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QUALITY OF LIFE
HOUSING CHOICE
VOUCHER PROGRAM,
PLUMBING IMPROVEMENT,
TRANSITIONAL HOME
IMPROVEMENTS
FALL 2025 FEDERAL GOVERNMENT
SHUTDOWN RESPONSE
During the fall 2025 federal government shutdown, Charles
County Government implemented a coordinated response
to support residents facing financial and service disruptions.
The Count y compiled and shared a comprehensive list of
local, state, and nonprofit resources to help residents access
food assistance, financial relief, employment guidance, and
other essential ser vices, ensuring impacted families had
timely information during the period of uncertainty.
Charles County made significant progress in
strengthening housing stability and improving essential living conditions for residents,
even amid funding challenges. The Housing
Choice Voucher program remained stable
despite federal cu t s . B y November, t he
Program had reached $1 million in Housing
Assistance Payments, helping residents maintain access to safe and affordable housing.
Proactive outreach by staf f — totaling 385
calls and contacts between September 2024
and August 2025 — helped increase voucher
utilization by reminding participants of critical deadlines.
Additional investments strengthened housing-rela t e d f a cili t ie s an d s er v ic e s . T h e
Department of Communit y Ser vices repurposed $75,000 in COVID relief funds to upgrade
two county-owned homeless and transitional
homes operated by Lifest yles of Mar yland,
Inc. Improvements included new flooring at
the Fuller House Men’s Transitional Home
and a renovated bathroom with enhanced
ADA accessibilit y at Mar tha’s Place Home
for Women and Children. Together, these
ef for ts reflect Charles Count y’s continued
commitment to housing stability, infrastructure investment, and resident well-being.
Throughout 2025, Charles Count y continued to suppor t
federal employees and contractors navigating employment transitions by maintaining a centralized Government
Transition Resources webpage. This resource connected workers with job search and work force development ser vices,
unemployment guidance, emergency loan programs, and
broader communit y suppor ts through par tnerships with
state agencies, workforce organizations,
and local service providers.
Learn more at: MeetCharlesCounty.com/
government-transition-resources
PET OF THE WEEK
Charles County Media Services
continued its successful partnership with the Charles County Animal
Care Center through the “Pet of the
Week” series. This weekly series
highlights the center’s wide variety of
animals — including dogs, cats, rabbits, gerbils, and even pigs — giving each a
moment in the spotlight and a chance to find a
loving home.
NEARLY 70% of featured animals have been
adopted, helping more pets find their forever families while
raising awareness about the center’s vital work. The collaboration showcases the power of media to connect the
community with opportunities to make a difference, one pet
at a time.
Watch the show at: Youtube.com/
playlist?list=PLYKfJ608FjL9Mqn7EKMovMLXPi0mPGP6x
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In October, the Housing Authorit y received
$300,000 from the Maryland Affordable
Housing Trust Plumbing Poverty Program to
expand access to indoor plumbing for low-income households, particularly in rural areas.
This program prioritizes households earning
at or below 30% of the Area Median Income
and supports critical plumbing improvements
that enhance health, safety, and quality of life.
FEDERAL WORKER TRANSITION RESOURCES
