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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 affordable housing and community 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.
Disability.gov Housing Discrimination Update: U.S. Justice Department (DOJ) Settles Fair Housing Lawsuit against Town of Garner, NC
Department of Justice has settled a lawsuit against the town of Garner, NC, and the town’s Board of Adjustment. The suit alleged that the town and the Board violated the Fair Housing Act when they refused to allow up to eight men recovering from drug and alcohol...
City of Oklahoma City is seeking an Office of Sustainability Director
The City of Oklahoma City is seeking an Office of Sustainability Director. Duties include identify, recommend & implement potential sustainability initiatives; serve as lead author and manager for the production of annual sustainability reports and/or City...
$25 million available through HUD’s new Rural Innovation Fund, January 2011
Funding is available for rural housing and economic development projects including microlending and IDAs! The Department of Housing and Urban Development announced that $25,750,000 will be available for grants made through the Rural Innovation Fund (RIF). Visit:...
Nonprofits- What’s Planned for 2011 from the IRS?
IRS Reports—What Was Done in 2010 and What's Planned for 2011 If you feel like the IRS might be watching you a little bit more closely these days, a new report from the Exempt Organizations Division (EO) of the Tax Exempt and Government Entities of the IRS provides...
Sustainable Communities Research Grant Program and Homeless Families Demo
HUD is soliciting applications for two of three Notice of Public Information (NOPI) grants — created to enhance HUD demonstration programs. Three to five grants are expected to be awarded through the Sustainable Communities Research Grant Program. This grant was...