Save the Date
Aug 2: Member's Meeting, 9-10:30 am, at MaineHousing, 26 Edison Drive, Augusta
Sept: Virtual Member Interactive Discussion, Topic TBD
Oct 4: Member's Meeting, 9-10:30 am, TBD in person
Nov 17: MAHC Conference, 8 am - 4 pm, Westin Portland Harborview - Sign Up as a Sponsor here.
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Member Meeting, 8/2, 9-10:30 am, MaineHousing, 26 Edison Dr, Augusta
Agenda
- Coffee & Catch Up
- Dan Brennan, Director of MaineHousing
- Greg Payne, Senior Housing Policy Advisor, Governor's Office
- Rhiannon Hampson, Maine State Director, USDA Rural Devleopment
- Sarah Sturtevant, USM Muskie School PhD Shaw Fellow, Working on Affordable Housing Pilot Project
- Networking
Full details here. Remote access available as well.
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MAHC Member Dues for 2022-2023
Please join MAHC for 2022-2023. It's dues time. Past members received dues letters last week. Organizations interested in becoming members can email here. If you have any questions about your letter or would like to make an additional contribution to support MAHC, we are looking for Housing Policy Conference Sponsors. The event will be held on Nov. 17, 2022.
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MAHC DRAFT Strategic Plan for Feedback
MAHC's board is developing a strategic plan that will inform specific legislative advocacy action, launch new work groups such as a policy committee, and drive organizational development. MAHC seeks member feedback on this draft plan. Reach out directly to Laura or a MAHC board member with your input.
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Call for Nominations: MAHC's Mitchell Award
The Elizabeth H. Mitchell Award is given annually to an individual who has demonstrated outstanding leadership in addressing Maine’s affordable housing problems. It was first awarded in 2009 to Senate President Elizabeth “Libby” Mitchell, in recognition of her many years of commitment to housing issues, both as a director of Maine State Housing Authority and in her role as a state legislator.
In subsequent years, the award has been given to House Speaker Ryan Fecteau, House Speaker Hannah Pingree, Senator Chris Rector, Representative Andre Cushing, MaineHousing chairman Peter Anastos, Representative Peggy Rotundo, House Speaker Mark Eves, Senator Amy Volk, Senator Roger Katz, Representative Jared Golden and Governor Janet Mills. SUBMIT YOUR NOMINATION HERE BY 8/31. The MAHC Board will review and announce the recipient at the Nov. 17th Conference.
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Genesis Fund Hiring - Communications Director
Genesisfund.org is a mission-driven CDFI that funds affordable housing and other projects. They are looking for a full-time Communications Director who can tell their stories and share the impact of their work. More information here. MAHC is updating its job posting board and will share the link for others to post next week.
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Diane Yentel, NLIHC President and CEO Announced as MAHC Housing Policy Conference Keynote Speaker
MAHC is thrilled to announced that Diane Yentel from the National Low Income Housing Coalition will be the keynote speaker at our November 17th Housing Policy Conference at the Portland Westin Harborview. Registration coming soon. Organizations interested in exhibiting or sponsoring the event, please contact Laura or Nancy at EventsYourWay.
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Narrative on Housing in Maine MAHC Interactive Discussion Slides & Recording
MAHC hosted the national Housing Narrative Lab and 40+ members for a rich discussion on the message around housing in Maine, and what works for language and narrative to engage or persuade different audiences. Slides presented by Marisol Bello, director of the HNL here. Slides with notes from the discussion here. We look forward to a follow up session with Marisol and the Housing Narrative Lab in the coming weeks to craft an aligned, updated housing narrative for Maine that leverages their messaging research. Reach out to us here if you want to be a part of that discussion.
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Meet Laura Mitchell, new Director of MAHC
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Over the next few months in my new role as MAHC Director I look forward to meeting many of you in person or via Zoom. I want to understand your business challenges and how MAHC can support Maine in meeting it's need for 1,000 new units of quality, affordable housing a year. Please find a time on this calendar when we can meet. These 30-minute meetings are over zoom. The link is included in your calendar invitation. Feel free to book two 30-minute blocks together if you'd like more time. Thank you and I will see you soon.
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