2019-2020 Training & Capacity Building Series

 

Here you will find a diverse mix of educational and cultivation offerings designed to equip HAND members with the technical tools and resources needed to bring thriving communities to fruition.

September 2020

Higher Ground: Developing Affordable Housing & Community Facilities in Partnership with Faith Communities

Date:
Tuesday, September 15, 2020
Time: 9:00 am – 12:30 pm

Location:
HAND will provide updates directly to those registered as it relates to scheduling or venue changes made as a result of COVID-19.

Recent analysis by the Urban Institute revealed there are 800 vacant parcels owned by houses of worship in just four jurisdictions in the region that could potentially catalyze the development of between 49,000 and 109,000 units of housing. Join HAND, Enterprise Community Partners, and Goldstein Hall PLLC for an interactive session featuring affordable housing practitioners, clergy and lay leaders who have successfully partnered to develop affordable housing and community facilities across the Washington Region. The agenda will include a sharing of lessons learned by Enterprise and its partners during the first 14 years of the Faith Based Development Initiative, a special highlight from attorneys providing best practices for faith communities to ensure their interests are protected, case studies highlighting successful projects, and a candid panel discussion with experienced partners sharing insights on what it really takes to bring these projects to fruition.

Rev. David Bowers
Enterprise Community Partners
Sarah Constant
Mission First Housing Group
Edmund Delany
Capital One
Susan Etherton
Arlington Presbyterian Church
Rev. Dr. Leonard Hamlin Sr.
Washington National Cathedral
Matthew Hall
Goldstein Hall PLLC
Jason Labate
Goldstein Hall PLLC
Shelley Murphy
Wesley Housing Development Corporation
Pastor Patrice Sheppard
Lydia’s House
Heather Raspberry
HAND
Carmen Romero
Arlington Partnership for Affordable Housing
Rev. Joseph K. Williams, Sr.
Enterprise Community Partners
 
 

Registration Information:
This event is free to HAND Members and Non-Members.
Continental breakfast will be served.

REGISTER TODAY!

 


AUGUST 2019

DC’s Building Energy Performance Standards Impact on Affordable Housing: Session 1

Date:
Wednesday, August 21, 2019
9:30 AM – 12:00 PM

Location:
Loft at 600 F
600 F Street NW, Washington, DC 20004


HAND and the National Housing Trust (NHT) will convene stakeholders to discuss the potential impact of DC’s new Building Energy Performance Standards (BEPS) on affordable housing, and develop implementation recommendations for the Department of Energy and the Environment (DOEE).  All multi-family buildings larger than 10,000 square feet will be required to meet D.C.’s Building Energy Performance Standards.  As the District works to achieve its sustainability goals to be the healthiest, greenest, and most livable city for all residents, it is important that practitioners working in the affordable housing arena are at the table, working in partnership with the city to ensure successful implementation of the new Building Energy Performance Standards (BEPS). The Department of Energy & Environment (DDOE) welcomes these discussions with our members and will be an active participant in the working groups.

More information about BEPS can be found here.

DOEE is seeking input on the implementation of BEPS on affordable housing developers. Several undecided implementation issues will be addressed in DOEE rulemaking. It is critically important that the affordable housing community works together to develop recommendations for DOEE.

NHT and HAND will host three peer-group sessions to discuss implementation of the BEPS, and the impact this rulemaking will have on affordable multifamily housing in the District. The first session will provide an overview of BEPS and include discussion of program structure and implementation.

We are excited to host the following speakers:

 
Katie Bergfeld,
Branch Chief, Building Performance and Enforcement, DC Department of Energy & Environment
Kate Johnson,
Chief, Green Building & Climate Branch, Urban Sustainability Administration, DC Department of Energy & Environment
Casey Studhalter,
Program Analyst, DC Department of Energy & Environment
 

Registration Information:
Continental breakfast will be served.


SEPTEMBER 2019

DC’s Building Energy Performance Standards Impact on Affordable Housing: Session 2

Date:
September 9, 2019
9:30 AM – 12:00 PM

Location:
Loft at 600 F
600 F Street NW, Washington, DC 20004


HAND and the National Housing Trust (NHT) are pleased to convene stakeholders for a second time to discuss the potential impact of DC’s new Building Energy Performance Standards (BEPS) on affordable housing, and develop implementation recommendations for the Department of Energy and the Environment (DOEE).  All multi-family buildings larger than 10,000 square feet will be required to meet D.C.’s Building Energy Performance Standards.  As the District works to achieve its sustainability goals to be the healthiest, greenest, and most livable city for all residents, it is important that practitioners working in the affordable housing arena are at the table, working in partnership with the city to ensure successful implementation of the new Building Energy Performance Standards (BEPS). The Department of Energy & Environment (DDOE) welcomes these discussions with our members and will be an active participant in the working groups.

NHT and HAND will host a total of three peer-group sessions to discuss implementation of the BEPS, and the impact this rulemaking will have on affordable multifamily housing in the District. Specifically, this session will delve into financial and technical assistance needs for compliance.

We are excited to host the following speakers:

Katie Bergfeld,
Branch Chief, Building Performance and Enforcement, DC Department of Energy & Environment
Kate Johnson,
Chief, Green Building & Climate Branch, Urban Sustainability Administration, DC Department of Energy & Environment
Crystal McDonald,
Director of Account Management, DC Sustainable Energy Utility
Jay Wilson,
RA, LEED AP BD+C, Program Manager, DC Green Bank

Registration Information:
Continental breakfast will be served.


Views & BBQ Membership Mix & Mingle

Date:
Friday, September 27, 2019
5:00 PM – 8:00 PM

Location:
National Association of Realtors
500 New Jersey Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20001

We are pleased to host the 3rd installment of the Mix & Mingle! Join us for breathtaking views, delicious bbq, and a brew or two on the rooftop of the NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® building in Washington, DC. This will be an opportunity to not only reconnect with HAND members, but also invite new colleagues into the fold. We encourage all current HAND members to invite individuals who you feel would benefit from HAND membership.

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


OCTOBER 2019

HAND & HLG Presents: The Business Case for Housing: From Those Who Took the Leap

Date:
Thursday, October 10, 2019
9:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Location:
National Union Building
918 F Street NW, Washington, DC 20004

Enterprise Community PartnersHAND and the Housing Leaders Group are excited to host “The Business Case for Housing: From Those Who Took the Leap.” The session is generously underwritten by Wells Fargo.

This invitation-only regional meeting will involve employers, anchor institutions, government officials, financial institutions, developers, philanthropists, policy organizations, HLG members, and other key stakeholders in the regional economy. Our conversations will include informative presentations and interactive discussions with leaders and attendees like you, on the compelling reasons for the private sector to invest energy and resources toward addressing the metropolitan region’s housing demand and affordability challenge. We will hear from companies that have made the commitment, what they’ve gained, and any lessons learned. The program will focus on dialogue, candid questions and perspectives to explore possible win-wins that also benefit everyone’s bottom lines.

More information about the recent work of the Leaders Group including our ongoing Capital Region Housing Challenge to secure $1 billion in new capital to support housing affordability can be referenced in the above links.

We are excited to host the following speakers:

 
Chuck Bean,
Executive Director,

Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments
Joe Carter,
Senior Vice President,

Wells Fargo
Karen Dale,
Market President/CEO,

AmeriHealth Caritas District of Columbia
Jim Hanna,
Director Data Center Community Development,

Microsoft
Alex Orfinger,
Executive Vice President, American City Business Journals

Former Publisher, Washington Business Journal
Chair, Jubilee Housing Board of Directors
 
Andy Shallal,
Founder and CEO,

Busboys & Poets
Dr. Lisa Sturtevant,
President and Founder,

LSA
Nancie Suzuki,
Executive Director,

Richard E. & Nancy P. Marriott Foundation
Leah Hendey,
Senior Research Associate,

Urban Institute


Ethics for the Property Manager 

Date:
Thursday, October 24, 2019
8:30 AM – 4:00 PM

Location:
The Bozzuto Group
6406 Ivy Lane, Greenbelt, MD 20770

HAND is pleased to partner with the Institute of Real Estate Management  (IREM) to host Ethics for the Property Manager. This foundational course is designed to help property management professionals excel in their everyday operations. How you respond to ethical challenges has a large impact on your long-term personal reputation and success. But being ethical is not just a matter of following the law – it’s meeting the standards and expectations that govern the real estate profession. Professional ethics matter, and people pay attention. Register today and learn to tackle ethical dilemmas head on!

  • Get a full overview of the IREM Code of Professional Ethics, including the study of actual ethics cases and their implications.
  • Tactics and strategies toresolve ethical dilemmas.
  • Avoiding Conflict: Identifying factors that contribute to conflicts of interest so you’ll know when to avoid them.

The program includes:

  • Ethics for the Real Estate Manager ETH800 course
  • ETH800 Exam
  • Access to certificate of completion upon completion of exam
  • IREM Certified Property Manager (CPM) and Accredited Residential Manager (ARM) credentialing course credit

The day will close with a special session featuring Chad Cooley, Managing Director, Strategic Business Solutions, of Bozzuto Management Company, one of HAND’s leading property management member organizations. Chad will share how they are implementing ethics and values standards into their own everyday operations.

We are excited to host the following speakers:

   
Benjamin Underwood, CPM®
Vice President | Residential, Saul Centers, Inc.
Chad Cooley,
Managing Director,
Strategic Support Services, Bozzuto Management Company

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

Continental breakfast and lunch will be served.


NOVEMBER 2019

The Role of Houses of Worship in a Changing Community: The Suburbanization of Poverty and Urban Displacement 

Date:
Thursday, November 7, 2019
9:00 AM – 2:00 PM

Location:
Washington National Cathedral
3103 Wisconsin Ave NW, Washington, DC 20016

We all have our particular gifts that we have to give, specific needs that prevent us from reaching our goals, and we may or may not even know the actions or next steps we need to take in order to better serve and address the affordable housing challenges facing the communities we are in and around us.

As November 7th approaches, we wanted to invite participants to reflect on how they can meaningfully contribute to the dialogue taking placing at the upcoming Summit:

HAND members: what gifts could you offer to support faith-based organizations who have are willing to play a larger role in the development of their communities?

Members of the faith-based community: Can community development organizations and other institutions with specific expertise help you to address the challenges facing your congregations? How can the many industries (i.e. architects, real estate developers, service providers and legal professionals) share their skills and knowledge in creative and effective ways?

As demographics shift and new economic and cultural realities emerge – we must examine the role of development in helping houses of worship remain relevant and impactful in a changing context. Join Enterprise Community PartnersWashington National Cathedral and Housing Association of Nonprofit Developers (HAND) on Thursday, November 7 from 9:00 am – 2:00 pm, at the Washington National Cathedral for a forum where participants will explore the role the faith community can play in the development of affordable housing and community facilities across the Washington region.

The agenda will feature an interactive dialogue with national and local faith leaders who are engaged in the challenges that face houses of worship, religious networks, and their local communities. We will also examine how government and private sector partners – non-profit and for-profit – can collaborate with the faith community in developing housing and community facilities that serve a range of needs – especially for low and moderate-income residents.

Don’t miss this opportunity for both clergy and lay leaders of all backgrounds to dialogue with industry practitioners on how congregations and surrounding communities can be served through affordable housing and community facilities. This Summit is sure to empower, enlighten, and engage all those gathered to forge connections towards meaningful outcomes.

We are excited to host the following speakers:

Registration Information:
There is no fee to attend the summit; however registrations are required.
Continental breakfast and lunch will be served.
Registration have reached capacity and is now closed.


DECEMBER 2019

Framing Affordable Housing Messages to Influence your Stakeholders 

Date:
Tuesday, December 3, 2019
12:00 PM – 2:00 PM

Location:
Mt. Vernon Place United Methodist Church
900 Massachusetts Ave NW, Washington, DC 20001

In today’s development climate, the most qualified or worthy initiative is not always the one that wins in the marketplace. The initiative that wins is the one that communicates the clearest. How do we reframe the importance of affordable housing so that it informs, influences, and ultimately unites your stakeholders towards the common goal of producing quality housing that is affordable to all?

Join HAND for Framing Affordable Housing Messages to Influence Your Stakeholders on Tuesday, December 3rd. The afternoon will feature practitioners that are on the ground facing community resistance and distrust caused by confusion and misrepresentation of their efforts to build affordable housing. The session will begin with Mission First Housing and their partners at Sage Communications who will share a case study on how they overcame challenges and ultimately got through to stakeholders in Philadelphia, PA. The conversation will be followed by a panel of practitioners who will candidly discuss their own experiences and perspectives of how messaging effects their ability to accomplish their mission.

We are excited to host the following speakers:

   
  Barbara Beck,
Principal & Co-Founder, Sage Communications
Mark Deitcher,
Senior VP, Business Strategy,
Mission First Housing Group
Moira Rooney,
Director of Philanthropy & Communication,
Mission First Housing Group
 
Jacqueline Alexander,
Director of Development, Mid-Atlantic,
The Community Builders
Michelle Chang,
Founder and CEO,
IMBY
Chery Cort,
Policy Director,
Coalition for Smarter Growth
LaToya Thomas Goldstein,
Principal & Founder,
Brick & Story
Kofi Meroe,
Development Associate,
Foulger-Pratt

HAND Annual Holiday Mixer 

Date:
Friday, December 12, 2019
6:00 PM – 8:30 PM

Location:
Monroe Street Market
625 Monroe St. NE Washington, DC 20017

It’s the most wonderful time of the year! Join HAND for its annual Holiday Mixer on Thursday, December 12, 2019 from 6:00 pm-8:30 pm at Monroe Street Market (Cornerstone Building) in 625 Monroe St NE, Washington, DC 20017. Guests will have the opportunity to mix and mingle with colleagues while celebrating HAND members who are working to create vibrant, thriving communities across the Washington metropolitan region.


GenerationHAND Presents: Candid Conversations | Networking with a Twist 

Date:
Wednesday, December 18, 2019
9:00 AM – 10:30 AM

Location:
Meridian at Mount Vernon (Club Room)
425 L St NW, Washington, DC 20001

CALLING ALL EMERGING LEADERS: If you had uninterrupted time with an industry trailblazer, what would you discuss? What would you want to ask? What advice would you seek? HAND invites you to consider these questions and join us for GenerationHAND Presents: Candid Conversations | Networking with a Twist on December 18th in Washington, DC. Participants will have a special opportunity to dialogue with respected housing and community development professionals who bring a variety of expertise, experience and perspective to the table. Don’t miss out on your chance to get inside the heads of decision makers and industry leaders!

At the core of HAND’s mission is building the capacity of its members to support the development of thriving communities across the Capital Region of Baltimore, Washington and Richmond. With this mission in mind, HAND recognized a need to cultivate a pipeline to support the next generation of community development professionals, and in 2015 GenerationHAND was born.

The goal of this initiative is to provide needed tools and guidance to our “emerging leaders” as they pursue successful careers in the public and private sector. Through a wide variety of activities, we strive to embolden leaders so that they are positioned to sustain the creation and preservation of housing that is affordable. HAND’s Braintrust Committee acts as an advisor to the initiative, ensuring the content and activities presented provide meaningful opportunities for emerging leaders.

We are excited to host the following speakers:

 
Brian McLaughlin,
President & CEO,
Community Preservation Development Corporation, Enterprise Homes, Inc.
Efrem Reid,
Vice President,
Human Resources, Paradigm Services LLC
Schroeder Stribling,
Chief Executive Officer,
N Street Village

Registration Information:
This event is free to current HAND Members; Non-Member Fee: $150.
Continental breakfast will be served.


JANUARY 2020

GenerationHAND Service Activity – Point in Time Count of People Experiencing Homelessness

Date:
Wednesday, January 22, 2020
8:30 pm – 2:00 am

Location:
Columbia Heights Educational Campus
3101 16th St NW
Washington, DC 20010


FEBRUARY 2020

Housing Authority Innovations Across the Region

 

Date:
Wednesday, February 5, 2020
9:00 am – 12:30 pm

Location:
DCHFA Headquarters
815 Florida Ave NW,
Washington, DC 20001

As government funding sources become more unpredictable, local Housing Authorities are turning to innovative strategies to address these challenges facing their properties while aiming to increase the quantity and quality of the units in their portfolios. Hear how Housing Authority Directors from six local jurisdictions are tackling these challenges in their own neighborhoods. The training session will also feature practitioners who work closely with Housing Authorities and can share what makes partnerships successful for all involved. Thank you to our sponsor Ballard Spahr LLP

We are excited to host the following speakers:

Janet Abrahams
Housing Authority of Baltimore City
Peter Engel
Howard County Housing Commission
Thomas Fleetwood
Fairfax County Housing and Community Development
Tyrone Garrett
District of Columbia Housing Authority
Melissa Maddox-Evans
Housing Authority of the City of Annapolis
Stacy L. Spann
Housing Opportunities Commission of Montgomery County 
 Mansur Abdul-Malik
The NHP Foundation
Christopher Earley
The Michaels Development Company
 Rob Fossi
The Community Builders
Sasha Gaye Angus
McCormack Baron Salazar 
Quinn Pregliasco
Telesis Corporation
Molly R. Bryson
Ballard Spahr LLP
Joseph DeFelice
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
Amy M. Glassman
Ballard Spahr LLP
Peter Lawrence
Novogradac Consulting LLP
Maia Shanklin Roberts
Ballard Spahr LLP 

Registration Information:
This event is free to current HAND Members; Non-Member Fee: $150.
Continental breakfast will be served.

 

 


Northern Virginia Affordable Housing Alliance & HAND Presents:
Rx for Building Health and Housing Partnerships

Date:
Wednesday, February 26, 2020
9:00 AM – 12:30 PM

Location:
Center for Total Health Kaiser Permanente
700 2nd St, NE Washington, DC 20002

RESEARCH TELLS US that only 30% of a person’s health is addressed in a medical facility. The remainder of our health outcomes are affected by the conditions that exist in the communities where we live, work, learn and play. For years, affordable housing and community development professionals have identified these elements – social determinants of health – as critical to creating healthy, thriving communities. As the healthcare industry seeks to lower medical costs and provide better health outcomes for their patients, forward-thinking institutions are investing in these social determinants of health, including investments in affordable housing production.

While stories of successful health & housing partnerships around the country are growing more frequent, only a few of these joint ventures have developed in our region. What are the challenges in bringing two different industry sectors together? What are the shared benefits that also accrue to residents and patients? Join us at Rx for Building Health and Housing Partnerships as our panelists discuss these issues and how we can bring these innovative investments to the greater Washington region.

  Keynote Speaker
Dr. Kamillah Wood, MD, MPH, FAAP,
Children’s Health Fund
 
Karen Dale
AmeriHealth Caritas
Moderator
John Mathewson
America’s Health Insurance Plan
Anna James
Sentara Healthcare
Bich Ha Pham
The Democracy Collaborative
Andrea Ponsor
Stewards of Affordable Housing for the Future
Moderator
Jillian Fox
Corporation for Supportive Housing
Raisa Johnson
National Housing Trust
Owen McCabe
Volunteers of America
Sharon Wilson Géno
Volunteers of America
George Kleb
Bon Secours Baltimore Health System
George Leventhal PhD
Kaiser Permanente
 

 

Registration Information: Registration has reached capacity and now closed.


MARCH 2020

Red Lines, White Papers & Blue Prints: A Learning Series Exploring the Dimensions of Racism and Strategies Towards Racial Equity

Date:
Thursday, March 5, 2020
Time: 9:00 am – 12:00 pm

Location:
Center for Total Health Kaiser Permanente
700 2nd St, NE Washington, DC 20002

Session #1: Structural Racism
Ibram X. Kendi,
How to Be an Antiracist

This first session of the series, Structural Racism, is designed to develop the capacity of participants to better understand racism in its institutional and structural forms. Moving away from a focus on personal bigotry and bias, Kendi will present a historical, cultural, and structural analysis of racism. With shared language and a clearer understanding of how institutions and systems are producing unjust and inequitable outcomes, participants should leave the training better equipped to begin to work for change and further exploration throughout the series.

Learn More About the Racial Equity Learning Series Here

Registration Information: Registration has reached capacity and is now closed.

 

 


State of the Region’s Financing Programs: Tax Exempt Bond + Fannie Mae MTEB, Freddie Mac TEL & HUD Products

Date:
Monday, March 30, 2020
Time: 9:00 am – 11:30 am

Location:
Webcast Information To Be Provided to Registrants.

Learn the latest and greatest tax exempt financing structures being used around the DMV including new programs with Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, FHA, HUD and Bank Private Placements. Hear from industry experts on various ways to minimize financing costs, maximize tax credit basis and increase net loan proceeds. Discussion will also include best practices for preserving private activity volume cap, QAP updates and the latest word on the Affordable Housing Credit Improvement Act. Recommended for experienced tax credit developers and other affordable housing practitioners.

Emily Cadik
Affordable Housing Tax Credit Coalition
Edmund Delany
Capital One
Christopher Donald
DCHFA
Noah Hale
TM Associates
Lauren Marcus
Tiber Hudson
Kent S. Neumann
Tiber Hudson

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

 

 


 

APRIL 2020

Red Lines, White Papers & Blue Prints: A Learning Series Exploring the Dimensions of Racism and Strategies Towards Racial Equity

Date:
Wednesday, April 1, 2020
Time: 9:00 am – 12:00 pm

Location:
Webcast Information To Be Provided to Registrants.

Session #2: Implicit Bias
Julie Nelson,
Director, Government Alliance on Race & Equity, Haas Institute for a Fair and Inclusive Society

Implicit bias is a concept based on an emerging body of cognitive research which identifies ways in which unconscious patterns people inevitably develop in their brains to organize information actually affect individuals’ attitudes and actions, thus creating real-world implications, even though individuals may not even be aware that those biases exist within themselves. Years of exposure to structural and cultural racialization and privilege have embedded stereotypes and biases in individual psyches and the broader culture. Due to the link between cultural stereotypes and narratives, and systemic policies, practices and behaviors, implicit bias is one part of the system of inequity that serves to justify inequitable polices, practices and behavior. Nelson will integrate the Implicit Association Test into her presentation and highlight the ways in which bias and racism play out at the individual, institutional, and structural levels.

Learn More About the Racial Equity Learning Series Here

Registration Information: Registration has reached capacity and is now closed.


Soup-to-Nuts: Year 15 and Year 30 Preservation Strategies, Structures, and Financing

Date:
Tuesday, April 14, 2020
NEW Time: 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm

Location:
Webcast Information To Be Provided to Registrants.

As a general partner or managing member of a LIHTC project, it is essential to be prepared for Year 15. 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 the fundamental knowledge on how to accomplish their next steps.

Matthew Greeson
Reno & Cavanaugh
Beverly Hanlin
NHT
Bryan Hollander
Enterprise Community Partners
 
Beth Mullen
CohnReznick
Vonda Orders
Reno & Cavanaugh

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

 


MAY 2020

Red Lines, White Papers & Blue Prints: A Learning Series Exploring the Dimensions of Racism and Strategies Towards Racial Equity

Date:
Monday, May 4, 2020
Time: 12:00 pm – 3:00 pm

Location:
HAND will provide updates directly to those registered as it relates to scheduling or venue changes made as a result of COVID-19

 

Session #3: White Privilege
Robin DiAngelo,
Ph.D., Author, What Does it Mean to be White?

Most of our current laws, regulations, policies and practices in areas like housing, health-care, education and law enforcement were established, or justified, in part because of assumptions about what is normal, appropriate or desirable. These assumptions tend to reflect dominant cultural narratives or norms – for example, what constitutes a “family,” who is dangerous, which groups are deserving of societal support and which are not, etc.  Over time, the consequence of laws, regulations, policies and practices is a multigenerational system of inequity. This system reinforces stereotypes and access to organizational and system power. When these assumptions are codified into laws, system policies and organizational and community practices, they are part of what creates persistent advantages for some groups and persistent disadvantages for others.

Learn More About the Racial Equity Learning Series Here

 

Registration Information: Registration has reached capacity and is now closed.


State of the Region’s Credits: Twinning, Contracts, and COVID-19 

Date:
RESCHEDULED DATE: Friday, May 15th, 2020
Time: 11:00 am – 2:30 pm

Location:
Webcast Information To Be Provided to Registrants.

HAND convenes its classic training session on the State of the States and the Credit Market. Join us for a deep dive into the latest housing policies, programs and priorities in the D-M-V with an esteemed panel of officials: Erin Wilson from DC DHCD, JD Bondurant from VHDA, and Matthew Heckles from MDCDA.  The sister panel will review the State of our Tax Credit Market, assessing shifting supply and demand, pricing trends and deal terms, shifting QAP priorities and points, OZ Credits in LIHTC deals, Income Averaging, and more, with expert analysis from Steve Smith of SunTrust now Truist, Corine Sheridan of Boston Capital, and Bruce Sorota from Stratford Capital. This Lunch & Learn will offer advanced coaching (and commiseration) on 9-4 Twinning structures and innovations to maximize tax credit basis and delivery.

JD Bondurant
VHDA
Matthew Heckles
Maryland DHCD
Erik Hoffman
Klein Hornig
Corine Sheridan
Boston Capital
Morgan Smith
Klein Hornig
Steve Smith
Suntrust now Truist
Bruce Sorota
Stratford Capital
Erin Wilson
DC DHCD

 

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

 

JUNE 2020

Red Lines, White Papers & Blue Prints: A Learning Series Exploring the Dimensions of Racism and Strategies Towards Racial Equity

Date:
Wednesday, June 3, 2020
Time: 9:00 am – 1:00 pm

Location:
Webcast Information To Be Provided to Registrants.

The fourth and final installment of the series is designed to serve as a turning point for the cohort, in which participants will move from a place of learning to action. Cohort members will have an opportunity to consider the foundation that our featured speakers laid in the first three programs: Structural Racism, Implicit Bias and White Privilege. Most importantly, participants will explore what it means to operationalize racial equity in the context of affordable housing and community development. The goal of this session is to support members with:

  • Reflection on key takeaways from the first three sessions;
  • Understanding the role of individuals in the system of racial inequity;
  • Owning the learned challenges and opportunities pertaining to racial equity;
  • Articulating a vision for an equitable future;
  • and preparation to operationalize that vision.

Cohort members will have an opportunity to think about their own line of work and how systems within the industry exacerbate disparities. By the end of the session participants will be equipped with the tools to clearly define specific issues and apply effective solutions that move the needle toward equitable outcomes.


Regional Housing Budget Briefing

Date:
Thursday, June 4, 2020
Time 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm

Location:
Webcast Information To Be Provided to Registrants.

 

Faced with the impacts of COVID-19 and an evolving political landscape, it is more important than ever for industry professionals to stay abreast of developments emerging from our regional governments. On June 4, HAND and African American Real Estate Professionals (AAREP) are pleased to host the directors of housing departments from around the region, who will share budget updates from their respective jurisdictions. This timely discussion will provide key insights on how these important partners plan to prioritize their missions, while making the necessary pivots on the production and preservation of affordable housing. Don’t miss this exclusive opportunity to hear directly from our government leadership!

 
Estella Alexander
Director
Prince George’s County Department of Housing and Community Development
Christopher E. Donald
Interim Executive Director

DC Housing Finance Agency
Polly Donaldson
Director
DC Department of Housing and Community Development 
Thomas Fleetwood
Director
Fairfax County Department of Housing and Community Development 
 
 

 

 

Hellen McIlvaine
Director
City of Alexandria
Office of Housing


Aseem Nigam
Director
Montgomery County Department of Housing and Community Affairs
Carisa Stanley
President
AAREP DC 
First Vice President Commercial Real Estate, Amalgamated Bank
Anne Venezia
Housing Director
Arlington County Housing Division
 

Registration Information:

Zoom access information will be provided in the registration confirmation email.


Race, Equity, and the Future of Greater Washington: Rising to What This Moment Demands of Us

Date:
Thursday, June 11, 2020
Time 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm

Location:
Webcast Information To Be Provided to Registrants.

 


HAND Housing Achievement Awards

Date:
Wednesday, June 17, 2020
Time 12:00 pm – 1:30 pm

Location:
Webcast Information To Be Provided to Registrants.

 

In the absence of the Annual Meeting & Housing Expo, Join us for the presentation of the Housing Achievement Awards & Children’s Essay Contest on June 17th from 12:00 pm – 1:30 pm!This virtual ceremony will honor organizations and individuals that have provided outstanding affordable housing projects, programs, and support for low- and moderate-income residents. The purpose of the Housing Achievement Awards remains to recognize creative, innovative approaches in the industry, which result in quality developments and programs.

We will also hear from the winner of the first-ever Annual Children’s Essay Contest. This year’s competition is themed, If I Were the MayorStudents were challenged to write about the kind of region they envision for their future, while reflecting on their own experiences and the legacy they would like to leave if held responsible for the outcomes for an entire jurisdiction. 

Registration Information:

Zoom access information will be provided in the registration confirmation email.


The Local and Federal Impact of COVID-19

Date:
Thursday, June 25, 2020
Time 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm

Location:
Webcast Information To Be Provided to Registrants.

 
COVID-19 has impacted the affordable housing industry in ways that are ever evolving. The country and industry have adjusted and responded to the pandemic. HAND is excited to partner with Nixon Peabody to host The Local and Federal Impact of COVID-19. This session will provide HAND members with timely updates and insight on how to build sustainable and resilient organizations and better serve our communities in light of the pandemic.
 
Hear from leaders and executives representing both the local and federal perspectives and how they are responding to the challenges presented by COVID-19 and these uncertain times.
 
Emily Cadik
Affordable Housing Tax Credit Coalition

Christopher Donald
DCHFA

Artie Harris
Montgomery Housing Partnership
Priya Jayachandran 
National Housing Trust
Brett MacLeod
Chase
 

 
Liz Osborn
Enterprise Community Partners
Blaise Rastello 
Gilbane Development Company
Richard Roberts 
Redstone Equity Partners
Stacy Spann
Housing Opportunities Commission of Montgomery County
Deborah 
VanAmerongen
Nixon Peabody
 

Registration Information:

Zoom access information will be provided in the registration confirmation email.

 

 

July 2020

Collaboration: The Innovative Solution for Nonprofit Developers 

Date:
Thursday, July 9, 2020
Time 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm

Location:
Webcast Information To Be Provided to Registrants.

 
Target Audience: Nonprofit Developers and Faith-Based Organizations interested in affordable housing.
Over the last few decades, nonprofit developers in New York City have lost market share and impact due to constantly changing industry conditions.  In late 2015, nonprofit developers in New York City established a first-of-its-kind Joint Ownership Entity in order to the create scale necessary to: 

  • Preserve existing affordable housing projects
  • Compete for larger projects across neighborhoods
  • Create a portfolio-wide operating reserve
  • Decrease operational costs
  • Increase revenue
  • Increase length and depth of affordability 

This webcast will discuss the successes and challenges of the JOE NYC and its members in creating a joint ownership structure, and how such a structure can be applied to the Capital Region as nonprofit developers manage loss of market-share and scarcity of development sites.  The webcast will feature perspectives from Executive Directors of JOE NYC and founding members, attorneys, financial consultants, accountants, and foundations. 

Peter Madden
Executive Director
Joint Ownership Entity

Michael Rochford
Executive Director
St. Nicks Alliance
Gregory Schiefelbein
Director
Citi Community Devevlopment
Esther Sandrof
Partner
Forsyth Street
Bernell Grier
Executive Director
IMPACCT Brooklyn
Winell Belfonte
Partner
CohnReznick
Marc Jahr
Senior Advisor
Forsyth Street
David Goldstein
Managing Partner
Goldstein Hall PLLC

Registration Information:

Zoom access information will be provided in the registration confirmation email.


September 2020

Higher Ground: Developing Affordable Housing & Community Facilities in Partnership with Faith Communities

Date:
Tuesday, September 15, 2020
Time: 9:00 am – 12:30 pm

Location:
HAND will provide updates directly to those registered as it relates to scheduling or venue changes made as a result of COVID-19.

Recent analysis by the Urban Institute revealed there are 800 vacant parcels owned by houses of worship in just four jurisdictions in the region that could potentially catalyze the development of between 49,000 and 109,000 units of housing. Join HAND, Enterprise Community Partners, and Goldstein Hall PLLC for an interactive session featuring affordable housing practitioners, clergy and lay leaders who have successfully partnered to develop affordable housing and community facilities across the Washington Region. The agenda will include a sharing of lessons learned by Enterprise and its partners during the first 14 years of the Faith Based Development Initiative, a special highlight from attorneys providing best practices for faith communities to ensure their interests are protected, case studies highlighting successful projects, and a candid panel discussion with experienced partners sharing insights on what it really takes to bring these projects to fruition.

Rev. David Bowers
Enterprise Community Partners
Sarah Constant
Mission First Housing Group
Edmund Delany
Capital One
Susan Etherton
Arlington Presbyterian Church
Rev. Dr. Leonard Hamlin Sr.
Washington National Cathedral
Matthew Hall
Goldstein Hall PLLC
Nina Janopaul
Arlington Partnership for Affordable Housing
Jason Labate
Goldstein Hall PLLC
Shelley Murphy
Wesley Housing Development Corporation
Pastor Patrice Sheppard
Lydia’s House
Rev. Joseph K. Williams, Sr.
Enterprise Community Partners
Heather Raspberry
HAND
 
 

Registration Information:
This event is free to HAND Members and Non-Members.
Continental breakfast will be served.

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