In April 2017, NeighborWorks America will convene community development professionals from around the country for a conference to address persistent rural poverty areas and lift up asset-based strategies and award-winning contemporary community economic development projects. This unique event is primarily for the 115 members of the NeighborWorks Rural Initiative and will be hosted by local […]
Session Description: Thousands of affordable rental properties in rural communities are in danger of being lost to disrepair or market forces in the next decade. This free Connecting Communities® webinar will explore strategies that are being implemented to try and preserve them, with a focus on recently released data and tools that can help community […]
Materials Posted Power Point Presentation | Webinar Recording The Trump Administration’s budget for fiscal year 2018 will be released on May 23. Join rural housing experts to learn what the budget proposes for USDA and HUD affordable housing programs. Speakers will also explain the next steps in the budget process.
Materials Posted Power Point Presentation | Webinar Recording The Trump Administration’s budget for fiscal year 2018 will be released on May 23. Join rural housing experts to learn what the budget proposes for USDA and HUD affordable housing programs. Speakers will also explain the next steps in the budget process.
Three leading experts with federal-level experience will share strategies and points of leverage for organizations and individuals who seek to continue their efforts to promote health equity. This discussion will be practical and interactive. Building Healthy Places Network’s Executive Director, Doug Jutte, will be joined by: Howard Koh, Professor, Harvard School of Public Health & Harvard Kennedy […]
Materials Posted Power Point Presentation | Recording | The Art of Community Join the Housing Assistance Council on Tuesday, June 20, 2017 for “Why Creative Placemaking? On the Ground Impacts.
Materials Posted Power Point Presentation | Recording Please join us for the A Foundation for Fundraising for Nonprofits Organizations webinar on Thursday, June 22, 2017 at 2:00 PM Eastern Time!
Materials Posted Power Point Presentation | Recording Join the Housing Assistance Council on Thursday, July 13, 2017 for An Introduction to Proposal Writing for Nonprofits. If you're new to grant and proposal writing, or if you want a quick refresher, this webinar is for you! Join us as we break down the elements of a […]
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 […]
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 […]
This 2-day training course is focused on developing rural affordable homeownership and will provide an in-depth look at the various approaches to developing single-family housing. Participants will learn about: planning and development concepts, creating development budgets and pro formas, common development partners, risk management, client identification, financing resources, site planning, construction and development issues inherent […]
The Housing Assistance Council (HAC) joins Woodlands Development Group and bcWORKSHOP a "Rural Placemaking" peer learning exchange for October 3-4, 2017 in Thomas, WV (located in the beautiful mountains of Tucker County, WV. What is a HAC Peer Exchange? The Rural Affordable Housing Creative Placemaking peer learning exchange will provide hands-on exposure to creative placemaking in […]