Arundel Community Development Services, Inc.

Homeownership Counseling Program Introduction Class
2024-10-09 18:00 - 19:30, 2024-10-16 18:00 - 19:30, 2024-11-06 18:00 - 19:30, 2024-11-13 18:00 - 19:30, 2024-12-04 18:00 - 19:30, 2024-12-11 18:00 - 19:30, 2025-02-05 18:00 - 19:30, 2025-02-12 18:00 - 19:30 (America/New_York) and 1 more date
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.

Open House - Townhome Rental Now Available!
2024-10-11 15:00 - 16:00 | 4908 Brookwood Road, Baltimore, MD, Brookwood Road, Baltimore, Maryland, 21225, United States
Townhouse available for immediate rent!
Join us for an Open House on Friday, October 11th from 3:00-4:00pm

Grant Application Opens: Video Lottery Terminal Grants (LDC)
2024-10-23
Grants for nonprofit and community organizations serving the communities and residents within a three-mile radius of Live! Casino at Arundel Mills (also known as “Local Development Council Grants”).
Application Training: Monday, October 28, 2024 at 2:00pm
Please e-mail Elisha Harig-Blaine at eharig-blaine@acdsinc.org to RSVP and receive a Zoom link)
Application Deadline: Wednesday, December 4, 2024

Public Hearing: 5-Year ConPlan & FY2026 Budget Process
2024-10-24 17:30 - 19:00 | Independence Conference Room, 2664 Riva Road, Annapolis, Maryland, 21401
ACDS will present the public with a report on the accomplishments for Local Fiscal Year 2024, kick off the Local Fiscal Year 2026 Budget Process, and discuss and gather stakeholder input on affordable and fair housing and community development needs for the Consolidated Plan.
Please RSVP to Elisha Harig-Blaine at eharig-blaine@acdsinc.org.

CoC Homeless Coalition – Board Meeting
2024-11-01 10:00 - 11:00, 2025-01-03 10:00 - 11:00, 2025-03-07 10:00 - 11:00
The Anne Arundel and Annapolis Coalition to End Homelessness (the Coalition) is the convening and planning body for Anne Arundel County and the City of Annapolis tasked with promoting community-wide commitment to ending homelessness, creation of and access to mainstream programs by people experiencing homelessness or at risk of homelessness, and optimizing self-sufficiency within our community. This group promotes community-wide planning and strategic use of resources to address homelessness and is committed to improving data collection and performance measurement over time.

Coalition Board Meetings are held semi-monthly on the 1st Friday of the month. Meeting minutes are available upon request.

Please contact Hannah Breakstone at hbreakstone@acds.org or 410-222-3958 to become a member, add your name to our mailing list, or receive general meeting notices and minutes.

Grant Application Opens: Laurel Race Course Impact Grants
2024-11-20
Grants for nonprofit and community organizations to provide services and facilities that benefit communities within three miles of Laurel Race Course. Grants awards range from $10,000-$50,000.
Application Training: Friday, November 22, 2024 at 2:00pm
Please email Elisha Harig-Blaine at eharig-blaine@acdsinc.org to RSVP and receive a Zoom link.
Application Deadline: Wednesday, January 8, 2025

CoC Homeless Coalition - General Body Meeting
2024-12-06 10:00 - 11:00, 2025-02-07 10:00 - 11:00, 2025-04-04 10:00 - 11:00
The Anne Arundel and Annapolis Coalition to End Homelessness (the Coalition) is the convening and planning body for Anne Arundel County and the City of Annapolis tasked with promoting community-wide commitment to ending homelessness, creation of and access to mainstream programs by people experiencing homelessness or at risk of homelessness, and optimizing self-sufficiency within our community. This group promotes community-wide planning and strategic use of resources to address homelessness and is committed to improving data collection and performance measurement over time.

Coalition General Body Meetings are held semi-monthly on the 1st Friday of the month. General meetings are recorded and meeting minutes are available upon request.

Membership
The Homeless Coalition consists of over 50 County and City of Annapolis agencies and individuals, including concerned citizens, nonprofit homeless service providers, organizations serving special needs clientele, and others with interests and who play critical roles in ending homelessness in the County.
The Coalition invites all interested persons and organizations – including people who are currently or formally homeless – to become members of the Anne Arundel and Annapolis Coalition to End Homelessness. Members share the Coalition’s vision and mission to prevent and end homelessness in the County, actively engage in identifying creative solutions and funding to further the Continuum of Care for people experiencing homelessness in the County, and support community education around the issue of homelessness. They receive regular updates concerning the status of homelessness and services in the County, are informed of funding opportunities and other resources available within the County and troubleshoot challenges in a group setting with the support of local experts.
Please contact Hannah Breakstone at hbreakstone@acdsinc.org or 410-222-3958 to become a member, add your name to our mailing list, or receive general meeting notices and minutes.

Grant Application Opens: Community Support Grants
2025-01-08
Grants for nonprofit organizations to increase their impact and operate more efficiently and effectively to improve and enrich the lives of Anne Arundel County residents and communities.
Application Training: Friday, January 10, 2025 at 2:00pm
Please email Elisha Harig-Blaine at eharig-blaine@acdsinc.org to RSVP and receive a Zoom link.
Application Deadline: Friday, February 21, 2025

Public Hearing: 5-Year ConPlan & FY2026 Budget Process
2025-01-09 16:30 - 18:30 | Independence Conference Room, 2664 Riva Road, Annapolis, Maryland, 21401
At this hearing, ACDS will present on housing and community development needs, general demographic trends, and a summary of focus group findings. Additionally, ACDS will review and discuss the proposed geographic priorities, guiding principles, as well as the proposed goals and strategies. The public will be given an opportunity to prioritize needs, review and discuss the proposed goals and strategies, geographic priorities, guiding principles, and provide feedback on recommended changes.
If you would like to join this meeting virtually, please use this link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81258946571
RSVP to Elisha Harig-Blaine at eharig-blaine@acdsinc.org

Homeownership Counseling Workshop Part I
2025-02-25 16:00 - 19:00, 2025-03-25 16:00 - 19:00 | Virtual
The Homeownership Counseling Program classes are by invitation only.
THOSE WHO DO NOT APPLY WILL NOT BE ALLOWED TO PARTICIPATE.
To being the programs 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 Part II
2025-02-27 16:00 - 19:00, 2025-03-27 16:00 - 19:00 | Virtual

Public Hearing: 5-Year ConPlan & FY2026 Budget Process
2025-02-27 17:30 - 19:00 | Independence Conference Room, 2664 Riva Road, Annapolis, Maryland, 21401
This public hearing will solicit feedback from the public on the final Consolidated Plan goals and strategies, as well as on the Local Fiscal Year 2026 budget priorities. Please click here for Zoom Link.
Please RSVP to Elisha Harig-Blaine at eharig-blaine@acdsinc.org.

Homeownership Counseling Introduction Class
2025-03-05 18:00 - 19:30 | Virtual

CRRC Application Training Virtual
2025-04-08 14:00 - 15:30

CRRC Application Training Chesapeake Arts Center
2025-04-09 17:30 - 19:00 | Chesapeake Arts Center, 194 Hammonds Lane, Brooklyn Park, MD, 21225, United States

CRRC Application Training Stanton Center
2025-04-11 15:30 - 17:00 | The Stanton Center, 92 W Washington St., Annapolis, MD, 21401, United States
