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Senator Feinstein and Boxer Urge IRS Flexibility With Low Income Housing Tax CreditsSubmitted by Robert Dhondrup on 23 Jun 2008 - 1:09pm.In support of national nonprofit housing advocates, Senator Dianne Feinstein and Senator Barbara Boxer have co-signed a letter with several other Senate leaders. The letter is directed to the Senate Finance Committee regarding the IRS' very narrow interpretation of new tax credit rules. These changes have caused immense problems for nonprofit housing developers trying to access Section 42 Low Income Housing Tax Credits - credits needed to continue affordable housing developments for targeted populations including homeless and disabled veterans, farm workers, first responders. Action Alert! Urge Governor to Adopt 10-Year PlanSubmitted by Robert Dhondrup on 4 Jun 2008 - 4:49pm.
National Housing Institute Executive DirectorSubmitted by Robert Dhondrup on 9 April 2008 - 12:35pm.riends:
The application deadline for the position of National Housing Institute executive director has been extended one month to Friday, May 30, 2008. (It was previously April 30). A revised copy of the job description is pasted below. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Job Description 2008 Out Of Reach Reports Available NowSubmitted by Robert Dhondrup on 7 Apr 2008 - 4:27pm.SCANPH publishes an annual look at the cost of rental housing and homeownership in the Southern California region and takes a look at what workers' and their families need to earn to be able to afford housing here. Please click on the Out of Reach fact sheets below:
» LINC Housing Corporation: 15th Annual Tribute To Affordable Housing LeadersSubmitted by Blayne Sutton-Wills on 17 July 2008 - 1:53pm.16 Oct 2008 - 6:00pm MARK YOUR CALENDARS! LINC Housing 15th Annual Tribute to Affordable Housing Leaders: Starring Celebrities of the Affordable Housing Industry October 16, 2008 For sponsorship visit: www.linchousing.org/tribute/index.html » Housing California: Creating Community 2008 - Planting Ideas, Growing SolutionsSubmitted by Blayne Sutton-Wills on 15 July 2008 - 11:21am.8 Dec 2008 - 12:00am 10 Dec 2008 - 12:00am CREATING COMMUNITY 2008
Enterprise Conference: Transforming & Redefining Community DevelopmentSubmitted by Blayne Sutton-Wills on 15 July 2008 - 10:40am.19 Nov 2008 - 12:00am 21 Nov 2008 - 12:00am SAVE THE DATE Transforming & Redefining Community Development November 19-21, 2008 in Baltimore, Maryland Featured Speakers: William D. Novelli, Chief Executive Officer, AARP Donna Brazile, Political Commentator Douglas W. Nelson, President/Chief Executive Officer, The Arnie E. Casey Foundation. » HUD Western Regional Housing SummitSubmitted by Blayne Sutton-Wills on 15 July 2008 - 10:21am.25 Aug 2008 - 12:00am 26 Aug 2008 - 12:00pm Western Regional Housing Summit Sheraton Universal Hotel Day 2 - 8:00 am - Noon Subleases Available To Progressive NonProfitsSubmitted by Robert Dhondrup on 9 July 2008 - 10:21am.LACEH&H has 2 office spaces to sublease for progressive nonprofits, 6 month lease with a month to month after that; Located at 2500 Wilshire blvd [between Hoover and Alvarado]- 2 blocks from metro and on major bus routes. Rent: $400 per office- each office is fully equipped- filing cabinets; desk office chair, phone-price includes high speed internet and access to conference room that seats 20; Parking $80 per month per space; 24 hour access to building year round; Frank D. Lanterman Regional Center Presents: Affordable Housing Legislative ForumSubmitted by Blayne Sutton-Wills on 8 July 2008 - 12:16pm.11 Sep 2008 - 12:00am 11 Sep 2008 - 3:30pm Affordable Housing Legislative Forum September 11, 2008 9:00 AM - 3:30 PM Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels Ballroom Downtown Los Angeles, CA For More Information, Contact: mleschke@lanterman.org or Phone: (213) 252 8336 July 14, 2008: Groundbreaking Set For Innovative, Affordable, Mixed-Use Project in South L.A.Submitted by Robert Dhondrup on 7 July 2008 - 2:28pm. 80 apartments, including scarce 3-bedroom units, to be built over Fresh & Easy Neighborhood Market location at Adams and Central Promising to address the need for more quality affordable housing choices in South Los Angeles as well as the equally severe need for a new grocery store in the area - plans have been announced for an innovative new mixed-use development at the northeast corner of East Adams Boulevard and South Central Avenue. Affordable Housing Project ManagerSubmitted by Laura Cuellar on 3 July 2008 - 3:36pm.CABRILLO ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
702 County Square Drive, Ventura, CA 93003 www.cabrilloedc.org
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Jamboree Housing Grand Opening of Puerto Del SolSubmitted by Blayne Sutton-Wills on 26 June 2008 - 1:53pm.8 Jul 2008 - 11:00am 8 Jul 2008 - 12:00pm Jamboree Housing Corporation invites you to a grand opening celebration. Puerto Del Sol Apartment Homes 715 W. 3rd Street Long Beach, CA 90802 Tuesday, July 8, 2008; 11:00 am to 12:00 pm RSVP by Tuesday, July 1 to Angela Olpretean, 949-263-8676 x108 or aolpretean@jamboreehousing.com » Las Palmas Foundation Announces Grand Opening of Gateway ApartmentsSubmitted by Robert Dhondrup on 25 June 2008 - 3:28pm.
Orange County Housing Trust Releases May 2008 Housing ReportSubmitted by Robert Dhondrup on 24 Jun 2008 - 3:10pm.The mission of the Orange County Housing Trust (OCHT) is to provide programs, resources and advocacy designed to establish a regional solution to the growing demand for affordable workforce housing options in Orange County and throughout Southern California. » East LA Community Corporation Foreclosure Prevention WorkshopSubmitted by Robert Dhondrup on 17 June 2008 - 3:28pm.21 Jun 2008 - 10:00am 21 Jun 2008 - 12:00pm Learn the warning signs and steps you can take to prevent foreclosure happening to you. » California Voices Help Tax Credit and Section 8 Voucher Reforms Move Forward, Could Become Law by JulySubmitted by Robert Dhondrup on 17 Jun 2008 - 3:21pm.Editor's Note: The Federal Policy Project was born in early 2007 in response to suggestions from Congressional staff that California housing advocates would be more effective if we organized statewide and developed common positions.
AdvocateSubmitted by Casey Horan on 13 June 2008 - 2:18pm.Summary:
The Lamp Community Advocate(s) will work with members (caseload of 12-24) to coordinate mental health and recovery services and help them to develop a plan that will assist them in maintaining improved physical and mental health. Candidate must be computer literate, detail oriented, flexible and well organized.
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I. Donald Terner Residency ProgramSubmitted by Robert Dhondrup on 10 June 2008 - 3:34pm.The I. Donald Terner Residency Program honors the spirit of Don Terner, founder of BRIDGE Housing, and inspires a new generation of social leaders. The Terner Resident will serve in a two-year fellowship in the San Francisco office of BRIDGE Housing, working to move the organization forward in the field of housing policy. This is an excellent opportunity for experience and training with California's largest nonprofit developer of affordable homes for working families and seniors.
Government Relations ManagerSubmitted by Robert Dhondrup on 10 June 2008 - 3:32pm.Build It Green is seeking a Government Relations Manager to manage and expand participation in Build It Green's Public Agency Councils and support local government programs and policies through comprehensive training and education. The Government Relations Manager reports directly to the Executive Director.
Responsibilities include: Director of Housing and Real Estate DevelopmentSubmitted by Robert Dhondrup on 10 June 2008 - 3:30pm.Director of Housing and Real Estate Development
West Hollywood Community Housing Corporation is a nonprofit corporation that acquires, builds, rehabilitates, and manages affordable housing for people with limited incomes. We believe everyone has a right to decent, safe, affordable housing and we value the residents of our developments and strive to create stability in their lives as well as to enhance the community in which our projects are located. Director of Programs and Volunteer Services.Submitted by Robert Dhondrup on 10 June 2008 - 3:29pm.An ecumenical Christian non profit housing organization, seeks an outgoing, high-energy Director of Programs and Volunteer Services. Responsibilities include program development, management and training, leading a force of more that 5,000 dedicated volunteers and supervision of staff and interns. Must have a bachelor's degree, 5 + years experience in the non profit management and program development and possess excellent communication skills. Exposure to Raiser's Edge and corporate sponsorship a plus.
Special Joint Meeting Of the LA City Planning Commission with the Affordable Housing CommissionSubmitted by Robert Dhondrup on 4 June 2008 - 10:45am.26 Jun 2008 - 8:30am 26 Jun 2008 - 11:30am Special Joint Meeting Los Angeles City Planning Commission with Affordable Housing Commission Public Meeting: Thursday, June 12, 2008 Public Hearing: Thursday, June 26, 2008 Council Chamber, 2nd Floor » Special Joint Meeting Of the LA City Planning Commission with the Affordable Housing CommissionSubmitted by Robert Dhondrup on 4 June 2008 - 10:34am.12 Jun 2008 - 8:30am 12 Jun 2008 - 11:30am Special Joint Meeting Los Angeles City Planning Commission with Affordable Housing Commission Public Meeting: Thursday, June 12, 2008 Public Hearing: Thursday, June 26, 2008 Council Chamber, 2nd Floor » Updated News: Prop 98 DefeatedSubmitted by Robert Dhondrup on 4 Jun 2008 - 9:43am.(Reported from the Coalition For Economic Survival C.E.S.)
PROP 98 CRUSHED AT THE POLLS & PROP 99 PASSES California voters provided a tremendous victory for those who are committed to preserving and producing affordable housing, protecting our environment, controlling development in neighborhoods and ensuring that we have an adequate supply of clean drinking water. SCANPH & PAMWG Brown Bag Presentation on: What Do We Mean by Housing First?Submitted by Blayne Sutton-Wills on 3 June 2008 - 1:58pm.23 Jun 2008 - 10:30am 23 Jun 2008 - 1:30pm Monday, June 23, 2008 10:30 am - 1:30 p.m. First American Title Insurance Company (FATCOLA) 520 North Central Avenue, 2nd Floor Glendale, CA 91203 Get Out The Vote! No on Prop 98 Humor and Music Videos.Submitted by Robert Dhondrup on 2 Jun 2008 - 3:08pm.A little humor and song in election advertisements. Please take a minute to look at these very creative and amusing ads urging you to vote NO on Prop 98 - with a more serious message that Prop 98 would eliminate rent control and many tenant rights in California. Please remember to vote Tuesday, June 3! Let your vote be your voice! Get Out And Vote on June 3rdSubmitted by Robert Dhondrup on 29 May 2008 - 1:42pm. It's not too late to defeat Prop 98, the deceptive initiative bankrolled by wealthy landlords to end rent control in California. The problem is that this Tuesday's primary is expected to produce one of the lowest voter turnouts on record. That's why stealthy special interest groups placed Prop 98 on the ballot on June 3, hoping most voters would skip this non-presidential primary election. Coachella Valley Housing Coalition: National Homeownership Month Block PartySubmitted by Blayne Sutton-Wills on 28 May 2008 - 10:46am.13 Jun 2008 - 5:00pm National Homeownership Month is celebrated with a Coachella Valley Housing Coalition Block Party in the Los Fundadores Self-Help Subdivision. Friday, June 13, 2008 65-004 Fernando Circle, Mecca 5:00 pm Join us for great music, food, and festivities. »  |
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