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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 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.
NEW Weatherization $$ Awarded to 8 Oklahoma CAAs
Oklahoma scheduled to receive US Dept. of Energy ARRA Fund for new and innovative projects. Link to the full announcement: http://apps1.eere.energy.gov/news/progress_alerts.cfm/pa_id=384 Excerpt from the funding announcement: Oklahoma: Eight local weatherization...
State Farm Grants: Safe Neighborhoods, Strong Neighborhoods, and Educational Excellence
State Farm: Company Grants State Farm is meeting the needs of communities by giving in three areas: Safe Neighborhoods (safety), Strong Neighborhoods (community development), and Educational Excellence (education). Eligible applicants include nonprofit, 501(c)3...
Childhood Poverty Persistence: Facts and Consequences
The U.S. child poverty rate has fluctuated between 15 and 23 percent for the past four decades, but far more children—37 percent—live in poverty at some point during their childhoods. Being poor at birth strongly predicts future poverty status. Using the PSID, this...
People’s Garden School Pilot Program Funding Opportunity
People’s Garden School Pilot Program The USDA Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) has just announced the availability of $1 million for a people’s Garden School Pilot Program. Purpose:To teach students involved in the gardens about agriculture production practices, diet...
Statewide Residential Code Public Meeting Notice 9/14/10
If you work in housing, you will want to participate! Public Meeting on Tuesday, September 14, 2010--- Discussion of the Residential Code Technical Reviews and the adoption of a state residential construction code at the Oklahoma State Capitol, House of...