funding will be used to administer the Hope Respite and Day Center located at Trinity […]
Read MoreACDS Scholars Making a Difference with Ardath M. Cade Scholarships
Since January 2018, the AMC Scholarship Fund has awarded over $4,500 in funding to six organizations and emerging leaders working in the housing and community development field in Anne Arundel County. From supporting Sarah’s House staff to obtain professional certifications so they can better serve homeless families, to leveraging support for community development professionals […]
Read MoreHousing Choice Voucher Waitlist Opens July 15, 2019
Beginning on July 15, 2019, the Housing Commission of Anne Arundel County will open the list for the Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) Program. The waitlist will remain open for new applications all year round. You can apply via their website at www.hcaac.com, using a computer, smart phone, or tablet. You can also visit the Housing […]
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 MoreDraft LFY 2020 Action Plan Available Now!
This 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 available through the Community Development Block […]
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