The Urban Institute has published a brief on how Seedco and its partners in the Strong Fathers, Stronger Families program in New York City learned, coped, and innovated during the first six months on the COVID-19 pandemic. As New York City was an early epicenter during the public health crisis, Seedco is grateful for STRIVE and…Learn More
Attention Maryland residents receiving SNAP benefits; starting April 1st, you will need to recertify your eligibility in order to continue receiving benefits. When you receive your Redetermination Packet in the mail, submit it promptly online at http://mydhrbenefits.dhr.state.md.us. Contact your local SNAP outreach organization for additional assistance or email Marlene Clarke in Seedco’s Baltimore office with…Learn More
Seedco’s Executive Director Joins NYCETC Board of Directors
February 22, 2021Keith Rasmussen, Executive Director, has been announced as one of six new Board members of the New York Employment and Training Coalition (NYCETC), the nation’s largest city-based membership association for the workforce development industry. NYCETC works to ensure that every New Yorker — especially those who have been historically marginalized and disenfranchised and cut off…Learn More
Maryland Health Connection’s COVID Special Enrollment Period Extended to May 15, 2021
February 11, 2021Seedco is an official partner of Maryland Health Connection, providing enrollment assistance with health insurance. The emergency special enrollment period, enacted in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, has been extended to May 15, 2021. If you are uninsured, lost your job or health insurance, or don’t have access to employer coverage, we can help you…Learn More
Young, Unemployed, and Facing Bleak Prospects
December 22, 2020The New York Times is reporting that young workers are faring the worst in New York City economically, a city which has been hit particularly hard by the pandemic. By September 2020, 19 percent of adults under 25 years of age in the city lost jobs, compared with 14 percent of all workers. Young adults…Learn More
Open Enrollment, for Private Health Insurance Offered through Affordable Care Act, Opens on November 1
October 27, 2020Open Enrollment for private health insurance plans is November 1 through December 15, 2020. Seedco is an official partner of Maryland Health Connection, providing enrollment assistance with health and dental insurance. Our team of certified Navigators has the expertise to guide you as you look at plan options, including determining eligibility for tax credits to…Learn More
Seedco Reminds MD Residents of Extended Period for COVID 19 Health Insurance Special Enrollment
September 23, 2020Seedco is an official partner of Maryland Health Connection, providing enrollment assistance with health insurance. The emergency special enrollment period, enacted in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, has been extended to December 15, 2020. If you are uninsured, we can help you to enroll. Seedco’s team of Navigators operating in 10 Maryland counties is available…Learn More
Seedco Executive Director, Keith Rasmussen, has been asked to serve on the New York State Workforce Strategy Group, which was launched in July 2020 by the workforce development coalition Invest in Skills NY. The group will present recommendations on New York’s economic recovery to Governor Cuomo’s office and the New York State Legislature by Labor…Learn More
Seedco Mourns Passing of Board Member
April 17, 2020It is with deep and profound sadness that the Seedco family shares the devastating news that our dear friend and Board Member, Mr. Herman Strickland, passed away on Sunday, April 5th. We are grateful to Herman for his strength, guidance, and commitment throughout the years on the Board of Directors. Herman served in this role…Learn More