Advocates for Homeless Families, Inc, is a nonprofit that has provided one AFI grant since 2008, with the objective to increase self-sufficiency through asset building for families of Frederick County, MD.
Advocates for Homeless Families, Inc. emphasize homeownership, postsecondary education, and business capitalization, with the goal of achieving economic self-sufficiency through asset building and acquiring lifetime savings habits.
Partners
Advocates for Homeless Families, Inc. partners with the Rescue Mission Beacon House program, the Linton Shelter Exodus Program, Hope Alive, the Frederick County MPDU program, Habitat for Humanity and Frederick County Bank to provide recruitment, supportive services, and financial education.
Assets for Independence Grant History
Project Title
Individual Development Account Program
Highlights/Outcomes
0 IDAs have been opened.
0 participants have received financial education.
$0 saved by participants.
0 participants have purchased an asset.
Total AFI Funding
Total AFI Grant Funding:
$50,000
Total Non-Federal Support: $50,000
Focus Population
This grantee targets eligible low-income families and individuals of Frederick County, MD, especially those who have been homeless or unemployed.
Contact
Advocates for Homeless Families, Inc.
216 Abrecht Place Frederick, MD 21701
(301) 662-2003 http://www.afhf88.org/
