Bridges to Housing Stability

05/29/2026

We’re proud of our leadership program graduates, who continue to make things happen in Howard County.

Meghan Belcher, LP ’24, was selected as M&T Bank’s Chairman’s Club Winner.

Jen Broderick, LE ’15, who’s retiring from Bridges to Housing Stability, received the Empowering Women Award from the Howard County Chamber of Commerce.

Jess Duvall, LP ’14, was named executive director of Bridges to Housing Stability.

Felix Facchine, LP ’25, was promoted to chief of staff for Howard County Executive Calvin Ball.

Tim Lattimer, LP ’26, was appointed to deputy chief of staff for Howard County Executive Calvin Ball.

Brian Shepter, LP ’26, joined the Saul Ewing LLP law firm.

05/27/2026

Howard County's kids are building a brighter future for their community!

Thank you to Guilford Park High School's National Honor Society for donating over 150 essential household items and personal hygiene products, and Girl Scouts of Central Maryland for donating 30 buckets of cleaning items!

Bridges had exhausted our available funds for items like these. Donations from local organizations, congregations, and student organizations are what keep our shelves full when funds run out, ensuring our households receive a warm Welcome Home! 💖

If you'd like to do more, visit bridges2hs.org/giving/ to view our Welcome Home Basket Donation Drive list and view pre-made wishlists with Amazon, Target, Walmart, and Costco.

05/27/2026

The Harvard University Joint Center for Housing Studies recently published an article, “Living Longer with Less: The Financial Burdens on Older Women,” that examines the rising financial burdens on older women.

Over the past decade, the median income for older female-headed households has been $48,000, roughly two-thirds that of male-headed households ($71,000).

As women age, this gap widens, with households headed by women over 79 making a median income of $36,000. The majority of older renters are women, and for female renters 65 and older, the median income is $27,000.

You can read more regarding the findings here
https://bit.ly/4nIAP4t or here https://bit.ly/4x2JXW7.

05/26/2026

05/25/2026

Wishing you a special day as we remember those who have served and are serving.

*The Bridges office is closed in observance of Memorial Day.

05/22/2026

Thank you to the Women's Giving Circle of Howard County for supporting Bridges with the 2026 Big Give! This $10,000 grant will allow Bridges to serve approximately 20 female-headed households in need of rental and utility assistance, and assistance with household necessities (bedding, cleaning supplies, toiletries).

As a majority-female organization, and 70%+ of our households each year being female-headed households, the support of Howard County's incredible women means the world to us. Thank you!💕

05/20/2026

Governor Moore has approved the Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development's 2026 Qualified Allocation Plan.

This plan "allocates state funding and federal tax credits for affordable housing projects. The plan aims to incentivize project readiness, increase federal tax credit amounts per project, expand loan products, and place greater emphasis on mixed-income housing."

Read More here:
https://bit.ly/4ngQUhz

05/18/2026

The Horizon Foundation, Howard County’s largest health philanthropy, is launching a series of Renter Town Halls to bring renters together for interactive conversations to share experiences, discuss challenges, and help shape a more affordable, safe, and accessible housing system in Howard County.

The first Renter Town Hall will be held on Wednesday, May 27, from 6 to 8 pm. Dinner will be provided, and space is limited, so register soon.

Register here:
https://bit.ly/438iN25

05/13/2026

The Longevity Ready Maryland Plan is a 10-year strategy to ensure that state agencies coordinate how to address Maryland’s growing population of elders. The plan has four goals: build a longevity ecosystem, promote economic opportunity, prepare Marylanders to afford longevity, and optimize health, wellness, and mobility.

The new Aging Resilience fund will be non-lapsing, which will give the Department of Aging the ability to hold money without worries of it expiring at the end of the year.

You can read more here:
https://bit.ly/4cYA9UT

05/12/2026

Jen thought the accolades and celebrations of the last few months were coming to an end - surprise!

This morning, Bridges attended Heritage Housing Partners Corporation's Legacy Breakfast to celebrate Jackie Eng & Councilwoman Christiana Rigby with their Housing Legacy awards. In honor of her time at Bridges and her many accomplishments, HHP surprised Jen with the Affordable Housing Legend award.

Congratulations to Jackie and Councilwoman Rigby for your dedication to housing affordability, and congratulations (again) to Jen!