Arundel Community Development Services, Inc.

Rental Open House (937A W. Benning Road)
2019-10-16 16:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | 937A, 937A W. Benning Road, Galesville, MD, 20765, 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.

Local Development Council Monthly Meeting
2019-10-16 18:00 - 20:00, 2019-11-20 18:00 - 20:00, 2019-12-18 18:00 - 20:00, 2020-01-15 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.

Homeownership Counseling Workshop Class Part II
2019-10-17, 2019-11-14
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 fourth session of the Homeownership Counseling Program.

Rental Open House (8210 Dunfield Court)
2019-10-17 17:00 - 18:00 | 8210 Dunfield Court, 8210 Dunfield Court, Severn, MD, 21144, United States

FY2021 LDC Grants Training
2019-10-17 18:00 - 19:30
ACDS will be conducting a Grants Training on October 17th, 2019 at the Harmans Community Room at Arundel Mills, 6pm. Applicants are strongly encouraged to attend. During the workshop, we will explain the application process and go over the grant requirements. If you are unable to attend this session, you can reach out to ACDS staff with any questions about the application process.
Detailed instructions for finding the room can be found HERE.

Rental Open House (4914 Brookwood Road)
2019-10-22 17:00 - 18:00, 2019-10-27 12:00 - 13:00, 2019-11-21 16:00 - 17:00, 2019-11-27 16:00 - 17:00, 2020-01-22 17:00 - 18:00 | 4914 Brookwood Road, 4914 Brookwood Road, Baltimore, MD, 21225, United States

Rental Open House (5111 Brookwood Road)
2019-10-30 16:00 - 17:00, 2019-11-24 12:00 - 13:00, 2019-12-04 16:00 - 17:00 | 5111 Brookwood Road, 5111 Brookwood Road, Baltimore, MD, 21225, United States

Continuum of Care (CoC) Board Meeting
2019-11-01 10:00 - 11:30, 2019-12-06 10:00 - 11:30

Homeownership Counseling Introduction Class
2019-11-06, 2019-11-13, 2019-12-11, 2019-12-18
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.

Homeownership Counseling Workshop Class Part 1
2019-11-12
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.

Rental Open House (5234 Wasena Ave)
2019-12-02 16:00 - 17:00, 2019-12-08 11:00 - 12:00 | 5234 Wasena, 5234 Wasena Avenue, Baltimore, MD, 21225, United States

2nd Public Hearing: County Housing and Community Development Budget Process
2019-12-05 18:30 | ACDS, 2666 Riva Road, Annapolis, MD, 21401, United States
December 5, 2019 4:30pm – Independence Conference Room, 2664 Riva Road, Suite 170, Annapolis, MD 21401
A second public hearing on the Consolidated Plan process will be held on December 5, 2019. At this meeting, ACDS staff will work with residents and stakeholders to articulate goals and strategies for the Consolidated Plan and prioritize those goals, which will ultimately inform what projects and activities are budgeted for during FY 2021 through FY 2025.
Please note: this meeting starts at 4:30 pm and will be held around the corner from ACDS (same complex) at the Independence Conference Room, 2664 Riva Road, Suite 170, Annapolis, MD 21401.
ACDS and our public meeting sites are ADA accessible. 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 kashby@acdsinc.org or 410-222-7805 no later than 7 business days prior to the public meeting.

Debt Management & Budgeting Workshop
2020-01-21 18:00 - 20:00 | Brooklyn Park Library, 1 E 11th Ave, Baltimore, MD, 21225, 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.

Understanding your Credit Workshop
2020-01-23 18:00 - 20:00 | Brooklyn Park Library, 1 E 11th Ave, Baltimore, MD, 21225, United States
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.
