April 1-6, 2013 Starting on April 1st, communities across the nation will be celebrating the 27th Annual National Community Development Week, which brings together community leaders, government officials, and nonprofit organizations in support of HUD’s Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and HOME Investment Partnerships (HOME) programs. National Community Development Week is organized by a coalition… Continue reading National Community Development Week
Month: March 2013
2013 Impact Survey Results
Rural Housing Survey Shows Broad Economic Impact NRHC’s Impact Survey shows that in 2012, nonprofit rural housing organizations helped low-income rural families secure over $890 million in financing to build or purchase 8,392 units of housing, and helped 32,819 rural families gain access to clean and affordable water and sewer systems. This led to the creation… Continue reading 2013 Impact Survey Results
Bipartisan Support for Rural Housing
On February 25, the Bipartisan Policy Center’s Housing Commission – led by former Senator Kit Bond, former HUD Secretary Henry Cisneros, former Senator Mel Martinez, and former Senator George Mitchell – released its recommendations on the future of housing policy, with specific recommendations for USDA Rural Housing programs. Overall, the Commission’s recommendations are supportive of rural housing… Continue reading Bipartisan Support for Rural Housing
Using Local Media In Your Advocacy
NRHC’s Local Media Campaign Thanks to a generous grant from Capital One, NRHC has launched a new, local media campaign to raise awareness about the impact of Rural Housing programs and our newest report, “Opening Doors to Rural Homeownership.” As you know, building and sustaining strong relationships with your local media is one of the most effective… Continue reading Using Local Media In Your Advocacy