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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.
Sexual Assault Awareness Month
April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month (pdf). Sexual assault encompasses any unwanted sexual contact and its victims can be of any gender, age, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or ability. According to survey statistics, at least one in six American women has been the...
Commerce To Hold Public Hearing On ARRA And Weatherization
The Oklahoma Department of Commerce will hold a public hearing on Friday, April 10, 2009, beginning at 1:00 p.m. to receive comments on the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) and the U.S. Department of Energy Weatherization Assistance Program Plan. The...
Interest Rates and Mortgage Insurance tougher
Mortgage Products: Interest rates and mortgage insurance are getting much tougher on conventional loans. Starting at 740 and dropping in 20 point increments interest rates go up. A 659 fico would be at 6.625 plus 1/2 a point. And they have to put 20% down. ...
Profile of the Working Poor: 2007, Mach 2009
A Profile of the Working Poor: 2007, March 2009This report is from the Bureau of Labor Statistics and provides an overview of the working poor in 2007. Specifically, Black and Hispanic workers continued to be more than twice as likely as their White counterparts to be...
New IRS rules hold nonprofit board members personally accountable
If you serve on a Board, you need to read this article! Pay close attention to the conflict of interest occurring with the Chairman! An article from the Fort Worth Star-Telegram, http://www.star-telegram.com/metro_news/story/1288144.html