Arundel Community Development Services, Inc.

President's Day Office Closed
2018-02-19
ACDS will be closed for the observance of President’s Day.

Rental Open House (209 Southerly Road)
2018-02-22 17:00 - 18:00, 2018-03-05 17:00 - 18:00, 2018-03-17 10:00 - 11:00, 2018-04-12 17:00 - 18:00 (America/New_York) | 209 Southerly Road, 209 Southerly Road, Baltimore, MD, 21225, United States
ACDS will be hosting an open house for perspective tenants to view this available rental property, pick up an application and speak with the property manager.
For more information on this rental home, please click here.

Public Hearing for County Budget Process
2018-02-22 18:30 - 20:30 | Arundel Community Development Services, Inc., 2666 Riva Road, Suite 210, Annapolis, MD, 21401, United States
Join us at our second public hearing for the County Budget process for Fiscal Year 2019. At the hearing, staff will review all activity proposals submitted before the December 8, 2017 deadline and make recommendations to the ACDS Board of Directors. The Housing and Community Development Budget is included in the County Executive’s budget, which is then reviewed and approved by the County Council in May. The budget is further detailed in Anne Arundel County’s Annual Action Plan submission to the US Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). Click here to view past Annual Action Plans.

Rental Open House (5102 Brookwood Road)
2018-02-25 11:30 - 12:30, 2018-03-10 10:30 - 11:30 | 5102 Brookwood Road, 5102 Brookwood Road, Baltimore, MD, 21225, United States

Rental Open House (5105 Brookwood Road)
2018-03-01 17:00 - 18:00 | 5105, 5105 Brookwood Road, Baltimore, MD, 21225, United States

Budget Public Meeting
2018-03-01 19:00 - 21:00 | Meade Middle School, 1103 26th St, Fort Meade, MD, 20755, United States
Join ACDS representatives, along with County Executive Schuh and County Department heads, at Meade Middle School on Thursday, March 1st. We will meet one-on-one with citizens to answer your questions and gather your priorities as we work to put together the 2018 budget proposal.
For more information on the event contact the County Executive’s office at (410) 222-1821.

Coalition for the Homeless Board Meeting
2018-03-02 09:30 - 11:00, 2018-04-06 09:30 - 11:00

Lighting Retrofit Electrical Bid Opening
2018-03-05 12:00 | Arundel Community Development Services, Inc., 2666 Riva Road, Suite 210, Annapolis, MD, 21401, United States
Two proposals (one original and one copy) for the provision of commercial lighting retrofit services, as required for the Heritage Office Building Lighting Retrofit Project, for the office building located at 2660 Riva Road, Annapolis, MD 21401, owned and operated by Anne Arundel County, Maryland.

Budget Public Meeting
2018-03-06 18:00 - 20:00 | Glen Burnie High School, 7550 Baltimore Annapolis Blvd, Glen Burnie, MD, 21060, United States
Join ACDS representatives, along with County Executive Schuh and County Department heads, at Glen Burnie High School on Tuesday, March 6th. We will be meeting one-on-one with the public to answer your questions and gather your priorities as we work to put together the 2018 budget proposal.
For more information on the event contact the County Executive’s office at (410) 222-1821, or ACDS at 410-222-7600.

Homeownership Counseling Introduction Class
2018-03-07, 2018-03-14, 2018-04-04
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.

Property Rehab Bid Opening
2018-03-09 12:00
Proposals for a Property Rehab Case offering general contracting services will be read at this time.
For Contractor Opportunities please click here.

Rental Open House (615 Wood Street)
2018-03-13 17:00 - 18:00 | 615 wood, 615 Wood Street, Baltimore, MD, 21225, United States

Rental Open House (8224 Kilmory Court)
2018-03-14 16:00 - 17:00, 2018-03-25 11:30 - 12:30 | 8224 kilmory court, severn, 8224 Kilmory Court, Severn, MD, 21144, United States

Homeownership Counseling Workshop Class Part one
2018-03-27, 2018-04-17
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.
This Workshop Class is the third session of the Homeownership Counseling Program.

Bacontown Residential Construction Project Bid Opening
2018-03-27 12:00 | Arundel Community Development Services, Inc., 2666 Riva Road, Suite 210, Annapolis, MD, 21401, United States
Proposals for home builder services will be read at this time. For Contractor Opportunities please click here.

Debt Management & Budgeting
2018-03-27 18:00 - 20:00 | AA County Department of Aging & Disabilities North County Location, 7320 Ritchie Highway, Glen Burnie, MD, 21061, United States
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.

Instructor: Kylie Delgado, Guidewell Financial Solutions
Kylie Delgado with Guidewell Financial Solutions has over 10 years of experience in the financial education field. Kylie is a graduate of Towson University and has a Masters Degree in Management from Notre Dome of Maryland University.

Homeownership Counseling Workshop Class Part two
2018-03-29
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.
This Workshop Class is the forth session of the Homeownership Counseling Program.

Insurance 101
2018-03-29 18:00 - 20:00 | AA County Department of Aging & Disabilities North County Location, 7320 Ritchie Highway, Glen Burnie, MD, 21061, 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.
Instructor: TBD, Maryland Insurance Administration

Good Friday Office Closed
2018-03-30
ACDS will be closed for the observance of Good Friday.

Neighborhood Lights in Brooklyn / Curtis Bay
2018-04-06 18:00 - 21:00 | Garrett Park, 3560 3rd St, Baltimore, MD, 21225, United States
Join your friends in Brooklyn, right across the Baltimore City line from Anne Arundel’s Brooklyn Park, for a free community arts event happening as part of the Light City Festival. The event is co-sponsored by the Greater Baybrook Alliance and the Friends of Garrett Park.

Open House for Housing Resources in Brooklyn Park
2018-04-08 12:00 - 15:00 | 5102 Brookwood Road, 5102 Brookwood Road, Baltimore, MD, 21225, United States
Join us in Brookyln Park on April 8 from 12:00pm to 3:00pm to tour a newly renovated rental home and learn about programs offered by Arundel Community Development Services (ACDS). Join us to tour one of our newly renovated homes, enjoy refreshments, and learn about our other programs for both renters and homeowners: first-time homebuyer counseling, financial literacy workshops, foreclosure prevention, property rehabilitation, and affordable rental homes.

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