Arundel Community Development Services, Inc.

Coalition for the Homeless General Body Meeting
2017-12-01 09:30 - 11:00 (America/New_York) | ACDS, 2666 Riva Road, Annapolis, MD, 21401, United States

Should I Rent or Buy? Free Workshop
2017-11-30 18:00 - 19:30 | 7320 Ritchie Highway, Glen Burnie, MD 21061, 7320 Ritchie Highway,, Glen Burnie, MD, 21061, United States
Which is right for you?
Explore the pros and cons of owning a home through participation in this workshop. Gain an in-depth understanding of the responsibilities associated with homeownership verses renting.
This workshop will provide an overview and discussion of the initial and ongoing expenses associated with either choice, assessment of personal needs and wants and how that might affect your decision to buy or rent.
In addition, the workshop will give you a detailed overview on when homeownership is a better value than renting and when it is not. You will receive guidance on how to assess your financial readiness and the future impact of financial responsibility associated with homeownership as it relates to your financial well being. You will also be given an overview of educational and financial resources available to assist in your decision to buy or rent.

RSVP BELOW
Pizza/Light Refreshments Included
Instructors: Aida R. Awawda and Shawn McGeth, Arundel Community Development Services, Inc.
Aida Awawda, Housing Financial Advisor, Arundel Community Development Services, Inc. brings over 20 years of experience in the housing and mortgage industry. She is a Certified Housing Counselor, responsible for providing detailed, one-on-one financial counseling as well as group seminars for ACDS programs, including Homeownership Counseling, Foreclosure Prevention, Financial Empowerment, Mortgage Assistance, and Property Rehabilitation.
Shawn McGeth, Housing Financial Advisor, Arundel Community Development Services, Inc. brings over 15 years of experience in the housing industry. She is a Certified Housing Counselor in Homeownership and Foreclosure Prevention and is responsible for providing detailed, one-on-one financial counseling as well as group seminars for ACDS programs, including Homeownership Counseling, Foreclosure Prevention, Financial Empowerment, Mortgage Assistance, and Property Rehabilitation.
This is one of six different Financial Empowerment Workshops offered by ACDS this fall. Check out our calendar for more workshops!

Greater Baybrook Alliance Steering Committee
2017-11-29 16:00 - 18:00 | MD
Contact mchaiken@gmail.com for more information.

Financial Aid for Education Workshop
2017-11-28 18:00 - 19:30 | 7320 Ritchie Highway, Glen Burnie, MD 21061, 7320 Ritchie Highway,, Glen Burnie, MD, 21061, United States
Making education affordable
Is it time to further your education? Do you wonder where you are going to get the money? Are you confused about the financial products that are available to you?
This workshop will help you successfully navigate the various sources of educational funding that could help you pursue your educational goals, as well as differentiate these resources from predatory for profit schools and financial aid packages that could put you in unnecessary debt.
Attend this workshop to gain insight into the process of identifying scholarships, grants, and loans available and how to apply for these resources. This workshop will also provide an in-depth discussion of the immediate and future impact educational loans will have on your financial well being.
Learn how to assess interest rates, terms and conditions of potential financial resources and the effect those conditions will have on your budget.

RSVP BELOW
Pizza/Light Refreshments Included
Instructor: Jen Diamond, Maryland Consumer Rights Coalition
Jen Diamond is the Communications and Program Associate at the Maryland Consumer Rights Coalition. Her work at MCRC is primarily focused on issues around for-profit schools in Maryland. Jen has lobbied in the Maryland state legislature to protect consumers from predatory payday loans, fraudulent for-profit schools, unfair debt collection practices, and more. She helped design and execute MCRC’s “Know Before You Enroll” campaign to help students avoid high-cost, low-yield colleges and career programs. Jen holds a bachelor’s degree from the Johns Hopkins University and is a proud graduate of the Public Allies Maryland program.
Instructor: Dr. Emma Torres, Financial Aid Specialist
Emma Torres, MBA, Ed.D is a Financial Aid Specialist at Anne Arundel Community College. She has served and presented in many roles within financial aid such as; FAFSA Completion Nights, Ways to Pay for College Workshops, MPT Call Center Representative, New Student Orientations, and You Can Afford College Workshops just to name a few. Dr. Torres’s goal is to help students and parents understand the financial aid process and to expose them to opportunities that will help students received funds to pay for their college education.
This is one of six different Financial Empowerment Workshops offered by ACDS this fall. Check out our calendar for more workshops!

Rental Open House (5306 Brookwood Road)
2017-11-28 16:00 - 17:00, 2017-11-06 16:30 - 17:30, 2017-10-30 16:30 - 17:30 | 5306 Brookwood Road, 5306 Brookwood 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.

Property Rehab Bid Opening
2017-11-27 12:00, 2017-10-27 12:00 | Arundel Community Development Services, Inc., 2666 Riva Road, Suite 210, Annapolis, MD, 21401, United States
Proposals for a Property Rehab Case offering general contracting services will be read at this time.
For Contractor Opportunities please click here.

Acquisition Rehab Bid Opening
2017-11-27 12:00 | Arundel Community Development Services, Inc., 2666 Riva Road, Suite 210, Annapolis, MD, 21401, United States
Proposals for an Acquisition Rehab Project located at 19 Ballman Court, Baltimore, MD 21225 offering general contracting services will be read at this time.
For Contractor Opportunities please click here.

Thanksgiving Holiday Office Closed
2017-11-23 - 2017-11-24 | MD
ACDS will be closed for the observance of the Thanksgiving Holiday.

Anne Arundel County Coalition to End Homelessness Meeting
2017-11-20 09:30 - 11:30 | Arundel Community Development Services, Inc., 2666 Riva Road, Suite 210, Annapolis, MD, 21401, United States

Rental Open House (5304 4th Street)
2017-11-19 11:00 - 12:00, 2017-11-14 16:30 - 17:30 | 5304 4th Street, 5304 4th Street, Baltimore, 21225, United States

Rental Open House (203 Southerly Road)
2017-11-16 16:30 - 17:30, 2017-11-05 11:00 - 12:00, 2017-11-02 17:00 - 18:00 | 203 Southerly Road, 203 Southerly Road, Baltimore, MD, 21225, United States

Homeownership Counseling Workshop Class
2017-11-16 | MD
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.

Homeownership Counseling Workshop Class
2017-11-14 | MD
THIS CLASS IS FULL
The Homeownership Counseling Program classes admit 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.

Rehab Bid Opening
2017-11-13 12:00 | Arundel Community Development Services, Inc., 2666 Riva Road, Suite 210, Annapolis, MD, 21401, United States

Energy Auditing & Weatherization Bid Opening
2017-11-13 12:00 | Arundel Community Development Services, Inc., 2666 Riva Road, Suite 210, Annapolis, MD, 21401, United States
Proposals will be read for energy auditing and contractor weatherization services.

For Contractor Opportunities please click here.

Veteran's Day Office Closed
2017-11-10 | MD
ACDS will be closed for the observance of Veteran’s Day.

Community of Hope Meeting
2017-11-09 10:00 - 12:00 | MD
Contact mailto:srwils00@aacounty.orgfor more information.

Homeownership Counseling Introduction Class
2017-11-08 | MD
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.

Coalition for the Homeless Board Meeting
2017-11-03 09:30 - 11:00 | MD

Homeownership Counseling Introduction Class
2017-11-01 | MD
THIS CLASS IS FULL
The Homeownership Counseling Program classes admit by invitation only. THOSE WHO DO NOT APPLY WILL NOT BE ALLOW TO PARTICIPATE.
To apply for the next available class please click here this link will direct you to the Homeownership Counseling Application. To learn more about our Homeownership Counseling program please click here.
Introduction class is the first session of the Homeownership Counseling Program. The introduction class helps to understand the requirements of the program.

Acquisition Rehab Bid Opening
2017-10-27 12:00 | Arundel Community Development Services, Inc., 2666 Riva Road, Suite 210, Annapolis, MD, 21401, United States
Proposals for an Acquisition Rehab Project located at 4902 Brookwood Road, in Baltimore 21225 offering general contracting services will be read at this time.
For Contractor Opportunities please click here.
