Front Porch Investments

We are grateful to Savannah Behrends and the Midlands Business Journal for their attention to the local affordable housing landscape, and grateful for our many partners in this work!

?? Welcome Ms. Yo to Front Porch Investments! ?? We are thrilled to announce that Yolanda R. Williams ("Ms. Yo") has joined our team as the Housing Justice and Grants Manager this week! With over two decades of experience in leadership and advocacy across urban education, culture, women’s equity, and youth mentoring, Yolanda brings a wealth of expertise and passion to our mission. Throughout her career, Yolanda has held distinguished roles, including: ? Vice President of the Omaha Public Schools’ Board of Education ? Director for the Nebraska Association of School Boards ? Delegate for the National School Board Association’s Council of Urban Boards of Education ? Member of the Learning Community Achievement Council and the Douglas County Board of Health ? Education Chair for Omaha NAACP Her dedication to public service and education earned her the National Coalition of 100 Black Women-Greater Omaha Chapter’s Education Legacy Award in 2018. Beyond her professional achievements, Yolanda is a creative spirit with a BA in Arts Management (minors in Art History and Studio Arts), an Associate of Applied Science in Interior Design, and a successful business owner of Red Lip Libra Accessories. When she’s not advocating for housing justice, you might find her enjoying 'Star Wars' or 'The Muppets,' doting on her three children and four grandchildren, or inspiring others with her story of resilience and leadership. We couldn’t be more excited to have Yolanda on our team, helping us advance our work in housing justice! Please join us in giving her a warm welcome! ?? #WelcomeToTheTeam #HousingJustice #Leadership #CommunityImpact #FrontPorchInvestments

We are happy to announce that Front Porch Investments received a $25,000 Impact Grant from FNBO to support our Development and Preservation Fund! This grant will help us accelerate the production of housing and close the housing affordability gap in our community. #FNBOImpact

The Southwest Iowa Foundation (SWIF) and Front Porch Investments are thrilled to announce an RFP for the development of rental housing at 628 1st Avenue, Council Bluffs, Iowa. This project aims to spur economic revitalization and enhance housing options in downtown Council Bluffs. SWIF is seeking a developer to whom it will offer the land for this important initiative. The successful applicant will be prepared to develop at least 40 rental units. We are encouraging proposals that deliver significant community benefits and drive economic growth. Projects that are ready to commence construction quickly will receive priority consideration. This prime site is located on approximately 0.65 acres, currently zoned for commercial use (C4) and strategically located near downtown and major transport routes. Recent site preparations include asbestos removal and building demolition, paving the way for new developments. Who Can Apply? Developers based in Omaha or Council Bluffs are preferred, but all qualified firms are welcome to submit proposals. This initiative directly addresses local housing needs and provides a unique opportunity for impactful development. The site is in a designated opportunity zone, allowing access to local, state, and federal funding sources to support project viability. Timeline: RFP Release: October 15, 2024 Proposal Due: December 5, 2024 Final Award Notification: January 17, 2025 For more information and submission guidelines, visit https://lnkd.in/gGxTpHas. Join us in making a positive impact on the Council Bluffs community! ?? #AffordableHousing #RealEstateDevelopment #CouncilBluffs #CommunityImpact #FrontPorchInvestments #SWIF

This week Front Porch and our partners at the City of Omaha had the honor of hosting Tom Perez, Senior Advisor and Assistant to the President and Director of the White House Office of Intergovernmental Affairs for an insightful conversation on how Omaha is leveraging American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds to foster public/private partnerships and expand affordable housing options. A special thank you to Seventy Five North Revitalization Corp. for letting us show off your latest project and to Senator John Fredrickson for promoting the many innovative ways Omaha has used ARPA funding and helping organize this visit.

Big congratulations to Spark CDI and its developer partners on today's launch of the Co-Development Apprenticeship program! Front Porch is a proud supporter of this work, and we can't wait to see the successful developments that result from this innovative approach.

We are delighted to share that Aidan Posey has joined Front Porch Investments this week as our Housing Loan Program Manager! He brings experience with financial analysis, portfolio management, and housing development, and a passion for economic development, community engagement, and serving the Omaha community. Please help us welcome Aidan to the Front Porch team!

Front Porch Investments is #hiring! We are seeking a new team member to manage the Greenlining Community Advisory Committee and Development & Preservation Grant Committee. Please share this position with those in your networks who have experience with group facilitation and grant management and are committed to community engagement and housing equity! https://lnkd.in/dj-g8bnn

Congratulations to Mercy Housing on the recent reopening of the Timber Creek apartments! Front Porch is a proud investor in this effort to renovate and preserve 180 affordable units in our community. https://lnkd.in/gztz2jY7

Registration for Omaha by Design's newest design competition, Duplex by Design, is closing soon! Duplex by Design is a design competition for age-accessible and affordable duplex homes, aiming to generate designs and raise awareness of this type of Missing Middle Housing. Winning designers will receive a cash prize, and the designs will be included in a new chapter of ObD’s Affordable by Design Playbook. The competition is funded by an AARP Community Challenge Grant, with technical assistance from the RL Mace Universal Design Institute, a national expert in age-accessible design. Competition registration will be open until September 16, and the final submission deadline is October 18. For more information visit: https://lnkd.in/gzb6Y4Mg