Preventing ID Theft Workshop
2020-02-18 18:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | Brooklyn Park Library, 1 E 11th Ave, Baltimore, MD, 21225, United States
Identity theft is an increasingly common crime. The term ‘identity theft’ refers to criminals obtaining information about you or your customers that can then be used to make purchases or enter into contracts in your name or in your customers’ names. Identity theft can result in direct financial loss, damage to credit ratings, difficulty getting loans and credit cards, and months of reorganizing financial accounts. Identity theft isn’t only carried out through computers and the Internet, other methods include retrieving un-shredded documents from rubbish bins or bags and criminals contacting you directly and pretending to be from a legitimate organization in order to obtain personal data. Fortunately there are many preventative measures you can take to substantially reduce the chance of your identity being stolen. This course will show you the steps you can take to minimize damage if you become a victim of this crime. This course will give you the tools to protect yourself and your staff by highlighting the issues around identity theft. This free course will be of great interest to all learners who would like to protect both themselves and their businesses from the damaging effects of identity theft.

Local Development Council Monthly Meeting
2020-02-19 18:00 - 20:00, 2020-04-15 18:00 - 20:00, 2020-05-20 18:00 - 20:00 | MD, United States
All meetings are held at the Harmans Community Room at Arundel Mills Mall and begin at 6pm.
Note: In the event of inclement weather, we will follow Anne Arundel County Public Schools’ closures. If evening activities/meetings are cancelled due to weather, the LDC will not hold its meeting. AACPS announcements can be found by clicking here.

Insurance 101 Workshop
2020-02-20 18:00 - 20:00 | Brooklyn Park Library, 1 E 11th Ave, Baltimore, MD, 21225, United States
Are you shopping around for insurance but you are not sure where to start? Or are you working with an insurance agency that refuses to cover your claims?
Learn how to financially protect yourself from illnesses or accidents that could affect your property and income. Insurance is a vital necessity in your everyday life. It is important to know your rights as a consumer and get the answers for which you are looking.
This workshop will give you an unbiased opinion about how insurance works in Maryland. The basics of insurance and how to avoid scams will be discussed. Find out about techniques that will guide you in shopping for different policies, rates, and companies. Learn about the different insurances available and what will work best for you.
At this workshop, you will learn how to look out for fraud and companies that cannot ensure solvencies.

CoC Homeless Coalition Board Meeting
2020-03-06 10:00 - 11:30, 2020-05-01 10:00 - 11:30, 2020-06-05 10:00 - 11:30, 2020-08-07 10:00 - 11:30, 2020-09-04 10:00 - 11:30, 2020-10-02 10:00 - 11:30, 2020-11-06 10:00 - 11:30, 2020-12-04 10:00 - 11:30

Local Development Council Monthly Meeting (MARCH MEETING CANCELLED)
2020-03-18 18:00 - 20:00 | Harman’s Community Room at Arundel Mills, 7002 Arundel Mills Cir, Hanover, MD, 21076, United States
Due to COVID -19 the Local Development Council will not hold its March 18th Public Meeting. Please check the County website for emerging updates regarding the April meeting.

Debt Management & Budgeting Workshop - CANCELLED
2020-03-24 18:00 - 20:00 | MD, United States
Due to COVID-19 and the emerging public health crisis, ACDS has cancelled all group workshops and classes for the month of March. Please check back for updates and/or contact our office at info@acdsinc.org for individual financial coaching.
Where does all of my money go? Is your paycheck gone at the end of the week or month, but you cannot figure out where it went? Then this workshop is for you!
This workshop covers a comprehensive approach to identifying what income you have and how much you need in order to cover your monthly expenses. It will focus on identifying the difference between wants and needs, tracking your expenses, and preventing the creation of a budget that is not realistic and does not work. Identify your money personality and what triggers your spending and savings habits. Identify methods to track your spending and modify those habits that break your budget.
Participate in budgeting exercises which will give you tips and guidance on creating a budget and meeting your short and long term goals. Learn the importance of on-time payments, debt reduction, and living within your means.

Understanding Your Credit Workshop - CANCELLED
2020-03-26 18:00 - 20:00 | Brooklyn Park Library, 1 E 11th Ave, Baltimore, MD, 21225, United States
Due to COVID-19 and the emerging public health crisis, ACDS has cancelled all group workshops and classes for the month of March. Please check back for updates and/or contact our office at info@acdsinc.org for individual financial coaching.
What’s the big deal about credit scores? How do I get my credit score? What impact does my credit score have on my financial wellness? This informative session will provide an in-depth discussion on how to obtain your credit report, how to read your credit report, and how your credit report will be viewed by lenders, credit card companies, employers, insurance providers, and housing rental agencies.
Learn how information is transmitted to the three credit bureaus, the importance of accurate information and what actions are necessary to dispute and correct inaccurate information. Listen to valuable tips about precautions and preventative actions against identity theft and fraud.
Your credit report tells your story; learn how to control that story.

CoC Homeless Coalition Board Meeting CANCELLED
2020-04-03 10:00 - 11:30

CoC Homeless Coalition General Meeting
2020-04-17 10:00 - 11:30
2666 Riva Rd, Second floor conference room
Annapolis, MD 21401

Local Development Council Monthly Meeting
2020-06-17 18:00 - 20:00 | MD, United States
Due to public health concerns regarding COVID-19, this meeting will be held virtually through Zoom. Call in info will be posted one week prior to the meeting.

1st Public Hearing: County Housing and Community Development Budget Process
2020-10-29 17:00 - 18:30
This meeting is VIRTUAL: Please RSVP to asmith@acdsinc.org for meeting information.
Arundel Community Development Services, Inc. (ACDS), under contract with Anne Arundel County, will hold a virtual public hearing to provide residents with information on the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), HOME Investment Partnerships (HOME), Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG), and Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS (HOPWA) Programs and to solicit recommendations for the use of these funds for Local Fiscal Year 2022, which begins July 1, 2021. The budget applications for this process can be found HERE.
The hearing will also provide residents with information on FY 2020 accomplishments.
The Public will have an opportunity to comment and share information on the housing and community development needs they are seeing in their communities, including the needs resulting from COVID-19 and make suggestions for the use of CDBG-CV-III and ESG-CV-II to address those needs. This will be a virtual meeting, please RSVP to asmith@acdsinc.org and you will receive the login information.
If you wish to attend and require a special accommodation (e.g. interpreter for deaf and hard of hearing or an interpreter for persons with limited English proficiency) please contact ekarpewicz@acdsinc.org no later than seven business days prior to the public meeting.

Navigating the Eviction Process: What Our Community Needs to Know
2020-11-17 18:00 - 19:30

2nd Public Hearing: County Housing and Community Development Budget - FY 2022
2021-02-25 17:00 - 18:30 | ACDS, 2666 Riva Road, Annapolis, MD, 21401, United States
February 25, 2021 – 5:00 pm – Virtual
RSVP to asmith@acdsinc.org for meeting details.
ACDS will hold a second public hearing as part of the FY 2022 Housing and Community Development Budget and Consolidated Plan process on February 25, 2021 to solicit feedback from the public on staff recommendations for projects and activities to be funded with the FY 2022 budget.
If you wish to attend and require a special accommodation (e.g. interpreter for deaf and hard of hearing or an interpreter for persons with limited English proficiency) please contact ekarpewicz@acdsinc.org no later than seven business days prior to the public meeting.

Lender/Realtor Day
2021-10-05 10:00 - 11:30 | Zoom Call
Click here for Lender/Realtor Day Flyer
Are ACDS programs new to you? Do
you need ideas to help your first time
homebuyers purchase a home in Anne
Arundel County? Then join us for an
informational session to learn about our
Homeownership Counseling and
Mortgage Assistance Programs!
This session will help Lenders and
Realtors understand the guidelines of
our programs so you can refer your
clients to us.
ACDS is a HUD certified housing
counseling agency looking to help you
and your clients!
Lender/Realtor Day
To register, please email
Linda DeLuca at
ldeluca@acdsinc.org
Deadline to register is Friday, Oct 1, 2021

Homeownership Counseling Workshop Class Part 1
2022-01-18 16:00 - 19:00, 2022-02-22 16:00 - 19:00 | Zoom Call
THIS CLASS IS FULL
The Homeownership Counseling Program classes are by invitation only.
THOSE WHO DO NOT APPLY WILL NOT BE ALLOWED TO PARTICIPATE.
To apply for the next available class please click here and this link will direct you to the Homeownership Counseling Application. To learn more about our Homeownership Counseling program please click here.

Homeownership Counseling Workshop Class Part II
2022-01-20 16:00 - 19:00, 2022-02-24 16:00 - 19:00 | Zoom Call

Homeownership Counseling Introduction Class
2022-02-02 18:00 - 19:30, 2022-02-09 18:00 - 19:30 | Zoom Call
THIS CLASS IS FULL
The Homeownership Counseling Program classes are by invitation only. THOSE WHO DO NOT APPLY WILL NOT BE ALLOWED TO PARTICIPATE.
To apply for the next available class please click here and this link will direct you to the Homeownership Counseling Application. To learn more about our Homeownership Counseling program please click here.
The Introduction Class is the first session of the Homeownership Counseling Program and helps participants understand the requirements of the program.

Public Hearing - FY 2023 Housing and Community Development Budget
2022-02-24 17:00 - 18:30 | Zoom Call
A second virtual public hearing on the FY 2023 Housing and Community Development Budget process will be held on February 24, 2022 at 5:00 p.m. to respond to ACDS staff recommendations for projects and activities to be funded with the FY 2023 budget. Residents and interested organizations will be invited to speak for up two minutes and provide input on the budget process. Please RSVP to Ms. Adriana Ramirez at aramirez@acdsinc.org.
If you wish to attend and require a special accommodation (e.g. interpreter for deaf and hard of hearing or critical documents translated for persons with limited English proficiency) please contact aramirez@acdsinc.org no later than seven business days prior to the public meeting.
