(ShelterForce) Can Housing Fixes Stay When Pandemic Goes?

In this Issue: Response to Pandemic Shows What's Possible in Housing ● Albuquerque Artists Sustain Connection Despite Social Distancing ● Also: Jobs ● Events ● You Said It ● In Case You Missed It +

Week of May 25 In this Issue:  Response to Pandemic Shows What’s Possible in Housing ● Albuquerque Artists Sustain Connection Despite Social Distancing ● Also: Jobs ● Events ● You Said It ● In Case You Missed It + Response to Pandemic Shows What’s Possible in Housing Miles Howard, Shelterforce We’re seeing bold actions from states across the U.S.—from strong eviction moratoriums in Massachusetts to a major homeless initiative in California. What if these new housing measures were designed to last beyond the coronavirus crisis? Read Full Article Albuquerque Artists Sustain Connection Despite Social Distancing Johanna Gilligan, Homewise Inc. Placemaking is an inherently in-person practice, but it doesn’t always have to be. Read Full Article Help Shelterforce bring you the stories you need now! Supporting us is simple and fast. You can do it on Patreon! In Case You Missed It Banks Can Earn CRA Credit for COVID Response—But Who’s Benefiting? We Need Emergency Rental Assistance Strengthening Community by Hiring Artists in Little Tokyo Relief from the Rent How CDCs Are Fighting Back Against Anti-Asian Harassment Looking for a Job? Scroll Down... Industry News Shelterforce editor Miriam Axel-Lute will be participating on the panel “The Future of Housing News” at the Solutions for Housing Communications convening on Wednesday May 27. Register for the whole event here. Listen in to learn about how what topics Shelterforce and other kinds of news outlets are interested in right now, what makes a desirable news pitch, and what reporters are likely need from advocates in the coming year. Resources The Annie E. Casey Foundation recently released Leading with Race to Reimagine Youth Justice: JDAI’s Deep-End Initiative, a new overview of site-based work to dramatically reduce youth incarceration, especially for youth of color.  Events Thursday, May 28, 3 p.m. ET | Reinventing Our Communities: Planning for Equity in Recovery – Lessons We’re Learning from COVID-19 | This webinar by the Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia will elevate necessary policies and practices to mitigate the negative impacts of COVID-19 on low- and moderate-income (LMI) communities. Leading experts will explore the importance of community agency to rebuilding economies and creating an infrastructure for growth based on local assets, education, and skills. Register here. Thursday, June 18, 2 p.m. | The Changing Workforce: Employing the Formerly Incarcerated | Join Bank of America for an installation in the Driving Impact webinar series that focuses on topics such as leadership development, nonprofit sustainability, industry trends and innovative approaches to economic mobility. Register here. We only list free events and resources of national interest.  To learn about advertising, click here. Sign up for Shelterforce Weekly! You Said It On “How Artists Helped a Housing Organization Adapt to Demographic Change” Lisa Conner: That was really inspiring for me. Thank you so much for the article. Read More On “Relief from the Rent” Paul Kealey: Outstanding article, Josh. Powerfully written! Read More Partnership for Strong Communities: Good policy round-up from @Shelterforce on why federal housing assistance is needed in the wake of COVID-19. With 36 million out of work, what's the plan to pay the rent? Via Twitter Jobs Publisher/Executive Director, Shelterforce, Montclair, NJ ● Shelterforce seeks a publisher/executive director to advance its mission, grow its audience and influence, and strategically and sustainably guide the organization through an evolving and dynamic media landscape. Read Full Listing NLIHC Housing Policy Analyst/Senior Housing Policy Analyst, National Low Income Housing Coalition, Washington, D.C. ● NLIHC seeks a housing policy analyst/senior housing policy analyst (depending on experience) responsible for identifying, analyzing, advocating, and engaging the Coalition’s membership and network in action on federal policy and regulatory activities related to . . . Read Full Listing More Jobs Senior Manager, Housing Development Legal Services, Glenside, PA, ● Regional Housing Legal Services Click here to post a job! Editor, Miriam Axel-Lute Managing Editor, Lillian M. Ortiz Assistant Editor, Elizabeth Oguss Operations Associate, Sam Fields Publisher, Harold Simon Made possible by the generous support of Robert Wood Johnson Foundation ● Kresge Foundation ● NeighborWorks America ● Kaiser Permanente ● Bank of America Foundation ● JPMorgan Chase Foundation ● Citi Community Development ● PNC Bank Foundation● Truist Bank ● Valley National Bank ... and with the support of readers like you.