Blog
Insights for affordable housing developers and nonprofit organizations that want to thrive
As part of our consulting services for our nonprofit, government and business clients, we share research, articles and resources about the challenges and trends in social services today. It is our hope that our take on these issues will give you new ideas and inspire you to continue making a difference in your community.
Public Comment Opportunity on Oklahoma’s Use of HOME and National Housing Trust Funds and Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing Choice
Two weeks are left to submit your comments on important affordable housing programs and impediments to fair housing choice for Oklahomans! 2019 marks the start of Oklahoma’s next five-year strategic Consolidated Planning cycle for the U.S. Department of Housing and...
read moreUS Veterans Profile Facts
Veteran Population: Did You Know? 18.2 million The number of military veterans in the United States in 2017. Source: 2017 American Community Survey 1.6 million The number of female veterans in the United States in 2017. Source: 2017 American Community Survey 11.8% The...
read moreNew IRS publication helps taxpayers Get Ready for tax reform
The IRS issued a new publication to help taxpayers learn about tax reform and how it affects their taxes. Taxpayers can access Publication 5307, Tax Reform Basics for Individuals and Families, on IRS.gov/getready. While last year’s Tax Cuts and Jobs Act includes tax...
read moreHousing Tax Credit’s Impact in Each State
Oklahoma workers earning a minimum wage have to work 61 hours per week to afford a modest one-bedroom apartment. 108,371 Oklahoma households pay more than half of their monthly income on rent! The ACTION Campaign’s state fact sheets have been updated with the most...
read moreNovember is National Caregiver Month: Safe Banking for Seniors Program
Tools for Choosing Financial Caregivers November is National Caregiver Month, and the ABA Foundation’s Safe Banking for Seniors program offers financial caregiver’s the tools they need to be responsible representatives for disabled and elderly Americans and their...
read more