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 Courtney at cbattle@handhousing.org.
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JUNE 2024
Exploring National Affordable Homeownership Models & Networking Reception
Date: June 25 | 3:00pm – 7:30pm | Location: National Housing Trust (1101 Connecticut Ave NW, 10th Floor, Washington, DC. 20036)
As the region continues to explore more ways to make homeownership attainable and affordable, it is important to look at what other jurisdictions are doing across the nation to learn what is replicable in Washington, D.C., Maryland and Virginia. Join HAND, National Housing Trust, and Grounded Solutions Network for this session on what homeownership models have been successful around the country, the policies making them possible, unique funding sources and more. Following presentations from practitioners across the country, we will hear from a panel of local housing leadership on what’s replicable in the region and what it will take to get there.
Speakers to be Announced!
Registration Details: This event is free and only open to all.
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The 33rd Annual HAND Honors
Date: June 13 | 6:00pm – 9:00pm | Location: The Kennedy Center, Nations Gallery (2700 F Street NW, Washington, DC. 20566)
HAND is excited to welcome our members and partners back to the Kennedy Center this year for the 33rd Annual HAND Honors – an evening of inspiration, connection and celebration. HAND Honors not only provides the place and space for our members to network and build the relationships that are essential to accomplishing our shared mission of creating a more equitable region, but also serves as our largest annual fundraiser. Through your support of HAND Honors, we are able to continue designing and executing 70 plus annual training and capacity building events, activating our members through important policy initiatives like the Housing Indicator Tool, and convening our members at cultivation events like this one.
The theme of HAND Honors is In This Together. We know that the obstacles our communities face cannot be solved alone, and there is no single solution to the housing affordability crisis. Together, we can build first-class homes that are affordable to our neighbors. Together, we can lead with housing first and collaborate on thoughtful, engaging resident services. Together, we can commit to racial equity and hold one another accountable. Together, we can make sure we have a lasting impact on the communities we serve, creating spaces where residents not only live, but thrive.
During the 33rd Annual HAND Honors, we will come together to recognize the outstanding accomplishments of the Housing Achievement Awardees, and we’ll honor the winners of the GenerationHAND Scholarship and the Children’s Essay Contest – all of which always inspire us to keep doing this work and give us hope for the future. We’re in this together, and we can’t wait to be back together at The Kennedy Center!
Registration Details: An individual pass costs $200. Please visit the registration page for more details about different packages, sponsorship options, and marketing opportunities.
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Year 15 Transition
Date: June 6 | 12:00pm – 2:00pm | Location: Virtual Webinar
As a general partner or managing member of a Low Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) project, it is essential to be prepared for Year 15, the period when LIHTC owners who seek and are granted regulatory relief from the program can convert their properties to market-rate units.
This session will focus on helping non-profit general partners plan for the Year 15 process, both at Year 1 (during the closing process) and as Year 15 approaches, including evaluating project status and preparing for the investor’s exit. Additionally, it will also cover disposition strategies, accounting and tax issues, and negotiating the investor’s exit. Through presentations from experienced industry professionals, participants will gain fundamental knowledge on how to accomplish their next steps.
Speakers to be Announced!
Registration Details: This event is free to current HAND Members; Non-Member Fee: $75.
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MAY 2024
The Ins and Outs of Lasting Affordability
Date: May 29 | 10:00am – 2:00pm | Location: National Housing Trust (1101 Connecticut Ave NW, 10th Floor, Washington, DC. 20036)
Setting up a homeownership program with lasting affordability comes with a host of choices around program structure, resident support, and affordability models. Join HAND, National Housing Trust, and Grounded Solutions Network for an interactive and informative session that will provide an overview of shared equity homeownership models and what it takes to set up a successful model and stewardship program. The session will conclude with a facilitated discussion to brainstorm ways we can balance maintaining affordability while helping residents generate wealth.
Topics We Will Cover:
- Setting up a shared equity affordability program
- Pre-purchase stewardship
- Mortgage readiness, down payment assistance and other homebuyer supports
- Post-purchase stewardship
Lunch will be provided during this session. Coffee and tea will be available in the morning.
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Registration Details: This event is free and only open to all.
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CSH, Baltimore City DHCD, the Mayor’s Office of Homeless Services, the Mayor’s Office of Recovery Programs & HAND Hosts The Supportive Housing Institute of Baltimore City | Finale Presentation
Date: May 8 | 9:00am – 1:00pm | Location: CareFirst Canton Tower (1501 S. Clinton St Baltimore, MD 21224)
Join us for the finale of The Supportive Housing Institute of Baltimore City! Over the past months, we have embarked on an journey to catalyze the development of permanent supportive housing (PSH) projects across the Baltimore region. This initiative was designed to guide five dynamic teams through the nuanced process of developing PSH projects, each aimed at providing crucial housing for individuals with serious mental illness who are at risk of or currently facing institutionalization, homelessness, and incarceration. As we wrap up this journey, we are thrilled to invite you to our institute’s closing event, where each team will take the stage to showcase their crafted plans for development and management.
Registration Details: This session is only open to the 2024 Supportive Housing Institute of Baltimore City cohort members.
CSH, Baltimore City DHCD, the Mayor’s Office of Homeless Services, the Mayor’s Office of Recovery Programs & HAND Hosts The Supportive Housing Institute of Baltimore City | Finale Presentation Prep
Date: May 7 | 1:00pm – 4:00pm | Location: CareFirst Canton Tower (1501 S. Clinton St Baltimore, MD 21224)
As we approach the conclusion of the Supportive Housing Institute of Baltimore City journey, we’re offering a pivotal session that will arm our teams with the knowledge and confidence needed for a successful finale. Throughout this journey, each team has been at the forefront of crafting innovative PSH solutions designed to provide stable, supportive housing for individuals with serious mental illnesses who are navigating the complexities of institutionalization, homelessness, and incarceration. The finale presents a unique platform to showcase these comprehensive plans, emphasizing development and management strategies that promise to transform lives and landscapes in Baltimore.
This special session is tailored to refine each team’s presentations and ensure they arefully prepared to capture the attention and support of stakeholders at the finale. Key areas of focus will include storytelling techniques, data visualization, addressing potential questions from the audience, and strategies to clearly articulate the impact and sustainability of your PSH project..
Registration Details: This session is only open to the 2024 Supportive Housing Institute of Baltimore City cohort members.
APRIL 2024
Philanthropy Activation with the Housing Indicator Tool 4.0
Date: April 26 | 10:00am – 11:30am | Location: Virtual Webinar
Philanthropy DMV members are invited to join a special activation event hosted by PDMV’s Housing Justice Working Group in partnership with HANDand the Urban Institute. Three years after its inaugural release in March 2021, with four years of data, HAND will share an updated version of the Housing Indicator Toolwith funders. The tool holds all of us accountable to addressing housing affordability with information on progress towards regional housing production goals that are based on local projections on household growth. The tool also highlights policies that support the production and preservation of affordable housing and the protection of residents from discrimination and displacement.
Systemic racism, the uneven effects of COVID-19, and the shortage of affordable housing paints a portrait of the Capital Region’s housing affordability challenge. We must be equipped with the knowledge of where we stand in each jurisdiction to effectively meet the needs for housing supply and a more equitable region. What opportunities exist for philanthropic organizations to engage in ongoing efforts to increase affordable housing in the region? And what impact might we advance through partnership with local nonprofits, government agencies and others?
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| Courtney Battle Executive Director HAND |
Stephanie Chan Chief Strategy Officer Funders Together to End Homelessness |
Leah Hendey
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Priya Jayachandran CEO National Housing Trust |
George Jones |
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| Amy Kleine Senior Program Director The Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Foundation |
George L. Leventhal, Ph.D. |
Gloria Nauden Interim CEO Philanthropy DMV |
Taylor Phillips
Director of Public Policy
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Silvana Straw Senior Community Investment Officer & Philanthropic Advisor Greater Washington Community Foundation |
Registration Details: This session is only open to Philanthropy DMV staff.
QAP Strategies for Environmental Justice in Affordable Housing
Date: April 23 | 12:00pm – 1:30pm | Location: Virtual Webinar
Building Clean- a project of the BlueGreen Alliance Foundation – provides resources and guidance to builders of efficient and affordable housing on which products contain hazardous chemicals, their health impacts, and how to identify healthier, U.S. and union made building products. Join HAND and Building Clean on Tuesday, April 23 for a presentation on how environmental justice issues in affordable housing can be addressed by using healthy building practices implemented through Qualified Allocation Plans (QAPs). Disproportionate exposures – unequal distribution of environmental hazards among marginalized communities – are a pressing concern as people of color are faced with higher instances of asthma, adverse birth outcomes, childhood obesity, hypertension, and diabetes. Discover how QAPs can be leveraged to reduce chemical burdens and improve the health and equity of residents of affordable housing.
Who can attend? All HAND members who are engaged with making environmental impact decisions – financiers, property managers, asset managers, etc.
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Jeff Hurley State Initiatives Manager BlueGreen Alliance Foundation |
Linnea Morgan Building Clean Program Associate BlueGreen Alliance |
Registration Details: This event is free and only open to current HAND members.
LEAD Racial Equity Institute | Session 1
Date: April 19 | 9:00am – 5:00pm | Location: National Association of REALTORS (500 New Jersey Avenue, NW, Washington, D.C. 20001)
This kickoff session will dive into the history of racism in housing with a special focus on redlining maps for the DMV area, aimed at understanding the root causes. It introduces a racial equity approach that begins with personal reflection, extends through organizational change, and culminates in community impact, laying the groundwork for a vision of anti-racist housing. Attendees will engage in pre-work activities like REDI 101 and readings on racism in housing, coupled with tasks to assess personal and organizational readiness for racial equity. The session, featuring speaker Leah Rothstein, will cover both the historical context of racism in housing and forward-looking strategies for an anti-racist approach, empowering attendees to identify strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and champions in their journey toward equitable leadership..
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| Ebony Walden Founder Ebony Walden Consulting (Co-Facilitator) |
Leah Rothstein
Co-Author Just Action |
Angela Carlberg
Senior Director of Community Development Ecosystem Building at Community Development Advocates of Detroit (Co-Facilitator) |
Registration Details: This event is only for the LEAD Racial Equity Institute cohort members.
How to Apply Webinar: Supportive Housing Institute of Virginia
Date: April 18 | 2:00pm – 4:00pm | Location: Virtual Webinar
Registration Details: This event is free.
CSH, Baltimore City DHCD, the Mayor’s Office of Homeless Services, the Mayor’s Office of Recovery Programs & HAND Hosts The Supportive Housing Institute of Baltimore City | First Year
Date: April 17 | 9:00am – 1:00pm | Location: Virtual Webinar
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.
Registration Details: This session is only open to the 2024 Supportive Housing Institute of Baltimore City cohort members.
CSH, Baltimore City DHCD, the Mayor’s Office of Homeless Services, the Mayor’s Office of Recovery Programs & HAND Hosts The Supportive Housing Institute of Baltimore City | Property Management and Service Coordination
Date: April 16 | 9:00am – 1:00pm | Location: Virtual Webinar
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.
Registration Details: This session is only open to the 2024 Supportive Housing Institute of Baltimore City cohort members.
CSH, Baltimore City DHCD, the Mayor’s Office of Homeless Services, the Mayor’s Office of Recovery Programs & HAND Hosts The Supportive Housing Institute of Baltimore City | Service Coordination and Models in Supportive Housing
Date: April 3 | 9:00am – 1:00pm | Location: Virtual Webinar
This session will provide an overview of the different models of integrated supportive housing. During the session, project teams will look at ways to help foster lasting working relationships, areas where coordination can be most effective, and explore the best practices of integrated supportive housing
Registration Details: This session is only open to the 2024 Supportive Housing Institute of Baltimore City cohort members.
Negotiations Workshop
Date: April 2 | 9:30am – 1:30pm | Location: National Association of REALTORS (500 New Jersey Avenue, NW, Washington, D.C. 20001)
Join HAND on Tuesday, April 2 from 9:30AM-1:30PM for an Interest-based negotiation workshop focusing on teaching participants how to negotiate effectively by focusing on underlying interests rather than just positions. Through this training, participants will learn to identify their own interests as well as those of the other party, explore creative solutions to satisfy mutual interests, and build collaborative relationships. criteria, generating options for mutual gain, and maintaining open communication. Through interactive exercises and role-plays, participants develop practical skills and strategies to navigate negotiations successfully while preserving relationships and maximizing outcomes for all parties involved. Ultimately, interest-based negotiation training empowers individuals to achieve more satisfying outcomes while preserving important business relationships and fostering long-term partnerships.
Topics we will cover:
- Two-party & multi-party negotiations
- Separating people from the problem
- Objective criteria
- Mutual gain
- Open communication
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Vonda Jones |
Registration Details: This event is free to current HAND Members; Non-Member Fee: $75.
March 2024
CSH, Baltimore City DHCD, the Mayor’s Office of Homeless Services, the Mayor’s Office of Recovery Programs & HAND Hosts The Supportive Housing Institute of Baltimore City | Supportive Housing Budgets: Operating and Services
Date: March 28 | 9:00am – 4:00pm | Location: CareFirst Canton Tower (1501 S. Clinton St Baltimore, MD 21224)
In this session, we will conclude our focus on budgeting topics. The session will provide an overview of the sources of capital financing, cover the entire development process, and take a deeper look at supportive housing budgets. 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.
Registration Details: This session is only open to the 2024 Supportive Housing Institute of Baltimore City cohort members.
CSH, Baltimore City DHCD, the Mayor’s Office of Homeless Services, the Mayor’s Office of Recovery Programs & HAND Hosts The Supportive Housing Institute of Baltimore City | Introduction to Supportive Housing Budgets: Capital Budgets
Date: March 27 | 9:00am – 4:00pm | Location: CareFirst Canton Tower (1501 S. Clinton St Baltimore, MD 21224)
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.
Registration Details: This session is only open to the 2024 Supportive Housing Institute of Baltimore City cohort members.
Meeting the Moment: Collective Effort to Increase Housing Production and Affordability in the Capital Region with the Housing Indicator Tool
Date: March 21 | 9:00am – 12:30pm | Location: Urban Institute (500 L’Enfant Plaza SW, Washington D.C, 20024)
The housing affordability crisis in the Capital Region of Maryland, Virginia, and Washington, DC, continues to grow. Building enough new housing to meet demand and preserving existing affordability is a problem that will take collective effort to solve. The Housing Indicator Tool(HIT) is a digital dashboard that tracks affordable housing production and preservation at the regional and jurisdiction level. It also tracks policies jurisdictions have in place to facilitate the production and preservation outcomes the region seeks and to protect residents from discrimination and displacement. The region has made progress in increasing production, but to solve the affordability crisis, collective effort is needed from every sector: public, private, and philanthropic.
Join HAND and The Urban Institute for the 2024 HIT release and conversations from cross-sector leaders with a diverse set of perspectives that will provide a view of how each sector can contribute to the collective effort and address the advocacy, policies, and investments needed to increase the housing supply and create a more equitable region.
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Courtney Battle Executive Director HAND |
Malachi McKinney |
Sarah Rosen Wartell President Urban Institute |
HIT 4.0 Release, Featuring 2023 Housing Outcomes
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Taylor Phillips
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| Jovan Burton Executive Director Partnership for Housing Affordability |
George Kleb Executive Director Bon Secours Baltimore Community Works |
Brett Macleod Executive Director JPMorgan Chase & Co |
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Carmen Romero President & CEO Arlington Partnership for Affordable Housing |
Brett Theodos Senior Fellow and Director Community Economic Development Hub Urban Institute (Moderator) |
Panel 2 | Local Policies, Regional Impact: Elected Officials & Housing Directors’ Perspectives on What’s Needed to Make Progress as a Region
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Thomas Fleetwood |
Alyia Gaskins Councilmember City of Alexandria, VA |
Colleen Green Director DC DHCD |
John Hall Housing Director Loudoun County DHCD |
Takis Karantonis Vice Chair Arlington County, VA |
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| Aspasia Xypolia Director Prince George’s County DHCD |
Robert McCartney Host Think Regionally Podcast (Moderator) |
Registration Details: This event is free.
CSH, Baltimore City DHCD, the Mayor’s Office of Homeless Services, the Mayor’s Office of Recovery Programs & HAND Hosts The Supportive Housing Institute of Baltimore City | Designing Your Project
Date: March 12 | 9:00am – 1:00pm | Location: Virtual
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.
Registration Details: This session is only open to the 2024 Supportive Housing Institute of Baltimore City cohort members.
Asset Management Affinity Group: Captive Insurance
Date: March 5 | 12:00pm – 1:30pm | Location: Virtual Webinar
Join HAND’s Asset Management Affinity Group to learn about captive insurance and its role in affordable housing. In an environment where insurance premiums are rising and the number of providers is seemingly decreasing, the use of captive insurance has been increasing. During this session we will learn what an insurance captive is, how they’re structured, and when it is the right time for affordable housing organizations to consider captives. HAND’s affinity groups are peer-to-peer sessions, designed for sharing ideas and collaborating on solutions in a safe space alongside other industry segment professionals. This will be a cameras on session, so we encourage you all to participate and bring your questions and ideas for sharing!
Who can attend? Anyone engaged in Asset Management programming or decision-making.
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Ari Severe Executive Vice President of Operations TM Associates |
Registration Details: This event is free and only available to current HAND members.
Register TodayFEBRUARY 2024
CSH, Baltimore City DHCD, the Mayor’s Office of Homeless Services, the Mayor’s Office of Recovery Programs & HAND Hosts The Supportive Housing Institute of Baltimore City | Supportive Housing 101
Date: February 27 | 9:00am – 4:00pm | Location: Baltimore Unity Hall (1505 Eutaw Pl, Baltimore, MD 21217)
Cohort members can expect to gain a thorough understanding of the core principles of supportive housing, as well as evidence based best practices in the field of supportive housing.
Registration Details: This session is only open to the 2024 Supportive Housing Institute of Baltimore City cohort members.
CSH, Baltimore City DHCD, the Mayor’s Office of Homeless Services, the Mayor’s Office of Recovery Programs & HAND Hosts The Supportive Housing Institute of Baltimore City | Centering Equity: Understanding Need Within a National and Local Context
Date: February 26 | 9:00am – 5:00pm | Location: Baltimore Unity Hall (1505 Eutaw Pl, Baltimore, MD 21217)
During the in-person kick-off, cohort members can expect to get to know the other teams and learn some best practices in producing and operating quality supportive housing. This session will explore equity in both a national and local context, while addressing the role supportive housing plays in building and sustaining equitable communities.
Registration Details: This session is only open to the 2024 Supportive Housing Institute of Baltimore City cohort members.
Housing Indicator Tool Lunch & Learn with AHC
Date: February 22 | 12:00pm – 1:30pm | Location: AHC Office (2230 Fairfax Dr. Suite 100, Arlington, VA 22201)
The housing affordability crisis in the Capital Region of Washington, D.C., Maryland and Virginia continues to grow. Building enough new housing to meet demand and preserving existing affordability is a problem that will take collective effort to solve. The Housing Indicator Tool is a digital dashboard that tracks affordable housing production and preservation at the regional and jurisdiction level. Rooted in a racial equity framework, it also tracks policies jurisdictions have in place to facilitate the production and preservation outcomes the region seeks and protect residents from discrimination and displacement.
Join speakers from HAND and the Urban Institute during this lunch & learn session, as they provide an overview of affordable housing trends across the region, highlight where there is still work to be done, and demonstrate how you can use the HIT tool in your work providing high-quality affordable housing across DC, Maryland, and Virginia. HAND is a cross-sector membership collective of over 450 organizations committed to the production and preservation of affordable housing in the Capital Region. Urban is a nonprofit research organization that provides data and evidence to help advance upward mobility and equity and is committed to providing research, data, and technical assistance in the Greater DC area to further those goals.
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Leah Hendey
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Registration Details: This session is only open to AHC staff.
GenerationHAND Mentorship Kick-Off
Date: February 16 | 9:00am – 11:00am | Location: National Association of REALTORS (500 New Jersey Avenue, NW, Washington, D.C. 20001)
HAND is excited to kick off the third year of the GenerationHAND Mentorship Program. The mentorship program is a year-long journey where HAND members can focus on personal and professional development while building connections with and learning from like-minded industry professionals. A mentor is not only someone who can help you grow your network and advance your career, but also someone who can be a sounding board for ideas, a collaborator on solutions and most importantly – a source of encouragement and inspiration. Here at HAND, we emphasize the importance of relationships. Our members’ shared mission to build and sustain more equitable communities is not an easy goal, and it is not one that can be accomplished alone. The GenerationHAND Mentorship program is one more tool in your toolbox to help get one step closer to your goals. Join HAND on Friday, February 16, 2024 to kick-off this year’s mentor-mentee pairings.
Who can attend: HAND members who have completed the mentorship application on or before January 23, 2024.
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Registration Details: This event is free and only available to current HAND members who have completed the mentorship application.
CSH, Baltimore City DHCD, the Mayor’s Office of Homeless Services, the Mayor’s Office of Recovery Programs & HAND Hosts The Supportive Housing Institute of Baltimore City | Virtual Orientation
Date: February 15 | 9:00am – 12:00pm | Location: Virtual Webinar
The Baltimore City Department of Housing and Community Development, the Mayor’s Office of Homeless Services, the Mayor’s Office of Recovery Programs, the Corporation for Supportive Housing (CSH), and HAND are excited to kick-off the first Baltimore City Supportive Housing Institute (SHI). During this virtual orientation, cohort members can expect to gain a thorough understanding of SHI’s curriculum and the need for supportive housing, get to know the other teams, get important information about the in-person kick-off, and learn some best practices in producing and operating quality supportive housing.
Registration Details: This session is only open to the 2024 Supportive Housing Institute of Baltimore City cohort members.
How to Apply Webinar: LEAD Racial Equity Institute
Date: February 1 | 10:00am – 11:00am | Location: Virtual Webinar
Learn, Empower, Activate and Deliver – these four words capture the heart of HAND’s latest racial equity programming, the LEAD Racial Equity Institute. At HAND, we are committed to centering racial equity, and the Institute is one of the ways we are taking action. We are constantly inspired by our members remaining intentional in this commitment alongside us, and we have heard their call for a program that goes a step beyond traditional diversity, equity, and inclusion training. Join HAND on February 1 at 10:00AM for a virtual webinar to learn more about the Institute and get more information on how to submit your application.
The LEAD Racial Equity Institute will equip housing leaders to actively drive racial equity, transforming their organizational culture, policies, and practices to make a lasting impact, both internally and externally. This program requires the decision-makers who can directly impact change to be at the table, where they will design and learn how to implement a Racial Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (REDI) plan unique to their organization and its goals. This 10-month cohort program is designed to foster a collaborative style of learning to address a wide range of competencies, skills, and practices. Each session is carefully crafted to be inclusive and relevant to the unique challenges faced at the cross-sector of racial equity and affordable housing and community development. Applications for the Institute are due on February 23, 2024.
Who can attend? Nonprofit and for-profit HAND members working in development or housing services (including property management, resident services, and housing counseling).
Registration fees: This event is free.
JANUARY 2024
Resident Services Affinity Group Certified Organization for Resident Engagement & Services (CORES)
Date: January 31 | 12:00pm – 1:30pm | Location: Virtual Webinar
The CORES Certification recognizes owner-operators and third-party providers that have developed a robust commitment, capacity, and competency in providing resident services coordination in affordable housing communities. Launched by the Stewards of Affordable Housing for the Future (SAHF) in 2018, the CORES Certification ensures that housing providers, funders and policymakers are able to identify organizations who have committed to and operationalized a resident-centered approach to services. Join HAND and SAHF on Wednesday, January 31, 2024 to learn more about the CORES certification process and how it can help you set goals for your residents services programs to create a more meaningful, intentional impact in the communities you serve. 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? Anyone engaged in Resident Services programming or decision-making.
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Registration Details: This event is free and only available to current HAND members.
Environmental Justice Affinity Group: Funding Initiatives & Incentive Programs
Date: January 9 | 12:00pm – 1:30pm | Location: Virtual Webinar
Join HAND and The Building Innovation Hub (Hub) for the next Environmental Justice Affinity Group on Tuesday, January 9, 2024. 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. The Hub, a project of the nonprofit Institute for Market Transformation, helps real estate practitioners make building improvements that support better buildings and equitable, community-centered decarbonization. During this session, the Hub will share the different ways they have successfully introduced organizations to funding and financing opportunities, including newly available incentive programs.
Who can attend? All HAND members who are engaged with making environmental impact decisions – financiers, property managers, asset managers, etc.
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Registration Details: This event is free and only available to current HAND members.
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, HAND 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, 2024 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.
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Alex Schwartz Assistant Vice President R4 Capital |
Registration fees: $150 for HAND Members; $200 for non-HAND Members.
DECEMBER 2023
The Supportive Housing Institute of Baltimore City | Informational Session
Date: December 15 | 2:00pm – 3:30pm | Location: Virtual Webinar
The Baltimore City Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD), the Mayor’s Office of Homeless Services, the Mayor’s Office of Recovery Programs (MOHS), the Corporation for Supportive Housing (CSH), and HAND are excited to announce the first Baltimore City Supportive Housing Institute beginning in February 2024.
This is an exciting opportunity for supportive service providers, housing developers, and property/asset managers to receive over 10 days of practical training and individualized technical assistance in developing supportive housing. Additionally, each project team participating in the Institute will have access to up to $150,000 in grant funding to help support the successful initiation and development of high-quality supportive and deeply affordable housing.
Please join HAND, CSH, DHCD, and MOHS for an informational session on December 15th from 2:00-3:30pm. This session will provide more details on the Institute structure and application process. Applications will be available immediately following the informational session and will be due on January 17, 2024.
Registration fees: This event is free and only open to those who plan on developing or supporting a project in Baltimore City. We highly encourage both HAND members and non-HAND members to attend.
WATCH THE RECORDING
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 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 review 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
Featured Speakers
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Elizabeth Burton |
Rodrigo Garcia |
Leah Hendey
Principal Research Associate
The Urban Institute
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Terry Hickey
Director
Baltimore County Department of Housing and Community Development
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Taylor Phillips
Director of Public Policy
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Aspasia Xypolia |
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
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Brian Allan Jackson President |
Charles King |
Jim Knight |
Joseph LeMense Managing Director of Community Development & Nonprofit Banking United Bank |
Susan Ortiz |
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)
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
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Courtney Battle Executive Director HAND |
Panel 1: Models & Programs for Developing Affordable Homeownership
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| 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
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| 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.
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Taylor Phillips
Director of Public Policy
HAND
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Panel 3: Financial Tools & Policies Making Homeownership Production Possible
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| 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
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Edward Barnett |
Emily Cadik |
Robert Goldman |
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Brett Macleod |
Carmen Romero |
Lauren Marcus |
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: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
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Susan Davidson |
Marquan Jackson |
Julianna Stuart-Lomax |
Maura Williams, MA |
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.
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| Leslie Zarker Director of Sustainability Policy National Housing Trust |
Kathy Zeisel, Esq.
Director of Special Legal Projects Children’s Law Center |
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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
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Regina Chaney |
Rashaunda Lanier-Jackson
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Charlesy Nance |
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
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| Tierra Faggins Senior Asset Manager, Housing Cornerstones |
Liam Hudson |
Rashaunda Lanier-Jackson |
Maura Williams |
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.
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| Pamela Agava Senior Program Manager CSH |
Liam Hudson
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Rashaunda Lanier-Jackson |
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
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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 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
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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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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.
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| Pamela Agava Senior Program Manager CSH |
Liam Hudson
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Rashaunda Lanier-Jackson |
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
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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.
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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 VirginiaSupportive 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
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| Courtney Battle Director of Strategic Partnerships & Membership HAND |
LaToya Thomas
Policy Director
Housing Indicator Tool
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