Access to Health and Homeless Services for Rural Veterans

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A disproportionate number of veterans come from and return to small towns and rural America. Join this webinar to learn more about ways to serve this sometimes forgotten group. Participants in the webinar will hear from two key agencies of the US Dept. of Veterans’ Affairs — the Office of Rural Health and the Center on Homelessness. Leaders of these agencies will discuss opportunities for rural nonprofits to work with the VA to provide housing and services to veterans. Rural homeless veterans face a lack of opportunities for safe shelter compared to urban or suburban veterans. Participants will also learn more about the challenges of serving rural veterans and the impact of successful VA programs on such service.

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Materials Posted – A Practitioner’s Guide to Energy Star 3.0: Thermal Enclosure System Rater Checklist (Part B)

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Webinar Recording | Power Point Presentation | Part A

Part B, a continuation of Part A, will provide addition information on the ENERGY STAR 3.0: Thermal Enclosure System Rater Checklist. All homes permitted after January 1, 2012 seeking ENERGY STAR Version 3.0 rating must meet ENERGY STAR Version 3.0 standards. Verification partners, including HERS raters and Field Inspectors, must complete ENERGY STAR Version 3 Rater Training through an Accredited Training Provider in order to service and/or inspect homes that seek ENERGY STAR Version 3.0 rating. There are two paths to certify a home to earn the ENERGY STAR. The Prescriptive Path is based on a predefined package of improvements, while the Performance Path is based on a customized package of upgrades. The National Program Requirements define the core energy efficiency specifications for both the Prescriptive and Performance Paths.

A Practitioner’s Guide to Energy Star 3.0: Thermal Enclosure System Rater Checklist (Part A)

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All homes permitted after January 1, 2012 seeking ENERGY STAR Version 3.0 rating must meet ENERGY STAR Version 3.0 standards. Verification partners, including HERS raters and Field Inspectors, must complete ENERGY STAR Version 3 Rater Training through an Accredited Training Provider in order to service and/or inspect homes that seek ENERGY STAR Version 3.0 rating. There are two paths to certify a home to earn the ENERGY STAR. The Prescriptive Path is based on a predefined package of improvements, while the Performance Path is based on a customized package of upgrades. The National Program Requirements define the core energy efficiency specifications for both the Prescriptive and Performance Paths.

Materials Posted

Webinar Recording | Power Point Presentation | Part B

All homes permitted after January 1, 2012 seeking ENERGY STAR Version 3.0 rating must meet ENERGY STAR Version 3.0 standards. Verification partners, including HERS raters and Field Inspectors, must complete ENERGY STAR Version 3 Rater Training through an Accredited Training Provider in order to service and/or inspect homes that seek ENERGY STAR Version 3.0 rating. There are two paths to certify a home to earn the ENERGY STAR. The Prescriptive Path is based on a predefined package of improvements, while the Performance Path is based on a customized package of upgrades. The National Program Requirements define the core energy efficiency specifications for both the Prescriptive and Performance Paths.

Both the Performance and Prescriptive Paths require completion of four inspection checklists:

  • Thermal Enclosure System Rater Checklist,
  • HVAC System Quality Installation Rater Checklist,
  • HVAC System Quality Installation Contractor Checklist, and
  • Water Management System Builder Checklist

These checklists include building science practices that promote improved comfort, indoor air quality, and durability in certified homes. This webinar provides an overview of the Thermal Enclosure System Rater checklist and its requirements as prescribed the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Topics covered will include:

  • High-Performance fenestration,
  • Quality Installed-Insulation,
  • Fully-Aligned Air Barriers,
  • Reduced Thermal Bridging, and
  • Air Sealing

Save the Date! – Self-Help Housing Conference

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Save the Date

The conference theme is, 50 Years of Building Dreams, and it will celebrate the half-century success of the USDA Rural Development Section 523 program. The four Technical & Managerial Assistance (T&MA) providers extend an invitation to its network of partners working to create opportunities in the rural communities we serve. This conference will provide you with up-to-date training and information on the program, as well as the chance to network with other professionals in this field. Please join us in San Antonio!

Registration Fee: $245

What Does the 2016 Budget Mean for Rural Housing?

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Power Point Presentation | Webinar Recording | HAC News

The Administration’s proposed budget for fiscal year 2016 was released on February 2. What will it mean for rural housing programs? Join the Housing Assistance Council for a brief presentation and Q&A session. Learn about the proposals for USDA and HUD programs. How would proposed changes and funding levels in these programs affect rural communities? How is the budget likely to be received on Capitol Hill? Ask your questions of the experts at HAC.

Rural Seniors and Their Homes: Planning for a Rapidly Aging Rural America

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Power Point Presentation | Webinar Recording | Housing an Aging Rural America

With the Baby Boomer generation turning 65, the United States is experiencing growth among older adults that it has never before seen. According to U.S. Census projections, the over age 65 population is expected to grow by 30 million individuals by the year 2030, jumping from 13 percent of the national population to 20 percent. This is a staggering 35 percent increase over the next twenty years.

Rural America is older and aging faster than the nation overall with 15.7 percent of the rural population over the age of 65 compared to 13 percent nationally. The relatively older composition of the rural population is not solely a factor of natural population change but is also impacted by economic conditions. The increasing senior population in rural America will add new stresses to housing, health care, and social services that will be felt by our parents, uncles, aunts, grandparents, and even us. We must remember that this demographic change is not a negative development, as long as we plan and prepare for it. To ensure all individuals are able to live safely, comfortably, and in dignity as they age, we must first understand the issues, concerns, and trends that exist.

Join us on Tuesday, January 13th, for HAC’s upcoming webinar, Rural Seniors and Their Homes: Planning for a Rapidly Aging Rural America to learn more about the demographic, economic, and housing trends of seniors and near-seniors in rural America as well as their housing options. Housing provides shelter and often economic security, but for many seniors the home has even greater value. Homes contain reminders of life experiences and serve as a catalyst for active and healthy lifestyles. Seniors have special housing needs: access to health services, supportive services, and even companionship become critical and must be considered. The impacts of these issues play a considerable role in our seniors’ quality of life and cannot be overemphasized.

Rural Seniors and Their HomesDownload HAC’s Report, Housing an Aging Rural America: Rural Seniors and Their Homes.

Making it Work: Creative Ways to Utilize HAC Loan Products

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Identifying tangible funding sources for any development project can be a large undertaking. Join the Housing Assistance Council to hear directly from senior loan fund staff on how HAC’s loan funds can be used in your affordable housing development project. This webinar will provide specific examples of how HAC loan products can be used in affordable housing deals, as well as information and details on best practices of application submission, along with varied examples of how HAC loan products interact with other funding sources.

Understanding HAC Loan Products: An Overview on Uses, Eligibility, Requirements and Restrictions

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As funding requirements become more rigorous, it is increasingly important for borrowers to be aware of and understand lender restrictions and overall requirements. This webinar is specifically designed to enhance current HAC borrower knowledge and provide potential nonprofits, for profits and government borrowers with an overview of HAC’s available loan products. Participants will hear directly from HAC’s senior loan fund staff and be able to obtain answers to many loan product related questions.

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Don’t miss this opportunity to obtain first-hand information and guidance; register now and join the Housing Assistance Council for a detailed overview of its loan products, borrow eligibility and uses!

Building a Community for Veterans: Patriot Place, Tennessee

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The Housing Assistance Council (HAC) is pleased to invite you to participate in a webinar on single- and multi-family affordable housing for veterans. Targeted to veterans, Patriot Place is a community with a mix of affordable rental and homeownership opportunities for up to 75 households within a subdivision/neighborhood setting in Johnson County, Tennessee. The project site is accessible to services and is within 40 minutes of a nationally-ranked VA hospital in Mountain Home, Tennessee. Eastern Eight CDC, the local nonprofit developer of this community, offers a range of affordable housing options in this community including rental, rent-to-own, and self-help homeownership.

Affordability is one of the nation’s biggest housing challenges, for veterans and non-veterans alike. Households who spend over 30 percent of their income on housing costs are considered cost-burdened. Approximately 34 percent of rural veterans in their 20s, and 25 percent of veterans in their 30s have affordability problems. The goal for Patriot Place is to provide veterans with decent, safe, comfortable and affordable housing. Providing housing and needed services for our veterans can be complicated in rural areas due to vast geographies, limited resources, and less social service infrastructure.

Please join us on August 20th to learn more about the challenges faced and steps pursued in this innovative and successful model for serving rural veterans.

This webinar is supported by The Home Depot Foundation. For more information, please email Janice Clark at Janice@ruralhome.org.

Register Now! https://ruralhome.adobeconnect.com/e273e88kun9/event/event_info.html

Nonprofit Strategic Planning – Webinar Materials

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Whether sparked by a desire to have a greater impact or by an immediate change in the operating environment, effective strategic planning is crucial for the survival of any organization. This webinar introduces participants to proven approaches to strategic planning for nonprofit organizations, community groups, and/or coalitions. Participants will be provided with step-by-step methods and instructions on implementing a successful strategic plan as well as identifying critical issues to address when undertaking organizational planning.

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