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CNHED at the Committee of 100 on the Federal City's Vision Awards
This May, the Committee of 100 on the Federal City and CNHED worked together to recognize the District's finest examples of affordable housing, as well as other visionary projects and programs, through the C100’s 2019 Vision Awards, which Stephen Glaude, President & CEO, was asked to speak at and recognize these leaders. The Committee of 100’s annual Vision Awards recognized a wide range of projects, programs, plans, and the work of organizations and individuals that fulfill their vision of a beautiful and livable District for all people. Awardess are distinguished by their accomplishments for neighborhoods, historic preservation, public space, environmental preservation, housing, and good planning within the District of Columbia. We want to once again congratulate CNHED members who won Affordable Housing Awards this May! Winners include Jubilee Housing, Manna, Mission First Housing, National Housing Trust, So Others Might Eat (SOME), Somerset Development Company, and Fernando Lemos of Mi Casa Inc. who was awarded the Ann Hughes Hargrove Advocacy Award!
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Community Development Week
CNHED's annual Community Development Week begins is October 7th through the 11th! As part of CD Week, CNHED's annual A Community of Leaders special event is on Thursday, October 10, 2019, from 6:00 – 8:30 pm at the Spire Conference Center (750 First Street, NE) in Washington, DC. Join us for our annual celebration and gathering of community development leaders — and support your local community development association!
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CNHED Committees & Working Groups
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Ownership Housing Working Group
Thursday, September 5 at 2:00 - 3:30 pm Add to Calendar
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Tenant Purchase Working Group
Thursday, September 12 at 10:00 - 11:30 am Add to Calendar
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Workforce Development Working Group
Thursday, September 12 at 10:00 - 11:30 am at SOME CET
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SBTA, Corridor & Community Lenders Working Group
Tuesday, September 17 at 10:00 am - 11:30 pm Add to Calendar
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Supportive Housing Working Group
Tuesday, September 17 at 12 - 2:00 pm Add to Calendar
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Greater Voice for Small Biz Working Group
Wednesday, September 18 at 10 - 11:30 am Add to Calendar
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Council Sessions & Government Activities
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DMPED Launches ObviouslyDC Website
The Deputy Mayor for Planning and Economic Development (DMPED) has created a valuable, user friendly and responsive resource for prospective and current businesses located in the District. DMPED wanted to focus on making it easier for users to locate and learn valuable information about how to become a DC business, and the resources and incentives that are available. To view the website, click here.
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Ward 5 Short Term Family Housing Ribbon Cutting
On Wednesday, August 21st at 4 PM, Mayor Bowser welcomes you to join her as she cuts the ribbon on the District’s new Ward 5 Short-term Family Housing program. Named The Sterling by the Ward 5 community, this program will serve 50 families experiencing homelessness. Click here to RSVP.
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Build Green, Save Green Seminar
On Wednesday, August 28th from 11 AM to 2 PM, the Department of Consumer and Regulatory Affairs' Green Building Division and Small Business Resource Center are collaborating to host the August Green Building Professional Seminar Series. The topic is Build Green, Save Green and will focus on restaurants and facilities with full service kitchens. Click here to RSVP.
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Providence Place & The Strand Groundbreakings
On Wednesday, August 28th from 3:30 PM to 4:30 PM, join Mayor Muriel Bowser, Deputy Mayor John Falcicchio, & Councilmember Vincent Gray as we break ground on two new 100% affordable housing developments in Ward 7: Providence Place & The Strand. 3:00 - 3:30 PM Providence Place groundbreaking at 601 50th Street, NE. 3:45 - 4:15 PM The Strand groundbreaking at 5119 Nannie Helen Burroughs Avenue, NE. Click here to RSVP.
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DC Housing Survey
The Office of Planning and the Department of Housing and Community Development are requesting feedback on how to build more affordable housing throughout the District. This is your chance to add your input and to share with the broader public. Take the survey before it closes on August 30th.
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Labor & Workforce Development Public Hearing on B23-0266, the “Prohibition of Marijuana Testing Act of 2019” & B23-0309, the “Medical Marijuana Program Patient Employment Protection Amendment Act of 2019”
On Wednesday, September 25th at 11 AM, the Committee will hold a public hearing on two pieces of legislation regarding marijuana use and testing in the District. The first measure would prohibit pre-employment marijuana testing for public and private jobs as a condition of employment in the District, with some exceptions. The second bill concerns medical marijuana use by District government employees. Those who wish to testify before the Committee are asked to contact Ms. Charnisa Royster at labor@dccouncil.us or (202) 724-7772 by 5:00 p.m. on Monday, September 23,2019, to provide their name, address, telephone number, organizational affiliation and title (if any), as well as the language of interpretation, if any, they require.
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Private Security Camera System Incentive Program
This week, Mayor Bowser announced that through the Private Security Camera Incentive Program, more than 15,000 security cameras have been deployed across all eight wards. The Private Security Camera Incentive Program provides residents, businesses, non-profits, and religious institutions with funds to buy and install private security cameras on their property. Residents can receive up to $500 per household and all other eligible property owners can receive up to $750. Learn more about how to participate in the program HERE.
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Member News & Achievements
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D.C.’s New Building Energy Performance Standards and its Impact on Affordable Housing
The National Housing Trust (NHT) and the Housing Association of Non-Profit Developers (HAND) are bringing together stakeholders to discuss the potential impact of D.C.’s new Building Energy Performance Standards (BEPS) on affordable housing and develop implementation recommendations for the Dept. of Energy and the Environment (DOEE). All multifamily buildings larger than 10,000 square feet will eventually be required to meet D.C.’s Building Energy Performance Standards. NHT and HAND will be holding three peer-group sessions to discuss the outstanding questions that are related to the implementation of BEPS and the impact this rulemaking will have on affordable multifamily housing in the District. If you would like to be involved in the discussions to provide input on how the building energy performance standards should be implemented for affordable multifamily housing, please RSVP by completing this form and indicating your date preferences. Session#1 begins Wednesday, August 21 at 9:30 AM.
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Latino Economic Development Corporation Opening New Office in Puerto Rico!
 On Wednesday, August 28th at 10:30 AM, the Latino Economic Development Center (LEDC), in coordination with Sila M. Calderón Foundation’s "Centro Empresarial para la Mujer" (CEM), will host tis official inauguration of LEDC's office in Puerto Rico! To learn more, click here.
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Views & BBQ | HAND Mix & Mingle
 On September 6th, from 5-8 PM, join HAND for breathtaking views & delicious bbq on the rooftop of the NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® building. This will be an opportunity to not only reconnect with HAND members, but also invite new colleagues into the fold. Click here to RSVP.
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Congratulations to Jubilee on receiving the Oramenta Newsome Community Development Fellowship
Congratulations to Jubilee Housing who is the recipient of the first two Oramenta Newsome Predevelopment Loans for their two new justice housing properties, 1460 Euclid Street NW, and 1724 Kalorama Rd. NW. To learn more about the loan, click here.
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Housing Up's Backpack School Drive
 It's Housing Up's annual Back to School Drive! Every summer Housing Up hosts a school supply drive to help families obtain backpacks, notebooks, pencils and more in preparation for the upcoming school year. Click here for DCPS' detailed list of suggested school items based on grade level. If you are interested in contributing to our drive please contact Dillon Ficca at Dficca@housingup.org or call 202-291-5535 ext. 412.
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National Housing Trust Seeks Director of Real Estate Development
 The National Housing Trust (NHT) is a a strong national nonprofit, located in Washington, D.C., engaged in affordable housing advocacy, community lending, real estate development, and energy solutions. NHT is looking for fill the Director of Real Estate Development. To apply, click here.
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Wacif Seeks a Portfolio Management Analyst & Program Manager
 The Washington Area Community Investment Fund (Wacif) seeks to fill two positions to grow their team. If you're passionate about driving opportunity in underserved communities and share their values of equity, inclusion, stewardship, and accountability, they want to hear from you. Click here to learn more.
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DC Fiscal Policy Institute (DCFPI) is seeking a Communications Manager
 The DC Fiscal Policy Institute (DCFPI) is seeking a Communications Manager to lead all aspects of our communications work. DCFPI is a team of about 10 people—small, but mighty! Working across a broad range of issues, they offer a fast-paced environment with opportunities for staff to have a specific impact on budget and policy outcomes that enhance opportunity, economic security, and equityfor DC residents. Click here to view the job announcement.
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Mi Casa is seeking a Program Assistant
 Mi Casa is looking for a Program Assistant that would organize, track, and respond to administrative issues from staff to meet project deadlines. To view this posting, click here.
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Funding Alerts & Resources
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Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond's Investment Connection
Investment Connection* is a platform that leverages the Richmond Fed’s convening power to provide community development organizations in Maryland and the District of Columbia with an opportunity to present Community Reinvestment Act (CRA) proposals to financial institutions and other funders for potential financial support. For additional information contact: Peter Dolkart at peter.dolkart@rich.frb.org. The portal is open now and proposals will be accepted beginning August 12. Find more details here.
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Request for Proposals: Partnership Supporting Cafe/Catering Operations & Workforce Development at MLK Memorial Library
The District of Columbia Public Library invites interested offerors to respond to this RFP with proposals to create a workforce development model for food and beverage operations (FBO) for cafe and catering services within the modernized MLK Memorial Library. To learn more, click here.
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Building and Sustaining Quality Early Care and Education Grant
The Office of the State Superintendent of Education (OSSE) – Division of Early Learning, is soliciting grant applications for the Building and Sustaining Quality Early Care and Education Grant. The goal of this grant is to build the capacity of DC’s early care and education system to expand and enhance quality services for young children and their families. This grant is supported through local funds and federal funds. Applications must be submitted by Wednesday, August 21 at 3 PM. Click here for more details.
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Department of Labor's Apprenticeships: Closing the Skills Gap Grant
The Apprenticeships: Closing the Skills Gap program seeks to promote apprenticeships as a significant workforce solution in filling current middle- and high-skilled job vacancies and closing the skills gap between employer workforce needs and the skills of the current workforce. The goals of the program include accelerating the expansion of apprenticeships to industries and occupations that have not traditionally deployed apprenticeships, such as cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, and healthcare; promoting the large-scale expansion of apprenticeships across the nation; and increasing apprenticeship opportunities for all Americans. The application deadline is September 24, 2019.
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Events, Workshops, & Conferences
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Sweet Potato Festival!
Food as Art and the International Potato Center (CIP) present the Ward 7 Food Culture feast on everything "Sweet Potato" Festival on August 24th from Noon to 6 PM at the Marvin Gaye Greening Center. If you're interested in participating as a chef, contact Chef Shawn at 202-306-5545 or chef@thewhitlowfoundation.org.
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Race to Lead Survey 2019
The Building Movement Project "Race to Lead" Survey explores the incredible diversity of professionals in the nonprofit sector, the supports and setbacks that staff experience, and the steps necessary to make the sector and its leadership even more inclusive. This confidential survey seeks to gather valuable information about the sector's current state of race and leadership and is open to anyone working for pay in the sector. Deadline is August 28, 2019. Take the survey TODAY!
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I'M HOME Conference
On Monday, November 18 through Wednesday, November 20, Prosperity Now is hosting their 15th Annual I'm HOME Conference in Portland, Oregon. The conference convenes affordable housing developers, lenders, policymakers, industry experts, homeowners, community organizers and more. To register, click here.
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Urban Institute Publishes Affordable Housing Toolkit
Affordable and quality housing is a key social determinant of health and a top concern for many health professionals. Although nonprofit hospitals and health systems are uniquely situated to be investors in affordable housing development efforts, few invest in housing construction and rehabilitation projects. A new guide from Urban Institute researchers presents key considerations for nonprofit hospitals and health systems that choose to invest in affordable housing development projects. The toolkit also examines how hospitals and health systems can address patients’ housing concerns and shares actionable, research-informed strategies for designing and implementing affordable housing investments.
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- Bank of America
- BB&T
- Capital One
- Citi Community Development
- DC Housing Authority
- DC Housing Finance Agency
- E*TRADE
- Eugene and Agnes E. Meyer Foundation
- Enterprise Community Partners
- Greater Washington Community Foundation
- HSBC, Inc.
- JPMorgan Chase & Co.
- Klein Hornig LLP
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- Local Initiatives Support Corporation
- M&T Bank
- Morris & Gwendolyn Cafritz Foundation
- The Moriah Fund
- Naomi & Nehemiah Cohen Foundation
- National Community Reinvestment Coalition
- PNC Bank
- Somerset Development Company LLC
- SunTrust Foundation
- The William S. Abell Foundation
- Wells Fargo Foundation
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Do you have information you'd like added to the FYI? Contact Awesta at asarkash@cnhed.org
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