Maryland Rural Development Corporation - MRDC

MRDC banner

About MRDC

Keep us ever mindful of the needs of others

The Maryland Rural Development Corporation – MRDC – identifies and responds to the human service and community development needs of eligible individuals, families and communities in Maryland to improve the general human condition.MRDC is a private, non-profit corporation that has been serving the rural communities of Maryland for over 20 years.

MRDC provides resources that promote self-sufficiency in low income families and builds strong, sustainable communities throughout rural Maryland.

In addition to addressing the day-to-day needs of our customers, we look to the future. Our strategic direction includes six important focus areas. This is where we will put our energy and our resources.

Click for Our Code of Ethics

Leadership

Proactive and effective leadership in issues that affect the quality of life in rural Maryland

Technology

An integrated technology system that supports the delivery of quality services and effective communication

Collaborations

Effective collaborations with communities and service partners

Outcome-based Planning

Results-oriented planning, delivery and reporting of services to communities

Marketing

Promotion of the agency's vision and services to rural Maryland

Organizational Environment of Innovation and Learning

Creating an environment that promotes innovation, learning and the retention of quality staff

Agency Mission

See our 2010 Annual Report

Providing the resources that promote self-sufficiency in low-income families and build strong, sustainable communities throughout Maryland.

What We Do

MRDC provides services to promote education, equality, and the environment in rural Maryland. We:

identify and develop resources to support individual, family, and community development
promote effective leadership in rural Maryland, helping communities achieve growth and self-sustainability
maximize the use of technology to enhance the delivery of services and information
utilize resources in collaborative partnerships
work with communities to identify changing needs and develop programs to address the issues

How We Do It

operating Head Start centers in Cecil, Harford, and Caroline counties
providing counseling and assistance in landlord/tenant relations and eviction prevention
providing foreclosure prevention information
working with community based organizations and local governments to provide safe water and waste water, solid waste, and local leadership development services
sponsoring the State of Maryland Circuit Rider Town Management Program, bringing professional administrative and management services to small, rural towns on a part-time, shared-cost basis

Our Goals

To operate our programs in such a way that:

Low income people become more self sufficient
Conditions in which low income people live are improved
Low income people own a stake in their community
Partnerships among service providers to low income people are achieved
Agencies increase their capacity to achieve results
Low income people, especially those populations that are the most vulnerable, achieve their potential by promoting family and other supportive environments

Directors • Staff • Offices • Services