Advocates for the Aging of Frederick County

Groceries for Seniors - Third Friday of Each Month!
2024-11-16 - 2025-11-16 | MD
A free monthly distribution of seasonal produce, canned goods, and shelf stable products. This is a “farmer’s market” style distribution located inside of the Frederick Senior Center. All Frederick County residents age 60+ with an income below $1,450 per month are eligible to participate. Please bring a photo ID to register the first time. Groceries for Seniors is offered on the third Friday of each month!

Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Consolidated Plan Survey
2025-01-01 - 2029-01-01 | MD
The City of Frederick is in the process of developing the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) 2025-2029 Consolidated Plan, and wants to ensure valuable input from the community is gathered to shape future initiatives.
What’s Happening?

Survey: Help the City of Frederick better understand the community’s needs and priorities.
Community Meetings: Share your ideas and insights. (Join virtually using the provided links found in the public notice by clicking the button below).
The Application Process: Opening for brick and mortar submissions shortly.

Your support in sharing this information and encouraging participation in these key opportunities is greatly appreciated.
For more details, including meeting links, survey information, and the application, see the attachment and please visit: https://frederickmd.gov/CDCP
Take the Plan Survey Here
Read the City of Frederick CDBG 2025-2029 Consolidated Plan Here

6-Week American Sign Language (ASL) Course at the Common Market
2025-01-07 18:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | MD
Tuesdays starting January 7, 2025: 6:00pm – 7:00pm
Common Market, 927 West 7th Street, Frederick, MD
Have you been looking for a way to connect with the local deaf community, but don’t know where to start? The Maryland School of the Deaf (MSD) is hosting a 6-week American Sign Language course in-person at the 7th Street Common Market.
Always taught by Deaf instructors, MSD’s ASL classes are fun, low-stress, and supportive!
There are two classes to choose from:

ASL 1a: First-time signer
ASL 1b: Must currently be in ASL 1a or have completed ASL 1a

Space is limited. Reserve your seat today!
Click Here to Register 6-Week ASL Course
Click Here to see 6-Week ASL Course Flyer

Save the Date! CHNA Public Input Session
2025-01-22 09:00 - 12:00 | Frederick Health Village, 1 Frederick Health Way, Frederick, Maryland, 21701
The Community Health Needs Assessment (CHNA) Public Input Session, hosted in partnership with the Frederick County Health Department, Frederick Health, and the Coalition for a Healthier Frederick County, invites YOU to share your insights to help shape Frederick County’s health priorities over the next 3-year Local Health Improvement Process (LHIP) cycle.
Refreshments and light breakfast items will be provided. We hope to see you there!
Click Here to Register!
Wednesday, January 22, 2025 (Snow date: Tuesday, January 28, 2025)

Frederick County Division of Housing
2025-01-22 18:00 - 2025-01-23 19:30 | MD
Frederick County Division of Housing requests your participation in their community input sessions on affordable housing initiatives beginning next week. There will be two initial opportunities for residents to participate:

Wednesday, January 22 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. – Urbana Regional Library, Anthony M. Natelli Community Room, 9020 Amelung Street, Frederick, MD 21704
Thursday, January 23 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. – Frederick County Prospect Center, Conference Room G, 585 Himes Avenue, Frederick, MD 21703 (will be livestreamed on FCG TV)

You can learn more and register at News Flash • Residents Invited to Attend Affordable Housing or contact Vincent Rogers, Director of the Frederick County Division of Housing, at VRogers@FrederickCountyMD.gov or 301-600-3518.
