SOAR
Our Impact – County and Legislative District
Our Impact - County By County Click on your county to see how many people we have served in each legislative district in 2023.
Homeowners’ Property Tax Credit
What is the Maryland Homeowners' Property Tax Credit? The Homeowners’ Property Tax Credit caps a person’s property tax on a sliding scale based on income — many homeowners have received more than $1,000 dollars back. It could be the difference between losing or keeping your home. Too few homeowners eligible for this tax credit even know it exists. Don’t leave money on the table — take the credit! The State of Maryland developed a program which allows credits against the homeowner's property tax bill ...
Renters’ Tax Credit Program
What is the Maryland Renters' Tax Credit Program? The Maryland Renter’s Tax Credit Program provides financial assistance to help low-income tenants with their rent. Although the program has been around for decades, few people eligible for the Maryland Renter’s Tax Credit even know it exists! The Renters' Tax Credit Program provides property tax credits for renters who meet certain requirements. The plan was modeled after and designed to be similar in principle to the Homeowners' Tax Credit Program, which is known to many as the ...
Staff & Board
Meet Our Staff The Economic Action staff is a team of passionate advocates, committed to securing economic rights and equity for all. We work together to meet the needs of our Maryland communities through our diverse perspectives and skill-sets. We take great pride in providing immediate services to our Maryland community members in need while simultaneously fighting for systemic change policies that heal the system for good. Marceline White Jennifer Bevan-Dangel Francine Hyman Carol Ott Jamila Blake Zoe Gallagher LaToya McKay Emily Fader ...
What We Do
What We Do Economic Action Maryland Fund strives to empower vulnerable Marylanders and ensure there are strong safeguards in place to help them build and maintain assets throughout their financial lives. We fight for families to have MORE: more protections from debt collectors and predatory lenders, more information and advice to avert deceptive tricks and traps, more housing and financial security and a more just economy. Economic Action provides direct assistance today and passes policies to change the system in the future. Our direct service programs support Maryland households struggling with housing, economic ...
About
About Us Our Values At Economic Action, we believe in the inherent worth and dignity of all people and prioritize the needs of marginalized communities through our focus on collaboration and coalition efforts. We value a data-driven, strategic, and innovative approach to justice that empowers people. Mission Economic Action Maryland Fund champions economic rights, equal opportunity, and housing justice through advocacy, research, and direct service. Vision Economic Action Maryland Fund envisions an inclusive and just economy in which all Marylanders’ basic needs are met ...
Helping Seniors Fight Economic Insecurity
Economic insecurity is a daily reality for thousands of seniors in Maryland living on fixed incomes and struggling to meet their obligations each month. Economic Action Maryland's SOAR Financial Counselor, Jamila Blake, is featured in The Baltimore Times discussing the work she does to aid and advocate for Maryland’s older adults. Read the article here You can get more information on our SOAR program here.