PEOPLE & PLACES
CDN creates space for housing counselors, developers, and community-based organizations to come together, share what they’re seeing on the ground, and build relationships that strengthen community-serving work statewide.
LIVED EXPERIENCE
CDN offers peer networking, local trainings, and scholarships to NeighborWorks and other nationally recognized trainings.We collect and share the stories, insights, and qualitative research that emerge from daily work with families and neighborhoods—helping ensure policies and investments reflect real community needs.
SHARED CAPACITY
Through professional development, peer learning, and simplified tools, CDN helps members grow their skills and pass that knowledge on—multiplying impact across Maryland.
We Advocate
Why Your Support Matters
When you give to CDN, you’re investing in the people and places doing the day-to-day work of strengthening communities across Maryland.
JOIN US AT PEOPLES & PLACES DAY 2026
The Community Development Network of Maryland (CDN) invites partners and policymakers to People & Places Day 2026—a day in Annapolis focused on connection, shared learning, and practical engagement!
This year, we’re highlighting community-based work happening across Maryland. A small group of exhibitors will share their information. We will equip attendees with clear, usable information—including information on the DHCD budget, bills we are supporting and data to make the case for community economic development.