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SUMMARY:Affordable Housing Resources Development Best Practices\, Challenges and Opportunities
DESCRIPTION:Providing decent\, affordable housing is a significant thread in the larger local and regional community fabric. Where this thread intertwines with other relevant community and economic development services\, communities are more sustainable\, healthy and vibrant places to live\, work and stay. \nBBVA Compass and the Housing Assistance Council invite you to participate in a Housing Resource Development luncheon from 10:30 AM to 1:30 PM (Central) on October 18\, 2016 in Livingston\, Texas. The Affordable Housing Resources Development session will assemble local housing development practitioners\, advocates\, funders\, policymakers\, as well as other stakeholders for a comprehensive session focused on examination of affordable housing and supportive services\, particularly as it relates to rural development\, with particular attention on addressing challenges\, best practices and opportunities for greater collaboration—essential to the production\, provision and sustainability of affordable housing.
URL:http://ruralhome.org/event/affordable-housing-resources-development-best-practices-challenges-and-opportunities-6/
LOCATION:Holiday Inn Express and Suites\, 120 Southpoint Lane\, Livingston\, TX\, 77351\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Housing Assistance Council":MAILTO:registration@ruralhome.org
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SUMMARY:Affordable Housing Resources Development Best Practices\, Challenges and Opportunities
DESCRIPTION:Providing decent\, affordable housing is a significant thread in the larger local and regional community fabric. Where this thread intertwines with other relevant community and economic development services\, communities are more sustainable\, healthy and vibrant places to live\, work and stay. \nBBVA Compass and the Housing Assistance Council invite you to participate in a Housing Resource Development luncheon from 10:30 AM to 1:30 PM (Central) on October 18\, 2016 in Livingston\, Texas. The Affordable Housing Resources Development session will assemble local housing development practitioners\, advocates\, funders\, policymakers\, as well as other stakeholders for a comprehensive session focused on examination of affordable housing and supportive services\, particularly as it relates to rural development\, with particular attention on addressing challenges\, best practices and opportunities for greater collaboration—essential to the production\, provision and sustainability of affordable housing.
URL:http://ruralhome.org/event/affordable-housing-resources-development-best-practices-challenges-and-opportunities-7/
LOCATION:Holiday Inn Express and Suites\, 120 Southpoint Lane\, Livingston\, TX\, 77351\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Housing Assistance Council":MAILTO:registration@ruralhome.org
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20161005T113000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20161005T143000
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SUMMARY:Affordable Housing Resources Development Best Practices\, Challenges and Opportunities
DESCRIPTION:BBVA Compass and the Housing Assistance Council invite you to participate in a Housing Resource Development luncheon on October 5\, 2016 in Laredo Texas. \nProviding decent\, affordable housing is a significant thread in the larger local and regional community fabric. Where this thread intertwines with other relevant community and economic development services\, communities are more sustainable\, healthy and vibrant places to live\, work and stay. The Affordable Housing Resources Development session will assemble local housing development practitioners\, advocates\, funders\, policymakers\, as well as other stakeholders for a comprehensive session focused on examination of affordable housing and supportive services\, particularly as it relates to rural development\, with particular attention on addressing challenges\, best practices and opportunities for greater collaboration—essential to the production\, provision and sustainability of affordable housing.
URL:http://ruralhome.org/event/affordable-housing-resources-development-best-practices-challenges-and-opportunities-4/
LOCATION:BBVA Compass Bank – Plaza Building 10th Floor\, 600 San Bernardo Avenue\, Laredo\, TX\, 78040\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Housing Assistance Council":MAILTO:registration@ruralhome.org
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20161005T113000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20161005T143000
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SUMMARY:Affordable Housing Resources Development Best Practices\, Challenges and Opportunities
DESCRIPTION:BBVA Compass and the Housing Assistance Council invite you to participate in a Housing Resource Development luncheon on October 5\, 2016 in Laredo Texas. \nProviding decent\, affordable housing is a significant thread in the larger local and regional community fabric. Where this thread intertwines with other relevant community and economic development services\, communities are more sustainable\, healthy and vibrant places to live\, work and stay. The Affordable Housing Resources Development session will assemble local housing development practitioners\, advocates\, funders\, policymakers\, as well as other stakeholders for a comprehensive session focused on examination of affordable housing and supportive services\, particularly as it relates to rural development\, with particular attention on addressing challenges\, best practices and opportunities for greater collaboration—essential to the production\, provision and sustainability of affordable housing.
URL:http://ruralhome.org/event/affordable-housing-resources-development-best-practices-challenges-and-opportunities-5/
LOCATION:BBVA Compass Bank – Plaza Building 10th Floor\, 600 San Bernardo Avenue\, Laredo\, TX\, 78040\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Housing Assistance Council":MAILTO:registration@ruralhome.org
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20160928T113000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20160928T143000
DTSTAMP:20260404T073916
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SUMMARY:Affordable Housing Resources Development Best Practices\, Challenges and Opportunities
DESCRIPTION:BBVA Compass and the Housing Assistance Council invite you to participate in a Housing Resource Development luncheon on September 28\, 2016 in Plainview Texas. \nProviding decent\, affordable housing is a significant thread in the larger local and regional community fabric. Where this thread intertwines with other relevant community and economic development services\, communities are more sustainable\, healthy and vibrant places to live\, work and stay. The Affordable Housing Resources Development session will assemble local housing development practitioners\, advocates\, funders\, policymakers\, as well as other stakeholders for a comprehensive session focused on examination of affordable housing and supportive services\, particularly as it relates to rural development\, with particular attention on addressing challenges\, best practices and opportunities for greater collaboration—essential to the production\, provision and sustainability of affordable housing.
URL:http://ruralhome.org/event/affordable-housing-resources-development-best-practices-challenges-and-opportunities-2/
LOCATION:South Plains College\, 1920 W 24th Street\, Plainview\, TX\, 79072\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Housing Assistance Council":MAILTO:registration@ruralhome.org
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20160928T113000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20160928T143000
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SUMMARY:Affordable Housing Resources Development Best Practices\, Challenges and Opportunities
DESCRIPTION:BBVA Compass and the Housing Assistance Council invite you to participate in a Housing Resource Development luncheon on September 28\, 2016 in Plainview Texas. \nProviding decent\, affordable housing is a significant thread in the larger local and regional community fabric. Where this thread intertwines with other relevant community and economic development services\, communities are more sustainable\, healthy and vibrant places to live\, work and stay. The Affordable Housing Resources Development session will assemble local housing development practitioners\, advocates\, funders\, policymakers\, as well as other stakeholders for a comprehensive session focused on examination of affordable housing and supportive services\, particularly as it relates to rural development\, with particular attention on addressing challenges\, best practices and opportunities for greater collaboration—essential to the production\, provision and sustainability of affordable housing.
URL:http://ruralhome.org/event/affordable-housing-resources-development-best-practices-challenges-and-opportunities-3/
LOCATION:South Plains College\, 1920 W 24th Street\, Plainview\, TX\, 79072\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Housing Assistance Council":MAILTO:registration@ruralhome.org
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20160921T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20160921T150000
DTSTAMP:20260404T073916
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SUMMARY:VA Housing Resources for Heroes Part IV
DESCRIPTION:
URL:http://ruralhome.org/event/va-housing-resources-for-heroes-part-iv-2/
LOCATION:Online Meeting\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Housing Assistance Council":MAILTO:registration@ruralhome.org
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SUMMARY:VA Housing Resources for Heroes Part IV
DESCRIPTION:
URL:http://ruralhome.org/event/va-housing-resources-for-heroes-part-iv/
LOCATION:Online Meeting\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Housing Assistance Council":MAILTO:registration@ruralhome.org
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20160914T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20160916T160000
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SUMMARY:Section 502 Packaging Training for Nonprofit Developers
DESCRIPTION:This three-day advanced course covers USDA Rural Development’s Section 502 Direct Loan Program and provides invaluable insight as to how this homeownership financing resource can be utilized. Learn how to assist potential borrowers and work in partnership with RD staff\, as well as other nonprofit organizations and regional intermediaries to deliver successful Section 502 loan packages. \nThis course is intended for and specifically framed for those experienced in utilizing Section 502 and/or other affordable housing mortgage products. Participants will learn regulations and practical applications of the loan program\, while developing a strong understanding of 502 direct underwriting and packaging standards. Following the course\, participants are encouraged to take the online certification exam. \nFollowing the course\, participants are encouraged to take the online certification exam. \nThe registration fee for this event is $500. \nSponsored By U.S. Department of Agriculture – Rural Development (USDA-RD) \nThe Department of Agriculture provides leadership on food\, agriculture\, natural resources\, and related issues. \nFollow the discussion online #rural502. 
URL:http://ruralhome.org/event/section-502-packaging-training-for-nonprofit-developers-6/
LOCATION:Quality Inn – 1st Floor Conference Room\, 70 East First Street\, Oswego\, NY\, 131126\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Housing Assistance Council":MAILTO:registration@ruralhome.org
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20160811T083000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20160811T110000
DTSTAMP:20260404T073916
CREATED:20201020T150653Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201020T150653Z
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SUMMARY:Non-HAC: The State of Rural Housing in Virginia: A Rural Network Forum  in the Middle Peninsula of Virginia
DESCRIPTION:Rural Virginia is changing and with that\, our rural affordable housing needs are also in transition. Housing Virginia has been assessing demographic and housing trends and has surveyed local rural providers around the state to hear their most pressing needs and their perceptions of the changes happening in their communities. \nAt this forum\, Housing Virginia will present preliminary findings and facilitate a discussion to develop an action plan that will address rural housing/service providers’ gaps and needs as well as recommend policy alternatives. This plan will be released at the Virginia Governor’s Housing Conference in Roanoke this November. \nRegistration is FREE!  \nRegister Now: https://tinyurl.com/HV-MiddlePen
URL:http://ruralhome.org/event/non-hac-the-state-of-rural-housing-in-virginia-a-rural-network-forum-in-the-middle-peninsula-of-virginia/
LOCATION:Chesapeake Bay & Rivers Association of REALTORS\, 10880 General Puller Highway\, Suite E\, Hartfield\, VA\, 23071\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20160810T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20160810T150000
DTSTAMP:20260404T073916
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SUMMARY:VA Housing Resources for Heroes Part III: Overview on VA REO Property Preservation and Maintenance and Access Opportunities for Nonprofits
DESCRIPTION:Materials Posted\nPresentation | Recording | Handbook \nJoin the Housing Assistance Council on Wednesday\, August 10\, 2016 for VA Housing Resources for Heroes Part III: Overview on VA REO Property Preservation and Maintenance and Access Opportunities for Nonprofits.
URL:http://ruralhome.org/event/va-housing-resources-for-heroes-part-iii-overview-on-va-reo-property-preservation-and-maintenance-and-access-opportunities-for-nonprofits/
LOCATION:Online Meeting\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Housing Assistance Council":MAILTO:registration@ruralhome.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20160728T083000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20160728T110000
DTSTAMP:20260404T073916
CREATED:20201020T150653Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201020T150653Z
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SUMMARY:Non-HAC: The State of Rural Housing in Virginia: A Rural Network Forum in Warrenton\, VA
DESCRIPTION:Rural Virginia is changing and with that\, our rural affordable housing needs are also in transition. Housing Virginia has been assessing demographic and housing trends and has surveyed local rural providers around the state to hear their most pressing needs and their perceptions of the changes happening in their communities. \nAt this forum\, Housing Virginia will present preliminary findings and facilitate a discussion to develop an action plan that will address rural housing/service providers’ gaps and needs as well as recommend policy alternatives. This plan will be released at the Virginia Governor’s Housing Conference in Roanoke this November. \nRegistration is FREE!  \nRegister Now: https://tinyurl.com/HV-Warrenton
URL:http://ruralhome.org/event/non-hac-the-state-of-rural-housing-in-virginia-a-rural-network-forum-in-warrenton-va/
LOCATION:Fauquier Hospital – Sycamore Room B\, 500 Hospital Drive\, Warrenton\, VA\, 20186\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20160715T083000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20160715T110000
DTSTAMP:20260404T073916
CREATED:20201020T150653Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201020T150653Z
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SUMMARY:Non-HAC: The State of Rural Housing in Virginia: A Rural Network Forum in Abingdon\, VA
DESCRIPTION:Rural Virginia is changing and with that\, our rural affordable housing needs are also in transition. Housing Virginia has been assessing demographic and housing trends and has surveyed local rural providers around the state to hear their most pressing needs and their perceptions of the changes happening in their communities. \nAt this forum\, Housing Virginia will present preliminary findings and facilitate a discussion to develop an action plan that will address rural housing/service providers’ gaps and needs as well as recommend policy alternatives. This plan will be released at the Virginia Governor’s Housing Conference in Roanoke this November. \nRegistration is FREE! Register Now: https://tinyurl.com/HV-Abingdon 
URL:http://ruralhome.org/event/non-hac-the-state-of-rural-housing-in-virginia-a-rural-network-forum-in-abingdon-va/
LOCATION:Southwest Virginia Association of REALTORS Meeting Center\, 128 Reedy Creek Road\, Abingdon\, VA\, 24210\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20160714T083000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20160714T110000
DTSTAMP:20260404T073916
CREATED:20201020T150653Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201020T150653Z
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SUMMARY:Non-HAC: The State of Rural Housing in Virginia: A Rural Network Forum in Martinsville\, VA
DESCRIPTION:Rural Virginia is changing and with that\, our rural affordable housing needs are also in transition. Housing Virginia has been assessing demographic and housing trends and has surveyed local rural providers around the state to hear their most pressing needs and their perceptions of the changes happening in their communities. \nAt this forum\, Housing Virginia will present preliminary findings and facilitate a discussion to develop an action plan that will address rural housing/service providers’ gaps and needs as well as recommend policy alternatives. This plan will be released at the Virginia Governor’s Housing Conference in Roanoke this November. \nRegistration is free. Register Now: https://tinyurl.com/HV-Martinsville
URL:http://ruralhome.org/event/non-hac-the-state-of-rural-housing-in-virginia-a-rural-network-forum-in-martinsville-va/
LOCATION:New College Foundation\, 191 Fayette Street\, Martinsville\, VA\, 24112\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20160713T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20160713T150000
DTSTAMP:20260404T073916
CREATED:20201020T150654Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220425T194923Z
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SUMMARY:VA Housing Resources for Heroes Part II: An Overview on the VA Specially Adapted Housing Grant Program
DESCRIPTION:Materials Posted\nWelcome | Presentation | Recording | Application \nIf you are not a Veteran or Veteran service provider\, you may not be aware of all the great features of VA loans\, or the specific assistance VA can provide to Veterans. Join the Housing Assistance Council (HAC) and the Department of Veteran Affairs (VA) for the “Housing Resources for Heroes Part II: Overview on the Specially Adapted Housing (SAH) grant program. \nThis webinar\, the second in the “2016 Veterans Resources Summer Series”\, will provide general information of the SAH grant program\, eligibility\, uses along with the necessary actions Veterans need take to obtain a SAH grant. The webinar will also feature a discuss on the specific options of assistance available to Veterans with service-connected disabilities to assist with building\, remodeling or purchasing an adapted home. Participants will have ample opportunity following presentations to ask questions of the subject matter experts. \nThe SAH grant is designed to assist Veterans with certain service-connected disabilities live independently in a barrier-free environment by providing help constructing or modifying a home to meet their adaptive needs.  Specifically\, SAH grants can be used in one of the following ways: \n\nConstruct a specially adapted home on land to be acquired;\nBuild a home on land already owned if it is suitable for specially adapted housing;\nRemodel an existing home if it can be made suitable for specially adapted housing; or\nApply the grant against the unpaid principal mortgage balance of an adapted home already acquired without the assistance of a VA grant
URL:http://ruralhome.org/event/va-housing-resources-for-heroes-part-ii-an-overview-on-the-va-specially-adapted-housing-grant-program/
LOCATION:Online Meeting\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Housing Assistance Council":MAILTO:registration@ruralhome.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20160628T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20160630T160000
DTSTAMP:20260404T073916
CREATED:20201020T150655Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201020T150655Z
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SUMMARY:Section 502 Packaging Training for Nonprofit Developers
DESCRIPTION:This three-day advanced course covers USDA Rural Development’s Section 502 Direct Loan Program and provides invaluable insight as to how this homeownership financing resource can be utilized. Learn how to assist potential borrowers and work in partnership with RD staff\, as well as other nonprofit organizations and regional intermediaries to deliver successful Section 502 loan packages. \nThis course is intended for and specifically framed for those experienced in utilizing Section 502 and/or other affordable housing mortgage products. Participants will learn regulations and practical applications of the loan program\, while developing a strong understanding of 502 direct underwriting and packaging standards. Following the course\, participants are encouraged to take the online certification exam. \nFollowing the course\, participants are encouraged to take the online certification exam. \nThe registration fee for this event is $500. \nSponsored By U.S. Department of Agriculture – Rural Development (USDA-RD) \nThe Department of Agriculture provides leadership on food\, agriculture\, natural resources\, and related issues.
URL:http://ruralhome.org/event/section-502-packaging-training-for-nonprofit-developers-3/
LOCATION:Hilton Burlington\, 60 Battery Street\, Burlington\, VT\, 05401\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Housing Assistance Council":MAILTO:registration@ruralhome.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20160622T123000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20160622T133000
DTSTAMP:20260404T073916
CREATED:20201020T150654Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201020T150654Z
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SUMMARY:Non-HAC: The State of the Nation's Housing 2016
DESCRIPTION:The State of the Nation’s Housing 2016 report at will be released on June 22\, 12:30 – 1:30 pm. The event will be streamed live a thttps://jchs.harvard.edu. \nPanelists for this event include: \nDiana Olick  \, Reporter\, CNBC (moderator)Chris Herbert\, Managing Director\, Harvard Joint Center for Housing Studies Stuart Miller\, CEO\, Lennar CorporationMayor Setti Warren\, City of Newton\, MassachusettsDiane Yentel\, President and CEO\, National Low Income Housing Coalition
URL:http://ruralhome.org/event/non-hac-the-state-of-the-nations-housing-2016/
LOCATION:Online Meeting\, United States
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20160617T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20160617T133000
DTSTAMP:20260404T073916
CREATED:20201020T150654Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201020T150654Z
UID:10000319-1466164800-1466170200@ruralhome.org
SUMMARY:Non-HAC: Economic Mobility in Rural America: A discussion of education\, access\, and opportunity
DESCRIPTION:Since the Great Recession\, the demographic and economic chasm between rural and urban communities in the United States has grown. Today\, rural Americans—about 17 percent of the U.S. population—often face challenges that include lower wages\, higher rates of joblessness\, and inadequate services and infrastructure necessary to ensure opportunity. \nOutcomes for rural college graduates can differ significantly from those of urban students\, and the migration of highly educated\, working-age Americans to densely populated areas affects rural economic growth. The absence of public transportation and robust social and educational services also is a barrier to economic mobility in these areas. Economic exclusion is heightened by the departure of banks and other financial service providers and an increase in predatory lending. \nSupport from the federal government\, states\, nonprofits\, and the for-profit sector for entrepreneurship—and to increase educational opportunity\, infrastructure\, and social and financial services in rural communities—is important to help people move up the economic ladder no matter where they live. Please join the Pew Charitable Trust for a discussion with leading experts on how to ensure that rural Americans are both economically mobile and financially secure. \nModerator\nLance George\, Housing Assistance Council \nSpeakers\n\nJohn Cromartie\, U.S. Department of Agriculture\, on a changing rural America\nAndrew Koricich\, Appalachian State University\, on how living in a rural community influences postsecondary choices\nNisha Patel\, U.S. Partnership on Mobility from Poverty\, the Urban Institute\, on access to services in rural areas\nYvonne Sparks\, Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis\, on access to financial institutions and services and pathways to economic growth\n\nLunch will be provided. \nThe Pew Charitable Trusts makes every effort to comply with federal\, state\, and local government ethics rules\, including when hosting events. Please make sure that your participation is consistent with applicable ethics rules.
URL:http://ruralhome.org/event/non-hac-economic-mobility-in-rural-america-a-discussion-of-education-access-and-opportunity/
LOCATION:Dirksen Senate Office Building\, Dirksen Senate Office Building\, Washington\, DC\, 20515\, United States
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20160608T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20160608T150000
DTSTAMP:20260404T073916
CREATED:20201020T150654Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220425T194923Z
UID:10000318-1465394400-1465398000@ruralhome.org
SUMMARY:VA Housing Resources for Hero’s: An In-depth overview on the VA Home Loan Guaranty benefit
DESCRIPTION:Materials Posted\nIntroduction | Presentation | Recording | VA Home Loan Resources | VA Loan Limits \nIf you are not a Veteran or mortgage lender\, you may not be aware of all the great features of VA loans\, or the specific assistance VA can provide to Veteran borrowers who are having trouble making their mortgage payments. Join the Housing Assistance Council (HAC) and the Department of Veteran Affairs (VA) for the “Housing Resources for Hero’s: An in-depth overview and discussion on the VA Home Loan Guaranty benefit. \nThis webinar\, the first in the “2016 Veterans Resources Summer Series”\, will provide general information on the VA Home Loan Guaranty benefit\, program and loan eligibility\, and the actions Veterans can take to obtain a VA-guaranteed home loan. The webinar will also feature a panel discuss on the assistance that may be available to Veterans who are having trouble making their monthly mortgage payments. Participants will have ample opportunity following presentations to ask questions of the subject matter experts. \nThe VA home loan program was part of the original GI Bill of Rights in 1944\, and is credited with helping create suburban America and the American middle-class. Since 1944\, VA has guaranteed over 22 Million home loans for over 16 Million Veterans and their families. Roughly 80-percent of Veterans are homeowners\, and VA loans comprise about 10-percent of new loans in the current market. While many VA loans are made in urban or suburban areas\, a sizeable portion — over 15 percent — are made to Veterans living in rural areas. \nVA loans are made by private-sector mortgage companies or banks– VA provides a guaranty backing on the loan that essentially takes the place of a down payment. VA loans are the only major loan product in the market that does not require a down payment. VA loans may be used to purchase a home\, refinance an existing loan\, build a home\, or make energy efficient improvements. Interest rates on VA loans are generally lower than rates for other mortgage types\, and VA limits the amount of fees and charges a borrower can be charged as part of the transaction. Flexible underwriting criteria (such as no minimum FICO requirement) may make qualifying for a VA loan easier than for another type of loan. VA loans are also ‘reusable’—a Veteran may use the benefit multiple times throughout his or her life. In addition to maximizing Veterans’ opportunities to obtain home loans\, VA is committed to ensuring all defaulted VA borrowers receive every opportunity to avoid foreclosure.
URL:http://ruralhome.org/event/va-housing-resources-for-heros-an-in-depth-overview-on-the-va-home-loan-guaranty-benefit/
LOCATION:Online Meeting\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Housing Assistance Council":MAILTO:registration@ruralhome.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20160603T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20160603T143000
DTSTAMP:20260404T073916
CREATED:20201020T150654Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201020T150654Z
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SUMMARY:Non-HAC: Permanent Supportive Housing: A Comprehensive Approach to Tribal Housing
DESCRIPTION:WEBINAR I: June 3\, 2016\, 1:00-2:30 pm Eastern TimePermanent Supportive Housing: A Comprehensive Approach to Tribal Housing \n\nMarilyn Zimmerman / Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention\nDede Devine / Native American Connections\nLiz Drapa / Corporation for Supportive Housing\n\nJoin the webinar at https://cc.readytalk.com/r/z02k9cf59sr5&eom.
URL:http://ruralhome.org/event/non-hac-permanent-supportive-housing-a-comprehensive-approach-to-tribal-housing/
LOCATION:Online Meeting\, United States
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20160526T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20160527T114500
DTSTAMP:20260404T073916
CREATED:20201020T150657Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201020T150657Z
UID:10000329-1464249600-1464349500@ruralhome.org
SUMMARY:NON-HAC: Novogradac Affordable Housing Conference
DESCRIPTION:Save the Date for the Low Income Housing Tax Credit: 15 Year Overview Conference presented by Novogradac & Company.
URL:http://ruralhome.org/event/non-hac-novogradac-affordable-housing-conference/
LOCATION:Westin St. Francis\, 335 Powell St.\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94102\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20160518T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20160518T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T073916
CREATED:20201020T150658Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220425T194923Z
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SUMMARY:Serving America’s Aging Veterans: A Symposium
DESCRIPTION:Materials Posted\nHAC Presentation | WMCA Presentation | NCHV Presentation | Aging Veterans in the United States \n \nServing Our Aging Veterans: A SymposiumMay 18\, 2016US Capitol Visitor Center\, Room SVC 200-201\, Washington DC#RuralVeterans \nAgenda \n8:00 – 8:15 am Breakfast and Gathering8:15 – 8:20 am Introduction –Moises Loza\, Housing Assistance Council8:20 – 8:40 am Welcome — Heather Pritchard\, The Home Depot Foundation Jim Cummings\, JPMorgan Chase \n8:40 – 9:00 am Research Briefing on Aging Veterans\, Veterans Data Central\, and State Data Lance George\, Housing Assistance Council \n9:00 -10:00 am National Perspectives \n9:00 Rep. Phil Roe (R-TN)\, House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs9:15 Sen. Johnny Isakson (R-GA)\, Chairman\, Committee on Veterans’ Affairs9:30 Rep. Corrine Brown (D – FL)\, Ranking Member\, House Committee on Veteran’s Affairs \n10:10 – 11:00 am Best Practices in Serving Older VeteransModerator: Tony Hernandez\, USDA Rural DevelopmentElder Home Repair – William Crandall\, Western Maine Community ActionMultifamily Rental and Services – Jon Sherin\, Volunteers of America \n11:00 – 12:00 am National Views on Support for Aging and Rural VeteransModerator: Heather Prichard\, The Home Depot FoundationBaylee Crone\, National Coalition for Homeless VeteransDoug Dickerson\, AARPMark Walker\, American LegionJoe Wynn\, Vietnam Veterans of America \nRural Americans have a strong history of service to the U.S. military. A disproportionate number of veterans come from and return to small towns and rural America. Approximately 5.6 million\, or 11.4 percent\, of the rural population served in the military\, accounting for a quarter of all veterans in 2010. Rural America serves\, but this service is then often overlooked. Veterans are also not a homogenous group\, nor are their needs. As two wars overseas wind down\, more veterans are coming home. At the same time the demographic changes associated with the baby boom generation and the overall greying of America will also impact veterans’ needs in rural areas. Providing critical programs can be particularly challenging in rural America due to vast geographies\, limited resources\, and less social service infrastructure. \n This third annual symposium will provide information on housing\, health\, and other needs and programs for older veterans. This event will draw attention to this sometimes forgotten group\, and showcase model programs that help. A special focus will be on serving rural veterans. \n Co-sponsored by The Home Depot Foundation\, JPMorgan Chase\, and the Wells Fargo Foundation the conference will also feature a presentation on data and demographic information about veterans. HAC is a national nonprofit that helps rural communities build affordable housing and communities. One of our initiatives is service to rural veterans. \n There is no registration fee to attend this symposium. However\, advance registration is required. Register online at https://bit.ly/1QJtwkm; For more information on the symposium contact Janice Clark at janice@ruralhome.org or 202-842-8600 or Shonterria Charleston at shonterria@ruralhome.org or 404-892-4824. \n Housing Assistance Council is an equal opportunity lender and employer. \nTo become a stakeholder or for additional information on HAC’s Affordable Housing for Rural Veterans program\, please visit our website at www.ruralhome.org.
URL:http://ruralhome.org/event/serving-americas-aging-veterans-a-symposium/
LOCATION:US Capitol Visitors Center\, US Capitol Visitor Center\, Washington\, 20515\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Housing Assistance Council":MAILTO:registration@ruralhome.org
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20160510T083000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20160510T160000
DTSTAMP:20260404T073916
CREATED:20201020T150654Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201020T150654Z
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SUMMARY:Non-HAC: The Future of Rural Communities: Implications for Housing
DESCRIPTION:The Future of Rural Communities: Implications for Housing is a policy forum to be held May 10\, 2016 at the Federal Reserve Board’s Martin Building in Washington\, D.C. Participants in the forum will explore changing demographic and economic trends that are exacerbating existing housing and community development policy misalignments in rural communities\, promising models for addressing community needs resulting from collaboration between policymakers and practitioners\, and the unanswered research and policy questions that could contribute to developing evidence-based policy uniquely targeted to the needs of rural communities. \nThe forum will be hosted by the Federal Reserve Board in partnership with the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis and the U.S. Department of Agriculture\, Rural Development\, with critical thought leadership and support provided by NeighborWorks America and the Housing Assistance Council. \nWhile the forum is invite-only\, the public will be able to live-stream the event and materials presented will be available for download after the event.
URL:http://ruralhome.org/event/non-hac-the-future-of-rural-communities-implications-for-housing/
LOCATION:Online Meeting\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20160413T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20160413T150000
DTSTAMP:20260404T073916
CREATED:20201020T150632Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201020T150632Z
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SUMMARY:CRA in Rural America Part III: Investments in Rural Communities
DESCRIPTION:Materials Posted\nWelcome | Power Point | Recording | FFIEC Mapping Tool \nThe Community Reinvestment Act (CRA)\, enacted in 1977\, requires federally insured depository institutions to help meet the credit needs of their entire service area\, particularly those low- and moderate income\, economically distressed\, and geographically isolated areas\, in a manner that is consistent with safe and sound operation. The CRA\, originally created as a response to discriminatory lending practices which primarily affected urban areas\, is rarely discussed from a rural perspective despite the fact that the CRA evaluates all depository institutions. \nThe CRA is implemented by the three federal bank regulators through periodic lender examinations of all Federally insured depository institutions. These CRA examinations vary in occurrence and detail based on lender asset size with small lenders being evaluated less frequently (usually\, once every five years) and less thoroughly (one test area instead of the three applied to large banks). Upon completion of the examination\, regulators’ award banks ratings based on their compliance with the CRA. Regulators can then use a poor rating to deny lender applications for such things as opening a new office or acquiring another bank. \nIA relatively small percentage of lenders\, less than 10 percent\, consistently earn the highest\, “outstanding” ratings. This lenders regularly exceed federal requirements in meeting the credit needs of their services area. These lenders can then serve as examples of how a bank can ensure credit to all in a safe and sound manner. How might this type of behavior be achieved in other lenders? \nThis webinar\, the third in a series of three\, will explore CRA rated outstanding lenders. The webinar will include an evaluation of lenders that consistently earn CRA outstanding ratings. The presentation will identify consistently rated outstanding lenders\, describe their characteristics\, and identify key aspects that are related to their outstanding performance. The webinar will include a panel to discuss the CRA and rural communities.
URL:http://ruralhome.org/event/cra-in-rural-america-part-iii-investments-in-rural-communities/
LOCATION:Online Meeting\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Housing Assistance Council":MAILTO:registration@ruralhome.org
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20160406T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20160406T150000
DTSTAMP:20260404T073916
CREATED:20201020T150657Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201020T150657Z
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SUMMARY:Section 504 Overview and Updates
DESCRIPTION:Materials Posted\nWelcome | Presentation | Recording \nPlease join us for the USDA RD Section 504 Rural Housing Repair and Rehabilitation Loans and Grants Program Overview and Updates webinar on Wednesday\, April 6\, 2016 at 2:00 PM Eastern Time! This webinar provides an in depth overview of USDA Rural Development’s Section 504 Rural Housing Repair and Rehabilitation Loans and Grants program. Discussion will include the purpose\, eligibility\, 504 requirements\, loan terms as well as program regulations.
URL:http://ruralhome.org/event/section-504-overview-and-updates/
LOCATION:Online Meeting\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Housing Assistance Council":MAILTO:registration@ruralhome.org
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20160330T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20160330T150000
DTSTAMP:20260404T073916
CREATED:20201020T150657Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210621T172121Z
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SUMMARY:Section 502 Overview and Updates
DESCRIPTION:Materials Posted\nWelcome | Power Point | Recording | USDA Listserv \nThis webinar provides an in depth overview of USDA Rural Development’s Section 502 Single-Family housing direct and guaranteed loan program. Discussions will cover the program purpose\, eligibility\, 502 requirements\, loan terms and regulations. Participants will also hear and learn about how conditional commitments can be the basis for developing a single unit or multiple units more efficiently.
URL:http://ruralhome.org/event/section-502-overview-and-updates/
LOCATION:Online Meeting\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Housing Assistance Council":MAILTO:registration@ruralhome.org
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20160316T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20160316T150000
DTSTAMP:20260404T073916
CREATED:20201020T150632Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201020T150632Z
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SUMMARY:CRA Investments in Rural Communities: Successful Uses
DESCRIPTION:Materials Posted\nIntroduction | Presentation | Recording | Report \nThis webinar\, the second in a series of three\, will explore two successful rural development projects that earned CRA credit for the lenders involved. The discussion will include parties involved with a farmworker housing and a preschool project. In each case\, the participants will briefly describe the CRA’s role in their project. The participants will also\, in a discussion panel format\, note challenges related to the CRA in rural communities and how these challenges can potentially be addressed to develop a successful project.
URL:http://ruralhome.org/event/cra-investments-in-rural-communities-successful-uses/
LOCATION:Online Meeting\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Housing Assistance Council":MAILTO:registration@ruralhome.org
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20160308T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20160310T160000
DTSTAMP:20260404T073916
CREATED:20201020T150658Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201020T150658Z
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SUMMARY:Section 502 Packaging Training for Nonprofit Housing Developers
DESCRIPTION:This three-day advanced course covers USDA Rural Development’s Section 502 Direct Loan Program and provides invaluable insight as to how this homeownership financing resource can be utilized. Learn how to assist potential borrowers and work in partnership with RD staff\, as well as other nonprofit organizations and regional intermediaries to deliver successful Section 502 loan packages.
URL:http://ruralhome.org/event/section-502-packaging-training-for-nonprofit-housing-developers-2/
LOCATION:Embassy Suites North Charleston – Airport/Hotel & Convention\, 5055 International Boulevard\, North Charleston\, SC\, 29418\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Housing Assistance Council":MAILTO:registration@ruralhome.org
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20160308T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20160309T160000
DTSTAMP:20260404T073916
CREATED:20201020T150629Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201020T150629Z
UID:10000278-1457427600-1457539200@ruralhome.org
SUMMARY:Advanced Financial Management for Rural Nonprofits
DESCRIPTION:Join the Housing Assistance Council for this two-day training in North Charleston\, SC. 
URL:http://ruralhome.org/event/advanced-financial-management-for-rural-nonprofits/
LOCATION:Embassy Suites North Charleston – Airport/Hotel & Convention\, 5055 International Boulevard\, North Charleston\, SC\, 29418\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Housing Assistance Council":MAILTO:registration@ruralhome.org
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20160308T083000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20160310T160000
DTSTAMP:20260404T073916
CREATED:20201020T150712Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201020T150712Z
UID:10000223-1457425800-1457625600@ruralhome.org
SUMMARY:Section 502 Packaging Training for Nonprofit Developers
DESCRIPTION:Mark your calendar and plan to join the Housing Assistance Council on March 8-10\, 2016 in Charleston\, SC for the Section 502 Packaging Training for Nonprofit Developers!
URL:http://ruralhome.org/event/section-502-packaging-training-for-nonprofit-developers-12/
LOCATION:Embassy Suites North Charleston – Airport/Hotel & Convention\, 5055 International Boulevard\, North Charleston\, SC\, 29418\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Housing Assistance Council":MAILTO:registration@ruralhome.org
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