2023-2024 TRAINING  & CAPACITY
BUILDING SERIES

 

Here you will find a diverse mix of educational and cultivation offerings designed to equip HAND members with the tools and resources needed to bring more equitable communities to fruition. Our robust Training & Capacity Building calendar is released in the fall of each year, and offers a wide variety of educational sessions, networking opportunities and more. 

Be sure to check back often for the most up-to-date information on all programs!

Interested in sponsoring one of HAND’s programs? Email Heather at hraspberry@handhousing.org.

 

Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | AugSept | Oct | Nov | Dec 

 


JANUARY 2023

GenerationHAND Affordable Housing Underwriting 101

Date: January 8 | 9:00am – 12:00pm | Location: 6406 Ivy Lane Suite 700 Greenbelt, MD 20770

When it comes to the complex deal structures that make affordable housing projects possible, it is essential that the spectrum of real estate and community development professionals are able to understand the nuances of a deal. In response to member feedback, GenerationHAND is pleased to host Underwriting 101. The goal of this series is to support members who are “underwriting adjacent” or new to affordable housing underwriting in everything it takes to make a deal pencil. Join HAND on January 8, 2023 from 9:00AM-12:00PM for the first installment of this informative series taught by seasoned community development practitioners. Participants can expect to gain a broad overview of affordable housing underwriting and to put industry jargon into plain language. 

Topics we will cover:

  • Development Costs
  • Rent Setting
  • Understanding an Excel Financial Pro Forma
  • Debt Service Coverage Ratio
  • Loan to Value
  • Cash Flow

 

Who can attend? Legal services, underwriters, policy professionals, financiers, emerging developers, students, and anyone who is interested in learning or getting a refresher on affordable housing deals.

 

Featured Speakers

     

Gerry Joseph
Principal
Joseph Browne Development Associates

Alex Schwartz
Assistant Vice President
R4 Capital
     

 

Registration fees: $150 for HAND Members; $200 for non-HAND Members.

 

 

DECEMBER 2023


HIT 4.0 Survey Webinar

Date: December 14 | 3:00pm – 4:00pm | Location: Virtual Webinar

HAND is excited for the launch of the Housing Indicator Tool (HIT) 4.0! But before we can analyze the progress we’ve all made over the last year, we need your jurisdiction’s housing leaders’ support in collecting the data. We invite jurisdictions who have participated in the HIT, or would like to this coming year, to join us on December 14, 2023 from 3:00PM-4:00PM for a virtual webinar to celebrate the progress made this year, get an overview of what to expect in the coming year, and discuss helpful information for completing the survey. 

Topics we will cover:

  • Overview of the Housing Indicator Tool
  • What’s New in 2024
  • Data Submission Process & Deadlines

 

Registration Details: This event is open to government housing leaders in jurisdictions in the Baltimore, Greater Washington, and Richmond area. Reach out to tphillips@handhousing.org for more information.

 

Alternative Financing Solutions

Date: December 13 | 10:00am – 11:30am | Location: Virtual Webinar

As we’ve been evaluating the current market and our members work to navigate the many roadblocks to affordable housing production, it is essential that we remain solution-oriented and open to collaboration. Join HAND on December 13, 2023 for the “Alternative Financing Solutions” webinar where we will explore the creative ways practitioners are bridging the gap with unique funding opportunities. Guests can expect to learn more about existing funds and initiatives, and discussion around how we can work together to increase access to the resources necessary to meeting our shared goal of a more equitable region with housing affordable to all income levels.

Topics we will cover:

  • Exploring State & National Level Funds
  • Identifying Nontraditional Funding Opportunities
  • Increasing Access and Visibility of Unique Funding Methods
  • Learning from Organizations Establishing their Own Funds
  • Understanding the Impact of Additional Funding Sources 

 

     Industry Practitioners

     

Brian Allan Jackson President
LEO Impact Capital
a JBG SMITH Company

Joseph LeMense
Managing Director of  Community Development
& Nonprofit Banking

United Bank
     

 

Registration fees: This event is free to current HAND Members; Non-Member Fee: $75.

 

HAND’s Holiday Mixer

Date: December 11 | 6:00pm – 9:00pm | Location: Arena Stage (1101 Sixth Street SW, Washington, DC 20024)

Registration fees: This event is free to current HAND Members; Non-Member Fee: $150.


 

Quarterly Member Power Hour 

Date: December 4 | 12:00pm – 1:00pm | Location: Virtual Webcast

Are you a new HAND member who wants to learn how to maximize your membership? Or maybe a longtime member who needs a refresher on membership benefits? If you answered “yes,” to either of those questions, we’re here to help! Join us for our next Quarterly Member Power Hour, where you can learn all about HAND’s offerings, the best way for you and your team to plug in, and connect with other members. All members are welcome! If you have any questions you’d like for us to cover specifically, please email them to Susan Ortiz at sortiz@handhousing.org. We look forward to you joining us!

Registration fees: This event is free.

 

NOVEMBER 2023


Meeting the Region’s Homeownership Needs:
Policies, Programs & Resources Addressing Affordable Homeownership

Date: November 29 | 8:30am – 12:00pm | Location: DC Housing Finance Agency (815 Florida Ave NW, Washington, DC 20001)

Homeownership is all the buzz right now, but what is the region doing to increase the supply of homes available and educate residents on ways to become homeowners? Designing programs and policies to help organizations break into the homeownership market is essential to addressing the racial wealth gap. In 2022, 74.6% of white households owned their home, compared to 45.3% of Black households – only a 3-point decrease in the gap since 1960. Homeownership is the number one way for residents to build their personal wealth and create a more equitable region. Through shared equity and cross-sector collaboration, we can begin to break down barriers – those stopping multifamily developers from constructing homeownership opportunities, as well as those holding residents back from achieving their goals of homeownership. Join Manna Inc., and HAND on November 29 from 8:30AM-12:00PM to learn what jurisdictions are doing to assist developers in creating more homeownership opportunities, how they’re ensuring residents are mortgage ready, and what role government programs and policies play a key role in meeting these needs.

 

Industry Practitioners

Setting the Stage

     
Sasha-Gaye Angus
President & CEO
MANNA, Inc.
Courtney Battle 
Acting Executive Director
HAND
     

 

Panel 1: Models & Programs for Developing Affordable Homeownership

Vaughn Perry
President
Douglass Community
Land Trust
Stephanie Prange Proestel
Deputy Director
Housing Initiative Partnership
 
Matthew Rhodes
Real Estate
Development Manager
Housing Alexandria
Imani Yasin
Director of Strategic Initiatives
Parity
Tabitha Atkins
Founder & Chief
Executive Officer

The Atkins Group
(Moderator)

 

Panel 2: Local Policies & Programs Inspiring New Homeowners

 
Eric Keeler
Deputy Director
Office of Housing
City of Alexandria
Wendi Redfern-Curtis
Senior Vice President
Single Family Programs

DC Housing
Finance Agency
Yvette Thomas
Director of Homeownership Center
MANNA, Inc.

 

Taylor Phillips
Director of Public Policy
HAND
(Moderator)
 
 

 

Panel 3: Financial Tools & Policies Making Homeownership Production Possible

 
Elisabeth Coats
Director of the
Homeownership Alliance
National Community
Stabilization Trust
Shellon Fraser 
Senior Director of Lending
National Housing Trust
Brien O’Toole
Chief of Housing Production
Community Development Administration
Maryland Department of Housing and Community
Dekonti
Mends-Cole

Executive Director of Diversity Equity and Inclusion for Corporate Responsibility

JPMorgan Chase & Co. 
(Moderator)
 

 

 

Registration fees: This event is free to current HAND Members; Non-Member Fee: $75.

 

CSH, Virginia Department of Behavioral Health and Development Services, Region 5 & HAND Hosts The 2023 Virginia Supportive Housing Institute: Finale Presentations

Date: November 15 | 8:30am – 2:00pm | Location: Embassy Suites Hampton Convention Center (1700 Coliseum Dr, Hampton, VA 23666)

Experience the success of the Supportive Housing Institute of Virginia! With the goal of jumpstarting Permanent Supportive Housing (PSH) projects, our institute has provided support for nine teams to make a difference in the Virginia region. By outlining practical steps toward PSH development, cohort members are working to address the vital needs of individuals with serious mental illness who face the risks of institutionalization, homelessness, and incarceration. Together, these projects will add over 150 new supportive housing units to Virginia’s pipeline. It’s a significant stride forward, enhancing the lives of those in need and strengthening our communities.

At the finale, each team will present their detailed plans for development and management. Prepare to be inspired by the strategic vision and impact of these incredible projects. RSVP by November 6th to witness how we’re boosting supportive housing sites in your community! Together, we’re building a brighter future for all.

 


 Affordable Housing Outlook & Imagining the Path Forward

Date: November 9 | 12:00pm – 2:00pm | Location: Virtual Webinar

Join HAND on November 9 from 12:00PM-2:00PM to discuss the current state of the market, the roadblocks, and the solutions facing affordable housing practitioners in Maryland and Virginia. As HAND hears from its members on the hurdles they are navigating to address affordable housing preservation and production, it is essential that we look to peers and partners to learn what solutions are working and the programs and policies making them possible. During this event, we will hear about updates at the federal level around bond cap, learn from case studies, and hear from a panel of practitioners on what has been most helpful for them in working to meet the region’s affordable housing needs. 

Industry Practitioners

   

Edward Barnett
Director of Rental Lending Maryland Department of Housing & Community Development

Emily Cadik
 CEO

Affordable Housing Tax Credit Coalition

Robert Goldman
 President
Montgomery Housing Partnership

   
         
   

Brett Macleod
Executive Director
JPMorgan Chase & Co.

Carmen Romero
President & CEO
Arlington Partnership for
Affordable Housing

Lauren Marcus
Senior Associate
Tiber Hudson
(Moderator)

   

 

Registration fees: This event is free to current HAND Members; Non-Member Fee: $75.

WATCH THE RECORDING

 

 

CSH, Virginia Department of Behavioral Health and Development Services, Region 5 & HAND Hosts The 2023 Virginia Supportive Housing Institute: Quality Improvement, Quality Endorsement, Project Presentation Prep

Date: November 8 | 9:00am – 1:00pm | Location: Virtual Webcast

During this penultimate session, we will focus on quality and  over essential topics such as how to engage in the CSH Quality Endorsement process, evaluate a project’s alignment with the Dimensions of Quality, and track outcomes for Quality Improvement. The aim is to equip you with the knowledge and tools needed to ensure the highest level of quality in your work and drive positive outcomes in your projects.

 

Registration fees: This session is only open to the 2023 Supportive Housing Institute of Virginia cohort members.

 


Resident Services Affinity Group: Sustainable Funding Solutions for Resident Services

Date: November 2 | 12:00pm – 1:30pm | Location: Virtual Webinar

What truly makes a successful Resident Services program? Once residents are enrolled in your programs, how can we ensure providers are able to maintain these services for the long-term? Join HAND on November 2, 2023 for the Resident Services Affinity Group session, where we will discuss how to sustainably fund and maintain resident services programs. Affinity groups are HAND’s peer-to-peer sessions. These small group webinars are designed to be a safe space for idea sharing and collaboration around solutions. 

Who can attend? All HAND members who are engaged with resident services programs and related decisions.

 

Industry Practitioners

 

Susan Davidson
Vice President of
Resident Services
AHC

Marquan Jackson
Vice President of
Resident Services
Arlington Partnership
for Affordable Housing

Julianna Stuart-Lomax
 Vice President of Community Impact Preservation of
Affordable Housing

Maura Williams, MA
Vice President of Housing & Community Services
Cornerstones

 

 

Registration fees: This event is free and only available to current HAND members.

 


OCTOBER 2023

Environmental Justice Affinity Group 
Equitable Decarbonization in Affordable Housing

Date: October 23 | 12:00pm – 1:30pm | Location: Virtual Webcast

From the Inflation Reduction Act, to the Building Energy Performance Standards, and even the Clean Energy DC Building Code – environmental regulations are at the center of many affordable housing conversations right now. As they work to address decarbonization more specifically, the National Housing Trust (NHT) is partnering with residents, property owners, capital providers and policymakers to support and increase decarbonization and healthy housing efforts in affordable housing. Join HAND on Monday, October 23 from 12:00PM-1:30PM for an Environmental Justice Affinity Group session to discuss what this new program will entail. Then, we want to hear from you! What are your concerns around decarbonization? What are the lessons you’ve learned if your team has taken on this challenge? Affinity groups are HAND’s peer-to-peer sessions. These small group webinars are designed to be a safe space for idea sharing and collaboration around solutions. 

Who can attend? All HAND members who are engaged with making environmental impact decisions – financiers, property managers, asset managers, etc.

 

Industry Practitioners

     
Leslie Zarker
Director of
Sustainability Policy
National Housing Trust
Kathy Zeisel, Esq.
Director of Special
Legal Projects
Children’s Law Center
 
   

 

Registration fees: This event is free and only available to current HAND members.

 

 

CSH, Virginia Department of Behavioral Health and Development Services, Region 5 & HAND Hosts The 2023 Virginia Supportive Housing Institute: Fair Housing and Tenant Screening

 

Date: October 5 | 9:00am – 1:00pm | Location: Virtual Webcast

In this session, we will explore how to ensure equity and accessibility in your project. We’ll cover key principles such as fair housing, reasonable accommodation, accessibility, and best practices in tenant screening. The aim is to provide you with valuable insights and practical strategies for creating an inclusive and accessible environment.

 

Industry Practitioners

 

Regina Chaney
Senior Community Engagement Specialist
Housing Opportunities Made Equal of Virginia

Rashaunda Lanier-Jackson
Senior Program Manager CSH

 

Charlesy Nance
Senior Program Manager CSH

Shiri Yadlin
Senior Program Manager
CSH
 

Registration fees: This session is only open to the 2023 Supportive Housing Institute of Virginia cohort members. 

 

CSH, Virginia Department of Behavioral Health and Development Services, Region 5 & HAND Hosts The 2023 Virginia Supportive Housing Institute: First Year

 

Date: October 4 | 9:00am – 1:00pm | Location: Virtual Webcast

In this session, we’ll address the unique challenges that arise during the first year of operations. We’ll dive into the essentials of coordinated entry and other tenant referral processes, as well as strategies for managing move-ins and ensuring housing retention. The goal is to equip you with valuable insights and tools to navigate these challenges successfully. You’ll leave this session with a clear understanding of how to tackle these aspects effectively and ensure a smooth transition into the first year of operations.

 

Industry Practitioners

Tierra Faggins
Senior Asset
Manager, Housing

Cornerstones

Liam Hudson
Senior Program Manager
CSH

Rashaunda Lanier-Jackson
Senior Program Manager CSH

Maura Williams
Vice President of Housing
and Community Services

Cornerstones

Vanessa Williams
Director of Supportive Housing

Cornerstones

Registration fees: This session is only open to the 2023 Supportive Housing Institute of Virginia cohort members.

 

CSH, Virginia Department of Behavioral Health and Development Services, Region 5 & HAND Hosts The 2023 Virginia Supportive Housing Institute: Property Management and Service Coordination

 

Date: October 3 | 9:00am – 1:00pm | Location: Virtual Webcast

In this session, we’ll explore the ins and outs of building operations and the associated services. Additionally, we’ll delve into topics such as working with tenants, creating and enforcing leases, coordinating services, managing crises, and addressing common challenges in property management. The aim is to equip you with the knowledge and tools you need to navigate these areas effectively.

 

Industry Practitioners

 
Pamela Agava
Senior Program Manager
CSH

Liam Hudson
Senior Program Manager
CSH

 

Rashaunda Lanier-Jackson
Senior Program Manager CSH

Shiri Yadlin
Senior Program Manager
CSH
 

Registration fees: This session is only open to the 2023 Supportive Housing Institute of Virginia cohort members.

 


SEPTEMBER 2023

Northern Virginia Affordable Housing Alliance’s Lunch & Learn
Faces of Affordable Housing: Who Can Afford to Live in the Region?

Date: September 15 | 12:00pm | Location: Virtual Webcast

“What does it take to call this region home?” This fundamental question served as the driving force behind the development of HAND’s Housing Indicator Tool. As we delve into the intricacies of this innovative tool, we’ll reveal the tangible impact it has on real lives. Behind every data point and figure, there’s a face, a family, a dream – all intricately woven into the fabric of affordable housing.

 

Featured Speakers

   
Courtney Battle
Acting Executive Director
HAND
Leah Hendey
Principal Research Associate
The Urban Institute
Taylor Phillips
Director of Public Policy
HAND
   

 

WATCH THE RECORDING

Registration fees: There is no cost to attend.

 

CSH, Virginia Department of Behavioral Health and Development Services, Region 5 & HAND Hosts The 2023 Virginia Supportive Housing Institute: Supportive Housing Budgets: Operating and Capital

 

Date: September 14 | 9:00am – 1:00pm | Location: Virtual Webcast

 

In this session, we will conclude our focus on budgeting topics. The session will provide an overview of the sources of capital financing and cover the entire development process. Discussions will center around the different types of local financing options that are available for pre-development and gap financing as well as funding available for services to support supportive housing projects. Additionally, we will share tools and resources to assist you in planning your budgets effectively as a team.

Industry Practitioners

   
Christina Duran
Senior Program Manager
CSH

 Allison Roddy
Community Investment Officer
CSH

 

Leah Werner
Senior Project Manager
CSH

   

Registration fees: This session is only open to the 2023 Supportive Housing Institute of Virginia cohort members.

 

CSH, Virginia Department of Behavioral Health and Development Services, Region 5 & HAND Hosts The 2023 Virginia Supportive Housing Institute: Supportive Housing Budgets: Services and Development Process

 

Date: September 13 | 9:00am – 1:00pm | Location: Virtual Webcast

 

This session will take a deeper look at supportive housing budgets. It will focus on the sources and priorities for services and cover the entire development process and operating budgets. Additionally, we will share tools and resources to assist you in planning your budgets effectively as a team.

Industry Practitioners

     
Liam Hudson
Senior Program Manager
CSH

 Allison Roddy
Community Investment Officer
CSH

 

 

   

Registration fees: This session is only open to the 2023 Supportive Housing Institute of Virginia cohort members.

 

CSH, Virginia Department of Behavioral Health and Development Services, Region 5 & HAND Hosts The 2023 Virginia Supportive Housing Institute: Introduction to Supportive Housing Budgets

 

Date: September 12 | 9:00am – 1:00pm | Location: Virtual Webcast

 

This session will provide an introductory overview of supportive housing budgets. It will cover the various types of financing required for the construction and operation of supportive housing. Additionally, the session will discuss important considerations and priorities when budgeting for supportive housing projects, as well as provide an overview of the overall development process.

Industry Practitioners

 
Pamela Agava
Senior Program Manager
CSH

Liam Hudson
Senior Program Manager
CSH

 

Rashaunda Lanier-Jackson
Senior Program Manager CSH

Shiri Yadlin
Senior Program Manager
CSH
 

Registration fees: This session is only open to the 2023 Supportive Housing Institute of Virginia cohort members.

 

A Conversation with the Baltimore Region’s Housing Directors

Date: September 7 | 10:00am – 11:30am | Location: Virtual Webcast

Join HAND and Baltimore housing leaders for a demonstration and discussion of the Housing Indicator Tool (HIT) 3.0. In 2023, the HIT included five Baltimore jurisdictions for the first time! As the HIT continues to grow, HAND is committed to making sure it represents its members’ full footprint throughout Washington, D.C., Maryland and Virginia. It is important for users to know how to navigate the tool, and – more importantly – know how to put that data into actionable solutions. Each jurisdiction has unique obstacles to addressing the affordable housing crisis, but looking to how, where and why other jurisdictions have had success is a key first step in advocating for more equitable housing policies. After a demonstration of HIT 3.0, Baltimore housing leaders will discuss how to use the outcomes as starting points to address the need for more affordable housing in their respective jurisdictions and how everyone has a unique role to play as advocates in this industry.

HIT 3.0 Demonstration

     
Leah Hendey
Principal Research Associate
The Urban Institute
LaToya Thomas
Principal & Founder
Brick & Story
     

 

Regional Leadership

Kelly A. Cimino
Director
Howard County
Department of Housing and Community Development

Terry Hickey
Director
Baltimore County Department of Housing and Community Development
Alice Kennedy
Housing Commissioner
Baltimore City
Department of Housing and Community Development
Eric Leshinsky
Chief of Comprehensive Planning
The City of Annapolis Department of Planning and Zoning
Christopher Everett
Development Manager
Mission First
Housing Group
(Moderator)

 

WATCH THE RECORDING

 

 


AUGUST 2023

CSH, Virginia Department of Behavioral Health and Development Services, Region 5 & HAND Hosts The 2023 Virginia Supportive Housing Institute: Services Planning, Service Coordination, and Models in Supportive Housing

 

Date: August 31 | 9:00am – 1:00pm | Location: Virtual Webcast

 

During this session, participants will gain knowledge on the coordination and planning of services aimed at supporting tenants in utilizing housing as a means to promote their individual health, wellness, and recovery. The session will cover essential topics like services coordination, models for staffing and services, and designing and planning of services.

Industry Practitioners

 
Liam Hudson
Senior Program Manager
CSH

 Eunid Mann
Program Manager
Project HOME

 

Candice Stancil
Senior PSH Case Manager
The Lamb Center

Shiri Yadlin
Senior Program Manager
CSH
 

Registration fees: This session is only open to the 2023 Supportive Housing Institute of Virginia cohort members.

 

CSH, Virginia Department of Behavioral Health and Development Services, Region 5 & HAND Hosts The 2023 Virginia Supportive Housing Institute: Designing Your Project

 

Date: August 30 | 9:00am – 1:30pm | Location: Virtual Webcast

 

This session focuses on designing your project to meet quality standards and incorporate Trauma Informed Design principles. Regional experts will guide participants through unique design examples and considerations to better inform population specific project concepts.  We will hear from a local architect, learn about crafting a project design that meets your project goals, and integrate accessibility and sustainability into your project concept.

Industry Practitioners

   

 Laura Battaglia
AIA, LEEDap,
IDEC, IIDA 
Assistant Professor of
Interior Design Virginia Commonwealth University

 Liam Hudson
Senior Program Manager
CSH

Lisa T. Moon
Ph.D., MFA

Design Strategist Determined by Design &
Clinical Psychologist
Hunter Holmes McGuire Veterans Administration Medical Center

   

Registration fees: This session is only open to the 2023 Supportive Housing Institute of Virginia cohort members.

 

 Expanding Housing Opportunities: How Municipalities are Meeting the Need

 Date: August 22 | 10:00am – 12:00pm | Location: Virtual Webinar

 


   As we continue to track the region’s progress post-launch of the 2023 Housing Indicator Tool, HAND sees the many
   creative ways in which jurisdictions are working to design innovative programs and strategies to address the region’s
   affordable
housing needs. Join HAND and local housing industry leaders on August 22 for two virtual roundtable
   discussions: 

   Roundtable 1: Revisiting Zoning to Expand Housing Opportunities
   Roundtable 2: Expanding Housing Opportunities – A Look at Jurisdictions that are Building a Framework to Further
   Affordable Housing

   What we will cover:

  • Zoning opportunities for the Missing Middle
  • Comprehensive Plan approvals
  • Townhomes’ roles in furthering affordability
  • Innovative assistance programs and housing plans
  • Housing Trust Funds
  • …and more!

 

   Featured Speakers

  Roundtable Discussion #1: Revisiting Zoning to Expand Housing Opportunities

   
Scott Bruton, PhD
Director
Montgomery County Department of Housing and Community Affairs
John E. Hall
Director
Loudoun County
Department of Housing and Community Development
Mark McCaskill, AICP Principal Planner
Prince William County
   
         
   

Helen McIlvaine
Director of Housing
City of Alexandria

Anna Shapiro
Deputy Director
Fairfax County Department of Housing and
Community Development
Melissa Bondi
Policy Director
Mid-Atlantic
Enterprise Community Partners
(Moderator)
   

 

  Roundtable Discussion #2: Expanding Housing Opportunities – A Look at Jurisdictions that are Building a
  Framework to Further Affordable Housing

Peter Engel
Executive Director
Howard County
Housing Commission
Terry Hickey
Director
Baltimore County Department of Housing and Community Development
Alice Kennedy
Housing Commissioner
Baltimore City
Department of Housing and Community Development

 

Ivette Monnéy, MBA
Housing Program Coordinator
Department of Community Services
City of Manassas Park
Jill Norcross
Executive Director
Northern Virginia Affordable Housing Alliance
(Moderator)

 

  WATCH THE RECORDING

 

 

CSH, Virginia Department of Behavioral Health and Development Services, Region 5 & HAND Hosts The 2023 Virginia Supportive Housing Institute: Roles, Involving Tenants, Community Support

 

Date: August 17 | 9:00am – 1:00pm | Location: Site- Visit  6939 Georgia Ave NW, Washington, DC 20012  & Lunch (Busboys and Poets – 235 Carroll St NW, Washington, DC 20012)

 

Cohort members will start their day with a tour of a permanent supportive housing building in DC. After the tour, cohort members will enjoy a working lunch.

 

Registration fees: This session is only open to the 2023 Supportive Housing Institute of Virginia cohort members.

 

CSH, Virginia Department of Behavioral Health and Development Services, Region 5 & HAND Hosts The 2023 Virginia Supportive Housing Institute: Project Teams, Concept, and Strategy

 

Date: August 16 | 9:00am – 4:00pm | Location: Capital One Hall (7750 Capital One Tower Road, Tysons, Virginia 22102)

 

The second session will include a series of activities for team building, generating a shared vision, and defining team roles.

 

Registration fees: This session is only open to the 2023 Supportive Housing Institute of Virginia cohort members.

 

CSH, Virginia Department of Behavioral Health and Development Services, Region 5 & HAND Hosts The 2023 Virginia Supportive Housing Institute: Supportive Housing 101

 

Date: August 15 | 12:00pm – 4:00pm | Location: Capital One Hall (7750 Capital One Tower Road, Tysons, Virginia 22102)

 

Cohort members can expect to gain a thorough understanding of the curriculum and the need for supportive housing, get to know the other teams and learn some best practices in producing and operating quality supportive housing.

 

Registration fees: This session is only open to the 2023 Supportive Housing Institute of Virginia cohort members.

 


JULY 2023

Northern Virginia Regional Commission NoVa Council

Date: July 11 | 10:00am – 12:00pm | Location: 3040 Williams Drive, Suite 200, Fairfax, VA 22031

We invite you to join HAND, Virginia Housing, the Northern Virginia Regional Commission, the Virginia Department of Housing and Community Development & the Northern Virginia Affordable Housing Alliance at NoVa’s First Advisory Council Meeting. This meeting promises to be engaging and informative, featuring an open discussion segment centered around three key questions:

  • How can new land-use reform initiatives create innovative, affordable housing and service delivery opportunities?
  • What strategic partnerships are you leveraging to promote upward mobility in your community through rental to homeownership opportunities?
  • Are there any new partnerships emerging to cover existing gaps in services and create a holistic approach to community stabilization? How are you aligning property management with resident services to achieve this?

By attending the meeting on July 11th, you will have an opportunity to share your valuable insights and perspectives at this open exchange of ideas!

 

 

 

Baltimore Metropolitan Council Housing Committee Presentation – Housing Indicator Tool 

Date: July 6 | 2:00pm – 3:30pm | Location: Virtual Webinar

Join the Baltimore Metropolitan Council‘s (BMC) Housing Committee and Affordability Preservation Task Force for their joint quarterly meeting on July 6th from 2:00 pm to 3:30 pm. This virtual meeting will bring together stakeholders in the Baltimore area to discuss important housing-related topics.

During this meeting, the committee will be joined by the HAND, who have developed an online preservation-oriented Housing Indicator Tool (HIT). This tool has been instrumental in gathering data on housing conditions and preservation efforts. Notably, this year, five Baltimore-area jurisdictions participated in the development of HIT for the first time. The HAND team will guide the members through the valuable information provided by the tool.

The BMC’s Housing Committee serves as a platform for interaction and cooperative dialogue among stakeholders involved in implementing regional fair housing action plans in Baltimore. In addition to this important role, the committee also addresses the allocation of State affordable housing resources and addresses transportation/transit issues related to publicly assisted housing in the region. Furthermore, the committee is actively engaged in addressing housing-related matters stemming from the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.

Don’t miss this opportunity to join the discussion and contribute to the advancement of fair and affordable housing in the Baltimore area.

   Featured Speakers

     
Courtney Battle
Director of Strategic
Partnerships & Membership
HAND
LaToya Thomas
Policy Director
Housing Indicator Tool
HAND
     

   

 


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