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SUMMARY:2025 National Rural Housing Conference
DESCRIPTION:Join Us for the 2025 National Rural Housing Conference – November 4-7\, Washington\, DC\n\nRegister Now\nThe 2025 National Rural Housing Conference takes place November 4–7 in Washington\, DC\, bringing together rural housing leaders\, policymakers\, and practitioners from across the country. \nConference activities will begin Tuesday\, November 4 with morning association meetings and interest group gatherings\, followed by an evening welcome reception to officially kick things off. \nThroughout the week\, we invite you to take part in high-impact plenary sessions\, 40+ interactive workshops\, and networking events that connect you with over 700 rural leaders\, practitioners\, and policymakers. You’ll leave energized\, equipped\, and ready to turn ideas into action. \nMark your calendar for November 5-7\, 2025\, and don’t forget the pre-conference activities on November 4. Stay tuned for more details as we continue to build an agenda that will inspire and equip you to make a difference in rural America. \nRegister Now\nDon’t miss any updates! Click the button below to be notified of important announcements and conference details as they become available. \n\n\n\n\nSound\nSound\n\nKeep me Informed\n\n\nSponsor the Conference\n\n 
URL:https://ruralhome.org/event/2025-national-rural-housing-conference/
CATEGORIES:National Rural Housing Conference
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SUMMARY:2023 National Rural Housing Conference
DESCRIPTION:Online Registration is now closed – register on-site!\n\n\n\nNRHC Conference Website\n\n2023 National Rural Housing Conference\nWe’re back! The 2023 National Rural Housing Conference (NRHC) is taking place on October 24-27\, 2023\, in Washington\, DC. The Conference convenes stakeholders in the field of rural affordable housing\, community development\, and placemaking. Practitioners from local nonprofits\, federal agencies\, Congress\, state and local governments\, and other industry leaders will gather for two-and-a-half days of training\, networking\, and reconnecting to #BuildRural! \nDon’t miss this unforgettable experience that promises to amplify your knowledge and passion for creating thriving rural communities! \nBuild Rural\nSponsor the HAC Conference \nThe 2023 NRHC theme is Build Rural.  Thriving rural communities don’t happen by accident.  It takes collaborative effort\, leadership\, investment and planning to build equitable and just communities.  Build Rural is both a literal and figurative appeal to explore and provoke action to build and renew rural communities by addressing housing affordability and preservation\, community infrastructure and essential facilities creation and revitalization\, resident led placemaking\, capacity building\, and community inclusion and justice efforts. \nBuild Rural is a platform to share successes and best practices for addressing the nexus of housing and community development.  It’s a space to highlight and enhance the narrative of rural America through presentations of stories\, data\, programs\, policies\, and approaches.
URL:https://ruralhome.org/event/2023-national-rural-housing-conference/
LOCATION:Capital Hilton\, 1001 16th Street NW\,\, Washington\, DC\, 20036.\, United States
CATEGORIES:National Rural Housing Conference
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SUMMARY:2021 National Rural Housing Conference
DESCRIPTION:Already registered and need help logging in?\nGet help here! \nRegistration is now live!\n\n\nREGISTER NOW\n \n  \nKeynote Speakers\nThe 2021 National Rural Housing Conference will include thought provoking Plenary Keynotes featuring national policymakers and other industry leaders! As we celebrate our 50th Anniversary\, Keynotes will focus on and establishing a forward leaning agenda for the future of rural housing and community development. \nSecretary Marcia L. Fudge\n Secretary Marcia L. Fudge is the 18th Secretary of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. \nThroughout her career\, Secretary Fudge has worked to help low-income families\, seniors\, and communities across the country. \nSecretary Fudge served as U.S. Representative for the 11th Congressional District of Ohio from 2008 to March 9\, 2021. She was a member of several Congressional Caucuses and past Chair of the Congressional Black Caucus. As a Member of Congress\, Secretary Fudge earned a reputation of tackling the unique challenges of her district by working with her Congressional delegation and across political ideologies.  \nWhip James Clyburn (D-SC)\n James E. Clyburn is the Majority Whip\, the third-ranking Democrat in the United States House of Representatives\, and currently serves as the Chairman of the House Select Subcommittee on the Coronavirus Crisis. He is also the Chairman of the Rural Broadband Task Force and Democratic Faith Working Group. \nWhen he came to Congress in 1993 to represent South Carolina’s sixth congressional district\, Congressman Clyburn was elected co-president of his freshman class and quickly rose through leadership ranks. He was subsequently elected Chairman of the Congressional Black Caucus\, Vice Chairman\, and later Chairman\, of the House Democratic Caucus. He previously served as Majority Whip from 2007 to 2011 and served as Assistant Democratic Leader from 2011 to 2019.  \nRepresentative Maxine Waters (D-CA)\n[/av_two_third] \n Congresswoman Maxine Waters is considered by many to be one of the most powerful women in U.S. politics today. She has gained a reputation as a fearless and outspoken advocate for women\, children\, people of color\, the poor\, veterans\, and seniors. Congresswoman Waters has been dubbed “Aunty Maxine” by millennials who appreciate her advocacy and understanding of issues important to them. \nElected in November 2020 to her sixteenth term in the U.S. House of Representatives with more than 70 percent of the vote in the 43rd Congressional District of California\, Congresswoman Waters represents parts of Los Angeles including the communities of Westchester and Playa Del Rey\, the unincorporated areas of Los Angeles County comprised of Lennox\, West Athens\, West Carson\, Harbor Gateway\, El Camino Village\, and Watts. The 43rd District also includes the diverse cities of Gardena\, Hawthorne\, Inglewood\, Lawndale\, Lomita and Torrance.  \nNational Rural Housing Conference to Convene Virtually\nWe’ve had a remarkable year here at the Housing Assistance Council and look forward to finishing the year in that same fashion with HAC’s National Rural Housing Conference\, scheduled to take place virtually on November 30 – December 3\, 2021. This year’s virtual format will allow us all to reconnect and gather safely\, regardless of location. With an exciting and full schedule of workshops and new virtual gathering spaces\, the Conference will offer attendees a premier opportunity to learn from experts and connect with the entire affordable housing industry. \nRegister Now!\n\n\nREGISTER NOW\nABOUT THE CONFERENCE\nThe Housing Assistance Council (HAC) is pleased to announce plans to convene its 2021 National Rural Housing Conference (NRHC) and Training! \nThe Conference provides an excellent opportunity to network and improve connections to federal agencies\, national intermediary organizations\, and other vested stakeholders. For many\, this conference represents the sole opportunity during the year to connect with important policymakers and experts. \nWe look forward to seeing you in Washington DC or virtually\, for three days of exhilarating conversations\, training\, and networking where participants will learn best practices and connect with their peers and experts from across the country. The Conference also includes a pre-conference day\, packed with gatherings for coalitions\, association\, and working groups. \nBe sure to mark your calendar and make plans to join us…we look forward to reconnecting with you in December!
URL:https://ruralhome.org/event/2021-national-rural-housing-conference/
CATEGORIES:National Rural Housing Conference
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SUMMARY:2018 HAC Rural Housing Conference
DESCRIPTION:The Conference typically features around 40 workshops where participants will learn best practices for housing development\, organizational management\, resource development and innovative approaches to housing and community development. The Conference also includes a pre-Conference day\, packed with gatherings for coalitions\, association\, and working groups. \nFor rural nonprofits\, the Conference provides an excellent opportunity to network and improve their connection to federal agencies and national nonprofit organizations. For many of the attendees this conference represents their sole opportunity during the year to connect with these important policy makers and experts. \nRural Housing Awards\nAs part of the 2016 Rural Housing Conference (RHC)\, the Housing Assistance Council will present its Rural Housing Service awards. The Rural Housing Service awards honors select individuals for their outstanding and enduring service in rural housing. The Cochran/Collings Distinguished Service Award recognize notable service on the national level\, while the Skip Jason Community Service Award recognizes and honors service contributions of local leaders. Is there a person working in your community that you would like to nominate for this award? Fill out this online form to submit their name for consideration.
URL:https://ruralhome.org/event/2018-hac-rural-housing-conference-2/
LOCATION:The Capitol Hilton\, 1001 16th Street NW\, Washington\, DC\, 20036\, United States
CATEGORIES:Former National Rural Housing Conferences
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SUMMARY:HAC 2020 Virtual Rural Housing Symposium: Recovery Through Resiliency
DESCRIPTION:The Housing Assistance Council’s 2020 Rural Housing Symposium: Recovery Through Resiliency is finally here and it’s a virtual affair! \nJoin us online from wherever you are for a day filled with engaging speakers\, invaluable rural practitioner perspectives\, and a vast array of information on rural realities as well as opportunities to interact and reconnect with peers. \nWe are excited to see you online for the Rural Housing Symposium on December 3rd! \n3 REASONS WHY YOU SHOULD ATTEND!\n\nHear from industry change agents and experts!\nParticipate in discussions on relevant\, and emergent topics!\nConnect with old and new friends around a shared goal!
URL:https://ruralhome.org/event/hac-2020-virtual-rural-housing-symposium-recovery-through-resiliency/
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