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CORPORATE OFFICE:

ADDRESS
9820 Patuxent Woods Drive
Columbia, Maryland 21046

PHONE
410-313-6440

MEDIA CONTACT
Joanna Lake at jolake@cac-hc.org / 410-313-6338   


CONTACT INFORMATION FOR DONATIONS
engagementteam@cac-hc.org / 410-313-6440

CONTACT INFORMATION FOR FOOD SERVICES (Howard County Food Bank)
HoCoFB@cac-hc.org / 410-313-6185

CONTACT INFORMATION FOR ENROLLMENT IN EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION
enrollment@cac-hc.org / 410-313-6440

CONTACT INFORMATION FOR ENERGY & HOUSING SERVICES
clientassistance@cac-hc.org / 410-313-6440

CONTACT INFORMATION FOR WEATHERIZATION SERVICES
weatherization@cac-hc.org / 410-313-6449


CURRENT HOURS OF OPERATION (Corporate Office)

  • Monday, Wednesday, and Friday:
    • 8:30am – 11:45am: Walk-Ins welcome
    • 1:00pm – 4:00pm: Appointments ONLYunless you have a confirmed Power Off or Scheduled Eviction
  • Tuesday and Thursday:
    • 8:30am – 10:45am: Walk-Ins welcome
    • 1:00pm – 4:00pm: Appointments ONLYunless you have a confirmed Power Off or Scheduled Eviction

–> To schedule an appointment, please call 410-313-6440


EXTENDED HOURS:
Walk-Ins are available the 3rd Tuesday of each month from 4:30pm – 7:00pm.

Upcoming Dates:

  • Tuesday, December 16
  • Tuesday, January 20
  • Tuesday, February 17

CLOSURES:
Due to building closures and the upcoming holidays, CAC’s corporate office will not be open for walk-ins on the following days:

  • Wednesday, November 26
  • Thursday, November 27
  • Friday, November 28
  • Wednesday, December 24
  • Thursday, December 25
  • Friday, December 26
  • Monday, December 29
  • Tuesday, December 30
  • Wednesday, January 1

HOWARD COUNTY FOOD BANK: 

ADDRESS
9385 Gerwig Lane, Suite J
Columbia, MD 21046

PHONE & EMAIL
410-313-6185 / HoCoFB@cac-hc.org

EMAIL FOR DONATIONS
engagementteam@cac-hc.org

EMAIL FOR SERVICES
clientassistance@cac-hc.org

OFFICE AND DONATION HOURS
Monday – Friday – 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

GROCERY SHOPPING HOURS
Tuesday: 1 p.m. – 4 p.m. walk ins and appointments
Wednesday: 1 p.m. – 7 p.m. walk ins welcome
Thursday: 1 p.m. – 4 p.m. walk ins and appointments
Saturday: 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. appointments required


***In November & December, we are open as normal except for the following changes below.

November:

  • Every Thursday throughout NovemberShopping from 1 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.
  • Tuesday, November 11, 2025CLOSED for Veterans Day
  • Monday, November 24, 2025Shopping from 1 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.
  • Tuesday, November 25, 2025Shopping from 1 p.m. – 4 p.m.
  • Wednesday, November 26, 2025Shopping from 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.
  • Thursday, November 27 through Sunday, November 30, 2025CLOSED for Thanksgiving

December & January:

  • Monday, December 22, 2025Shopping from 1 p.m. – 4 p.m.
  • Tuesday, December 23, 2025Shopping from 1 p.m. – 4 p.m.
  • Wednesday, December 24, 2025Shopping from 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.
  • Thursday, December 25, 2025 through Thursday, January 1, 2026CLOSED
  • Friday, January 2, 2026Return to regular schedule

EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION CENTERS: 

Center Name Address Phone Center Manager
The Bauder Education Center 8775 Cloudleap Court
Suite 110
Columbia, Maryland 21045
410-313-2731 Michele Killette
Children’s Learning Center at HCC 5600 Dragon Place
Columbia, Maryland 21044
410-313-5383 Aaron Johnson
Dasher Green Center 6680 Cradlerock Way
Columbia, Maryland 21045
410-313-6210 Ashleigh Peddicord
Ellicott City Center 8510 High Ridge Road
Ellicott City, Maryland 21043
410-313-2750 Donald Major
Old Cedar Lane Center 5451 Beaverkill Lane
Columbia, Maryland 21044
410-313-7246 Sonya Sloan-Howard
 
EMAIL FOR ENROLLMENT: enrollment@cac-hc.org

ENERGY & HOUSING ASSISTANCE:

ADDRESS
9820 Patuxent Woods Drive
Columbia, Maryland 21046

EMAIL
clientassistance@cac-hc.org

PHONE
410-313-6440

WEATHERIZATION ASSISTANCE:

ADDRESS
9820 Patuxent Woods Drive
Columbia, Maryland 21046

EMAIL
weatherization@cac-hc.org

PHONE
410-313-6449

CONTACT INFORMATION FOR DONATIONS
engagementteam@cac-hc.org / 410-313-6440

CONTACT INFORMATION FOR FOOD SERVICES (Howard County Food Bank)
HoCoFB@cac-hc.org / 410-313-6185

CONTACT INFORMATION FOR ENROLLMENT IN EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION
enrollment@cac-hc.org / 410-313-6440

CONTACT INFORMATION FOR ENERGY & HOUSING SERVICES
clientassistance@cac-hc.org / 410-313-6440

CONTACT INFORMATION FOR WEATHERIZATION SERVICES
weatherization@cac-hc.org / 410-313-6449


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Request for Proposal (RFP) Announcements:


Weatherization Contractors

The Community Action Council of Howard County (CAC) Weatherization Department seeks qualified contractors to provide weatherization, HVAC services, energy audits, quality control inspections, and electrification services for low-income households under multiple grant-funded programs. This RFP aims to establish a pool of contractors to fulfill work orders during the contract period: February 1, 2025 – December 31, 2028.

CAC encourages applications from minority-, women-, and veteran-owned businesses. Additional contractors may apply throughout the contract period as needs arise.

KEY DATES:

  • Submission Deadline: January 3, 2025
  • Vendor Selection Notification: January 21, 2025
  • Contract Start Date: February 1, 2025

To request a bid package or for more information, please contact Gary Christopher at gchristopher@cac-hc.org.

 


General Contractors

CAC is looking for general contractors to perform weatherization upgrades.

Interested parties please contact Gary Christopher, Director of Weatherization.

Contact:
Gary Christopher
Director of Weatherization
gchristopher@cac-hc.org
410-313-1468