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.
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OCTOBER 2023
Town Hall For A Thriving DC: Collaborating for Equitable Housing Development and Preservation
Date: October 31 | 9:00am – 12:00pm | Location: Virtual Webcast
The Housing Association of Nonprofit Developers (HAND), the District of Columbia Building Industry Association (DCBIA) and the African American Real Estate Professionals of DC (AAREP DC) are pleased to present a Town Hall on the continuum of housing development and preservation in the District of Columbia. As an industry, we are aware that there is a shortage of housing available for District residents. Bonds for housing production are in high demand, operating subsidies are lagging relative to operating expenses and, and rent collections are down, among other items. How can we all collectively work together to come up with solutions to these roadblocks? Join HAND, DCBIA and AAREP for a discussion with practitioners and government leaders on Tuesday, October 31, 2023 from 9:00AM-12:00PM to learn how we can collaboratively address the systems and processes that are helping – or hindering – the ability to produce a more equitable and accessible Washington, D.C. housing market.
Topics We Will Cover:
- Bond Cap
- Permit Delays
- Local Rent Subsidy Program & Housing Choice Vouchers
- Public Land Dispositions
- First Source
- Tenant Opportunity to Purchase Act
- Operating Subsidy Mechanics
- Rent Collections & Rent Stabilization
Speakers to be announced!
Registration fee: There is no cost to attend.
SEPTEMBER 2023
Quarterly Member Power Hour
Date: September 21 | 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 fee: There is no cost to attend.
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
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| Courtney Battle Acting Executive Director HAND |
Leah Hendey
Principal Research Associate
The Urban Institute
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Taylor Phillips
Director of Public Policy
HAND
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Registration fee: 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
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| Christina Duran Senior Program Manager CSH |
Allison Roddy
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Leah Werner |
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.
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| Liam Hudson Senior Program Manager CSH |
Allison Roddy
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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
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| Pamela Agava Senior Program Manager CSH |
Liam Hudson
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Shiri Yadlin |
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
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Leah Hendey
Principal Research Associate
The Urban Institute
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LaToya Thomas Principal & Founder Brick & Story |
Regional Leadership
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Kelly A. Cimino |
Terry Hickey
Director
Baltimore County Department of Housing and Community Development
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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)
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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
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| Liam Hudson Senior Program Manager CSH |
Eunid Mann
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Candice Stancil |
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.
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Laura Battaglia |
Liam Hudson |
Lisa T. Moon |
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
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| Scott Bruton, PhD Director Montgomery County Department of Housing and Community Affairs |
John E. Hall
Director
Loudoun County
Department of Housing and Community Development
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Mark McCaskill, AICP Principal Planner
Prince William County |
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Helen McIlvaine |
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
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| Peter Engel Executive Director Howard County Housing Commission |
Terry Hickey
Director
Baltimore County Department of Housing and Community Development
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Alice Kennedy
Housing Commissioner Baltimore City Department of Housing and Community Development
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Ivette Monnéy, MBA
Housing Program Coordinator
Department of Community Services
City of Manassas Park
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Jill Norcross Executive Director Northern Virginia Affordable Housing Alliance (Moderator) |
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: TBD
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
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| Courtney Battle Director of Strategic Partnerships & Membership HAND |
LaToya Thomas
Policy Director
Housing Indicator Tool
HAND
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