The mission of the Community Development Network of Maryland is to engage and strengthen Maryland’s community development industry and encourage comprehensive community development through advocacy, partnerships, and capacity building. The campaign is run by an Advisory Board made up of member organizations of Community Development Maryland.
The Consider the Person campaign seeks to change the hearts and minds of landlords and community members regarding participants in the Housing Choice Voucher holders. Housing Choice Voucher program participants are often working professionals, elderly and veterans, families and individuals. Like anyone, they want to be a part of and contribute to a thriving community
All too often, language used to describe voucher holders is comprised of stereotypes, misconceptions and racism. The Consider the Person campaign was created specifically to address those perceptions head-on, and to promote fair and affordable housing opportunities in the Baltimore region. Several organizations in the region came together and made a commitment to address these issues. The Community Development Network of Maryland (formerly known as the Maryland ABCD Network)” was an early participant in these discussions and raised the funds to develop this campaign. To learn more, visit www.considertheperson.org
