The document discusses a leadership education program called the West Central Leadership Academy (WCLA) in rural west central Minnesota. It summarizes that 22 people graduated from the program in 2011. The program was a partnership between 7 human service organizations and was designed to provide leadership education to their low-income clients. The program aimed to help participants grow their leadership skills and become resources for leadership in their communities. Evaluations found the program showed promise and benefited participants through increased confidence and skills.
Slides on why public engagement is being done, what kinds of engagement are happening, and how we can do it better - by building stronger civic infrastructure at the local level.
Recentering Democracy Around Citizens Multimedia ReportMatt Leighninger
How might we redesign local democracy around the day-to-day goals and concerns of citizens? A set of leaders in civic engagement, including representatives of national associations that represent local officials, school systems, funders, and other leaders, met in early 2010 to compare notes on their work in communities and discuss possibilities for innovation. This report describes their discussion and recommendations.
The document describes the Opening Doors program, which aims to reduce social isolation and foster social inclusion. The program engages community members at risk of isolation, builds their leadership skills over 6 months of sessions, and supports them in developing community projects. 58 people have graduated from the program, leading to 45 grassroots projects involving over 4,000 community members. Key elements of the program's success include its asset-based, participatory approach and strong multi-organizational partnerships focused on a shared vision of social inclusion.
This community planning project in West Carleton aimed to develop supports for healthy aging in place and enhance rural vitality. Key outcomes included:
- Increased ability for seniors to age in place through new transportation supports, social groups, communication networks, and knowledge of existing services.
- Increased volunteering, community leadership, and partnerships through engagement activities.
- Creation of an action plan and ongoing task group to continue working on priorities like affordable transportation, caregiving supports, respite programs, and home care.
Critical success factors included building on existing social networks and groups, the community developer's established relationships and trust, co-creating appropriate solutions, and focusing on an issue of broad importance like aging. The initiative
This presentation was delivered to SME's Leadership and Board of Directors to illustrate the potential advantages of SME collaborating and working with other professional groups.
This document discusses democratic approaches to urban planning and city building. It highlights the importance of public participation and inclusive governance. Some key points made include:
- Cities are changing rapidly and require smart, long-range planning and new forms of devolved governance that give more power to local governments and involve civil society.
- Trickle-down approaches to urban development will not work; planning needs to be participatory and involve city residents.
- Examples of participatory projects, like the High Line in New York City, show how collaboration between the public and private sectors can transform places.
- Design assistance teams provide a model for bringing together multidisciplinary experts to work intensively with communities on planning processes.
The document discusses a leadership education program called the West Central Leadership Academy (WCLA) in rural west central Minnesota. It summarizes that 22 people graduated from the program in 2011. The program was a partnership between 7 human service organizations and was designed to provide leadership education to their low-income clients. The program aimed to help participants grow their leadership skills and become resources for leadership in their communities. Evaluations found the program showed promise and benefited participants through increased confidence and skills.
Slides on why public engagement is being done, what kinds of engagement are happening, and how we can do it better - by building stronger civic infrastructure at the local level.
Recentering Democracy Around Citizens Multimedia ReportMatt Leighninger
How might we redesign local democracy around the day-to-day goals and concerns of citizens? A set of leaders in civic engagement, including representatives of national associations that represent local officials, school systems, funders, and other leaders, met in early 2010 to compare notes on their work in communities and discuss possibilities for innovation. This report describes their discussion and recommendations.
The document describes the Opening Doors program, which aims to reduce social isolation and foster social inclusion. The program engages community members at risk of isolation, builds their leadership skills over 6 months of sessions, and supports them in developing community projects. 58 people have graduated from the program, leading to 45 grassroots projects involving over 4,000 community members. Key elements of the program's success include its asset-based, participatory approach and strong multi-organizational partnerships focused on a shared vision of social inclusion.
This community planning project in West Carleton aimed to develop supports for healthy aging in place and enhance rural vitality. Key outcomes included:
- Increased ability for seniors to age in place through new transportation supports, social groups, communication networks, and knowledge of existing services.
- Increased volunteering, community leadership, and partnerships through engagement activities.
- Creation of an action plan and ongoing task group to continue working on priorities like affordable transportation, caregiving supports, respite programs, and home care.
Critical success factors included building on existing social networks and groups, the community developer's established relationships and trust, co-creating appropriate solutions, and focusing on an issue of broad importance like aging. The initiative
This presentation was delivered to SME's Leadership and Board of Directors to illustrate the potential advantages of SME collaborating and working with other professional groups.
This document discusses democratic approaches to urban planning and city building. It highlights the importance of public participation and inclusive governance. Some key points made include:
- Cities are changing rapidly and require smart, long-range planning and new forms of devolved governance that give more power to local governments and involve civil society.
- Trickle-down approaches to urban development will not work; planning needs to be participatory and involve city residents.
- Examples of participatory projects, like the High Line in New York City, show how collaboration between the public and private sectors can transform places.
- Design assistance teams provide a model for bringing together multidisciplinary experts to work intensively with communities on planning processes.
The gathering focused on accelerating entrepreneurship and strengthening community capacity in Central Appalachia. Participants visited local communities to learn about opportunities and challenges from entrepreneurs and leaders. Key priorities identified were building a culture of entrepreneurship, particularly among youth, and providing supports like education, infrastructure, and mentorship for entrepreneurs and businesses. Strengthening community capacity also focused on developing broad local leadership and making strategic, long-term investments. The gathering aimed to develop shared priorities and next steps for funders and practitioners to collaboratively advance economic transition in the region.
The document discusses how joining Donors Forum can strengthen an organization's mission through collaboration, advocacy, and knowledge sharing. It describes Donors Forum as a hub that connects philanthropic and nonprofit leaders to amplify their voices, increase their effectiveness, and improve lives in communities through its programs, resources, and network. Members gain access to thought leaders, best practices, and stakeholders to expand their impact.
DISRUPTION: Evolving Models of Engagement and SupportWorking Wikily
This document summarizes a study on disruption facing member-based advocacy organizations. Key findings include:
(1) Advocacy organizations are struggling to attract younger generations who are more engaged through one-time gifts and social media rather than traditional membership models.
(2) While most organizations are experimenting with social media, few have truly innovated their engagement models.
(3) Revenues have generally increased but foundations are expected to remain the largest source of funding, raising questions about long-term sustainability.
The study highlights examples like MomsRising that are building movements through social media, and Environmental Defense Fund innovating engagement through blogs and networks. Overall, this is a time of disruption
The document summarizes a meeting of the South Dakota Rural Housing Collaborative in Jackson Hole, Wyoming on September 26, 2007. The collaborative aims to address rural housing challenges through sharing information, connecting partners, and changing perceptions of rural communities. Key goals discussed are learning from successful models in Region 8, treating housing as a tool for community development, and removing barriers to provide technical assistance.
NCDD Presentation for CommunityMatters in Newport VermontCommunityMatters
The document discusses strategies for building community through public engagement, dialogue, and deliberation. It outlines challenges such as disconnection and partisan politics, and emphasizes the need for inclusion, shared purpose, and sustained engagement. Asset-based community development and deliberative forums are presented as approaches to identify community strengths, encourage cooperation, and find solutions through respectful exchange of diverse views. Examples from previous community initiatives demonstrate how these principles of public participation can strengthen relationships and foster collaborative action.
Introduction to CommunityMatters Workshop in Newport VermontCommunityMatters
The document outlines an agenda for a community meeting in Newport, Vermont on connecting citizens and activating change. The agenda includes introductions, lunch, sessions on tools and approaches for engagement, and a closing. Ground rules are listed to ensure respectful and productive discussion. The context of changing citizen expectations and the need for civic infrastructure is also discussed.
The document discusses strategies for engaging outsiders and turning them into insiders, focusing on participation, financial resources, and branding. It provides examples of how organizations like Habitat for Humanity, Share Our Strength, and Family Service Association have successfully implemented strategies like creating meaningful participation opportunities, storytelling to cultivate individual donors, and developing an impactful brand that increases support and program reach. The key is providing various ways for people to engage at different levels and telling compelling stories to connect with supporters.
This document provides an overview of smart growth citizenship and grassroots action transforming communities. It discusses how planners need to lead participants towards answers rather than just taking orders. It then gives a brief history of citizen participation in planning from Jane Jacobs in the 1960s. It outlines current levels of citizen engagement and desire to be involved. It argues that local government is well-positioned to facilitate this due to trust in local government and existing social capital. It discusses strategies that have been successful including emphasis on civic rather than political issues. It argues grassroots action is decentralizing planning and empowering citizens. It outlines how volunteerism, non-profits and crowdfunding can implement plans without public funding. It discusses the Tampa Urban
Edward C. McDonald is an accomplished professional with over 30 years of experience in nonprofit management, community development, and public administration. He has extensive experience managing nonprofit organizations, developing programs, writing grants, and conducting community needs assessments. McDonald holds a Master's degree from Harvard University and has provided consulting services to many nonprofit organizations, helping with strategic planning, board training, and grant writing. He currently works as an Associate Professor at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee County Cooperative Extension.
Big Society & Harnessing The Power Of The UkEmma Drake
The document reports on a survey of attitudes towards contributing to society and communities in the UK. It finds that most people are already involved in their communities in some way, such as through local schools or helping neighbors, and there is strong support for the importance of individual contribution. However, people are more motivated to get involved by issues that mean something to them personally and opportunities need to be better communicated by employers to encourage participation.
Monitor Institute - What's Next for Philanthropy: Acting Bigger and Adapting ...Working Wikily
This document discusses emerging practices in philanthropy that are needed to address complex social problems. It argues that while philanthropy has made efforts to improve, simply tweaking the status quo is not sufficient given the scale of challenges. The next decade requires funders to act bigger through coordination with other funders and sectors, and adapt better by incorporating new knowledge and adjusting strategies. Some innovative funders are already pioneering these "next practices," but barriers like independence, insularity, risk aversion, and competition inhibit greater change across the field.
Presentation to the American Planning Association's National Planning Conference, New York City, May 2017. Presenters Wayne Feiden, Joel Mills, Eva Hull.
O documento discute o conceito e definição de problemas ligados ao álcool, sua etiologia e tipos. Desde a antiguidade que os efeitos do álcool são conhecidos, porém o conceito moderno de alcoolismo como doença só surgiu no século XIX. Ainda há dificuldades em definir o termo, mas entende-se como uma síndrome resultante de intoxicação crônica pelo álcool.
This document discusses challenges and innovations in self-help housing in the Pacific Northwest. It outlines that as of June 2011, 45 organizations had delivered over 2,300 homes worth $35.1 million through a self-help housing delivery system across Oregon, Washington, Idaho, and Montana. Key challenges mentioned include lower appraisals, buyer reluctance, and tighter credit. Innovations highlighted include the Lopez CLT, a land trust and housing co-op that aims for zero-net energy homes and won national awards, Next Step which promotes well-designed manufactured housing, and Hayden Canyon, a development with 1800 new homes where the developer committed 10% of units to workforce housing through a community land trust.
The document discusses the importance of workforce housing and an approach to addressing the issue. It notes that urbanization is increasing the need for affordable housing as cities grow. It also describes an organization called OneBuild that aims to impact the workforce housing issue through an integrated construction delivery system designed to increase efficiency and customize housing designs to reduce costs. The goal is to make housing more affordable through this approach.
Retrouvez vos rubriques habituelles Actu, Initiatives, revue de presse, agenda... et en double page centrale un reportage en images sur les entreprises du Pays de Lorient présentes au Nautic de Paris 2013.
> Actu : Carolign / Patrick Chevalier / Artech’Protheses / Ouesterne Productions / Claire et Romain / Les Chemins Lactés
> initiatives: Laiterie de Kerguillet / Imprimerie Ollivier / Ship-ST / Usine de Kervellerin / Archi-Factory / Positivement Bois / Esprit Grand Ouest / Tecniclima / La Poissonnerie de Keroman / Biscuiterie du Fort Bloqué
> Reportage : le Nautic 2013
This document discusses OpenStreetMap (OSM) and its role in responding to the 2011 Tohoku earthquake and tsunami in Japan. It notes that OSM is a free editable map of the world created via wiki-style collaboration. After the disaster, OSM provided up-to-date maps of the affected areas incorporating satellite imagery and GPS data collected by volunteers. OSM has since become a key open source mapping platform for disaster response.
Post Event Report - Aviation Festival Asia 2015Phu Nguyen
The document provides an overview and summary of Aviation Festival Asia 2015. It discusses that the event gathered over 1,140 industry professionals, including 32% from airlines and airports in Asia Pacific. It featured panels, roundtables, on-floor case studies and talks. 78 sponsors and exhibitors participated and the speaker faculty included CXOs from major airlines and airports. Plans are outlined for Aviation Festival Asia 2016, which will be held on February 23-24, 2016 in Singapore with a refreshed conference format focused on six industry brands.
The Hometown Home Loan Program was created in 1994 as a partnership between HomeStreet Bank and several employers and municipalities to help employees purchase homes. The program provides no-cost homeownership education, counseling and flexible loan programs with down payment assistance to address barriers to homeownership like affordability and lack of knowledge. Since inception, the program has helped over 9,000 homeowners with $11.8 million in closing cost savings and $17.2 million in down payment assistance. Employer-assisted housing programs benefit employers through improved recruitment and retention as well as communities by increasing affordable housing options.
The University of Portland offers an Employee Home Grant Program to positively reinforce their commitment to environmental sustainability and build an affordable community for faculty and staff. The program provides grants of $10,000-$15,000 to around 450 eligible full-time employees to purchase a home near campus and commit to alternative transportation. The goals are to recruit and retain employees, improve local livability and involvement, and decrease commuting to meet clean air mandates. The program has seen success, with over $1 million invested and 127 active or fully forgiven grants so far.
Vinayak Patil Desai has over 10 years of experience in telecom site operations, maintenance, customer service, and project management. He has expertise in site acquisition, construction, maintenance, vendor management, procurement, and estate management. Currently he is seeking a position where he can utilize his experience in operations, customer relationships, budgeting, and people management.
Ga2012 the social-and_economic_value_of_insurance 2012Rosa Bermejo
The document discusses the social and economic value of insurance. It begins by explaining the insurance mechanism, noting that insurance allows individuals and entities to pool risks and resources so that those affected by unfortunate events receive compensation. However, the industry has struggled with public perception and understanding of its benefits. The summary then explores how insurance provides social protection, supports economic growth, advances financial services, and helps address future challenges.
The gathering focused on accelerating entrepreneurship and strengthening community capacity in Central Appalachia. Participants visited local communities to learn about opportunities and challenges from entrepreneurs and leaders. Key priorities identified were building a culture of entrepreneurship, particularly among youth, and providing supports like education, infrastructure, and mentorship for entrepreneurs and businesses. Strengthening community capacity also focused on developing broad local leadership and making strategic, long-term investments. The gathering aimed to develop shared priorities and next steps for funders and practitioners to collaboratively advance economic transition in the region.
The document discusses how joining Donors Forum can strengthen an organization's mission through collaboration, advocacy, and knowledge sharing. It describes Donors Forum as a hub that connects philanthropic and nonprofit leaders to amplify their voices, increase their effectiveness, and improve lives in communities through its programs, resources, and network. Members gain access to thought leaders, best practices, and stakeholders to expand their impact.
DISRUPTION: Evolving Models of Engagement and SupportWorking Wikily
This document summarizes a study on disruption facing member-based advocacy organizations. Key findings include:
(1) Advocacy organizations are struggling to attract younger generations who are more engaged through one-time gifts and social media rather than traditional membership models.
(2) While most organizations are experimenting with social media, few have truly innovated their engagement models.
(3) Revenues have generally increased but foundations are expected to remain the largest source of funding, raising questions about long-term sustainability.
The study highlights examples like MomsRising that are building movements through social media, and Environmental Defense Fund innovating engagement through blogs and networks. Overall, this is a time of disruption
The document summarizes a meeting of the South Dakota Rural Housing Collaborative in Jackson Hole, Wyoming on September 26, 2007. The collaborative aims to address rural housing challenges through sharing information, connecting partners, and changing perceptions of rural communities. Key goals discussed are learning from successful models in Region 8, treating housing as a tool for community development, and removing barriers to provide technical assistance.
NCDD Presentation for CommunityMatters in Newport VermontCommunityMatters
The document discusses strategies for building community through public engagement, dialogue, and deliberation. It outlines challenges such as disconnection and partisan politics, and emphasizes the need for inclusion, shared purpose, and sustained engagement. Asset-based community development and deliberative forums are presented as approaches to identify community strengths, encourage cooperation, and find solutions through respectful exchange of diverse views. Examples from previous community initiatives demonstrate how these principles of public participation can strengthen relationships and foster collaborative action.
Introduction to CommunityMatters Workshop in Newport VermontCommunityMatters
The document outlines an agenda for a community meeting in Newport, Vermont on connecting citizens and activating change. The agenda includes introductions, lunch, sessions on tools and approaches for engagement, and a closing. Ground rules are listed to ensure respectful and productive discussion. The context of changing citizen expectations and the need for civic infrastructure is also discussed.
The document discusses strategies for engaging outsiders and turning them into insiders, focusing on participation, financial resources, and branding. It provides examples of how organizations like Habitat for Humanity, Share Our Strength, and Family Service Association have successfully implemented strategies like creating meaningful participation opportunities, storytelling to cultivate individual donors, and developing an impactful brand that increases support and program reach. The key is providing various ways for people to engage at different levels and telling compelling stories to connect with supporters.
This document provides an overview of smart growth citizenship and grassroots action transforming communities. It discusses how planners need to lead participants towards answers rather than just taking orders. It then gives a brief history of citizen participation in planning from Jane Jacobs in the 1960s. It outlines current levels of citizen engagement and desire to be involved. It argues that local government is well-positioned to facilitate this due to trust in local government and existing social capital. It discusses strategies that have been successful including emphasis on civic rather than political issues. It argues grassroots action is decentralizing planning and empowering citizens. It outlines how volunteerism, non-profits and crowdfunding can implement plans without public funding. It discusses the Tampa Urban
Edward C. McDonald is an accomplished professional with over 30 years of experience in nonprofit management, community development, and public administration. He has extensive experience managing nonprofit organizations, developing programs, writing grants, and conducting community needs assessments. McDonald holds a Master's degree from Harvard University and has provided consulting services to many nonprofit organizations, helping with strategic planning, board training, and grant writing. He currently works as an Associate Professor at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee County Cooperative Extension.
Big Society & Harnessing The Power Of The UkEmma Drake
The document reports on a survey of attitudes towards contributing to society and communities in the UK. It finds that most people are already involved in their communities in some way, such as through local schools or helping neighbors, and there is strong support for the importance of individual contribution. However, people are more motivated to get involved by issues that mean something to them personally and opportunities need to be better communicated by employers to encourage participation.
Monitor Institute - What's Next for Philanthropy: Acting Bigger and Adapting ...Working Wikily
This document discusses emerging practices in philanthropy that are needed to address complex social problems. It argues that while philanthropy has made efforts to improve, simply tweaking the status quo is not sufficient given the scale of challenges. The next decade requires funders to act bigger through coordination with other funders and sectors, and adapt better by incorporating new knowledge and adjusting strategies. Some innovative funders are already pioneering these "next practices," but barriers like independence, insularity, risk aversion, and competition inhibit greater change across the field.
Presentation to the American Planning Association's National Planning Conference, New York City, May 2017. Presenters Wayne Feiden, Joel Mills, Eva Hull.
O documento discute o conceito e definição de problemas ligados ao álcool, sua etiologia e tipos. Desde a antiguidade que os efeitos do álcool são conhecidos, porém o conceito moderno de alcoolismo como doença só surgiu no século XIX. Ainda há dificuldades em definir o termo, mas entende-se como uma síndrome resultante de intoxicação crônica pelo álcool.
This document discusses challenges and innovations in self-help housing in the Pacific Northwest. It outlines that as of June 2011, 45 organizations had delivered over 2,300 homes worth $35.1 million through a self-help housing delivery system across Oregon, Washington, Idaho, and Montana. Key challenges mentioned include lower appraisals, buyer reluctance, and tighter credit. Innovations highlighted include the Lopez CLT, a land trust and housing co-op that aims for zero-net energy homes and won national awards, Next Step which promotes well-designed manufactured housing, and Hayden Canyon, a development with 1800 new homes where the developer committed 10% of units to workforce housing through a community land trust.
The document discusses the importance of workforce housing and an approach to addressing the issue. It notes that urbanization is increasing the need for affordable housing as cities grow. It also describes an organization called OneBuild that aims to impact the workforce housing issue through an integrated construction delivery system designed to increase efficiency and customize housing designs to reduce costs. The goal is to make housing more affordable through this approach.
Retrouvez vos rubriques habituelles Actu, Initiatives, revue de presse, agenda... et en double page centrale un reportage en images sur les entreprises du Pays de Lorient présentes au Nautic de Paris 2013.
> Actu : Carolign / Patrick Chevalier / Artech’Protheses / Ouesterne Productions / Claire et Romain / Les Chemins Lactés
> initiatives: Laiterie de Kerguillet / Imprimerie Ollivier / Ship-ST / Usine de Kervellerin / Archi-Factory / Positivement Bois / Esprit Grand Ouest / Tecniclima / La Poissonnerie de Keroman / Biscuiterie du Fort Bloqué
> Reportage : le Nautic 2013
This document discusses OpenStreetMap (OSM) and its role in responding to the 2011 Tohoku earthquake and tsunami in Japan. It notes that OSM is a free editable map of the world created via wiki-style collaboration. After the disaster, OSM provided up-to-date maps of the affected areas incorporating satellite imagery and GPS data collected by volunteers. OSM has since become a key open source mapping platform for disaster response.
Post Event Report - Aviation Festival Asia 2015Phu Nguyen
The document provides an overview and summary of Aviation Festival Asia 2015. It discusses that the event gathered over 1,140 industry professionals, including 32% from airlines and airports in Asia Pacific. It featured panels, roundtables, on-floor case studies and talks. 78 sponsors and exhibitors participated and the speaker faculty included CXOs from major airlines and airports. Plans are outlined for Aviation Festival Asia 2016, which will be held on February 23-24, 2016 in Singapore with a refreshed conference format focused on six industry brands.
The Hometown Home Loan Program was created in 1994 as a partnership between HomeStreet Bank and several employers and municipalities to help employees purchase homes. The program provides no-cost homeownership education, counseling and flexible loan programs with down payment assistance to address barriers to homeownership like affordability and lack of knowledge. Since inception, the program has helped over 9,000 homeowners with $11.8 million in closing cost savings and $17.2 million in down payment assistance. Employer-assisted housing programs benefit employers through improved recruitment and retention as well as communities by increasing affordable housing options.
The University of Portland offers an Employee Home Grant Program to positively reinforce their commitment to environmental sustainability and build an affordable community for faculty and staff. The program provides grants of $10,000-$15,000 to around 450 eligible full-time employees to purchase a home near campus and commit to alternative transportation. The goals are to recruit and retain employees, improve local livability and involvement, and decrease commuting to meet clean air mandates. The program has seen success, with over $1 million invested and 127 active or fully forgiven grants so far.
Vinayak Patil Desai has over 10 years of experience in telecom site operations, maintenance, customer service, and project management. He has expertise in site acquisition, construction, maintenance, vendor management, procurement, and estate management. Currently he is seeking a position where he can utilize his experience in operations, customer relationships, budgeting, and people management.
Ga2012 the social-and_economic_value_of_insurance 2012Rosa Bermejo
The document discusses the social and economic value of insurance. It begins by explaining the insurance mechanism, noting that insurance allows individuals and entities to pool risks and resources so that those affected by unfortunate events receive compensation. However, the industry has struggled with public perception and understanding of its benefits. The summary then explores how insurance provides social protection, supports economic growth, advances financial services, and helps address future challenges.
El documento habla sobre la importancia de definir metas y objetivos a corto, mediano y largo plazo en las diferentes áreas de la vida como la familia, trabajo, estudios y desarrollo personal. Menciona que es importante establecer metas medibles, factibles y con plazos determinados, así como priorizar las áreas de enfoque y tener un plan de acción flexible. Como ejemplo, incluye las metas personales de desarrollar una empresa de capacitación en los próximos 10 años comenzando con reunir capital e investigar temas en los próximos
The document provides an agenda and presenter biographies for a regional forum on workforce housing hosted by the National Association of REALTORS® and the National Housing Conference. The agenda outlines panels and presentations on the costs of housing, successful workforce housing programs, and partnerships to advance workforce housing. Presenter biographies provide background on government officials, nonprofit leaders, and real estate professionals involved in the event.
The document provides information about a forum on workforce housing in Hawaii, including the agenda, speaker biographies, and resources for connecting with the organizers on social media. The forum focuses on how affordable housing impacts the local workforce and economy. Speakers include representatives from real estate, banking, and government organizations to discuss employer-assisted housing programs and partnerships to increase housing opportunities.
This document provides information about a regional forum on workforce housing, including:
1) A list of partners who supported planning and executing the forum.
2) A detailed agenda with times, speakers, and topics for panels on the importance of workforce housing, case studies, and partnerships.
3) Brief biographies of several speakers, including their backgrounds in areas like affordable housing, real estate, economic development, and advocacy.
HUD Sustainable Communities Learning Network Jobs Convening Participant Packe...Kristin Wolff
This is the packet (including agenda and resources) provided to participants in the HUD Sustainable Communities Learning Network Convening in Oakland, CA, October 2014. The convening was organized by NDRC, SPRA, and Strategic Economics.
Joan M. Roby-Davison has over 20 years of experience in non-profit management, community development, and strategic planning. She currently serves as the Executive Director of Sector 4 Community Development Corporation, where she oversees projects, writes grants, and coordinates community initiatives. Previously she held leadership roles with various non-profits focused on issues such as housing, neighborhood development, and advocacy. She has a track record of expanding programs, increasing community engagement, and securing over $1 million in grant funding.
Focusing Development on Communities of Concern: Smart Growth and its Impact o...Urban Habitat
1) Local and regional planning have historically contributed to increasing racial and economic inequities rather than resolving them.
2) Achieving equitable development in the future requires a new approach that addresses historical challenges and centers the voices of impacted communities in the planning process.
3) Community organizations play a critical role in supporting residents to envision and plan for their neighborhoods.
The document provides an agenda for the Midwest Rural Assembly taking place on August 10-11, 2009 in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. The assembly will include opportunities to discuss rural issues with policymakers, workshops on topics like rural community development, health care, education, and broadband access. It will also feature speakers from USDA and other organizations to discuss rural policy and priorities. The goal is to inform policy formation and find solutions to challenges facing rural America.
Creating a Shared Vision for a Community, presented by Marsha Murrington, And...craigslist_fndn
To create a vision for the future and long-term change in a community, it’s essential to have a strong, well-conceived community engagement plan and process that allows the voices within the community to be heard. Having outsiders and experts apply their values and preconceived notions of what a community needs is a recipe for failure. This session is led by three skilled change agents, with experiences working across boundaries in a variety of communities. They share their insights, stories, and approaches for bringing people of diverse backgrounds, cultures, and generations together to envision what they want their neighborhoods and communities to become, determine priorities, address problems and issues, and take greater responsibility for where they live, work, and play.
The Minnesota Housing Partnership (MHP) works to create affordable housing and build strong communities through convening stakeholders, guiding policy efforts, and providing expertise in housing, community development, and research. With nearly 30 years of experience, MHP shapes policies, increases funding, provides on-the-ground assistance to organizations, and analyzes data to advocate for affordable housing and community development. MHP brings together private developers, tribal leaders, elected officials, and others to forge partnerships and solutions to improve access to affordable homes and vibrant communities.
Spring 2012 conference inter chna packet materialsAndy Robinson
The document provides an agenda for the Spring 2012 Southeast Region Inter-CHNA Leadership Conference. The agenda includes morning and afternoon workshop sessions on marketing and branding, policy and advocacy, and social media. Breakout sessions during the workshops will provide more details on these topics. Biographies of the presenters are also included, describing their relevant experience in marketing, advocacy, and social media.
Megan Moskop is a middle school special education teacher in Washington Heights, NYC. She is also the High School Admissions Coordinator, 7th grade team leader, and faculty delegate to the United Federation of Teachers. Altaf Rahamatulla is a Program Analyst at the Ford Foundation focusing on criminal justice reform, immigrant and migrant rights, and racial justice. Ashley Emerole is a research associate for the Citizens Budget Commission and previously worked for NYC's Office of Management and Budget.
The document proposes an "Emerging Approach" to ending family homelessness that incorporates homelessness prevention, rapid re-housing of families that have lost their homes, and partnerships with mainstream systems. It outlines six concepts that provide a philosophical and practical foundation for this approach. It then provides recommendations to enhance collaboration between homeless and mainstream systems, increase funding where possible, and ensure strategies like prevention, coordinated entry, rapid re-housing, tailored programs, and economic opportunities can be fully realized.
Healthy and Equitable Development APA MN Presentation 9.29.16Maria Wardoku
The document summarizes a presentation on building healthier and more equitable developments in suburban Minnesota communities. It identifies key obstacles in three areas: community engagement, affordable housing, and active living. For each area, it discusses themes from interviews, presents a case study example, and shares takeaways. Overall, the presentation aimed to uncover barriers and spark discussion on next steps to address challenges around development, health equity, and community inclusion in suburban areas.
A candidate in Santa Monica ran a successful campaign for city council focusing on increasing housing. The candidate, Jesse Zwick, targeted different voter groups with tailored messages about improving affordability, homelessness, and quality of life. The campaign established core values, identified supporters, and held events to fundraise and spread its pro-housing message. Jesse Zwick was elected to city council, becoming the first pro-housing candidate to win in notoriously anti-development Santa Monica.
The document outlines a series of community conversations held in 12 Minnesota cities with over 730 participants to discuss the future of city services, how they are delivered, and how they are paid for, as research had shown cities would face deficits by 2015 if current trends continued; the conversations were designed to get input from diverse community members through meetings with various organizations; and the conversations provided perspectives to guide decision-makers on important values to consider regarding city services.
Shane-Phillips-The-Affordable-City-_2020_-Island-Press.pdfDaniel Neves
Island Press is a nonprofit publisher that has focused on environmental issues since 1984, identifying innovative thinkers and emerging trends to develop solutions to environmental challenges through their books and educational campaigns. They acknowledge major support from several charitable foundations and individuals. Their mission is to provide the best ideas and information to help understand and protect the environment through solving its complex problems.
Shelter of Flint Grantner AHAC media releaseAnne Grantner
Anne Grantner, President and CEO of Shelter of Flint, has been appointed to the Federal Home Loan Bank of Indianapolis’ Affordable Housing Advisory Council. Grantner was nominated by Ravi Yalamanchi, CEO of Metro Community Development, for her dedication and passion in providing shelter, housing, and support services to struggling individuals and families. The Board of Shelter of Flint and MaryBeth Wott of the Federal Home Loan Bank of Indianapolis believe Grantner is an ideal candidate for the council due to her history of innovation and success at Shelter of Flint.
Samuel Luna is the Single Family Affordable Lending Director at Freddie Mac. He leads a team that creates lending opportunities and outreach initiatives to increase homeownership and preserve homeownership for underserved families. Previously, he was Managing Partner at Civic Center Home Loans and held various positions at Freddie Mac and the City of Los Angeles related to affordable housing and neighborhood development.
This document contains the agenda and speaker information for Carahsoft's Third Annual Citizen Engagement Seminar on June 6, 2013 at the Grand Hyatt in Washington, D.C. The agenda includes panels on social media policy, citizen engagement strategies, and emergency response. Keynote speakers include representatives from the Department of Interior, Education, and Army. The seminar will discuss how government agencies can connect with citizens through innovative outreach programs.
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The Portland Housing Center runs an Employer Assisted Homeownership Program that works with employers to help their employees purchase homes. The program benefits employers by increasing productivity, reducing costs, and improving community relations and employee morale. It offers employees homebuying counseling, financial education classes, down payment assistance, and other services. After 3 years, the program has 7 participating employers, helped 130 households, and resulted in 79 households purchasing homes. The program aims to expand its services, employer partnerships, and grant opportunities for employees.
The Hometown Home Loan Program was created in 1994 as a partnership between HomeStreet Bank and several employers and municipalities to help employees purchase homes. The program provides no-cost homeownership education, counseling and flexible loan programs with down payment assistance to address barriers to homeownership like affordability and lack of knowledge. Since inception, the program has helped over 9,000 homeowners with $11.8 million in closing cost savings and $17.2 million in down payment assistance. Employer-assisted housing programs benefit employers through improved recruitment and retention as well as communities by increasing affordable housing options.
Proud Ground provides permanently affordable homeownership through legal agreements that ensure homes can be resold at affordable prices, maintaining affordability over time. When a homeowner decides to sell, a resale formula allows them to receive a fair return on investment while keeping the home priced for low and moderate income buyers. Proud Ground homes operate like traditional homeownership with mortgages, equity accumulation, and tax benefits, but have much lower purchase prices in exchange for restricted resale values. The organization works with brokers and employers to promote the program.
City First Homes provides permanently affordable homes to buyers earning up to 120% AMI through a shared appreciation model. It offers down payment assistance loans of $75,000 at a fixed 3.79% interest rate over 40 years, with interest-only payments for the first 7 years. When homeowners sell, they keep 100% of paid principal and improvements as well as 25% of home appreciation, with little to no selling fees. Since 2010, City First Homes has sold 33 units and proven successful in urban areas, though introducing shared appreciation and scaling up remain ongoing challenges. It offers 6 key benefits including lower monthly costs, reduced upfront costs, qualifying for larger homes, and the ability to build wealth through equity and tax benefits
The Community Reinvestment Project (CORE) aims to convert government-owned properties into affordable housing for essential workers like first responders and teachers. CORE seeks to provide affordable housing, generate revenue for local governments, and streamline the process of selling properties to revitalize communities. The project framework was created by PAR, which brings in strategic partners while local associations handle public outreach. Current projects include a pilot with Philadelphia and partnerships in Reading to list additional properties through realtor support. Challenges include slow progress, but successes include strengthened partnerships.
The document discusses workforce housing plans and policies for Tysons Corner, Fairfax County, Virginia. It outlines requirements for developers to include affordable housing units to receive bonus densities, with targets of 20% affordable units within a quarter mile of metro stations and 16% inclusive of bonuses beyond a quarter mile. Income tiers for affordable units range from below 50% to 120% of area median income. The plans provide flexibility and encourage creative strategies to meet housing needs. Non-residential developments must contribute funds towards affordable housing. Panelists at a workforce housing summit discussed benefits to employers and strategies for viable development pro formas.
This document summarizes the campaign to defeat ballot question 2 in Massachusetts, which would have changed the state's affordable housing law (Chapter 40B). It describes the campaign's structure, messaging strategies, grassroots outreach, and communications efforts. Through a diverse coalition, public polling, and tailored messaging, the "No on 2" campaign was able to defeat the ballot measure 58% to 42% and maintain the existing affordable housing law.
The New Jersey Association of REALTORS® Housing Opportunity Foundation (NJARHOF) is a 501(c)(3) organization that fosters opportunities for affordable housing in New Jersey. It provides funding to other non-profits that offer programs like homebuyer education and counseling. NJARHOF's "Helping Hands Towards Homeownership" initiative aims to educate potential homebuyers and realtors about available housing resources, such as financial literacy workshops, homebuyer counseling, and tax benefit classes. The organization also publishes a Housing Opportunity Resource Guide listing state and federal housing assistance programs.
The document discusses the Long Island Housing Partnership's (LIHP) employer-assisted housing program. It summarizes how the program works to provide down payment assistance grants to employees through employer matching contributions combined with other state and federal funds administered by LIHP. Employers benefit by retaining and recruiting employees through improved affordability and employee satisfaction. LIHP guides both employers and employees through the process, from establishing an employer program to homebuying counseling and coordination of funds. The program has helped over 330 employees of over 130 employers purchase homes through more than $12 million in grants.
The document summarizes a regional forum on workforce housing and discusses the community land trust (CLT) model. It provides statistics on CLTs in the US, including $220 million in assets and supporting 1,500 apartments. The Champlain Housing Trust in Vermont is highlighted as an example, having 500 homes in a shared equity program. It discusses the CLT maintaining affordable housing and preventing foreclosures more successfully than traditional models.
The Philadelphia Home • Buy • Now program provides matching grants of up to $4,000 for home purchases in Philadelphia. The program aims to help employers recruit, retain, and reward employees by providing housing benefits to help them become homeowners. No income limits or geographic restrictions apply. The funds can be used for closing costs, down payments, prepaid interest, or mortgage insurance. Between 2004-2009, the program assisted 211 home purchases with $74,000 in median household income and $134,000 in median home cost.
The document discusses sustainable housing goals and strategies for the Metro Boston region. It aims to promote more equitable and affordable housing options, increase production of smaller and transit-accessible units, and prevent displacement. Key strategies include developing regional and local housing plans, increasing affordable housing production, diversifying the housing supply and connecting residents to opportunities. The plan also involves assessing current and future housing needs, targets for production amounts and types, and identifying actions to ensure future needs are met.
This document discusses a study examining the growing costs of housing and transportation for working families in Boston and the surrounding region. The study looks at the heavy financial burden of housing and transportation costs on area residents, how it impacts their neighborhoods, and its effects on the environment. The document was written by Jeffrey Lubell, Executive Director of the Center for Housing Policy, and provides his contact information.
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The document discusses housing affordability in the context of the recent housing crisis. It makes three key points:
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2) Measures of housing affordability and burden show that affordability has only improved to early 2000 levels and many households, especially low- and moderate-income, still face high housing costs.
3) The housing affordability problem is particularly acute in Massachusetts compared to other markets. Most households cannot benefit from lower home prices due to existing high housing cost burdens.
The STAR Community Index is a framework developed by ICLEI-USA to help local governments measure and advance sustainability across the three pillars of environmental, economic and social equity. It provides a standardized rating system for communities to track their performance, identify areas for improvement, and foster competition and innovation around sustainability goals. The STAR Community Index was built with input from over 160 volunteers and has engaged 10 pilot communities to test its tools and online platform.
Rick Cohen moderated a panel discussion on sustainable development of industry professionals with panelists Karen FitzGerald from the Meyer Foundation and Dianne Taylor from the Council of State Community Development Agencies. The panel focused on career development in their respective fields. Contact information was provided for Rick Cohen, Karen FitzGerald and Dianne Taylor.
This document discusses supportive housing and its innovations and applications. Supportive housing combines permanent affordable housing with supportive services to help vulnerable people live stable, independent lives. It can take various forms, such as single-site or scattered-site housing. Supportive housing addresses multiple social problems by increasing housing stability and reducing incarceration and health costs. The document provides examples of integrated supportive housing projects that reserve a portion of units for special needs tenants.
The District of Columbia Department of Human Services document outlines their Permanent Supportive Housing Program, which identifies the needs of vulnerable populations, uses a Housing First model and best practices, prioritizes individuals through a vulnerability survey, provides supportive housing and services through partnerships and funding, has housed over 1200 households with a 90% retention rate, and was awarded $27 million in funds while streamlining housing processes and enhancing service coordination.
This document summarizes Habitat for Humanity's Neighborhood Revitalization Initiative (NRI) model. The NRI model takes a holistic approach to improving neighborhoods by serving more families through expanded services, community partnerships, and resident empowerment. The document discusses the NRI approach used by Habitat affiliates in East Jefferson County, Washington, Evansville, Indiana, and San Francisco, California. It highlights how the NRI model has helped revitalize neighborhoods by improving housing, increasing community engagement, and enhancing quality of life.
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2. Forum Partners
The National Association of REALTORS® and the National Housing Conference gratefully acknowledge the
support of our partners in planning and executing this regional forum.
3. Connect + Share
NHC and the Center for Housing Policy have a presence on several new and social media Web sites. For
the latest housing news and more, make sure to connect with us on the following networks Facebook,
LinkedIn, Twitter, You Tube, and Flickr.
Learn more about our new and social media efforts by visiting http://www.nhc.org/index/socialmedia.
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about this forum as well as other NHC and Center for Housing Policy news.
You can use the hashtag #NHCMinneapolis2010 in your tweets referencing this Partners in Innovation
forum. By using this hashtag, you can easily find and follow others who are tweeting both before and
during forum by going to search.twitter.com and typing in #NHCPortland2010.
4. Forum Agenda
8:45 AM – 9:30 AM Registration Open (Light Refreshments Available)
9:30 AM – 9:45 AM Welcome
• Andy Mahowald, National Association of REALTORS®
9:45 AM – 10:00 AM Opening Remarks
• Commissioner Dan Bartholomay, Minnesota Housing Finance Agency
10:00 AM – 11:30 AM Opening Panel: “The Growing Cost of Place—Why Workforce Housing Matters in
Minnesota”
• Tom Fulton, Family Housing Fund (moderator)
• Cathy Bennett, ULI Minnesota/RCM Housing Initiative
• Paul Fate, CommonBond Communities
• Warren Hanson, Greater Minnesota Housing Fund
• Craig Helmstetter, Wilder Research/Minnesota Compass
11:30 AM – 12:15 PM Keynote
• Christina Clemans, National Association of REALTORS® (introduction)
• Jeffrey Lubell, Center for Housing Policy
12:15 PM – 12:30 PM Break (Lunch Available)
12:30 PM – 1:45 PM Panel: “Lessons from the Field: Workforce Housing in Action”
• Samantha DeKoven, Metropolitan Planning Council (moderator)
• Jennifer Clark, Loyola University Chicago
• Raymond Schmidt, Select Milwaukee, Inc.
• Michele Schnitker, St. Louis Park, MN
• Warren Hanson, Greater Minnesota Housing Fund
1:45 PM – 3:00 PM Panel: “Advancing Workforce Housing through Partnership”
• Samantha DeKoven, Metropolitan Planning Council (moderator)
• Diane Schobert, Wisconsin Housing and Economic Development Authority
• Tom Larson, Wisconsin REALTORS® Association
• Susan Elkins, Bremer Bank
• Chip Halbach, Minnesota Housing Partnership
3:00 PM – 5:00 PM Networking Reception
Join NHC’s new President and CEO to learn more about where NHC is headed in
housing’s new era, and how you can be a part of it!
• Maureen Friar, National Housing Conference
• Tom Fulton, Family Housing Fund
• Mary “Muffie” Gabler, Wells Fargo Bank
5. Presenter Biographies
Daniel M. Bartholomay
Dan Bartholomay is Commissioner of the Minnesota Housing Finance Agency, appointed to that position by
Governor Tim Pawlenty in 2008. Minnesota Housing is the state’s affordable housing financial institution, which
invests over $1 billion each biennium to meet Minnesota’s affordable housing and community development
needs and serves over 55,000 Minnesotans each year.
Prior to joining Minnesota Housing, Dan was the Program Director for the McKnight Foundation’s Regions and
Communities, and International programs. He also directed the McKnight Foundation’s grants program for
affordable housing. Dan was the Executive Director of North End Area Revitalization in St. Paul and was also the
coordinator of planning and special projects for the Neighborhood Institute in Chicago.
He is a graduate of Carleton College with a degree in Urban Affairs.
Cathy Capone Bennett
Ms. Bennett began her consulting career in 2006 as the sole owner of Bennett Community Consulting. Her work
includes developing private-public alliances, program development, and project management in all facets of
housing strategy and economic development through her experience working for local government and the
private and non-profit sectors. This includes affordable housing implementation, housing plan strategy
development, public financing, business retention and recruitment, strategic analysis, focus group facilitation
and program marketing.
Ms Bennett worked in community development for local government between 1994-2005 in the cities of
Roseville and Mounds View. Prior to moving to Minnesota Ms. Bennett worked for a private non-profit
corporation in San Diego for 8 years with the specific purpose of attracting new businesses and fostering a
positive business climate in the county. Current consulting clients include local government, non-profit and
private development sectors throughout the Twin Cities metropolitan region.
Ms. Bennett has served as the project coordinator for the ULI MN Regional Council of Mayors Housing Initiative
since 2008 which includes conducting the Opportunity City Pilot Program in the cities of Brooklyn Park,
Minnetonka, Richfield, Rosemount and Shoreview. In addition, she is responsible for the creation of a regional
housing toolkit and public policy facilitation surrounding the development and preservation of a full range of
housing choices throughout the region.
Jennifer Clark
Jennifer sets the overall direction for Loyola's Department of Community Relations and personally works to
ensure that the voice of the community is heard within the University and the University is a respected leader in
our communities.
She facilitates campus-community strategic planning, community infrastructure improvements,
communications, and special events.
6. Jennifer is the chairperson of the Lake Shore Campus Advisory Council which is the community's advisory role to
Loyola's administration. She also represents Loyola on five nonprofit Boards of Directors including the AIDS
Foundation of Chicago, Edgewater Chamber of Commerce, North Edgewater Beach Association, Rogers Park
Community Council, and Sacred Heart Schools. She is Loyola's representative to the 48th Ward Zoning and
Planning Committee and the Granville Task Force.
Within the University, Jennifer chairs the Strategic Planning Task Force on Community Development and
Relations. She is a staff representative to the Facilities and Capital Assets Committee of the Board of Trustees for
which she authored the Lakeside Campus Design Guidelines. Currently, Jennifer sits on the Alcohol Safety Net
Committee and the Council on External Affairs.
Prior to joining Loyola in 2001, Jennifer worked for the Chicago Public Schools as a high school teacher, the
Chicago Police Department as the 20th district community organizer, the Chicago Park District as the community
center director in Uptown.
Jennifer has a B.S. in Speech from Northwestern University, an M.Ed. from DePaul University, and an M.B.A.
from Loyola University Chicago. She also has a certificate from the Program on Negotiation at the Harvard/MIT/
Tufts University Consortium and an Excellence in Leadership certificate from the Rockhurst University
Continuing Education Center.
Christina P. Clemans
Christina P. Clemans is Broker-Owner of the real estate firm Chris Clemans Sotheby’s International Realty of
Cape May, NJ. She served as the 2003 President of the New Jersey Association of Realtors® (NJAR) and is
currently the President of NJAR’s Housing Opportunity Foundation.
Chris is a National Association of Realtors®’ Director and the 2010 Chair of the Housing Opportunity Committee.
She also sits on NAR’s Housing Opportunity Advisory Board and Public Policy Coordinating Committee. In 2011,
Chris will serve as the NAR Regional Vice President for Region 2, which covers New Jersey, New York and
Pennsylvania.
Samantha DeKoven
Samantha DeKoven is a housing consultant with MPC, providing technical assistance to help organizations,
companies, and local or regional governments across the nation design and implement customized employer-
assisted housing programs.
Prior to her current role providing national technical assistance, Samantha worked with employers in the
Chicago region to develop, execute, and evaluate their employer-assisted housing initiatives. She convened a
collaborative of nonprofit housing counseling organizations to partner with these employers and administer
their housing programs. She engaged these employers as advocates to support housing policy and new
production, including testifying before legislative hearings. She also worked with the state housing finance
agency to make available state matching funds and pass legislation authorizing state tax credits for employer-
assisted housing investments.
Samantha joined MPC in 1999 as project manager of the Regional Rental Market Analysis, which gathered
qualitative and quantitative information related to the rental market in northeastern Illinois. Prior to joining
7. MPC, she worked at the Woodstock Institute on community development and community reinvestment issues.
She co-authored Small Business Lending for Economic Development, Vol. 2, wrote three chapters in the
guidebook Tools for Promoting Community Reinvestment, and managed production and fundraising for the
Community Lending Fact Book.
Susan Elkins
Susan Elkins is the Community Development Mgr for Bremer Banks. She has been with Bremer Bank for 15
years, however, has been in the mortgage industry for 30 years. Susan is responsible for the affordable housing
products for all of Bremer Banks in Minnesota, North Dakota and Wisconsin. This year Sue is again the Co-Chair
of the very successful Affordable Homes Congress which will be held in October as well as the events of 2005,
2007 and 2009, she also Tri-Chaired the Native American Housing Conference in 2007 and 2009 as well as the
upcoming 2011 Conference.
Along with those duties she is the coordinator of Bremer Bank’s HELP loan (Homeownership Employee Loan
Program), a forgivable grant of $5,000 for eligible employees of the Bank to be utilized for downpayment and/or
closing costs for their first homeownership endeavor. Sue is very active in the downpayment assistance
programs for first-time and non-first time homebuyers within Bremer Bank’s footprint.
Paul Fate
Paul Fate is the President and CEO of CommonBond Communities, the largest nonprofit provider of affordable
housing with resident services in the Upper Midwest. He has over 25 years of experience in the field of housing
and community development, including Executive Director of Payne Lake Community Partners, Director of
National Services at the Amherst H. Wilder Foundation, and Executive Directors of the Local Initiatives Support
Corporation - Twin Cities office. Paul serves on the board of the Housing Partnership Network, an alliance of the
nation's top performing nonprofit development organizations. Mr. Fate holds a master’s degree in public
administration from Harvard University and a master’s degree in city planning from the University of Minnesota.
Maureen Friar
Maureen Friar became president and CEO of NHC in February 2010. A recognized and respected industry expert,
Ms. Friar has more than 25 years of experience in housing advocacy, policy analysis, fundraising and non-profit
management. As executive director for 14 years, she grew the Supportive Housing Network of New York from an
ad hoc coalition into a vibrant and effective statewide advocacy association representing 34,000 units of
affordable rental housing linked to services for homeless and special needs populations.
Prior to joining NHC, Ms. Friar served as a marketing consultant to the National Equity Fund, the largest
nonprofit investor in federal low-income housing tax credits, and as a fundraising and management consultant
to Community Access, a New York nonprofit agency that provides supportive housing, employment training and
advocacy for persons with psychiatric disabilities. Her many achievements were recognized by the New York
State Association for Affordable Housing, which honored her with the 2006 Advocate of the Year Award for
Excellence.
8. She holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from Brown University, a Master’s degree from the Goldman School of
Public Policy at the University of California at Berkeley, and was a Charles H. Revson Fellow on the Future of the
City of New York at Columbia University.
Tom Fulton
Tom Fulton has been the President of the Family Housing Fund since its creation in 1980. The Fund is a private,
nonprofit organization whose mission is to provide safe, affordable, sustainable homes to families and children
in the Twin Cities metropolitan area through ongoing partnerships with the public and private sector. Under
Tom Fulton’s leadership, the Family Housing Fund and its partners have helped to create more than 30,000
affordable housing units for low- and moderate-income families over the past 29 years. The Fund supports the
cities of Minneapolis and Saint Paul, the Metropolitan Council, and Minnesota Housing in their efforts to
preserve and expand the region’s supply of affordable housing. Mr. Fulton is a graduate of the University of
Minnesota Masters degree program in Public Administration. He has worked in the housing and community
development field for nearly 35 years. Prior to working at the Fund, Tom was Deputy Director for Planning and
Administration at the Minneapolis Housing and Redevelopment Authority.
Chip Halbach
Chip is the co-founder and executive director of the Minnesota Housing Partnership (MHP). Formed in 1989,
MHP has gained national recognition for its work to build the capacity of nonprofit housing developers in
Minnesota and to promote affordable housing as a statewide priority. Chip has worked for housing
organizations in Minnesota since 1977. Prior to MHP, Chip was assistant director of Common Space, a Twin
Cities-based developer and support organization for cooperative housing.
Warren W. Hanson
Mr. Hanson brings over 30 years of community development, public administration and finance experience to
Greater Minnesota Housing Fund (GMHF). He has served as president and CEO of (GMHF) since its start-up in
1996, initially working with The McKnight Foundation and Blandin Foundation to plan and capitalize GMHF as
Minnesota’s largest rural community development finance institution. He works closely with the board to set
priorities and with state and local government and non-profits to identify programs and strategies for meeting
the community development needs of Greater Minnesota. Prior to GMHF, Mr. Hanson was president of Regional
Strategies, Inc, which assisted foundations and local governments with planning and financing economic
development projects throughout Minnesota. Mr. Hanson was director of Riverfront Development and
Neighborhood Development for the City of St. Paul for eight years, and is the co-founder of the Community
Reinvestment Fund (CRF), a national secondary market entity for community development lenders. From 1978
to 1987, Mr. Hanson was director of economic development for West Bank Community Development
Corporation, which redeveloped the Cedar Riverside Urban Renewal area of Minneapolis. Mr. Hanson holds a
Masters of Science Degree in City and Regional Planning from the Pratt Institute, New York.
Craig Helmstetter
Craig Helmstetter is the lead researcher on the Minnesota Compass initiative, where he oversees the collection,
analysis, and presentation of all data for the project. He presents findings to diverse groups on an array of data
related to quality of life in our state and its communities. In addition, Craig manages Wilder’s Homeless
9. Management Information System, a database in use by more than 200 organizations serving people
experiencing homelessness in Minnesota.
Craig joined Wilder Research in 2001 after working as a program evaluator for the State of Minnesota and as a
project director for a survey research center. He holds a master's degree in community and regional planning
and a Ph.D. in Sociology from the University of Oregon. He has taught university-level seminars on quantitative
research methods and homelessness, and has spoken at national conferences on using data to track trends in
homelessness.
Tom Larson
Thomas D. Larson is the Director of Regulatory and Legislative Affairs for the Wisconsin Realtors Association. He
is an attorney and a lobbyist, specializing in a wide variety of housing-related issues. Mr. Larson has been
actively involved in the development and enactment of numerous state laws and policies impacting the housing
industry. He has served as a member of various state task forces including the Wisconsin Land Council,
Wisconsin’s Working Lands Initiative, and the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources’ Shoreland Zoning
Advisory Committee. He also serves on the Village of Shorewood Hills Zoning Board of Appeals.
Jeffrey M. Lubell
Jeffrey M. Lubell became executive director of the Center for Housing Policy in 2006 and is a recognized expert
in housing and community development policy. Prior to becoming head of the Center, Lubell worked as an
independent consultant specializing in analyzing and developing recommendations for strengthening national,
state and local housing and community development policy.
From 2000 to 2003, he served as director of the policy development division of the Office of Policy Development
and Research at the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. He also worked from 1998 to 2000 as
a housing policy analyst for the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities, a nonprofit organization that is one of the
leading independent authorities on programs affecting low-income families. Lubell is a graduate of Harvard Law
School and Harvard College.
Andy Mahowald
Mahowald has been in the real estate business since 1993. Currently, he is Owner and Broker of Insight Realty
Group in Watertown, South Dakota. Mahowald specializes in the areas in the residential, commercial, and
agricultural real estate.
As a second generation REALTOR®, it was instilled by his father early in his career to get involved in the
REALTOR® organization to fully understand the business and how public policy is continually shaping the
business. He has been active in the REALTOR® organization on all levels. In 2004, Andy was President of the
South Dakota Association of REALTORS®.
Currently, Mahowald is the Region 8 Vice-President for the National Association of REALTORS®. This covers the
states of South Dakota, North Dakota, Minnesota, Nebraska, and Iowa. He is a graduate of St. John's University
in Collegeville, MN. Any available free time is spent with wife Becky and four young boys.
10. Raymond Schmidt
Ray has served as Executive Director of Select Milwaukee since its inception in 1991. During his tenure,
collaboration with the private, nonprofit and public sectors has been integral to Select Milwaukee’s efforts to
increase homeownership opportunities for modest-income families and strengthen Milwaukee neighborhoods.
Engaging the Milwaukee business community and leveraging its support of workforce homeownership is among
these efforts. Select Milwaukee’s employer assisted homeownership efforts are nationally recognized and a
foundation of Select Milwaukee’s homeownership promotion business line. Ray has overseen Select
Milwaukee’s recent launch of two new business lines, homeownership preservation and rehab technical
assistance services. He is a member of the Milwaukee Housing Trust Fund Advisory Board. Prior to joining
Select Milwaukee, Ray worked in Cleveland for the Living in Cleveland Center and the City of Cleveland. He
received a bachelor’s degree in urban studies and city planning from Case Western Reserve University and a J.D.
from Cleveland-Marshall College of Law.
Michele Schnitker
Michele Schnitker has worked in the housing industry for almost 30 years. In her current position as the Housing
Supervisor for the City of St. Louis Park, she oversees all housing initiatives for the City including Public Housing,
Section 8, CDBG, housing rehab and housing development. Previously held positions include Director of
Resident Services at St. Paul PHA and Public Housing Director at Dakota County CDA. She is a graduate of the
University of MN’s Housing Program.
Diane Schobert
Diane Schobert is WHEDA’s Single Family Division Business Development Officer. It is her responsibility to
initiate and develop partnerships that enhance WHEDA’s ability to provide innovative products and services while
continuing to increase its’ financial strength. Diane’s major areas of development have been with designing and
building the Workforce Housing Initiative, creating and administering the Distance Learning Education Program,
sought and obtained Federal Home Loan Bank of Chicago down payment funds for rural and urban areas of the
state and most recently taking the lead on the Foreclosure Prevention measures and Federal grant funds
management within WHEDA
Prior to this she served as the Executive Director for Movin’ Out, Inc. a statewide Wisconsin non-profit housing
agency. Diane has a great deal of experience in mortgage lending products, home ownership counseling, credit
counseling and down payment assistance programs. She has provided technical assistance to non-profit
agencies statewide and has served as residential lending manager for a major lender in Wisconsin.
Diane helped form the original task force to create the expanded underwriting guidelines for WHEDA loans to
improve borrowing opportunities for persons with a disability. She has received the WHEDA Excellence in
Service Award, the Wisconsin Supported Housing Partnership Award, ARC-Dane County Corporate Service
Award and WHEDA Leadership Award.
Diane serves on the Board of Directors for the South Central WI Housing Foundation, Madison Area Community
Land Trust, the Home For Everyone Wisconsin Housing Collaborative Planning Team and the General Board of
Discipleship for the United Methodist Church.
Diane graduated Summa Cum Laude from UW Platteville with a BS in Communications (Public Relations) and a
Business Minor.