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| Wednesday, August 5 Round Up: SB 899 passes out of the Assembly Housing Committee, NPH advocates for the HEROES act and Housing Resolution 2, our Now-Virtual Annual Conference, & more! |
| | Legislative Updates & NPH Policy Priorities |
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| After returning from an extended Summer Recess, the Assembly Housing Committee voted to pass SB 899. SB 899 is a critical bill that already has the support of hundreds of faith leaders in California thanks to how it directly addresses housing segregation throughout our state by opening up exclusive communities of opportunity to affordable housing development. SB 899 now faces it's most difficult challenge as it heads to the Assembly Appropriations Committee, and we need your continued support by contacting your local lawmaker and urging them to support SB 899: |
| | We encourage members to join NPH for our Legislative Issues Committee Meeting (via conference call) this Thursday, August 6 to strategize opportunities ahead to continue making progress for affordable housing in California. Click here to register. We're also encouraging members interested in regulatory issues to attend the California Debt Limit Allocation Committee (CDLAC) Meeting on Friday, August 7 (9:00am) where CDLAC will be discussing and choosing from various proposals to overhaul the bond allocation system. |
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| | NPH Supports HEROES Act and HR 2 |
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| Last week NPH published a piece on Medium that offers an overview of the HEROES Act and House Resolution 2, critical federal policy solutions for housing that are awaiting action in the US Senate. Housing is one of the most critical tools we have to address public health, flatten the curve, and eliminate the disparities that COVID has so clearly exposed. The HEROES Act and HR 2 place those goals as top priorities, coming at a critical time as renters face new uncertainties and are losing some existing protections.. Our Senators need a clear demonstration of support and the strength of the Bay Area and all of California behind these solutions. We need you to take 5 minutes to make a critical phone call in support of these bills and show our Senators that the Bay Area is behind affordable housing solutions. Use our sample script and local office contact information at the end of our piece. |
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| BAHIP's Year 2 Cohort Graduates |
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NPH is excited to highlight the growth and continued success of our Bay Area Housing Internship Program (BAHIP) program with the graduation of our Year 2 cohort! BAHIP is a one-year, paid internship program designed to launch college students from low-income communities and communities of color into careers in affordable housing development and project management — by training them in the hard and soft skills of housing leadership development at leading NPH member agencies. In our newly-enriched BAHIP webpages, prospective host agencies and future interns can experience the full breadth and depth of interns’ work in our new portfolios page, and witness the diversity of networks that support them. You can also hear interns’ reflections while experiencing highlights from the celebration by watching the video below: |
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| Lenders and Investors Respond to COVID-19 Impact, Part II |
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Join NPH, Southern California Association of Non-Profit Housing, San Diego Housing Federation, and the California Housing Partnership on Tuesday, August 18 (3:00pm - 4:30pm) for part two of the conversation started in April about the challenges nonprofit developers of multifamily affordable housing face in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. Our virtual panel will be moderated by members of the California Housing Partnership’s Finance team and consist of two session topics: - The State of the Market – How lenders and investors are approaching new investments in pending nonprofit affordable housing developments
- Projects in Development – How investors and lenders are working with nonprofit developers to address closing, construction and lease-up challenges and delays for projects in development
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| Voter Engagement Opportunities |
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NPH is offering virtual Resident Voter Engagement 101 trainings to support staff and provide tools they need to increase resident voter registration. Topics include: - How to register residents to vote
- COVID-19: mail-in ballots information
- Legal guidance for voter registration and engagement
- Voter engagement best practices
- Movement building strategies
- Guest Speaker from League of Women & Register of Voter in your region
Please RSVP for these events at the following links: |
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Our 41st Annual Affordable Housing Conference is fast approaching, and there is still time to get involved by sponsoring the event! Your sponsorship directly sustains our work as we pivot to address the current pandemic and respond to member needs. As an event sponsor, enjoy many benefits — website and social recognition, guest conference tickets, and much more! Curious about the virtual platform and booth? Take a look at our sponsorship information packet here! |
| | Save the date for our Fall Gala on Thursday, November 19! This event will celebrate and recognize our 2020 awardees as well as benefit NPH as we continue to win resources, legislation, and policies for affordable housing and strengthen our movement during this critical moment. To sponsor our Fall Gala, click here for information on how to continue your support. |
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| Virtual NPH Trainings & Events |
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NPH is excited to announce our upcoming webinars for July! NPH remains committed to providing quality trainings, while maintaining physical distancing. See below for two opportunities: - ELPN: Clean Energy Resources For COVID-19 Response
Thursday, August 20 (12pm - 1:30pm)
Join ELPN and Michael Claproth and Rachael Diaz of California Housing Partnership,
Sarah Hill of Association for Energy Affordability,
Ruchi Shah of Tenderloin Neighborhood Development Corporation (TNDC), and
Linda Khamoushian of GRID Alternatives for a high-level overview of California and Bay Area specific policies and programs focused on building decarbonization for existing multifamily affordable housing properties.
Registration closes on Wednesday, August 19.
- NPH Brown Bag Training: "Building Electrification: Challenges And Opportunities Of All-Electric Developments"
Thursday, Aug 27 (12pm - 2:00pm)
Join NPH and Kimberly Smith of PYATOK Architecture and urban design to discuss the need to electrify under the 2019 Title 24 Energy Code requirements and will review residential developments that utilize all-electric packages and available funding opportunities.
Registration closes on Wednesday, August 26. |
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8/31 - 9/4: Housing CA - Virtual “Un-Conference." Join Housing California as they bring together innovative thought leaders and industry experts from across the state to help create homes for all Californians. Register here |
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9/10: EBALDC - Celebrating 45 Years. Join East Bay Asian Local Development Corporation as they celebrate 45 years of building healthy neighborhoods that house residents, engage community members and residents, support small businesses, and serve those who want to call Oakland home. Register here |
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9/23: CCDC - Celebrating 43 Years. Chinatown Community Development Center's anniversary gala will be a virtual event this year. Join them for their first-ever "Dinner & A Movie" celebration–from the comfort of your home. More details to come in the following weeks. Save the date |
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10/30: HLC - 20th Annual Housing Leadership Day. For the past 20 years, Housing Leadership Day has provided the space for housers to exchange the knowledge and tools needed to mobilize and ultimately bring more affordable homes to our neighborhoods. Join Housing Leadership Council San Mateo as they rise together to heal and transform their communities. Register here |
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[COALITION CORNER] 8/13 Courage California - An Evening with Angela Davis. Join Courage California for "Courage for the People," an evening with long-time activist and educator Dr. Angela Davis in conversation with Black Women for Wellness Action Project's Nourbese Flint. Register here |
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