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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.
Hand-Washing Awareness Week – December 6-12
Hand-washing Awareness Week highlights the connection between hand-washing and good heath. Hand-washing is the best way to avoid catching a cold, flu, or other infection. If soap and clean water are not available, use an alcohol-based hand rub; but if you can wash...
HUD’s Proposed Rules for Housing Trust Fund Allocation Formula
SUMMARY: The Housing and Economic Recovery Act of 2008 establishes a Housing Trust Fund to be administered by HUD. The purpose of the fund is to provide grants to States to increase and preserve the supply of rental housing for extremely low- and very low-income...
Searchable Database of Recovery Money
Want to know who is getting the recovery money in your state? Users can search more than 160,000 reports from recipients of almost $159 billion in Recovery Act contracts, grants, and loans awarded between Feb. 17 and Sept. 30. The database is available at...
HAC Publishes Guide to Building Affordable ENERGY STAR Certified Homes
An increasing number of federal housing programs are requiring the construction of ENERGY STAR® Qualified units. There are many benefits to creating affordable, energyefficient units, including protecting the environment and reducing operating costs for low-income...
Poverty Data by Congressional District
Get detailed poverty data organized by congressional district with additional breakdowns on child poverty, women in poverty and poverty among racial minorities by visiting, http://halfinten.org/key-2008-poverty-statistics-for-your-congressional-district.