The Community Foundation of Anne Arundel County (CFAAC) is committed to helping the community. Our priority as a funder is to be responsive to the needs of our local nonprofits. We will stay in close contact with local organizations that are working directly with Anne Arundel County's most vulnerable individuals, including seniors, homeless shelters, residential programs for people with disabilities and mental health needs, and food banks, as these groups may feel the pressure first due to an immediate need. We ask our donors to consider a gift to our Community Crisis Response Fund.
Below is a list of various resources regarding COVID-19 Updates and Resources.*
General COVID-19 Updates & Resources
- Anne Arundel County Department of Health: COVID-19 Health Line: 410-222-7256 Monday - Friday 7:30 a.m. - 10:30 p.m., Saturday - Sunday 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
- Maryland Department of Health
- Centers for Disease Control
- World Health Organization
- 2-1-1 Maryland is a partnership of four agencies working together to provide simple access to health and human services information. Available 24/7 for referrals, specific questions, or needs. Dial 211 and press #2 for English/#3 for Espñaol.
- City of Annapolis: 410-260-2211 (Non-Emergency Calls)
- Maryland Department of Aging: 1-866-50-CHECK (A daily call to check on residents’ home alone)
- Maryland Health Connection has opened a new special enrollment period for uninsured Marylanders.
- In Recovery? USA Today shared this article with online resources for support groups.
Food Pantries
- Maryland Food Bank
- Anne Arundel County Food Bank Pantry List
- Anne Arundel County Public Schools Meal Pick Up Sites
Educational Resources
- Anne Arundel County Public Library is sharing online resources, ideas for families, and virtual activities via their Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/aacpl/. There are also many e-resources (free magazines, movies, books) available on their website: https://www.aacpl.net/ebooks
- Comcast is offering free internet for 2 months for low-income households. Since children will be home for the next few weeks, this resource may be helpful to some of your families with limited resources. https://www.internetessentials.com/
- Scholastic Learn at Home provides 20 days’ worth of active learning journeys designed to reinforce and sustain educational opportunities for those students who are unable to attend school.
Nonprofit Resources
- FEMA Public Assistance Program for COVID-19- FEMA has announced it is allowing private nonprofit organizations to apply for Public Assistance Program funding for COVID-19 related expenses. This means that you may be eligible for reimbursement of up to 75% of eligible costs related to COVID-19. There is a short deadline for registering for the Grants Portal. Learn more here.
- Paycheck Protection Program: The Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) is now open for nonprofits to apply for through banks. Resources and information on the PPP are available online through www.marylandnonprofits.org.
- Foundation Directory Online: Nonprofits can access information on grantmakers and their grants through a database of over 92,000 foundations, corporate giving programs, and grantmaking public charities in the U.S. The Anne Arundel County Public Library is now offering temporary, free, remote access to the Foundation Directory Online (FDO) Essential. Access is available on the library grants page at:www.aacpl.net/grants. Anne Arundel County nonprofits that need help searching FDO Professional while the library is closed can email grants@aacpl.net.
*DISCLAIMER: CFAAC is providing these links as a convenience and for informational purposes only; they do not constitute an endorsement or an approval by CFAAC of the hosting corporation, organization or individuals; their services or opinions. CFAAC bears no responsibility for the accuracy, legality or content of the external site or for that of subsequent links. Please contact the external site for answers to questions regarding its content.