Week of March 13, 2026

Free Bridges Out of Poverty In-Person Workshop

See linked flyer (JPG)

What: Caroline Human Services Council invites you to join us for a FREE In-Person Workshop, Bridges Out of Poverty, presented by aha! Process Inc.  Please see the attached flyer for workshop information and the registration link through Google Forms. For your convenience, you can also click the registration link here.

Join us in making a profound impact on individuals and communities by mastering the Bridges Out of Poverty concepts.

Empower those in need to build a better future, one step at a time.

**PLEASE NOTE – This free workshop is limited to 90 participants, and spots will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis.

When: 8:30-3pm, April 23, 2026

Where: Caroline County Public Library – 100 Market Street, 2nd Floor, Denton, MD 21629

Register: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1mzk2RKZPRKfI1dqyrFZp6sB4WiZeM9KDBQEzo7dWcXE/edit

If you have any questions, please contact Susan Runnels, Caroline LMB at carolinehumanservices@gmail.com.

Thank you!

New Opportunities

Maryland Corps/Service Year Option Application (Deadline: April 1)

  • Description: The Maryland Corps/Service Year Option (MC/SYO) Program is a minimum 9-month paid opportunity for you to serve your neighbors in your community, gain real-world experience, and build a strong foundation for your future through Maryland’s Department of Service and Civic Innovation (DSCI). Apply as a Member or Partner, or nominate a Member today.
  • Eligibility: Service Year Option: Individuals ages 18–24 who have graduated from high school or earned an equivalent credential (such as a G.E.D. or Certificate of Completion). Maryland Corps: All eligible adults 18 and older; no education requirement.
  • Timeline: April 1 deadline.

Community Health Resources Commission Funding Opportunity (Deadline: March 30)

  • Description: Maryland Community Health Resources Commission (CHRC), an independent commission within the Maryland Department of Health (MDH), released its next round of grant funding on March 6, 2026.  This year’s RFA will make $7 million funding available to help communities address barriers to accessing health care.
  • Eligibility: Programs that address health disparities and promote the delivery of integrated health services in underserved communities
  • Timeline: March 30 submission deadline for Letter of Intent. April 23 for application submission deadline.

PUBLIC NOTICE: Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development’s Housing Choice Voucher Program Waiting List for the the Eastern Shore: Opens April 1, 2026

The Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) announces that the Housing Choice Voucher Program waiting list for Maryland’s Eastern Shore will open on April 1, 2026.

Applications will be accepted online only beginning at 9:00 a.m. on April 1, 2026, through 5:00 p.m. on April 30, 2026.

The waiting list will be open for residents seeking housing assistance in the following areas:

  • Caroline County
  • Dorchester County
  • Kent County
  • Somerset County
  • Talbot County
  • Wicomico County
  • Worcester County
  • Town of Elkton

How to Apply
Preliminary applications must be submitted online at: https://www.waitlistcheck.com/MD1645

The application is available in multiple languages.

Submitting a preliminary application does not guarantee placement on the waiting list. All applications received during the open period will have an equal chance of being selected through a computerized random selection process.

Applicants selected for the waiting list will later be contacted to complete a full eligibility application as housing vouchers become available.

Assistance with Applications
Individuals with disabilities or anyone who needs help completing the application may contact DHCD for assistance:
Email: dhcd.hcv@maryland.gov or Phone: 410-901-4081

DHCD staff will also be available at the following locations to assist with completing applications:

  • Caroline County Tuesday, April 7, 2026 | 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Caroline County Public Library – Meeting Room 100 Market Street, Denton, MD
  • Talbot County Tuesday, April 7, 2026 | 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Talbot County Public Library 100 W. Dover Street, Easton, MD
  • Wicomico County Friday, April 10, 2026 | 10:15 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. Wicomico County Library – Paul S. Sarbanes Branch, STEAM Studio 122 S. Division Street, Salisbury, MD
  • Worcester County Friday, April 10, 2026 | 1:00 p.m. – 3:45 p.m. Worcester County Public Library 13 Harrison Avenue, Berlin, MD
  • Kent County Tuesday, April 14, 2026 | 9:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Kent County Public Library 408 High Street, Chestertown, MD
  • Dorchester County Tuesday, April 14, 2026 | 1:30 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Dorchester County Public Library303 Gay Street, Cambridge, MD
  • Town of Elkton Wednesday, April 15, 2026 | 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Elkton Branch of the Cecil County Public Library 301 Newark Avenue, Elkton, MD
  • Somerset County Tuesday, April 21, 2026 | 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Princess Anne Library 11767 Beechwood Street, Princess Anne, MD

About the Housing Choice Voucher Program
The Housing Choice Voucher Program is a federally funded rental assistance program that helps very low-income families, older adults, and individuals with disabilities afford safe and decent housing in the private rental market.

DHCD administers the program in several counties on the Eastern Shore, the Town of Elkton and in Western Maryland. Other counties in Maryland manage their own voucher programs and waiting lists.

Eligibility
Eligibility is based on total household income and family size. In general, household income must be at or below 50% of the area median income for the county or metropolitan area.

Assistance is limited to U.S. citizens and specified categories of non-citizens who have eligible immigration status.

More Information
For more information about the Housing Choice Voucher Program, visit: https://dhcd.maryland.gov/Residents/Pages/HousingChoice/


To check the status of an application, visit: https://www.waitlistcheck.com.

Webinar on Earned Income Tax Credit and Maryland Benefits

Join us on Friday, March 20th and invite your partners to learn more about the Earned It Campaign and the Maryland Benefits platform! Tax Season is here – we want to make sure YOUR communities are getting the right benefits. Maryland offers two critical benefits: (1) the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC), a tax break for workers that could give up to 4,000 back to help with bills rent or groceries and (2) the Child Tax Credit, for parents and caregivers. This webinar will ensure YOU know about these benefits and can help your community members sign up!

In addition, we’ve heard that YOU and YOUR partners would like to be trained on Maryland Benefits. In 2025, Maryland launched Maryland Benefits, a new platform that Marylanders can use to apply for multiple benefits at once, including SNAP, WIC, and Medical Assistance. Learn about both important programs through the webinar!

When: Friday Mar 20, 2026 ⋅ 11am – 12pm (Eastern Time – New York)

Where: On Zoom –
https://zoom.us/j/95556045316?pwd=pAexb5SUCOHmGgmJ45OwgZayeKUvGs.1&jst=2