Fall Quarterly Grant Review

In June 2021, the organization was awarded a $1,638 capacity-building grant from The Helen J. Serini Foundation. This charitable foundation works to improve the quality of life and wellbeing for the community by funding organizations that connect at-risk and underserved youth and their families with opportunities for improved education, vocational training, and healthcare. This grant supports enhancement of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) at IHA, including our practices, policies, and procedures. Funding will support unconscious bias awareness training for all staff members and the creation of an updated employee handbook. 

In August 2021, IHA was awarded a $50,000 Bounce Back COVID-19 Grant from Frederick County Government. This grant program was created with funding provided by and administered through Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development as follows: The American Rescue Plan: Nonprofits-Local Government Program, as administered by DHCD pursuant to the State of Maryland’s Recovery for the Economy, Livelihoods, Industries, Entrepreneurs, and Families (RELIEF) Act. This grant specifically supports IHA’s Purchase-Repair Homeownership and Credit Café programs in their increasing demand for services as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.