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Baltimore County announces grant opportunities for Fiscal Year 2021 funding. Nonprofit and government organizations serving County citizens are eligible to apply for grant monies to prevent homelessness for those impacted by COVID-19 pandemic.  Funded through Baltimore County's $2,465,172 allocation of Community Development Block Grant – Corona Virus, approximately $2 million dollars will be made available through this RFP.  Eviction prevention funds can be used for subsistence payments (one-time or short-term) and for security deposits. New and prior grantee organizations are encouraged to apply. Join a  virtual public meeting  on June 18, 2020 at 10 a.m. to learn how to apply for these grant funds by emailing cnevy@baltimorecountymd.gov to request a meeting invitation.  Application opens 6/15/2020. Application deadline is 6/30/2020 at 2 pm.  Visit www.baltimorecountymd.gov/agencies/planning for more information starting Monday,...

PolicyMap Newsletter Dig Deeper Into Racial Disparities with PolicyMap Communities across the United States are reckoning with structural racism as protests continue over the police killings of George Floyd, Ahmaud Arbery, Breonna Taylor and many other Black and Brown people. Maps and data can provide quantitative confirmation of stories of racism that many already know, and can guide policymakers when reforming public policy to serve all residents. Learn More. BLOGS Data on the Racial Wealth Gap Economic inequality along racial and ethnic lines, often called the "racial wealth gap" is among the topics gaining prominence in today's discourse. Eliminating the racial wealth gap requires an increased focus on structural and institutional racism; data can inform interventions. Learn more Addressing Racial Inequality by Investigating Mortgage Denials Home ownership has traditionally been one of...

Upcoming Webinars The COVID-19 pandemic continues to disproportionately impact the homeless population. The following webinars can help aid in community response and strategy for this crisis, leveraging new and existing data and resources: Lifting up the Sky – Addressing the Pandemic & Indigenous Homelessness Tuesday, June 16th at 3:00 pm ET The National Coalition to End Urban Indigenous Homelessness and the Alliance present this...

Training and Technical Assistance Related to COVID-19 SAMHSA is committed to providing regular training and technical assistance (TTA) on matters related to the mental and substance use disorder field as they deal with COVID-19. Our TA programs are delivering great resources during this time. View the updated available TTA resources to assist with the current situation.   View TTA Resources      

From: Supportive Services for Veteran Families Sent: Friday, June 12, 2020 1:55 PM Subject: SSVF Program Update Friday, June 12th, 2020 Topics: 1.REGISTER NOW: SSVF Office Hours – From Hotel to Housing June 19th @ 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm EST 2.ATTENTION:  SSVF Grantee COVID019 Resource Toolkit 3.RESOURCE:  Nationwide Eviction Resource Page 4.AVAILABLE NOW:  Recorded Webinar, Great SSVF Staffing Strategies and Samples 5.UPCOMING WEBINAR: Elicit-Provide-Elicit: A Motivational Interviewing Technique to Enhance Homeless Program Staff's Services to Veterans Wednesday, June 17th, 2020 @ 1 pm EST REGISTER NOW: SSVF Office Hours – From Hotel to Housing June 19th @ 12:00 EST Over the last three months, SSVF Grantees have had to adapt to unprecedented challenges.  Amidst these ever-changing times, SSVF Grantees have brought a high volume of Veteran households to safety by placing them in Emergency Housing.  During this same effort, SSVF Grantees have continued...

MCAP News June 2020 Join us on social media! Click below to like, follow and share ‌ ‌ ‌ Community Action Response To The Pandemic Click the Video Below The Groundwater Approach: Building a Practical Understanding of Structural Racism From the Racial Equity Institute, this resource helps nonprofit leaders "embrace the truths" and explore the racially structured society in which we live and what causes racial inequity. This ...