HAND & Greystone Launch ‘Equity in Action: A Response to Ensure Access to Capital for Developers of Color’
Even in the midst of the growing housing affordability challenge, black and brown real estate developers are still facing the obstacle of accessing the capital needed to execute their plans to revitalize communities. HAND is pleased to announce that it has partnered with Greystone to launch Equity in Action, a debt and equity platform designed to increase opportunity for black and brown real estate developers who seek to create communities where all can thrive. Participating developers and investors will gain direct access to advisory and financing solutions for affordable housing construction, refinancing, recapitalization, and acquisition, including Greystone’s #1 ranked FHA lending platform.
Keeping with our commitment to center racial equity, HAND is intentional in embedding these values into our operations, creating solutions that drive just and equitable outcomes for communities of color. We know there is a vested interest in doing more of the same, and we strive to model for our members what it means to address the longstanding barriers that are woven into the very fabric of our society – benefiting a few at the expense of others.
The platform is open to current HAND members, and developers of color are strongly encouraged to apply.
Learn more about Equity in Action here.
You can access the full press release here.
Celebrate Veterans Day with Montgomery County
Remember our veterans on November 11th! Montgomery County Coalition for the Homeless (MCCH) serves veterans in both its emergency shelter and permanent supportive housing programs. You can honor Veterans Day by providing a financial donation, donating a meal, or by donating items that our veterans need.
The winter holidays are also approaching and MCCH is working to adjust its holiday gifts and meal donations for clients to ensure the safety of all. If you, your family, or an organized group would like to provide a meal to our shelter or one of our programs for any of the upcoming holidays, please reach out to: volunteer@mcch.net
There’s Still Time! DOEE Offering No-Cost Benchmarking Data Verification
The Department of Energy and Environment is still accepting applications for its no-cost benchmarking data verification initiative! If you have a building over 50,000 square feet that is currently covered by the District’s benchmarking law, then you are eligible for free data verification. Data verification is a new benchmarking requirement established in the Clean Energy DC Omnibus Act of 2018 and will need to be conducted by a third-party licensed professional in future reporting years. However, DOEE is offering a one-time no-cost data verification for your 2019 benchmarking data. With the upcoming Building Energy Performance Standards (BEPS),having accurate and verified benchmarking data is especially crucial, as this data will be used to set the performance standards for the first BEPS cycle starting in 2021, as well as determine which properties fall above or below those standards.
If you are interested in receiving free data verification of your 2019 benchmarking data, you can access the application portal here. In order to receive data verification, you must completely fill out the application, answer all required questions, and provide all requested documents. If you would like to have more than one property verified, you will need to fill out an application for each unique property within the portal.
Is a Public Ally in Your Organization’s Future?
Public Allies is a social justice organization committed to changing the face and practice of leadership by recruiting and training talented young leaders, with a passion for social impact, to create meaningful change in our community. Allies are diverse, equity-centered, innovative problem solvers, dedicated to mobilizing community assets to develop solutions to local challenges. In partnership with nonprofit partners, the organization delivers its nationally recognized, values-driven, results-led apprenticeship to advance our mission to create a just and equitable society and the diverse leadership to sustain it. Public Allies Washington, D.C. is a proud member of the AmeriCorps national service network.
What do Allies Do?
Allies work on capacity-building projects that are likely to have an impact beyond their terms. This can include but is not limited to: recruiting volunteers, building partnerships, expanding outreach, and launching new programs.
What do Allies Learn?
The leadership development program challenges and supports Allies to become leaders who connect across social boundaries, facilitate collaborative action, recognize and mobilize community assets, commit to continuous learning and self development, and are accountable for creating impact. Allies gain a deep knowledge of their community and important skills from local community leaders, practitioners, educators, and residents. They also learn from the diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences of their fellow Allies.
For more details, check out these FAQs or visit the website.
DOEE to Offer No-Cost Data Verification to Property Owners & Managers
Calling all DC Property Owners & Managers! Under the Clean Energy DC Omnibus Act of 2018, your property will be required to obtain third-party verification every 3 years for benchmarking data submitted to the District Department of Energy Environment (DOEE). Given this is a new requirement, DOEE is partnering with the DC Sustainable Energy Utility (DCSEU) to offer a one-time no-cost data verification for your 2019 benchmarking data.
With the upcoming Building Energy Performance Standards, having accurate and verified benchmarking data is crucial, as this data will be used to set the performance standard that this property will be required to meet starting in 2021. In future years, data verification will need to be conducted by a third-party licensed professional, so we highly recommend taking advantage of this no-cost offering.
If you are interested in having your 2019 benchmarking data verified by DOEE or the DCSEU for free, please fill out this interest form. In the interim, you can start gathering information that you will need in order to have your benchmarking data verified (i.e. 2019 utility bills and property use details) and start submitting an application here.
If you have any additional questions about this new requirement or this no-cost offering, please email DOEE directly at info.benchmark@dc.gov.
2021 ANNUAL MEETING
HAND’s Annual Meeting is the largest convening of real estate and community development professionals in the Washington region. We invite you to join the celebration of our 30th anniversary with an immersive virtual experience designed to inspire you, make you think, and strengthen the relationships that are vital to the creation of flourishing communities.
The history of our nation is tainted with smears of systemic racism and discrimination from the very first steps of settlers onto American land. In 1619, a ship carrying the first enslaved Africans arrived at Point Comfort in Virginia. Just 15 years later, colonizers would make contact with Piscataway Conoy – the largest and most powerful tribal nation in our region, with a footprint that extended across DC, Maryland, Virginia and even further into the Mid-Atlantic. The dark days that followed laid the foundation for systems, policies, and programs that are still with us to this very day. HAND is standing firm in its commitment to centering equity, and as we recognize the milestone of 30 years, we would be remiss if we didn’t acknowledge that we have been battling the same challenges for hundreds of years. Still here in celebration. Still here in challenge. We remain dedicated to working alongside you to address the root causes that amplify housing disparities and restrict access to opportunity for communities of color. We celebrate, but we also say their names. George Floyd. Breonna Taylor. Piscataway Conoy. And so many others. Join us as we hold space to reflect on the past three decades, hear from industry thought leaders and connect with each other in the spirit of creating a more just and equitable region.
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Social Lounges and Expo Hall Open
9:05 AM – 9:10 AM
Honoring Native Land | Piscataway Conoy
9:10 AM – 9:40 AM
Three Decades of Reflection | HAND Leadership and Elected Officials
9:45 AM – 1:00 PM
Ignite Talk: Equity In Action | Removing the Barriers, Unlocking Access for Black & Brown Developers
Ignite Talk: Putting the Community Back in Community Development
3:05 PM – 3:25 PM
Presentation of Housing Achievement Awards, Children’s Essay Contest
3:30 PM – 4:00 PM
Keynote | A Call for This Moment
4:00 PM – 4:20 PM
Anniversary Toast | Past & Current HAND Board Members & Staff
2021 HOUSING ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS
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Award Categories
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Thank You to Our Judges |
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Conrad Egan |
Donna Gambrell |
Margaret McFarland, JD Founding Director, Colvin Institute of Real Estate Development |
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TRIBUTE SPONSOR BENEFITS | $5,500
- HAND Member Dues
- 10 conference tickets
- Half Page Ad in Program Book
- Expo Booth
- Company Branding in Digital Marketing Collateral
NONPROFIT/GOVERNMENT TRIBUTE SPONSOR BENEFITS | $4,500
- HAND Member Dues
- 10 conference tickets
- Half Page Ad in Program Book
- Expo Booth
- Company Branding in Digital Marketing Collateral
30 CANDLES PACKAGE BENEFITS | $3,000
- 10 conference tickets
- Expo Booth
- Half Page Ad in Program Book
CELEBRATION PACKAGE BENEFITS | $1,500
- 10 conference tickets
- Expo Booth
- Quarter Page Ad in Program Book
À LA CARTE ITEMS
- Individual All-Access Pass (provides admission to Ignite Talks, Virtual Housing Expo, Awards Ceremony &
Keynote Address) – $130 - Expo Booth (Includes admissions for 2 staff to host the exhibit booth) – $750
Download the Exhibitor FAQs - Full Color Ads – $800-$1450
Download the Ad Submission Form
We’ve got you covered to ensure a seamless virtual experience!
Want to maximize your conference experience? Join our Events Team at one of the trainings below to learn how to make the most of your Virtual Expo Booth! Who should attend? We recommend this brief zoom session for the marketing team or staff tasked with managing your Virtual Expo Booth!
SIGN UP TODAY | June 8, 2021 SIGN UP TODAY | June 9, 2021
Questions about your registration?
Email AnnualMeeting@
Questions about your Housing Expo booth?
Email jazmyn@co-smith.com
Questions about tech issues on the day of the conference?
Email jazmyn@co-smith.com
PAYMENTS: Orders placed on the event registration form are not confirmed until payment is received. A confirmation email will be sent to the email address listed in your registration. If you pay by credit card, a receipt will be sent to the email address listed in your registration.
GUEST NAMES & CONTACT INFORMATION: If your registration includes 10 or more tickets, please submit guest names and email addresses by COB June 11th. Submit guest names here.
HOUSING EXPO: If you plan to set up an exhibit in the Housing Expo, you can download the Housing Expo FAQs here.
AD SUBMISSION: The artwork for advertisements should be submitted to AnnualMeeting@HANDHousing.org. Download the ad spec sheet here to design your ad with the appropriate measurements. Deadline for ad submission is COB June 11.
CANCELLATIONS & CHANGES: If you wish to cancel or change your registration for the Annual Meeting & Housing Expo, please send a request in writing to AnnualMeeting@HANDHousing.org. For cancellation requests made 30 days prior to the event, you will receive a full refund. For cancellation requests made 14 days prior to the event or later, you will receive a 50% refund. Feel free to direct questions regarding the event to AnnualMeeting@HANDHousing.org.
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AHC, Inc. Alexandria Housing Development Corporation
Arlington Partnership for Affordable Housing
Community Solutions
Cornerstones Housing Corporation
Fairfax County DHCD
Harkins Builders Hessel Aluise & O’Leary, P.C.
Homes for America Housing Initiative Partnership Miles & Stockbridge PC |
Mission First Housing Group Neighborhood Development Company
NHP Foundation
SAA | EVI Telesis Corporation
Tiber Hudson
United Bank
University of Maryland
Victory Housing Wesley Housing Development Corporation |
