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USICH - New Resource: Engaging & Supporting Landlords through Risk Mitigation Funds

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New Resource: Engaging & Supporting Landlords through Risk Mitigation Funds   Private landlords can play important roles in your local efforts to end homelessness. And like any partners, they must be effectively engaged and supported. I n the first of a two-part series on landlord engagement, our Seattle-based regional coordinator, Katy Miller,  discusses the benefits  of risk mitigation funds. Then read about how  Denver, Orlando, Portland, and Seattle are using risk mitigation funds as one part of their landlord engagement strategy.     Stay tuned as we release more resources on the role of landlords in ending homelessness, including an upcoming webinar on risk mitigation funds! Council Discusses State-Level Efforts to End Chronic Homelessness, Progress on End to Youth Homelessness                On April 12, the U.S. Interagency Council on Homelessness convened for its first meeting of 2016. Among other topics, the Council heard from two state Me

Back to Basics, Grounded in the Research: Track of Sessions at NCHV Annual Conference Devoted to Emerging Research

Back to Basics, Grounded in Research: Track of Sessions at NCHV Annual Conference Devoted to Emerging Research NCHV Annual Conference June 1-3, 2016 at the Grand Hyatt in Washington, D.C.  Register online | Download a registration form to return by fax  |  Discount room block SOLD OUT Download the 2016 NCHV Annual Conference brochure here Expert researchers are now in the process of trying to predict homelessness, understand patterns and trends in needs and care, and analyze how and why certain interventions to help veterans get off the streets work or don't. At this year's NCHV Annual Conference, you have the opportunity to learn from some of the best and brightest researchers digging into the data on the best ways to serve veterans who are homeless. In 30-minute micro-sessions in the Research and Trends Track, these researchers will sha

New CPD Notice: Instructions for Urban County Qualification for Participation in the CDBG Program for FYs 2017-2019

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Is this email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser . New CPD Notice: Instructions for Urban County Qualification for Participation in the CDBG Program for FYs 2017-2019 This Notice establishes requirements, procedures and deadlines to be followed in the urban county qualification process for FYs 2017-2019 . On April 14, HUD issued CPD Notice 16-05, which is the annual instructions for CDBG urban county qualification/requalification. This Notice contains information concerning specific considerations and responsibilities for urban counties. HUD Field Offices and urban counties are expected to adhere to the dea

New Changes to HUD CoC and ESG Program Implementation

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Is this email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser . New Changes to HUD CoC and ESG Program Implementation Over the past several months, a few changes have been made in how HUD implements the Continuum of Care (CoC) and Emergency Solutions Grants (ESG) Programs, particularly the CoC Program, to help providers operate the programs more effectively and with less administrative burden. These changes include: Nonprofit organizations have permanent authority to administer rental assistance awarded through the CoC Program . Previously, this authority was included in the annual Appropriations Act and could have chang

LAST DAY FOR DISCOUNT * Register TODAY! Hotel Discount Rate Until May 2

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2016 Human Services Conference - Hosted by MCAP Having trouble viewing this email? Click here REGISTRATION 2016 Human Service Conference An Awesome Training and Networking Opportunity Looking to sharpen your direct service practice, management, and leadership skills? Rejuvenate your passion? Join us for the 2016 Human Services Conference:  "Partners in Excellence" Regular Registration Rates Apply Until April 22, 2016  Full Conference Rate: $385 | One Day Conference Rate: $200 REGISTER TODAY! Your Full Conference Registration Package Includes: *Admittance to innovative and educational presentations, and workshops. *Exclusive networking opportunities. *Access to motivating speakers. *CEUs for workshops and panels for a small fee.  *Networking Reception on Tuesday, May 3 *Awards Dinner on Wednesday, May 4  *Partnership Luncheon on Thursd