Maryland Rural Development Corporation

Non-Profit providing the resources that promote self-sufficiency in low-income families and build strong, sustainable communities throughout Maryland.

WHAT WE DO:

MRDC provides services to promote education, equality, and the environment in rural Maryland. We:

Identify and develop resources to support individual, family, and community development
Promote effective leadership in rural Maryland, helping communities achieve growth and self-sustainability
Maximize the use of technology to enhance the delivery of services and information
Utilize resources in collaborative partnerships
Work with communities to identify changing needs and develop programs to address the issues

HOW WE DO IT:

0perating Head Start centers in Cecil, Harford, and Caroline counties
Providing counseling and assistance in landlord/tenant relations and eviction prevention
Providing foreclosure prevention information
Working with community based organizations and local governments to provide safe water and waste water, solid waste, and local leadership Development services
Sponsoring the State of Maryland Circuit Rider Town Management Program, bringing professional administrative and management services to Small, rural towns on a part-time, shared-cost basis