FHA's Foreclosure and Eviction Moratorium Extended
The Federal Housing Administration has published Mortgagee Letter (ML) 2020-19, Extension of Foreclosure and Eviction Moratorium in connection with the Presidentially-Declared COVID-19 National Emergency. This ML announces a second extension of the foreclosure and eviction moratorium through August 31, 2020.
National Survey on Universal Testing
The Center for Disease Control in conjunction with the National Healthcare for the Homeless Council are sponsoring a survey to collect data from homeless program sites that have hosted universal testing events of all program clients/participants. The purpose of the survey is to inform national efforts to address COVID-19 among persons experiencing homelessness. If you have done universal testing at a homeless services site and/or know of a site that has done such, please take the time to complete the survey.
GAO Whole Family Poverty Reduction Report
In May, the US Government Accountability Office released a report regarding the use of a Whole Family approach in the reduction of poverty. The report covers how HHS can improve information to assist states and localities in adopting approaches that serve whole families. Read the full report here.
NCAP's #MyVoiceMatters Webinar Series
The National Community Action Partnership, in an effort to promote civic engagement that allows every voice to be heard, began a #MyVoiceMatters Webinar Series. They will cover a range of topics including voter registration, public policy, advocacy, and redistricting. Follow this link to register for upcoming webinars.
Free PPE for Community Based Organizations
The HHS Partnership Center is supporting HHS and FEMA's efforts to make face coverings widely available in order to limit the spread of COVID-19. The face coverings are being made available to community-based organizations at no cost and while supplies last. Click here for more information.
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