Yellow Springs Home, Inc.

ADVOCACY ALERT from Coalition On Homelessness and Housing in Ohio (Please share!!) The budget proposal just released by the House Finance Committee would effectively eliminate the Ohio Housing Trust Fund – the primary source of state funding for local homelessness and affordable housing programs. Gutting the state Housing Trust Fund makes no sense, especially at a time when rents are increasing along with rates of eviction and homelessness. We need your help fighting this destructive budget amendment! Please take a moment now to call and email members of the House Finance Committee and urge them to restore the Ohio Housing Trust Fund! The key members are Speaker Matt Huffman (R-Lima), Finance Chair Brian Stewart (R-Ashville), Finance Vice Chair Mike Dovilla (R-Berea), Rep. Jim Hoops (R-Napoleon), Rep. Phil Plummer (R-Dayton), Rep. Gayle Manning (R-North Ridgeville), and Rep. Brian Lorenz (R-Powell). The House is scheduled to vote on this budget plan soon, so please don't delay - contact your members by Friday! Legislators need to hear loud and clear that the OHTF helps fight homelessness and expand affordable housing in their districts. See COHHIO's OHTF web page for more information about how the Housing Trust Fund supports local homelessness, home repair, and affordable housing initiatives in communities throughout Ohio. House Finance Committee Webpage: https://lnkd.in/e5jNdnVt (Click a committee member's name or picture to find their contact info) COHHIO's OHTF Webpage: https://lnkd.in/eF7ACkmT

In December 2024, reporters and crew from PBS/CET/ThinkTV visited Yellow Springs to interview Yellow Springs Home, Inc. Executive Director Emily Seibel as part of a Community Land Trust-focused episode of their "Brick by Brick" podcast series. The interview specifically touched on Home, Inc.'s current project, The Cascades, and spoke about the history and benefits of Community Land Trusts in Ohio and beyond. We invite you to listen to the 29-minute podcast and review the relevant materials at this link. Yellow Springs Home, Inc. is incredibly grateful to Hanz Laguerre Jr., Emiko Moore, Ann Thompson, and the entire CET crew for their hospitality, curiosity, and time, and to Home, Inc. homeowner Valerie Chronis-Bickett for opening up her home and heart to share her story. https://lnkd.in/gBzMSt5W

We are seeking an organized, detail-oriented, and compassionate AmeriCorps VISTA Administrative Assistant to support our Client First Services team. In this role, you will play a critical part in ensuring that our clients receive top-notch service by managing paperwork, coordinating with various programs, and working closely with a diverse set of clients and stakeholders. You will be responsible for handling sensitive information, ensuring accuracy in documentation, and providing administrative support across multiple service programs. Please visit our website for more details and to apply today!

#GivingTuesday is tomorrow! Millions of people around the world will be celebrating generosity with gifts to nonprofits tomorrow. How do you plan to celebrate? We hope you will consider us in your Giving Tuesday plans - visit yshome.org/donate to support YOUR Community Land Trust on Giving Tuesday, and any day. Thank you for your support!

Missed the 2024 Annual Meeting? No worries - you can now watch it online! Click the link below to watch the video and download the presentation slides. Contact us with any questions or concerns. https://lnkd.in/e2MWnxzN

Street Fair Parking, Saturday, October 12! MillWorks (305 N. Walnut Street) has generously offered to provide their main lawn and the adjacent lot for paid parking on Street Fair day, with all proceeds going to Yellow Springs Home, Inc. Please contact Alex Scott at alexandra@yshome.org if you are able to volunteer. Please feel free to share the opportunity with friends and family. We are looking for 3-5 volunteers for each two-hour shift. We will have cold water, private bathroom access, seating, and free parking for the remainder of your time at Street Fair.

Join Us for "Gatherings for Good" – A Fundraising Dinner Series for Affordable Housing! The Yellow Springs Home, Inc. team is excited to announce Gatherings for Good, a unique series of intimate dinners aimed at supporting Yellow Springs Home, Inc. and fostering meaningful conversations about affordable housing. Each event will take place in the home of a generous community member and feature a light meal, followed by an engaging discussion on pressing issues related to housing affordability. These salon-style gatherings are a chance to connect with others who care about making a difference in our community. As you know, affordable housing in Yellow Springs is a challenge we must tackle together. We believe that “the answer is in the room,” and we want your ideas, insights, and passion to help shape real solutions. Our first Gathering will be held on Friday, September 20th. Our hosts are preparing a pasta meal for our enjoyment. Please click the link below to purchase your tickets today! Tickets start at $50 (sliding scale) and can be purchased here: https://lnkd.in/exWBJyx4 . If a date doesn't work for you, stay tuned for additional events coming soon! Questions? Email us at info@yshome.org.

Thank you to the USDA for visiting our offices earlier this year, for your partnership, and for this article about Yellow Springs Home, Inc.'s work with the USDA Housing Preservation Grant!

Upcoming Volunteer Opportunities: Yellow Springs Home, Inc. is looking for volunteers for its Adult Homecoming on Saturday, September 28, and for parking at the Yellow Springs Street Fair on Saturday, October 12. Adult Homecoming: This year's theme is '80s. We need volunteers for set-up, tear-down, check-in, raffles, and other general positions. Shifts available 3pm-11pm. Tickets are $30 presale, $40 at the door, but volunteers get in free. Please help us make this event another one to remember! Street Fair: MillWorks Business Center has generously offered to provide paid parking on Street Fair day, with all proceeds going to Yellow Springs Home, Inc. We are looking for 3-5 volunteers for each two-hour shift, starting at 7:30am. We will have cold water, private bathroom access, seating, and free parking for the remainder of your time at Street Fair. Please feel free to share these opportunities! If you are interested in or have any questions about either opportunity, please contact Alexandra Scott, Outreach & Fundraising Manager, at alexandra@yshome.org.

Upcoming Volunteer Opportunities: Yellow Springs Home, Inc. is looking for volunteers for its Adult Homecoming on Saturday, September 28, and for parking at the Yellow Springs Street Fair on Saturday, October 12. Adult Homecoming: This year's theme is '80s. We need volunteers for set-up, tear-down, check-in, raffles, and other general positions. Shifts available 3pm-11pm. Tickets are $30 presale, $40 at the door, but volunteers get in free. Please help us make this event another one to remember! Street Fair: MillWorks Business Center has generously offered to provide paid parking on Street Fair day, with all proceeds going to Yellow Springs Home, Inc. We are looking for 3-5 volunteers for each two-hour shift, starting at 7:30am. We will have cold water, private bathroom access, seating, and free parking for the remainder of your time at Street Fair. Please feel free to share these opportunities! If you are interested in or have any questions about either opportunity, please contact Alexandra Scott, Outreach & Fundraising Manager, at alexandra@yshome.org.