Community Resources

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AACC English Basic Skills Classes

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Anne Arundel Community College offers free English Basic Skills classes for students 18 or older who are just beginning to study English. Classes address listening, speaking, reading and writing skills that are used for work and everyday life.

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Accessible Resources for Independence

Logo: Accessible Resources for Independence. Center for Independent Living.

The resource and advocacy organization by and for people with disabilities in Anne Arundel & Howard Counties in Maryland.

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Anne Arundel County Literacy Council

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The Literacy Council helps adults and out-of-school youth improve their skills through educational assessment and one-on-one tutoring. Programs available for literacy, ESL, math, and high school diploma preparation (GED) instruction. Call 410-269-4419 for help or visit www.icanread.org.

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Anne Arundel County Public Schools

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Board of Education, schools, curriculum, local announcements, and weather closings. Also includes employment opportunities with AACPS.

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Anne Arundel County Special Education Citizens Advisory Committee

AA Special Education Citizens' Advisory Committee

AA-SECAC is a partnership between parents, families, community leaders, advocates, educators and administrators. The committee works to enhance services available to students with disabilities and to advocate for positive changes in special education in the Anne Arundel County Public Schools.

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Arundel House of Hope

Arundel House of Hope. helping the Homeless since 1992

Arundel House of Hope is a non-profit ecumenical organization that provides emergency, transitional, and permanent affordable housing and support services to individuals experiencing homelessness in Anne Arundel County. We help people who are experiencing homeless or transitioning out of homelessness by offering support services like a Resource and Day Center, Warming Center, Community Recovery Center, and more. We provide emergency shelter to unhoused individuals during the winter months through the Winter Relief program.

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CASH Academy de Maryland

CASH Academy de Maryland

Proporciona recursos para individuos, familias, y propietarios de pequeñas empresas de Maryland buscando ayuda financiera, con la vivienda, y con los alimentos.

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CASH Academy of Maryland

Maryland CASH Academy

Provides classes, information and resources to help with financial, housing, and meal help for individuals, families, and small businesses in Maryland.

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Center of Help (Centro de Ayuda)

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A one-stop resource center that assists immigrants in overcoming challenges, navigating systems, and achieving self-sufficiency to break cycles of poverty.

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Chesapeake & Coastal Bay Life Guide

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Your guide to organisms found in and around the Chesapeake Bay. Maintained by the Maryland Department of Natural Resources. 

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Chesapeake Bay Foundation

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The Chesapeake Bay Foundation is dedicated to the restoration and protection of the Chesapeake Bay and its tributary rivers.

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Chesapeake Bay Program

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Website maintained by a regional partnership for the restoration of the Chesapeake Bay that has directed preservation efforts since 1983. Contains information on the history of Chesapeake Bay and the important issues surrounding it.

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Children's Mental Health Matters

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A Maryland public awareness campaign with resources on the importance of children’s mental health and more. This site includes resources for teens and young adults. 

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Civil Rights Guide for Annapolis and Anne Arundel County

Civil Rights Guide for Annapolis and Anne Arundel County

In commemoration of the 60th anniversary of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Governor Wes Moore has proclaimed 2024 as Maryland's Year of Civil Rights. As you navigate through Annapolis and Anne Arundel County, let this guide be your companion, illuminating 60 significant locations that have played a vital role in shaping American history. Embark on a journey through time, exploring the pivotal moments and places that define Maryland's enduring legacy in the fight for civil rights.

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Free State Justice

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FreeState Justice is a legal advocacy organization that seeks to improve the lives of low-income lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (“LGBTQ”) Marylanders.

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High School Diploma Programs: GED and NEDP

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Anne Arundel Community College (AACC) offers two ways to earn a Maryland high school diploma: enroll in the GED® preparation program and prepare to pass the GED® exam, or complete the NEDP®. Both programs are offered at no cost to participants.

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Job Corps

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Free education and training program that helps young people age 16-24 learn a career, earn a high school diploma or GED, and find and keep a good job. Sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor. 

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Light House Shelter

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The Light House helps clients experiencing homelessness stabilize their health, maximize income, and secure safe and stable housing. Beyond providing food, clothing, and shelter, the organization also addresses the underlying causes of homelessness, such as lack of marketable job skills, addiction, and the debilitating effects of both mental and physical health issues.

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