Economic Action Maryland
Securing Older Adult Resources
Securing Older Adult Resources Program (SOAR) The Securing Older Adult Resources Program (SOAR) works to improve the economic security of older adults in Maryland through direct assistance, research, advocacy, and organizing. Direct services include assistance with the Maryland Homeowners and Renters Property Tax Credits, earned benefit screenings, financial coaching and counseling, and consumer education on financial exploitation, common scams, and digital literacy. "SOAR assists some of the most vulnerable Marylanders access credits and programs that they're entitled to. When referring clients it's great to know they are in good hands." -- Morgan, Maryland Volunteer Lawyers Service Get Help! ...
Housing Justice
Cars & Auto Insurance Everyone has the right to safe, affordable housing free from discrimination, harassment, and code violations. Our Tenant Advocacy and Fair Housing programs assist thousands of Maryland residents each year struggling with unsafe, illegal, or discriminatory housing situations. Our policy advocacy is directly shaped by the people we work with as we seek to create systemic change that leads to better housing for everyone. Homeownership can be a vital aspect of wealth-building for low-and-moderate income families. The 2009 mortgage crisis devastated thousands of working families across Maryland who lost wealth and equity throughout the crisis. ...
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Economic Justice for All We’re building a people-powered movement for economic rights and equity in Maryland. Join us to organize and advocate for policies that benefit working families across the state. Economic Action Maryland Fund (Economic Action) champions economic rights and housing justice through advocacy, research, consumer education, and direct service. We advance local, state, and federal policy, work to reform predatory debt collection practices, decriminalize poverty, and secure older adult resources. Economic Action provides direct services to ensure every Marylander has access to safe, affordable housing, free from discrimination, harassment, and code violations and ...