Civic & Service Organizations

AmeriCorps

Location: 100 Community Place, Crownsville, MD 21032
Phone: 800-942-2677
Email: help@americorps.gov
Website: www.nationalservice.gov/programs/americorps

AmeriCorps is a network of national service programs, made up of three primary programs that each take a different approach to improving lives and fostering civic engagement. Members commit their time to address critical community needs like increasing academic achievement, mentoring youth, fighting poverty, sustaining national parks, preparing for disasters and more.

Calvert County Department of Public Works, Water and Sewerage Division -

Bill Payment Information and Options

Location: 30 Duke St., Prince Frederick, MD 20678
Phone: 410-535-1600, ext. 2554
Email: WaterandSewerage@calvertcountymd.gov
Website: www.calvertcountymd.gov/BillPay

The Calvert County Department of Public Works, Water and Sewerage Division provides bill payment information and options for water and sewer customers.

The information and options provided pertain to:

Payment location
Check payments
Credit card payments
Opportunity to register for automated monthly payments
Opportunity to create an account for online portal bill payments, account history and consumption history
Prepayment installment
Delinquent bill
Service shut-off
Opportunity to sign up for the Calvert County Alert - Emergency Notification System

Hours:

Monday - Friday: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Calvert County Interagency Council

Phone: 410-535-1600, ext. 8807
Email: Ariane.Odom@Calvertcountymd.gov
Website: https://www.calvertcountymd.gov/3654/Calvert-County-Interagency-Council

Calvert County Family Network (CCFN) serves as the administrative home for the Calvert County Interagency Council (IAC). The IAC brings together local agencies, non-profits and businesses to achieve a common goal: to collaborate, network and share information that empowers Calvert County children, youth and families.

By promoting synergy among service organizations and providers, the IAC hopes to provide a uniform platform where local agencies, non-profits and companies may work together to address the unique needs of Calvert County's families, children and youth.

The IAC meets virtually on the first Monday of every month, from 9:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Meetings feature an "inspiration," a special presentation about new or revamped programs and/or services, and end with agency sharing. Council members have an opportunity to provide input on goals and planning during meetings.

Concerned Black Men of Calvert County

Location: 314 Merrimac Court, Prince Frederick, MD 20678
Phone: 410-414-5009
Email: info@concernedblackmen.org
Website: www.concernedblackmen.com

The mission of the Concerned Black Men of Calvert County, Inc. (CBM) is to provide a holistic approach to services which support and strengthen the African American family, and which specifically targets African American youth. Their goal is to establish a concerned male presence within the community with respect to positive role models and exposure to social cultural, educational, spiritual, business and community linkages.

Services:

Mentoring – The mainstay of all CBM chapters’ activities; the initiative pairs youngsters with men in the organization who act as their confidante, comrade and supporter; often times these youth may not have any other positive male role models in their personal life.
Youth breakfasts/luncheons – Held quarterly to expose youth to dining out experiences, dining etiquette and socialization; the dining experience is heightened by inviting a guest speaker, typically someone of note, to bring an inspiring message and get youth seriously thinking about their future choices and endeavors.
Peer education seminars – Through a series of training sessions chosen youth will be used to instruct their peers in a wide array of areas including conflict resolution, dating and relationships, peer pressure, sex, drugs, decision-making, perceptions of HIV and AIDS, cultural and sexual identity, resources, intervention, communication and negotiation skills.
Amateur Athlete Union (AAU) Basketball Program – The AAU is one of the largest non-profit volunteer sports organizations in the United States. As a multi-sport organization, the AAU is dedicated exclusively to the promotion and development of amateur sports and physical fitness programs.
Youth appreciation banquets – Held twice each year to recognize the achievements of youngsters in the fields of academic excellence, community service, the trades/performing arts; are part of CBM chapters’ traditional programming.
Cultural field trips – Held throughout the year to expose youth to African American history, the performing arts and sports; are intended to give them a well-rounded view of the world and their place in it as well as be entertaining.
Youth summits – Held at least twice each year to ‘hear from the kids’ about how they feel their community should be growing and what needs and concerns they may have; results will be turned over to local government officials for review and possible implementation by them or the organization.
‘Gala by the Bay’ scholarship banquet – Held in May each year, local high school students are awarded a scholarship from the chapter; this formal event has become a social highlight for the organization and the community.
College fair and tours – Are held in conjunction with the public school system each year to expose teens to higher education opportunities; universities and colleges, many from historically black institutions, are invited to give students an overview of their programs and amenities; at times an overnight or day trip to a university or college may be arranged for an on-campus experience.
Thanksgiving baskets – Given as annual gesture of goodwill to families in need at that special time of year.
Scholarship award - $1,000 dollars awarded annually to one senior at each Calvert County high school.

NAACP of Calvert County

Phone: 240-719-6966
Email: info@calvertnaacp.org
Website: https://naacpcalvert.com/

The NAACP is the nation’s oldest and largest civil rights organization. From the ballot box to the classroom, the thousands of dedicated workers, organizers, leaders and members who make up the NAACP continue to fight for social justice for all Americans.

Regular meetings held the second Saturday of each month. All meetings are held on Zoom, call 240-719-6966 to have the zoom link and/or additional information sent to your email.

Nonprofit Institute at CSM

Location: 8730 Mitchell Road, La Plata, MD 20646
Phone: 301-934-7544
Email: nonprofit@csmd.edu
Website: www.csmd.edu/nonprofit

The Nonprofit Institute at CSM is the premier source of professional development and capacity-building for the diverse array of nonprofits serving the Southern Maryland region.

The Nonprofit Institute provides many programs designed to meet an organization’s interests and needs and is free for nonprofit organizations in Calvert County.

There are fees for professional development classes in addition to the annual conference.

Peace Through Action

Phone: 202-827-5967
Email: inbox@PeaceThroughAction.org
Website: peacethroughaction.org

Peace Through Action USA's mission is to achieve peace between people and within communities in the United States of America by promoting caring action. The organization equips Americans to implement practical solutions to aggression and violence in their communities and the country. Mission activities contribute to the advancement of a nation filled with peaceful individuals applying peaceful practices and creating harmonious environments. Peace Through Action USA is a national, charitable, tax-exempt organization focused on building civic and social capital.