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We took a break from strategic planning to celebrate with a cake and a song! Now Jennifer Keogh is moderating a conversation with Clesia Ventures, LLC's Damon Duncan and Everett Housing Authority’s Major Galloway about finding and bringing up the next generation of , especially via partnerships with HBCUs.

Between strategic planning sessions, we had a great discussion on how can engage in . Thank you to Corporation For Supportive Housing's Angela Brooks & Deirdre Bolden, and to Atlanta Housing's Sarah Hilton & Sean Monroe, for sharing your knowledge and experience!

"[The Continuum of Care] program predominantly serves adults and families. For unaccompanied teens and young adults experiencing homelessness, there is little age-appropriate support."

Social Services Have a Major Gap, Leaving Homeless Youth With ‘No Good Choices’ In the US, funding to shelter teens and young adults experiencing homelessness is far outstripped by the need.

Starting strong on Day 2 of the leadership retreat! Thanks to Housing Assistance Council’s DavidLipsetz for inviting us to flex our muscles & join the fight for rural affordable housing. Next up: strategic planning!

Day 1 of the NAHRO leadership retreat is setting the stage for collaboration, intentionality and collective impact. After a warm welcome from leadership, facilitator Debra Simmons-Evans and Joshua Humphries (Mayor Andre Dickens’ Policy Advisor for Housing), past president and NAHRO faculty member Sunny Shaw ran a challenging and inspirational leadership rumble!

Then our gracious hosts, Atlanta Housing gave us a series of excellent, educational tours of parts of Scholars Landing, a CNI development of the former University Homes public housing site. Adrienne Walker showed us Roosevelt Hall’s grounds, including their health garden and mural, Pamela Owunta took us through mixed-income developments Ashley 1 & 2 (with a bonus view of the Veranda and Oasis senior living buildings), and Ernestine Garey provided a tour of Roosevelt Hall and its rich history. And that was all before lunch!

Next up: debriefs and prep for tomorrow’s strategic planning!

"Housing affordability is a growing problem everywhere. But the report lays bare some rather sobering statistics for small towns and rural areas in particular." via The Daily Yonder featuring the Housing Assistance Council

Report Looks Central Role of Housing in Rural Resiliency Home ownership is more prevalent in rural areas, but the rental market can be tight, especially for lower income families.

Equifax’s new, groundbreaking first step in the criminal background check process uses incarceration and s*x offender registry data networks to instantly inform eligibility determinations, allowing housing assistance programs faster approvals.

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"Rutkowski-Smith and Brookshire, echoing the stance reported by the U.S. Interagency Council on Homelessness, say they agree that establishing partnerships with landlords and property managers is integral in ending homelessness." via Input Fort Wayne

How can building relationships with landlords assist local programs in addressing homelessness? “We want to see ourselves as a resource and to be able to help both sides. We want to help support landlords and be open to those discussions and understand some of the struggles that they see and how we can potentially bridge that gap.”

Are you looking to learn more about laws and the protections they provide? Join NAHRO Professional Development for our upcoming Fair Housing course on Jan. 23-26 and be one step closer to earning your NAHRO Certification in Specialist Fair Housing (CSFH)!

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"Many residents are elderly and disabled, so they can’t get around very easily. This clinic brought the services to them."

At Crystal Towers, a long-needed health fair helps residents feel seen Featured photo: Residents get their blood pressure checked at a health fair hosted at Crystal Towers. (photo by Gale Melcher) Last week, a health fair with m

Why your city is STILL struggling to build missing middle housing, via About Here and Small Housing

Why your City is STILL Struggling to Build 'Missing Middle' Housing Thank you so much to Small Housing for partnering with me on this video. Discover their work on missing middle housing policy at their website: smallhousing....

"Pierce said because creating new housing in Bangor, Portland, Scarborough, and other areas tends to be multi-story buildings, the shortage of available elevator inspections is a growing concern."

Lack of available elevator inspectors in Maine holds up affordable housing projects There are only three licensed elevator inspectors in the whole state who can perform elevator acceptance inspections that are needed before an elevator can used.

The November 30 Monitor is out! Read President George Guy's message — Gratitude — to learn more about NAHRO's strategic plan journey and his commitment to the success of our members.

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NAHRO's poster contest winner for December is José, age 15, from Puerto Rico! Every year, children living in affordable housing share their art showing what home means to them.

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Preston Prince, executive director of the Santa Clara County Housing Authority, said housing is crucial with the 2023 point in time count showing more than 760 homeless youth in the county, plus thousands possibly couch surfing.

San Jose hotel converts to foster youth housing - San José Spotlight Construction is underway to convert the 61-room Pavilion Inn in San Jose into affordable, supportive housing to help young adults become self-sufficient and avoid a lifetime of homelessness.

"[Tiny homes] also offer, at least for some, a more dignified shelter option, providing an affordable answer to the difficult reality that many people prefer to sleep outside rather than endure the rules and conditions of typical shelters."

The big bet on "tiny homes" to fix homelessness How the small structures have ignited hopes and fears for those living outside.

Are you ready to be NSPIREd? Learn to administer self-inspections, identify deficiencies, and more with this week’s course. Register now and prepare your agency for successfully implementing new NSPIRE inspection protocols!

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Reset talks with ShaDawn “Boobie” Battle about her work and her residency as “Artist as Instigator” at the National Public Housing Museum.

▶️ Listen Now: What Chicago footwork can teach us about public housing communities ShaDawn “Boobie” Battle was named the latest “Artist as Instigator” at the National Public Housing Museum.

Financially stable renters help to create financially stable communities. This webinar explores Esusu & Progress Residential's platform, which improves outcomes for owners, residents, and the community.

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"Those involved said the effort has marked a shift in how the different groups involved approach finding families housing."

100 Nashville families housed in fewer than 100 days as part of homelessness challenge While the groups met their goal, there are still nearly 500 families identified as homeless in Nashville.

A Thanksgiving message from NAHRO President George Guy & CEO Mark Thiele:

NAHRO has a lot of things to be grateful for, but they all have one thing in common ... our members! Every year has presented its own challenges — 2023 is no different — but the strength and resolve of our members have led us to overcome them time and time again.

This and every year, we’re grateful for your commitment to the residents, families and communities you serve. We wish you a safe, joyous and reflective holiday with family, friends, and all those you are thankful for. Happy Thanksgiving!

"A review of recent research into the link between new housing production and apartment affordability offers evidence that the rules of supply and demand apply to housing: Building more can slow rent growth in cities and free up more affordable vacant units in surrounding neighborhoods, without causing significant displacement."

https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2023-11-20/does-building-new-housing-cause-gentrification

No, Really. Building More Housing Can Combat Rising Rents To many people, new home construction is synonymous with gentrification. But a new analysis reinforces how more supply drives down housing costs.

'Tis the season to give thanks! As we approach the holiday, NAHRO Professional Development is thankful to have trained 5,700+ people this year, and you could be next! View our training calendar for ways to put your career into high gear!

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"It’s hard to separate the population of people experiencing literal homelessness from those at risk of becoming homeless or those living doubled-up, because often they’re the same population at different points in their lives."

Why this widespread form of homelessness is often overlooked and unsupported Millions of people experience homelessness by living "doubled-up." Here's why they're often ineligible for assistance.

Job boards are a popular tool in the workforce. They provide a cost-effective way to reach a variety of qualified candidates & are a convenient method of searching & applying for opportunities. Get these benefits & more with NAHRO’s career & RFP center!

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“The project also owes a great deal to Yolo County Housing’s willingness to contribute PBVs for 100% of the income-restricted units, as well as their direct referral program – this is a rare combination in California, and both components are crucial.”

Project in West Sacramento aims to provide affordable housing for single parent students A transformative project in West Sacramento aimed at addressing the needs of single-parent students in California is slated to open its doors by the end of next year.

"Because of its omnipresence in the housing world, LIHTC has been called upon to do many things."

LIHTC: How It Started, How It’s Going When the LIHTC program was created, no one expected it to grow into the main source of affordable housing finance in the country.

The November 15 Monitor is out! This edition of our member-only newsletter is packed with great information and resources on BABA, CRA, the recent CR and more. Plus, instructions to ensure you keep receiving The Monitor when we move online only in 2024.

https://www.nahro.org/monitor_issue/november-15-2023-monitor/

November is National Homelessness Awareness Month and National Homeless Youth Awareness Month. Hear more about how Detroit has launched a new project to improve outcomes for unhoused youth.

Detroit Today: The hidden challenges of youth homelessness in Detroit - WDET 101.9 FM November is National Homelessness Awareness Month and National Homeless Youth Awareness month, an important topic both nationally and right here in Detroit.

"Ultimately, it’s not just the technology that’s being put to the test but also the ability of state and local officials to center the residents who have been the most marginalized in the past."

The incredible shrinking heat pump An ambitious plan to electrify thousands of apartments.

HOTMA’s made a myriad of changes to the Housing Choice Voucher Program & Public Housing industry. This week's session discusses the required policies for compliance & analyzes the micro & macro-level effects your agency could experience.

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In his first official column for the NAHRO Monitor, President George Guy calls on members to collectively chart NAHRO's course for the next 90 years. "To accomplish this, we need to rise to the occasion and harness our inner superhero abilities to confront the challenges affecting our industry." Read more:

Greetings from George Guy - The National Association of Housing and Redevelopment Officials (NAHRO) Greetings NAHRO Family! Please allow me to re-introduce myself. I am George Guy, serving as the CEO and Executive Director of the Fort Wayne Housing Authority. I hail from the […]

Lahaina Strong did not directly define its term dignified housing but spoke about stable housing — places where a person can live free from worrying about getting kicked out.

Denby Fawcett: Finding 'Dignified Housing' Is A Pipe Dream For Many In Hawaii The current need is most pressing in Lahaina, but the rest of the state is also suffering from a lack of dignified housing.

Need an update on the status of HOTMA, HIP & NSPIRE? Join Yardi’s subject matter experts on Dec. 11 and discover what these changes in affordable housing may mean for your agency!

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"What we're demonstrating is with the right resources, we really can house people,"

In Maine's tough housing market, 'No Homeless Veteran' challenge nearly meets 100-day goal The Portland-based nonprofit Preble Street estimates roughly 80-90 veterans were placed in housing during 100 day challenge.

Over 66% of the university’s students received Pell Grants, demonstrating exceptional financial need, in 2021. More than half were first-generation college students.

Coppin State University launches first-ever housing voucher partnership for low-income students The Housing Authority of Baltimore City will spend over $600,000 to secure spaces for 10 students over the next five years.

Get an overview of the current statutory & regulatory requirements related to Public Housing Agency executive compensation, with this week’s . Register now to learn how to remain in compliance!

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“It’s the opportunity to be seen in a different light and to show that, as young people, they’re respectful of their community,”

Housing Authority of Champaign Co. lends helping hands to the homeless CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WCIA) — Every Friday, students at the Housing Authority of Champaign County go out into the community to serve others. Last week, their focus was on keeping the homeless warm…

Join us on Dec. 11 for an update on the status of HOTMA, HIP & NSPIRE. Hear from software vendor subject matter experts at this Yardi sponsored webinar on potential challenges & the strategies needed to prepare your agency for the upcoming changes.

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