This morning I joined ACDS and a group of incredible nonprofit leaders at Chesapeake Arts to announce the recipients of our FY24 Community Support Grant program. aacounty.org/news-and-event…

This year we are providing $2 million in grants that will be distributed amongst 69 nonprofits to provide programming to educate our children, assist people with disabilities, provide families with fresh food, connect individuals to physical and mental health care, and much more.

The services our nonprofits provide are essential to our mission of making #AnneArundel The Best Place - For All. With these funds we expand the number of programs offered and the number of residents served, building their capacity to care for our communities for decades to come.

Thank you to all of these organizations for the care that you provide to our residents. To view a full list of organizations receiving FY24 Community Support Grant awards visit aacounty.org/news-and-event…

Dr. @Kate_Howell_Phd - you have been one of the most thoughtful partners and colleagues I’ve ever had the opportunity to work with. Thank you for all you’ve done with and for me. VCU Planning ‘s loss is UMD’s gain. Congratulations!

Today, HUD announced the availability of approximately $73 million for Public Housing Agencies (PHAs) to assist homeless veterans. They estimate this funding will support up to 7,500 new HUD-VASH vouchers. Read the full announcement here ->buff.ly/4440KZ7

28 years ago was Mark’s last day homeless, and last day using drugs. He spent one year living on the streets in Hollywood, CA. And 7 years living in a homeless shelter. In 2008, the crash left him unemployed. And with his last $45 he registered the domain

Interested in making an impact on housing affordability, homelessness, & community development? Come be a part of the ACDS team as a Grant Associate! Details below & feel free to message me with questions. Helping to spread the word is appreciated! acdsinc.org/wp-content/upl…

Today ACDS was proud to join County Executive Steuart Pittman to announce the Live! Casino & Hotel Maryland Local Development Council FY24 grants, totaling >$18.6 million benefitting food programs, neighborhood beautification efforts, youth & family support programs and much more.

.CityofAnnapolis Mayor Buckley Gavin Buckley opens Anne Arundel Co. Affordable Housing Symposium Anne Arundel County Affordable Housing Symposium noting progress w/ HACA Housing Authority of the City of Annapolis on properties like Morris Blum, Robinwood & Eastport Terrace, as well as Moderately Priced Dwelling Unit program. ACDS

.ACDS CEO Karpewicz leads Anne Arundel County Affordable Housing Symposium panel w/ Anne Arundel County Government County Executive Steuart Pittman Pittman, MD Del. Shaneka Henson, Maryland Dept of Housing & Community Development Dep. Sec. McEvoy & Baltimore Regional Housing Partnership Policy Coordinator Dan Pontious outlining are funding & legislative priorities to support affordable housing.

.Anne Arundel County Government County Executive Steuart Pittman Pittman outlines supply-side solutions enacted to address housing affordability crisis, including zoning reform discussions, density bonuses, a dedicated funding source for the county housing trust fund, & more. All done in partnership w/ ACDS.

.@bschandelmeier1 w/ CityofAnnapolis leads discussion w/ Maryland Nonprofits ACDS & Peoples Building Consulting about how to influence policies & legislation to improving housing opportunities for everyone as part of Anne Arundel County Affordable Housing Symposium

If you want some good news, know that the power and ability of National Low Income Housing Coalition & leaders like Diane Yentel & Sarah Saadian just got strengthened thanks to MacKenzie Scott & Yield Giving nlihc.org/resource/nlihc…)

.The Baltimore Banner Odette Ramos outlines “an immediate, intentional, expansive & strategic” way to address the vacant & abandoned housing crisis using the in rem process combined w/ a potential state vacancy tax & land banking. shorturl.at/lCGJ3

A full circle moment today w/ my former National Low Income Housing Coalition colleague City of Laurel MD Administrator Christian Pulley as ACDS & partners from across Anne Arundel County Government learn about the forthcoming Laurel Multi-Service Center & its holistic approach to helping those in need. Keith Sydnor

That’s how we bring down costs for some, but not for all. We also need Congress to enact your essential proposals to create universal rental assistance, build deeply affordable housing, prevent rent gouging, and prevent evictions.

The fact that The Baltimore Banner consistently scoops & breaks news before The Baltimore Sun brings me so much joy. The best reporters know that truth = good reporting. Good reporting ➡️ views/clicks ➡️ advertisers ➡️ $. You can’t jump to the money part, it doesn’t work like that.

The most recent reminder that the lack of housing is what causes homelessness. We know how to solve this problem.

BREAKING: In a stunning announcement, Vice President Harris announces that medical debt can no longer be used to help determine your credit score. This is a big deal. Retweet so all Americans hear this incredible news.