Hello John,

What an unforeseen year! When I started my position at NPH earlier this year, I didn’t expect that we’d be grappling with a global pandemic and all be working from home. Yet despite all the challenges, my colleagues and I have worked together to really hone in on all the nontraditional ways our affordable housing movement can still come together and make an impact. 

This is why I’m so excited about our Fall Gala + Leadership Awards, a virtual-yet-connected event coming up on Thursday November 19. This event was designed with you in mind, considering all the unique challenges we’ve endured this year. I think it’s fair to say that we all deserve a little R&R and socializing, while we celebrate each other and our industry.

The deadline to register is tomorrow, Friday, November 13. Already registered? We can't wait to connect with you at the Gala! Make sure your colleagues and our partners don’t miss out on the festivities by forwarding this email. If you haven't yet registered, what are you waiting for? Check out what the NPH staff is most excited about: 

Registration closes at 5pm PST on November 13.
Due to technical demands of a virtual event, this is a firm deadline.

• Other Housing Heroes: We’re proud to acknowledge the tireless efforts of affordable housing frontline workers, who continue to ensure residents remain safe and housed, as well as BAHIP (Bay Area Housing Internship Program), which has prioritized the important work of racial equity and inclusion in our industry.

• Celebrating the Life of John Stewart: Chairman and founder of The John Stewart Company, JSCo, John Stewart passed away on September 5 after a long battle with cancer. John made transformational contributions to the affordable housing community and we’ll be honoring his life and work. Read more about John.
   
• Excellent live performances from Bay Area musicians and artists!
   
• Dedicated community space for socializing! We’ll be able to chat, give shout outs and comments, and just appreciate each other.
   
• Special Fall Gala Beverage: No party is complete without a yummy beverage. Our Movement, Our MoMint Mojito is our housers only cocktail/mocktail just for you. Don’t forget to head to the kitchen and make a fresh one! (view video recipe!)

Our Movement, Our MoMint Mojito
3 mint leaves
1/2 ounce simple syrup
2 ounces white rum (need a mocktail? Pass on the rum and continue the recipe!)
3/4 ounce lime juice, freshly squeezed
Club soda, to top
Garnish: mint sprig
Garnish: lime wheel

Registration closes at 5pm PST on November 13

This Gala is a rare opportunity for our affordable housing movement to come together during these strange times, so I really hope to see you there. Now, more than ever, our movement needs to stay close so we can head into 2021 stronger than ever and ready to tackle anything. 

Visionary