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Housing Colorado News
Leadership Profile Series: Emma Anderson
Originally from Illinois, Emma attended Augustana College for her bachelor’s in Psychology, Sociology and Social Welfare. She then pursued a master’s in Political and Environmental Sociology at the University of Iowa. After graduating, she moved to Denver last May and began working as the landlord engagement specialist for Volunteers of America’s Back Home Support Services for Veteran Families program (which helps veterans experiencing homelessness or at-risk of losing their housing). In her free time she loves reading, being outdoors and experiencing Denver’s local music, all traits that make her outgoing and a valued volunteer on the Membership Committee. Learn more about Emma.
Committee Spotlight: Workshop Committee
The Workshop Committee is a subcommittee of the Conference Planning Committee and is responsible for identifying workshop tracks, developing the workshop proposal process and reviewing and selecting submissions for the conference's educational content. The committee will be meeting in April to select the workshops for the 2016 NOW! Conference. This committee is dedicated to keeping the conference the go-to source on all aspects of affordable housing. Learn more about the Workshop Committee.
In Case You Missed It! TABOR Webinar
As Colorado’s legislators continue to balance the state budget during the 2016 legislative session, the subject of the state’s Taxpayers Bill of Rights has been coming up frequently in local news. This month, Housing Colorado wanted to explore the relationship between TABOR and affordable housing, and the ways we can continue to fund housing within TABOR limitations. We partnered with Carol Hedges, executive director at the Colorado Fiscal Institute, to explore this topic on Tuesday, March 8 and over 40 viewers logged in to hear more. See what you missed during this month's webinar. |
Policy Update
Bill Report
Learn more about the current bills presented in the legislative session that impact the housing industry and what position Housing Colorado is taking on each bill.
Draft State Budget Reached
After much negotiation and compromise, the six-member Joint Budget Committee on Thursday, March 24 unanimously approved a $27 billion draft state budget. While the 2016-17 “long bill” avoids spending cuts to education and health care providers proposed in the Governor’s budget plan and provides for an increase in discretionary spending, it also eliminates millions in taxpayer refunds, hospital payments, and road construction. You can learn more about the draft budget from this coverage by the Denver Post and Denver Business Journal. The draft budget was presented to the full House for consideration on Monday, March 28, and must pass both the House and Senate to be adopted.
Housing Colorado closely tracks and takes action on legislative matters affecting Colorado’s affordable housing industry. To stay current on these important issues, click here for the latest bill report. |
Housing Colorado's Upcoming Events
The New Faces of Homelessness Round table
Thursday, April 28 from 9:00- 10:30 am
Holiday Inn Stapleton (map)
Members: $40, Non-members: $60
Often times Colorado’s homeless population is stereotyped to just the segment of the community that the public actually sees, but this picture doesn’t capture all those affected by homelessness. Families, single parents, children and at-risk groups are increasingly impacted by the lack of affordable housing in the state. Join us as we discuss the emerging demographic trends of homelessness in Colorado. Our session will begin with an overview of the most recent data and trends, followed by breakout groups to explore the following topics in depth*:
Working with Families & Youth
- Single parents with multiple children
- Childcare struggles
- 20’s & youth coming out of foster care
High-Risk Groups
- Refugees in Colorado
- Trauma informed care
- Domestic violence
- Changing shelter’s focus
Financial Resources
- Social Impact Bonds
- Permanent supportive housing
- Project-based vouchers
- Tenant based rental assistance
*Actual topics may vary the day of the event
Sponsored by:
National Housing Trust Fund Informational Webinar with DOH
Friday, April 22 from 2:00— 3:00 pm
Free webinar
The first National Housing Trust Fund dollars will be available this year. Learn about the requirements and implementation plan for securing these funds from Colorado Division of Housing personnel. The webinar will give an overview of how this dedicated fund will provide revenue to build, preserve and rehabilitate housing for people with the lowest incomes. In addition, find out the anticipated 2016 allocation for Colorado and how Colorado will target and distribute the funds.
Save the date for these upcoming events
Legislative Session Highlights and Networking
Thursday, May 12 from 4:30— 6:00 pm
Location: TBD
Free to members!
Spring Site Tour- InnovAge's Senior Living
Wednesday, May 25 from 11:30 am to 2:00 pm
InnovAge's Thornton Housing Community (map)
Members: $25, Non-members: $40
Summer Outreach and DOH Training
Fort Collins: June 2
Pueblo: June 17
Grand Junction: June 22
Durango: July 27
Denver: August 4
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NOW! Conference
Announcing the 2016 NOW! Conference Theme: Opening Doors to Affordability
The NOW! Annual Conference is a three day event that gathers affordable housing professionals from across the state and U.S. This year, the conference will explore how to continue to provide affordable housing options in an increasingly tight market. As prices continue to rise, we find our funding stagnant—forcing us to look for new and creative ways to deliver the same products and services needed. Join us October 5-7 where together we'll uncover new solutions that meet the needs of our communities.
Conference registration will be available in July. For more information visit the NOW! Conference webpage. |
Affordable Housing Community News
News:
Tax Season
- Habitat for Humanity of Colorado is on the 2015 state tax returns as a part of the checkoff donation list! Learn more at www.habitatcolorado.org.
Events
- Colorado NAHRO Annual Conference
Maintenance Conference, May 9-10 & Management Conference, May 11-13
Vail Marriott Mountain Resort
Achieving the goal of providing decent, affordable housing to all our citizens increasingly depends on developing effective partnerships. Come learn how you can develop or enhance your partnerships with HUD, private lenders, industry advisors, advocates, service providers, educators, suppliers and your member colleagues in this beautiful setting.
RFP
- Submit a Proposal for Investment Connection
Event will be held on May 25, 2016 from 11:30 - 3:30 pm in Denver
This will be an opportunity to showcase new and existing community and economic development proposals in Colorado that are CRA eligible to potential funders. If you have a proposal related to small business development/microlending, asset building/financial education, community facilities, workforce development or affordable housing (addressing the needs of low- and moderate-income populations) this is your opportinity to submit it for consideration.
RFA
- 2016 Tenant Based Rental Assistance (TBRA) Programs
The Colorado Division of Housing (CDOH) has released a Request for Applications (RFA) for 2016 Tenant Based Rental Assistance (TBRA) Programs to enable homeless and at-risk families with school-aged children to achieve housing stability in their school district of choice.
Important dates
March 7, 2016: Information session
April 11, 2016: Information session
April 15, 2016: Deadline to email intent to apply
May 2, 2016: Application deadline
- HUD Section 811 Project Rental Assistance Program
This program assists extremely low income people with significant and long-term disabilities to live independently in the community by providing affordable housing linked with voluntary services and supports. PRA funds can only be used as rental assistance – it is not a financing source for housing construction or acquisition/rehabilitation. The funding will assist people with disabilities who are leaving institutions or people at risk of being placed in an institution (including those who are homeless and those at risk of being homeless).
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