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 […]
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Housing 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 […]
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 MoreLDC Spotlight – STAIR Annapolis
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 STAIR, a nonprofit organization providing literacy and mentoring programs to help children in […]
Read MoreMaryland Homelessness Solutions Program Funding
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. […]
Read MoreRecap: 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 […]
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