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SUMMARY:The Administration’s FY2027 Rural Housing Budget
DESCRIPTION:Description\nJoin us to learn more about the newly released White House Budget for FY2027. HAC policy staff will cover what the budget includes for rural housing programs at USDA\, HUD\, and the CDFI Fund\, and what the rest of the funding process will look like.  \nPresenters\nSamantha Booth\, Government Relations Manager\nHousing Assistance Council \nLeslie Strauss\, Senior Policy Analyst\nHousing Assistance Council \nJonathan Harwitz\, Director of Public Policy\nHousing Assistance Council \nMaterials\nPower Point Presentation \n\n 
URL:https://ruralhome.org/event/the-administrations-fy2027-rural-housing-budget/
LOCATION:Online Meeting\, United States
CATEGORIES:Online Training
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ORGANIZER;CN="Housing Assistance Council":MAILTO:registration@ruralhome.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240313T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240313T130000
DTSTAMP:20260424T072206
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SUMMARY:Rural Housing in the Fiscal Year 2025 White House Budget
DESCRIPTION:Description\nThe process to set federal program funding for fiscal year 2025 will begin when the White House releases its FY25 budget on Monday\, March 11. Join HAC’s policy staff to learn about rural housing and community facilities highlights from both the USDA and HUD sections of the budget. \nPresenters\nJonathan Harwitz\, Director of Public Policy\nHousing Assistance Council \nSamantha Booth\, Government Relations Manager\nHousing Assistance Council \nMaterials\nPowerPoint Presentation
URL:https://ruralhome.org/event/rural-housing-fy25-white-house-budget/
LOCATION:Online Meeting\, United States
CATEGORIES:Online Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230628T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230628T150000
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SUMMARY:Modular and Manufactured Homes
DESCRIPTION:Overcoming Cost Barriers: Innovative Approaches to Construction with Smart Building Techniques\, Volunteers\, and Sweat Equity Learning Series\nWelcome to “Overcoming Cost Barriers: Innovative Approaches to Construction with Smart Building Techniques\, Volunteers\, and Sweat Equity Learning Series\,” designed to equip housing development professionals from rural nonprofits and local units of government with the knowledge and tools to address the challenges of rising costs\, labor shortages\, and evolving building techniques. Throughout this five-webinar series\, you will learn from industry leaders and field practitioners about best practices and recent trends for managing costs through strategies such as fostering skilled labor in your community and implementing alternative construction techniques. By attending all five webinars\, you will receive a HAC Certificate of Completion\, demonstrating your dedication to continuous improvement and industry excellence. Join us on this journey towards building a more cost-effective\, sustainable\, and resilient future in the construction sector. \n\nFostering Skilled Labor in Your Community  – March 22\, 2023 | 2:00 pm\nBenefits of Using Pre-Assembled Building Components – April 26\, 2023 | 2:00 pm\nEmerging Construction Techniques – Pending Rescheduling\nImplementing Change in Your Organization/Adopting Alternative Construction Techniques – June 7\, 2023 | 2:00\nModular and Manufactured Housing – June 28\, 2023 | 2:00 pm\n\nModular and Manufactured Homes\nThe demand for innovative housing solutions has grown in response to skilled worker shortages and the need for increased organizational capacity. In the “Modular and Manufactured Housing” webinar\, we will explore how factory-built homes can address these challenges and create new opportunities in the construction sector. We will draw upon the experiences of peer organizations that have successfully implemented modular and manufactured housing strategies to overcome workforce limitations and enhance their capacity to deliver quality housing. \nIn the first part of the webinar\, we will provide an overview of modular and manufactured housing\, highlighting the benefits and efficiencies offered by these factory-built alternatives. We will also present real-world examples of organizations that have effectively adopted these methods to meet the demands of a changing construction landscape. \nIn the second part of the webinar\, we will discuss the process of becoming a USDA “authorized dealer” to facilitate homebuyer financing for modular and manufactured units. By understanding the financing options available and the requirements for authorized dealerships\, you will be better equipped to expand your organization’s offerings and provide affordable\, innovative housing solutions to a wider range of clients. \nJoin us in this engaging session to uncover the potential of modular and manufactured housing and how it can transform your organization’s approach to housing construction and financing. \nSpeakers\n\nDonald Harris\, Housing Programs Director\, USDA – RD\, Tennessee State Office\nGrant Beck\, Vice President of Strategic Partnerships\, Next Step US\nLance Barton\, Staunton-Augusta-Waynesboro Habitat for Humanity\n\nSponsored by\nThis initiative is funded through generous support from US Department of Housing and Urban Development – Rural Capacity Building Program. \nResources\nPowerPoint
URL:https://ruralhome.org/event/modular-and-manufactured-homes/
LOCATION:Online Meeting\, United States
CATEGORIES:Online Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230426T140000
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SUMMARY:Benefits of Using Building Components
DESCRIPTION:Overcoming Cost Barriers: Innovative Approaches to Construction with Smart Building Techniques\, Volunteers\, and Sweat Equity Learning Series\nWelcome to “Overcoming Cost Barriers: Innovative Approaches to Construction with Smart Building Techniques\, Volunteers\, and Sweat Equity Learning Series\,” designed to equip housing development professionals from rural nonprofits and local units of government with the knowledge and tools to address the challenges of rising costs\, labor shortages\, and evolving building techniques. Throughout this five-webinar series\, you will learn from industry leaders and field practitioners about best practices and recent trends for managing costs through strategies such as fostering skilled labor in your community and implementing alternative construction techniques. By attending all five webinars\, you will receive a HAC Certificate of Completion\, demonstrating your dedication to continuous improvement and industry excellence. Join us on this journey towards building a more cost-effective\, sustainable\, and resilient future in the construction sector. \n\nFostering Skilled Labor in Your Community  – March 22\, 2023 | 2:00 pm\nBenefits of Using Pre-Assembled Building Components – April 26\, 2023 | 2:00 pm\nEmerging Construction Techniques – June 14\, 2023 | 2:00 pm\nImplementing Change in Your Organization/Adopting Alternative Construction Techniques – – June 7\, 2023 | 2:00\nModular and Manufactured Housing – June 28\, 2023 | 2:00 pm\n\nBenefits of Using Building Components\nIn the current tight labor market\, non-profit housing practitioners can accelerate their construction timelines with less highly skilled labor by utilizing pre-manufactured building components. \nLearn from the Structural Building Component Association (SBCA) about exactly what structural building components are\, why they are used\, and how they add value by utilizing them in your work. \nA Virginia self-help grantee will demonstrate how they fabricate and use their own pre-manufactured building components to accelerate their construction projects while utilizing less highly skilled labor. \nSpeakers\nAshley Nuess\, Director of Sales & Marketing\nSBCA- Structural Building Components Association \nJohn Lohse\, Executive Director\nSBCA- Structural Building Components Association \nMac Williams\, Construction Supervisor\nCaroline County Habitat for Humanity \nSponsored by\nThis initiative is funded through generous support from US Department of Housing and Urban Development – Rural Capacity Building Program. \nResources\nPowerPoint Presentation
URL:https://ruralhome.org/event/benefits-of-using-building-components/
LOCATION:Online Meeting\, United States
CATEGORIES:Online Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230322T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230322T150000
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SUMMARY:Fostering Skilled Labor in Your Community
DESCRIPTION:Overcoming Cost Barriers: Innovative Approaches to Construction with Smart Building Techniques\, Volunteers\, and Sweat Equity Learning Series\nWelcome to “Overcoming Cost Barriers: Innovative Approaches to Construction with Smart Building Techniques\, Volunteers\, and Sweat Equity Learning Series\,” designed to equip housing development professionals from rural nonprofits and local units of government with the knowledge and tools to address the challenges of rising costs\, labor shortages\, and evolving building techniques. Throughout this five-webinar series\, you will learn from industry leaders and field practitioners about best practices and recent trends for managing costs through strategies such as fostering skilled labor in your community and implementing alternative construction techniques. By attending all five webinars\, you will receive a HAC Certificate of Completion\, demonstrating your dedication to continuous improvement and industry excellence. Join us on this journey towards building a more cost-effective\, sustainable\, and resilient future in the construction sector. \n\nFostering Skilled Labor in Your Community  – March 22\, 2023 | 2:00 pm\nBenefits of Using Pre-Assembled Building Components – April 26\, 2023 | 2:00 pm\nEmerging Construction Techniques – June 14\, 2023 | 2:00 pm\nImplementing Change in Your Organization/Adopting Alternative Construction Techniques – – June 7\, 2023 | 2:00\nModular and Manufactured Housing – June 28\, 2023 | 2:00 pm\n\nFostering Skilled Labor in Your Community\nJoin us for an engaging and informative 60-minute webinar that will delve into the critical topic of building a skilled labor force in your rural community. With a focus on empowering local talent\, we will explore innovative strategies for recruiting\, developing\, and retaining skilled construction workers from your very own community. Our expert speaker\, Earl Pfeiffer\, brings decades of experience as a retired self-help housing program director in rural Florida\, and he will share his insights and valuable tips for cultivating skilled talent in your area. \nWe will also highlight the National Association of Home Builders and its cutting-edge programs designed to foster skilled labor. From apprenticeships to certification programs\, NAHB is a leading resource for building a robust and sustainable talent pool in your community. Additionally\, our discussion will touch upon the exciting partnership between NAHB and SKILLSUSA\, which provides students with hands-on training and education in the trades. \nAs an added bonus\, we will explore how compliance with HUD’s Section 3 requirement can help to further your efforts in building a skilled labor force. You won’t want to miss this dynamic and inspiring webinar that promises to equip you with the tools and resources you need to empower your community with skilled labor. \nPresenters\nGregory Zick\nAssistant Vice President\, Workforce Development\nNational Association of Home Builders \nChelle Travis\nExecutive Director\nSkills USA \nEarl Pfeiffer\nHousing Consultant\nColorado Mountain Land Office & Housing Assistance Council \nSponsored by\nThis initiative is funded through generous support from US Department of Housing and Urban Development – Rural Capacity Building Program. \nMaterials\nPresentation
URL:https://ruralhome.org/event/fostering-skilled-labor-in-your-community/
LOCATION:Online Meeting\, United States
CATEGORIES:Online Training
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ORGANIZER;CN="Housing Assistance Council":MAILTO:registration@ruralhome.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230315T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230315T150000
DTSTAMP:20260424T072206
CREATED:20230309T152430Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230315T205326Z
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SUMMARY:Rural Housing in the Fiscal Year 2024 White House Budget
DESCRIPTION:Description\nThe process to determine federal program funding for fiscal year 2024 will begin when the White House releases an overview of its FY24 budget on Thursday\, March 9\, and the full budget details on Monday\, March 13. Join HAC’s policy staff to learn about rural housing and community facilities highlights from both the USDA and HUD sections of the budget. \nPresenters\nJoe Belden\, retired Deputy Director\nHousing Assistance Council \nLeslie Strauss\, Senior Policy Analyst\nHousing Assistance Council \nResources\nPowerPoint
URL:https://ruralhome.org/event/rural-housing-in-the-fiscal-year-2024-white-house-budget/
LOCATION:Online Meeting\, United States
CATEGORIES:Online Training
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ORGANIZER;CN="Housing Assistance Council":MAILTO:registration@ruralhome.org
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20220112T140000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20220112T150000
DTSTAMP:20260424T072206
CREATED:20220105T020419Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220425T194922Z
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SUMMARY:Grant Funding Opportunity – HAC’s Affordable Housing for Rural Veteran’s Grant
DESCRIPTION:Eastern Time\nNeed funding assistance to support or help meet the affordable housing needs of veterans in rural places?  If so\, join the Housing Assistance Council as we host an open forum to discuss HAC’s current RFP for its Affordable Housing for Rural Veterans (AHRV) Initiative.  Discussion will include a high-level overview of the RFP and a walk through of frequently asked questions along with an opportunity to pose questions directly to program staff. \nApplications are due on January 21\, 2022\, so get organized and come prepared with your probing questions in hand!  Funding is limited and the application process is extremely competitive. \nDownload the Application Package: Application | Application Guidelines \nThis initiative is funded through generous support from The Home Depot Foundation. \nPresenters\nAnselmo Telles\nSenior Housing Specialist/AHRV Program Manager\nHousing Assistance Council \nShonterria Charleston\nDirector\, Training and Technical Assistance\nHousing Assistance Council \nRecording\n \nMaterials\nPowerPoint Presentation | Webinar Transcript | AGI Income Guidelines | Annual Income Guidelines \n 
URL:https://ruralhome.org/event/grant-funding-opportunity-hacs-affordable-housing-for-rural-veterans-grant/
LOCATION:Online Meeting\, United States
CATEGORIES:Online Training
ORGANIZER;CN="Housing Assistance Council":MAILTO:registration@ruralhome.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20210915T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20210915T150000
DTSTAMP:20260424T072206
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LAST-MODIFIED:20210921T232210Z
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SUMMARY:CIRD: Models and Practices for Meaningful Community Engagement
DESCRIPTION:Recording\n \nCommunity Engagement Resource Guide\nResource Guide - Community Engagement\nDescription\n\n\nWhat does meaningful community engagement work look like for your rural community? In this webinar you will have a chance to share your best engagement strategies and learn new ways to strengthen your community engaged design work. We’ll also talk about engagement in the context of COVID-19\, and building greater inclusivity with community members whose identities differ from our own. This webinar will be facilitated by Jamie Horter\, a Nebraska-based rural artist working in community engaged art. \nRegister\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAudience\n\n\n\n\n\nRural communities including town councils\, economic development groups\, municipalities\, designers\, community-based organizations\, and other community development practitioners interested in design methods for community engagement. \nPrior Knowledge\nNone required. \nLearning Objectives\n\nLearn about 3 different models for planning your community engaged design work\nShare practices for more inclusive and accessible participation\, including creative virtual hosting options and outreach across diverse identities\nCreate a shared resource from your best engagement practices\n\nSpeakers\n \nJamie Horter\nArt for Rural People \nJamie Horter is a rural advocate\, small town artist\, and community coach based out of Lyons\, NE (pop. 850). She works primarily in rural places and believes in the power of art to shape and enhance quality of life in rural communities. She created her first public work at the age of 10 when she was commissioned to paint a mural in her hometown school. Then and now\, her works are community centered\, often engaging rural citizens in the design process as co-creators. Jamie uses art to create opportunities for everyday citizens to become more engaged in the conversations and decisions impacting their communities. Her work brings community members into discussions and actions around citizen-led community development. \n\n\nAdditional Information \n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis webinar will be presented via Microsoft Teams.  For technical information please visit https://ruralhome.microsoftcrmportals.com/TrainingMicrosoftTeams/. \nView HAC’s General Training Terms and Conditions at https://ruralhome.microsoftcrmportals.com/TrainingWebinarTermsAndConditions/.
URL:https://ruralhome.org/event/cird-theories-and-practices-for-meaningful-community-engagement/
LOCATION:Online Meeting\, United States
CATEGORIES:Online Training
ORGANIZER;CN="Housing Assistance Council":MAILTO:registration@ruralhome.org
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210812T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210812T150000
DTSTAMP:20260424T072206
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LAST-MODIFIED:20210812T235806Z
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SUMMARY:"Build Smart” Webinar Series Part 1: Green Building Case Studies
DESCRIPTION:Recording\n\nMaterials\nPowerPoint Presentation | Green Pyramid | St. John’s Housing Partnership Green Building Summary | Affordable Housing Low-Cost Green Items | Florida Green Building Coalition Green Checklist | Webinar Transcript \nDescription\n\n\nThis webinar\, the first in a series designed to share innovative solutions to affordable housing developers dealing with escalating prices and implementing additional regulations\, will kick off the series to address ‘Green Building’ design. As we acknowledge the outcome benefits the environment and occupants\, implementing green building design costs can be challenging to the non-profit organization’s budget and goal to produce affordably-priced housing.   This can be even more difficult in rural areas where materials and resources may not be readily available.  Presenters will showcase several projects that are successfully implementing Green Building practices into their affordable housing developments and share their best practices for green building on a budget and constructing net zero energy homes for low-income buyers\, that can be replicated by all affordable housing developers to reduce costs. \nRegister\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAudience\n\n\n\n\n\nThis webinar is intended for non-profit housing developers\, small affordable housing builders\, Tribal entities\, rural government entities \nPrior Knowledge\nBasic knowledge and awareness of Construction/ Green Building. \nLearning Objectives\nThis webinar series will provide affordable housing developers with the information needed to successfully and financially implement green building design into their construction program. \n\nLearn the basics of Green Building design.\nDiscover funding mechanisms and resources used in implementation of   Green Building design.\n\nLearn from mistakes and successes of past green building projects. \nSpeakers\nBill Lazar\nSt. Johns Housing Partnership \nBill Lazar is the Executive Director of St. Johns Housing Partnership and a licensed residential contractor. For 32 years\, he has worked with affordable housing programs in NE Florida. The Partnership provides a variety of housing services from home repairs and new construction (rental and homeownership) to credit counseling and foreclosure prevention. The SJHP owns and manages 65 scattered site rental properties in addition to owning 2 USDA multi-family properties for seniors. He has been a board member with the St Johns Builders Council for over 22 years and is a strong advocate for green building and high school and vocational trades programs. \nMost recently he was recognized as Builder of the Year by the St Johns Builders Council. \nMr. Larzar will present on Case study Name of Project:  Green Building on a Budget   \n  \n\n\n\nMichael Morina\nFlorida Home Partnership \nMichael (Mike) Morina attended the College of William and Mary\, where he earned a B.A. in Economics. He also earned a master’s degree from the Georgia Institute of Technology in City Planning.  Mr. Morina began his professional career as a research analyst for the Urban Land Institute in Washington\, D.C. \nAfter spending 12 years in commercial real estate development\, he founded the Alliance for Affordable Housing\, a 501 c (3) corporation that developed master-planned subdivisions\, built new homes\, and processed first time homebuyer loans throughout the greater Tampa Bay area to include the Counties of Hillsborough\, Pasco\, Manatee and Sarasota. \nMr. Morina brings over 35 years of experience in all facets of affordable housing and was hired as the executive director of FHP on April 2\, 2018. \nMr. Morina will present Case Study 2. Name of Project: Net Zero Energy Homes for Low-income Buyers”   \n  \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\nAdditional Information \n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis webinar will be presented via Microsoft Teams.  For technical information please visit https://ruralhome.microsoftcrmportals.com/TrainingMicrosoftTeams/. \nView HAC’s General Training Terms and Conditions at https://ruralhome.microsoftcrmportals.com/TrainingWebinarTermsAndConditions/.
URL:https://ruralhome.org/event/build-smart-case-studies/
LOCATION:Online Meeting\, United States
CATEGORIES:Online Training
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ORGANIZER;CN="Housing Assistance Council":MAILTO:registration@ruralhome.org
END:VEVENT
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210721T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210721T150000
DTSTAMP:20260424T072206
CREATED:20210715T205257Z
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SUMMARY:WaterSense Labeled Homes Version 2.0
DESCRIPTION:Register Now\nRecording\n\nMaterials\nPowerPoint Presentation | Webinar Transcript \nDescription\n\n\nThe WaterSense Labeled Homes program offers a building science approach on water efficiency within single and multi-family homes. \nGreen building has grown from a niche market to a savvy business strategy. WaterSense labeled homes meet consumers’ demand for a whole-house solution to help them save water\, energy\, and money while maintaining a high level of performance. Compared to a typical home\, on average\, a WaterSense labeled home can save a family 50\,000 gallons of water a year or more. \nThis webinar will provide the specifics of how WaterSense labeled homes must achieve at least 30 percent more water efficiency than typical new construction. Under the Homes Certification System\, they are verified and certified to meet EPA’s Mandatory Checklist and achieve EPA’s water efficiency criteria. We will discuss the program’s new flexibilities and participation by new stakeholder groups such as Home Certification Organizations (HCO) which uses its own WaterSense Approved Certification Method (WACM) to measure water efficiency. We will also discuss the new flexibilities in the technical requirements expanding from options of indoor water efficiency to regionally appropriate outdoor water efficient systems and practices and how when paired with the mandatory checklist\, the requirements of the WACM ensure that a WaterSense labeled home is both water-efficient\, and high-performing. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAudience\n\n\n\n\n\nThis webinar is intended for builders\, designers and any others interested in increasing water efficiency within the residential sector. \nPrior Knowledge\nUnderstanding of green building practices and the process of certification may be useful but not necessary. \nLearning Objectives\n\nLearning Objective 1: Learn about the added flexibility in certification\nLearning Objective 2: Understand Mandatory requirements\nLearning Objective 3: Identify opportunities for regional differentiation and national flexibility.\nLearning Objective 4: Learn about best practices and how they can impact water savings.\n\nSpeakers\n \nOlga M. Cano\nEnvironmental Engineer in the Homes Program\nU.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) WaterSense® Program \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAdditional Information\nThis webinar will be presented via Microsoft Teams.  For technical information please visit https://ruralhome.microsoftcrmportals.com/TrainingMicrosoftTeams/. \nView HAC’s General Training Terms and Conditions at https://ruralhome.microsoftcrmportals.com/TrainingWebinarTermsAndConditions/.
URL:https://ruralhome.org/event/watersense-labeled-homes-version-2/
LOCATION:Online Meeting\, United States
CATEGORIES:Online Training
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ORGANIZER;CN="Housing Assistance Council":MAILTO:registration@ruralhome.org
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210716T133000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210716T151500
DTSTAMP:20260424T072206
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UID:10000363-1626442200-1626448500@ruralhome.org
SUMMARY:Pathfinders: Climate-Smart Solutions from Rural America and Native Nations
DESCRIPTION:Drought and wildfire in the West\, rising seas and erosion in the Mississippi River Delta\, and erratic weather patterns throughout the entire country are destabilizing rural and Tribal economies and quality of life. These climate impacts are worsening the already disproportionate burdens placed on rural people and Native Nations because of a history of disinvestment and extractive natural-resource industry practices. In the face of these simultaneous global and hyper-local challenges\, rural America and Native nations are essential partners in forging a different future. \nJoin us on July 16 at 1:30 PM ET to hear stories and glean practical tips from rural regions that are leading the way to this better future through climate-smart innovations. These pathfinders are also addressing key power-shifting challenges along the way: How can our transition to cleaner energy economies that reduce carbon emissions also strengthen community by engaging Native nations and rural communities of color? How can rural organizations build and retrofit more energy-efficient homes and offer new community energy options intentionally designed to build more financial stability for low-wealth people? How can rural climate-smart resilience efforts give those people with local and Indigenous knowledge who are most affected by planning decisions a voice in the planning process? Come explore how rural America is an essential partner in addressing climate change – and a source for innovative environmental justice initiatives that provide inspiration and useful ideas for the entire country. \nRegister Now
URL:https://ruralhome.org/event/rural-climate-solutions/
LOCATION:Online Meeting\, United States
CATEGORIES:External Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210714T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210714T150000
DTSTAMP:20260424T072206
CREATED:20210707T233024Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210715T003334Z
UID:10000364-1626271200-1626274800@ruralhome.org
SUMMARY:Strategies for Achieving Energy Efficient\, Affordable Housing
DESCRIPTION:Watch the Webinar Recording\n\n\n\n\nAdditional Materials\n\n\n\nPowerPoint Presentation\n\n\nWebinar Transcript\n\n\n\n\nAccording to the Energy Information Administration\, nearly one-third of households experience some type of energy insecurity over the course of a year. Energy insecurity describes the interplay of the physical conditions of housing\, household energy expenditures and energy-related coping strategies. It disproportionately impacts low-income households as they pay higher proportions of their income to electric and gas bills and will often set thermostats to unsafe levels to reduce energy costs. \nThis is why energy efficient construction practices are so important for providing safe\, comfortable and cost-effective housing options. Come to this webinar to gain insight into energy efficient construction practices\, including how to maximize energy efficiency while keeping costs in check. Learn the role of Home Energy Raters in the design and construction process and see the specifications for homes that are achieving varying levels of energy efficiency. Finally\, you will see what it takes to achieve a net-zero home—one that produces as much energy as it uses on an annual basis. \n\n\n\n  \n  \n\n\n\nSpeakers\nRyan Meres\nProgram Director\nRESNET
URL:https://ruralhome.org/event/strategies-energy-efficient-affordable-housing/
LOCATION:Online Meeting\, United States
CATEGORIES:Online Training
ORGANIZER;CN="Housing Assistance Council":MAILTO:registration@ruralhome.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20191022T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20191022T150000
DTSTAMP:20260424T072206
CREATED:20201020T150652Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201020T150652Z
UID:10000316-1571752800-1571756400@ruralhome.org
SUMMARY:Non-HAC: Understanding Preservation Needs\, Risks\, and Tenant Protections
DESCRIPTION:As the publicly supported housing stock continues to age\, many affordable rental homes face growing capital needs and expiring rent restrictions. Register today for episode one of our preservation webinar series\, Understanding Preservation Needs\, Risks\, and Tenant Protections\, on October 22\, 2019\, at 2 p.m. EST. You’ll hear from four knowledgeable panelists as they highlight preservation challenges\, the importance of tenant protections\, and federal strategies for preservation. \nJoin us to learn: \n\n\nThe types of risks affecting the nation’s affordable housing stock\nPreservation needs and risks of LIHTC properties\, and those in rural communities\nThe importance of adopting tenant protections\n\n\nPresenters: \n\nBridgett Simmons\, Staff Attorney\, National Housing Law Project\, managing editor of HUD Housing Programs: Tenants’ Rights\, Fifth Edition\nDan Emmanuel\, Senior Research Analyst\, National Low Income Housing Coalition\, co-author Balancing Priorities: Preservation and Neighborhood Opportunity in the Low-Income Housing Tax Credit Program Beyond Year 30\nLance George\, Director of Research and Information\, Housing Assistance Council\, co-author Rental Housing for a 21st Century Rural America: A Platform for Preservation.\nVince Reina\, Assistant Professor\, University of Pennsylvania\, author The Preservation of Subsidized Housing: What We Know and Need to Know
URL:https://ruralhome.org/event/non-hac-understanding-preservation-needs-risks-and-tenant-protections/
LOCATION:Online Meeting\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="NLIHC":MAILTO:info@nlihc.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190327T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190327T150000
DTSTAMP:20260424T072206
CREATED:20201020T150658Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201020T150658Z
UID:10000337-1553695200-1553698800@ruralhome.org
SUMMARY:USDA Section 502 Loan Program Updates: USDA Handbook 1-3550 Updates from 2017 – 2019
DESCRIPTION:Description\nThe USDA Section 502 Direct Loan Program is intended to provide very low- and low-income people with the opportunity to acquire\, build\, rehabilitate\, improve or relocate dwellings in rural areas. By providing payment assistance and extended loan terms to eligible borrowers\, the program increases an applicant’s repayment ability. Nonprofit organizations with certified loan packagers can assist potential borrowers and work in partnership with USDA Rural Development to package and deliver complete Section 502 loan applications. This webinar will provide information on revisions to the handbook for the USDA Section 502 Loan program (HB-1-3550). We will discuss changes implemented during FY 2017 and 2018. Most changes relate to the determination and documentation of applicant assets\, income and credit history.
URL:https://ruralhome.org/event/usda-section-502-loan-program-updates-usda-handbook-1-3550-updates-from-2017-2019/
LOCATION:Online Meeting\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Housing Assistance Council":MAILTO:registration@ruralhome.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20180906T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20180906T153000
DTSTAMP:20260424T072206
CREATED:20201020T150652Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201020T150652Z
UID:10000315-1536242400-1536247800@ruralhome.org
SUMMARY:Rural America is Losing its Affordable Rental Housing
DESCRIPTION:HAC’s New Report from HAC Examines the Maturing Mortgage Crisis \nA Crisis. The increasing lack of affordable housing is not just an urban problem. Rental housing options in rural America are not only sparse\, but also declining. An important source of housing in many rural communities are rental homes financed by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). Today there are over 13\,000 USDA rental properties providing more than 415\,000 affordable homes to families and individuals across rural America. No new USDA direct-financed rental housing has been developed in years\, and the existing properties are increasingly losing their affordability provisions restrictions. The impacts of this trend are problematic for rural renters and communities. \nA Platform for Preservation. The Housing Assistance Council conducted a comprehensive assessment of USDA’s multi-family housing investments to better understand this issue and inform strategies that preserve this resource for rural communities and residents. \nPlease join HAC for the release of RENTAL HOUSING FOR A 21ST CENTURY RURAL AMERICA A Platform for Preservation. \nWHEN: Thursday September 6\, 2:00 – 3:30 PM EDT
URL:https://ruralhome.org/event/rural-america-is-losing-its-affordable-rental-housing/
LOCATION:Online Meeting\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Housing Assistance Council":MAILTO:registration@ruralhome.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20180406T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20180406T140000
DTSTAMP:20260424T072206
CREATED:20201020T150631Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201020T150631Z
UID:10000297-1523019600-1523023200@ruralhome.org
SUMMARY:Business Development For Tribes & Native Projects
DESCRIPTION:Presenters:  \nComments by: Cora Gaane of Wells Fargo Bank\, N.AMatt Harrington\, Business TA SpecialistPatty Gobert\, Loan Administrator \nHow to Join\nFriday\, April 6 at 12 PM CT (1 pm ET\, 11 am MT\, 10 am PT)Call in number 1(866)740-1260. Access 7779137On your computer\, Log on to ReadyTalk.com and use the same access # (7779137) \nTry it a few days ahead of time in case you need to download software to make it work!Presented by the Rural Development Leadership Network in cooperation with the Housing Assistance Council. Funding provided by the Wells Fargo Housing Foundation. \n\nContact:\nStarry Krueger\, RDLN (212)777-9137 starrykru@aol.comP.O. Box 98\, Prince St. Station\, New York\, NY 10012 www.ruraldevelopment.org
URL:https://ruralhome.org/event/business-development-for-tribes-native-projects/
LOCATION:Online Meeting\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20180302T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20180302T140000
DTSTAMP:20260424T072206
CREATED:20201020T150652Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201020T150652Z
UID:10000313-1519995600-1519999200@ruralhome.org
SUMMARY:Tribal/Federal Relations: Understanding the Basis for Community and Economic Development
DESCRIPTION:Presenter: Twila Martin-KekahbahTurtle Mountain Band of Chippewa IndiansMember and Three-time Elected Chair \nHow to Join\nFriday\, March 2 at 12 PM CT (1 pm ET\, 11 am MT\, 10 am PT)Call in number 1(866)740-1260. Access 7779137On your computer\, Log on to ReadyTalk.com and use the same access # (7779137) \nTry it a few days ahead of time in case you need to download software to make it work!Presented by the Rural Development Leadership Network in cooperation with the Housing Assistance Council. Funding provided by the Wells Fargo Housing Foundation. \n\nContact:\nStarry Krueger\, RDLN (212)777-9137 starrykru@aol.comP.O. Box 98\, Prince St. Station\, New York\, NY 10012 www.ruraldevelopment.org
URL:https://ruralhome.org/event/tribal-federal-relations-understanding-the-basis-for-community-and-economic-development/
LOCATION:Online Meeting\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20170619T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20170619T140000
DTSTAMP:20260424T072206
CREATED:20201020T150714Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201020T150714Z
UID:10000344-1497877200-1497880800@ruralhome.org
SUMMARY:Non-HAC: Advancing Health Equity Efforts in a Changing Policy Environment
DESCRIPTION: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. \nBuilding Healthy Places Network’s Executive Director\, Doug Jutte\, will be joined by: \n\nHoward Koh\, Professor\, Harvard School of Public Health & Harvard Kennedy School\, Former US Assistant Secretary of Health\nDavid Lipsetz\, Senior Fellow\, Housing Assistance Council\, Former Associate Administrator for Rural Housing and Community Facilities at USDA\nEllen Seidman\, Senior Fellow\, Urban Institute\, Former Director\, U.S. Treasury Department’s Office of Thrift Supervision
URL:https://ruralhome.org/event/non-hac-advancing-health-equity-efforts-in-a-changing-policy-environment/
LOCATION:Online Meeting\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20170504T150000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20170504T160000
DTSTAMP:20260424T072206
CREATED:20201020T150652Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201020T150652Z
UID:10000311-1493910000-1493913600@ruralhome.org
SUMMARY:Non-HAC: Preserving Affordable Rural Rental Housing: New Tools and Promising Practices
DESCRIPTION:Session Description:\nThousands 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 organizations and their partners better understand the current landscape of rural affordable rental housing. \nJoin us on May 4 to hear presenters from PolicyMap and USDA Rural Housing Service describe the tools and data their organizations have developed or are hosting. You’ll also hear a practitioner’s perspective\, as the leader of Southwest Minnesota Housing Partnership discusses how his organization is using those tools and resources to identify at-risk properties and assess preservation strategies. \nPresenters include: \n\nElizabeth Nash\, ‎Vice President of Data and Product Development\, PolicyMap\nBryan Hooper\, Deputy Administrator for Multifamily Housing\, USDA Rural Housing Service\nRick Goodemann\, Chief Executive Officer\, Southwest Minnesota Housing Partnership
URL:https://ruralhome.org/event/non-hac-preserving-affordable-rural-rental-housing-new-tools-and-promising-practices/
LOCATION:Online Meeting\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20160921T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20160921T150000
DTSTAMP:20260424T072206
CREATED:20201020T150654Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201020T150654Z
UID:10000204-1474466400-1474470000@ruralhome.org
SUMMARY:VA Housing Resources for Heroes Part IV
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://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
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20160921T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20160921T150000
DTSTAMP:20260424T072206
CREATED:20201020T150654Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201020T150654Z
UID:10000322-1474466400-1474470000@ruralhome.org
SUMMARY:VA Housing Resources for Heroes Part IV
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://ruralhome.org/event/va-housing-resources-for-heroes-part-iv/
LOCATION:Online Meeting\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Housing Assistance Council":MAILTO:registration@ruralhome.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20160810T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20160810T150000
DTSTAMP:20260424T072206
CREATED:20201020T150654Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201020T150654Z
UID:10000321-1470837600-1470841200@ruralhome.org
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:https://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
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20160713T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20160713T150000
DTSTAMP:20260424T072206
CREATED:20201020T150654Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220425T194923Z
UID:10000320-1468418400-1468422000@ruralhome.org
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:https://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:20160622T123000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20160622T133000
DTSTAMP:20260424T072206
CREATED:20201020T150654Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201020T150654Z
UID:10000206-1466598600-1466602200@ruralhome.org
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:https://ruralhome.org/event/non-hac-the-state-of-the-nations-housing-2016/
LOCATION:Online Meeting\, United States
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20160608T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20160608T150000
DTSTAMP:20260424T072206
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:https://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:20260424T072206
CREATED:20201020T150654Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201020T150654Z
UID:10000207-1464958800-1464964200@ruralhome.org
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:https://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:20160510T083000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20160510T160000
DTSTAMP:20260424T072206
CREATED:20201020T150654Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201020T150654Z
UID:10000205-1462869000-1462896000@ruralhome.org
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:https://ruralhome.org/event/non-hac-the-future-of-rural-communities-implications-for-housing/
LOCATION:Online Meeting\, United States
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20160413T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20160413T150000
DTSTAMP:20260424T072206
CREATED:20201020T150632Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201020T150632Z
UID:10000305-1460556000-1460559600@ruralhome.org
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:https://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
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20160406T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20160406T150000
DTSTAMP:20260424T072206
CREATED:20201020T150657Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201020T150657Z
UID:10000328-1459951200-1459954800@ruralhome.org
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:https://ruralhome.org/event/section-504-overview-and-updates/
LOCATION:Online Meeting\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Housing Assistance Council":MAILTO:registration@ruralhome.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20160330T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20160330T150000
DTSTAMP:20260424T072206
CREATED:20201020T150657Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210621T172121Z
UID:10000217-1459346400-1459350000@ruralhome.org
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:https://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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