Maryland Affordable Housing Trust Announces Awards to Wicomico, Worcester, Somerset

MARYLAND – The Maryland Affordable Housing Trust (MAHT) announced awards from the Plumbing Poverty Program (PPP) to five local governments and nonprofit organizations, including three in Wicomico, Worcester, and Somerset counties. 

A total of $1,400,000 will support plumbing access and upgrades for low-income households in Charles, Howard, Queen Anne’s, Somerset, Wicomico, and Worcester counties. The two-year grants provide funding to enhance existing government and nonprofit plumbing rehabilitation programs. 

“The MAHT Board of Trustees is honored to partner with these organizations and agencies in support of their efforts to assist low-income households with limited or no access to hot and cold running water, improving health in their homes and the overall health of our Maryland communities,” said Alice Pinderhughes, Chair of the MAHT Board of Trustees.

PPP grants were awarded to The County Commissioners of Worcester County, Habitat for Humanity Wicomico County, Inc., and SHORE UP!, Inc. 

“Thanks to the grant funding we received from the MAHT, we are able to offer grant assistance to some of our most vulnerable Worcester County homeowners to make critical indoor and outdoor plumbing and home repairs,” said Worcester County Chief Administrative Officer Weston Young. “These grant funds, which will be awarded through the Worcester County Housing Rehabilitation Program, will assure that low-income families, seniors, and individuals with disabilities are able to reside in safe, livable homes with fully functional water systems.”

For more information about the MAHT and their grant programs, click here.