Arundel Community Development Services, Inc. - ACDS

07/21/2026

Last week our staff enjoyed a team building day by volunteering at The Light House and the Anne Arundel County Food Bank. Thanks to our partners and grant sub-recipients, Friends of The Light House and Anne Arundel County Food Bank, for the opportunity to give back to the community we serve!

If you are interested in volunteer or donation opportunities, please visit The Light House at https://annapolislighthouse.org/get-involved/volunteer-opportunities/ and AACo Food Bank at https://aafoodbank.org/volunteer/

07/16/2026

We were pleased to join County Executive Steuart Pittman yesterday along with some local nonprofit organizations who are grant recipients of funding through the Anne Arundel County Community Support Grant (CSG) Program. These programs provide critical funding support to eligible 501(c)(3) organizations throughout our region.
To learn more and see a list of grant recipients, visit this link:
https://www.aacounty.org/county-executive/news/county-executive-pittman-and-acds-announce-2-million-community-support-grants?fbclid=IwY2xjawTF4uxleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFpR0pIdU1ic2J6OURURGRic3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHv-wzNlyHFDGUWyI3YpQsKAMIuVJLQMe_0uIc7rS4dJrWBN-JQxV2gN_DFNT_aem_K2rNhfOe4RcvSf_W2kqriw

To learn more about Community Support Grants, visit our website:
https://acdsinc.org/funding-opportunities/community-support-grant/

Yesterday morning, I joined Arundel Community Development Services, Inc. - ACDS to announce that 69 local nonprofit organizations received a combined total of $2 million in funding through the Anne Arundel County Community Support Grant (CSG) Program.

Funded within the County’s Fiscal Year 2027 budget, these competitive awards provide support to eligible 501(c)(3) organizations serving critical needs throughout the region.

We grew this program to the $2 million level during COVID because our community-based nonprofit organizations deliver essential services to our residents efficiently and effectively. ACDS and our interagency review committee have done an outstanding job of selecting grantees and monitoring their performance. I hope that this program continues in the future.

To learn more and see a list of grant recipients, visit the link in the comments.

07/15/2026

ACDS was pleased to participate in the FY27 Laurel Race Course Impact Fund (LRCIF) awards on Monday. The funds, which are administered by ACDS, support vital community initiatives that improve human services, education and community beautification efforts in neighborhoods that surround Laurel Park. To learn more about the event, read the full press release here: https://www.aacounty.org/county-executive/news/county-executive-pittman-maryland-jockey-club-celebrate-over-317000-community?fbclid=IwY2xjawTEoYJleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFsTjRxYTh3Q0ZHZjhjOE1mc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHkuK_xdbf2Z7uvf4NjfVZQDUDc_8U63ZjOFN9bHCe6h-WfTV6bNhkgL5-q8m_aem_Kkj_iA5Bp_Dri8Lhik_3kg

This morning I joined Arundel Community Development Services, Inc. - ACDS, Julie Hummer, County Councilwoman District 4, The Maryland Jockey Club, and community leaders to celebrate the distribution of $317,190 in community grants to 12 local organizations.

The funds, awarded through the Laurel Race Course Impact Fund (LRCIF) for Fiscal Year 2027 are administered by ACDS, and are strictly designated to support vital community initiatives within human services, education, and community beautification.

Investing in the neighborhoods and organizations that surround Laurel Park strengthens our entire county. The Advisory Committee and ACDS did an outstanding job of selecting local nonprofits that effectively improve the quality of life for local residents. These are great organizations, and I want to thank them for their work on behalf of our residents.

To learn more about the event, read the full press release using the link in the comments.

07/10/2026

🎉 Celebrating 10 Years of Service – Linda DeLuca 🎉

We are proud to celebrate Linda DeLuca on reaching an incredible milestone - 10 years of dedicated service with ACDS!

Throughout her time with the organization, Linda has played a vital role in supporting our mission by providing supporting our Programs team, expertise, and compassionate service to the individuals and families we serve. Her commitment to maintaining accurate case files, supporting loan processing, coordinating program documentation, and ensuring smooth operations across multiple housing programs has strengthened our mission and improved the services we deliver every day. Linda’s professionalism, reliability, and willingness to assist colleagues reflect the values of ACDS.

Thank you, Linda, for your hard work, dedication, and the meaningful impact you continue to make every day!

07/06/2026

It was great to be part of the Ribbon Cutting celebration for the new Willows development on Forest Drive in Annapolis. Thanks to a $1.2 million loan from Anne Arundel County/ACDS and funding from many other partners, the project is able to offer deeply affordable housing serving households at 20%, 30% and 50% of area median income.

07/01/2026

Maryland will feel a dangerous heat wave starting tomorrow and lasting through the holiday weekend with highs over 110 degrees.

Prepare yourself and your loved ones to beat the heat by following these best practices from the Anne Arundel County Office of Emergency Management. If you are in need of cooling relief, visit aacounty.org/cool for details on the county’s cooling centers.

Please stay cool and be safe during this heat wave, Anne Arundel County!

06/23/2026

Recently, Sheila White and Shawn McGeth were honored at the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Committee nonprofit organization's Coretta Scott King Awards at the City of Annapolis' Pip Moyer Recreational Center.

The event honored women who demonstrate antiracism advocacy and community service in Anne Arundel County. Sheila and Shawn were both honored for their leadership and dedication to the community which embody the legacy of service, justice and equality. Congratulations!

06/18/2026

🏠June is National Homeownership Month and our partners at Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development are highlighting how housing counseling can help homebuyers make smart decisions that will help them in the future. See below!

During National Homeownership Month, DHCD is highlighting how homeownership counseling can help homebuyers make early decisions that will help them in the long run. Click the following link to learn more about our network of housing counselors: https://tinyurl.com/3jwz5shr

06/11/2026

☀️INFO SHARE: Due to the forecast for high temps and poor air quality Thursday, June 11 and Friday, June 12, see the flier below with Cooling Center locations and information in Anne Arundel County. Please share with community members who may need relief from the heat.

06/03/2026

📣Don't lose your voice—help shape the future of Anne Arundel County today.
The 2nd Annual Hate Crimes Prevention Program Community Survey is live, and we need your input to guide our next steps.

•Take the survey: It requires less than 10 minutes of your time.
•Make an impact: Your experiences directly design local prevention programming.
•Spread the word: Share the link with your networks today to ensure everyone in AACO is represented.

📍 Learn More: Visit aacounty.org/NoHateHere for program updates and resources.