Week of October 21, 2024

Meet Me at the Intersection of Housing, with Guest Marcia Wright-Soika

Shelterforce’s Facebook Live series, “Meet Me at the Intersection of Housing,” was back this week with Marcia Wright-Soika, the executive director of FamilyWorks Seattle. Shelterforce’s CEO and Publisher Schlonn Hawkins chatted with Wright-Soika about housing challenges,?food insecurity, and partnering with families.?Watch Video or Listen

The Government-Sponsored Enterprise that Turned Away from Its Housing Mission

Sharon Cornelissen, Jared Gaby-Biegel, Brian Stromberg

In recent decades, the Federal Home Loan Bank system has strayed from its original purpose—lending to support housing. We want to change that. Read Full Article?

States Are Using This Tool to Keep LIHTC Housing Affordable for Longer

Roshan Abraham, Shelterforce

Some state finance agencies are using qualified allocation plans, or QAPs, to extend affordability of LIHTC housing beyond 30 years and increase tenant protections. Here’s a look at where it’s happening. Read Full Article or Listen

In Case You Missed It

• Kingston Agreed the Rent Was Too Damn High—So It Lowered It
• LA Tenants Union Founders Call on Renters to Fight Back
• Retreating From the Coasts Makes Sense, But Our Current Approach Isn’t Working.

Housing on the Ballot

Shelterforce is compiling a list of housing-related measures that voters will decide on during the Nov. 5 general election. Is there a local housing issue, question, or referendum up for vote in your state, county, or municipality? Is there a measure we should be paying particular attention to? Let us know by emailing [email protected] .

What We're Up To

On October 22nd, Shelterforce Editor-in-Chief and Co-CEO Miriam Axel-Lute will lead the first session of the Reclaiming Ownership conference, held by Hudson Valley Pattern for Progress in New York. She will be presenting alongside George McCarthy of the Lincoln Institute for Land Policy and Hadrien Coumans of Lenape Center, and will be discussing permanently affordable housing. Learn More

Industry News

Diane Yentel will step down from her position as president and CEO of the National Low Income Housing Coalition (NLIHC) on Jan. 3, 2025.?Yentel has worked at NLIHC for the last?12 years, nine of which she spent at the organization's helm. The NLIHC Board of Directors will soon launch a nationwide search for the organization’s next president and CEO.

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You Said It!

On “Kingston Agreed the Rent Was Too Damn High—So It Lowered It ”

Carolina Soto: Thank you Luca for putting your heart and soul into this article. The truth, and we all know it, is that rents are too damn high and the situation is unsustainable for so many of Kingston (and the country’s) renters . . . Read More ?

LAF: Inspiring!!!! Read More

Deb: Fantastic reporting. Thanks so much! Read More

On “Where the Harris, Trump Campaigns Stand on Housing ”

Erika B.: This is a great read for anyone interested in a high level look at general housing policy areas! Via LinkedIn

On “Kingston Agreed the Rent Was Too Damn High—So It Lowered It ”

Michael Leo Owens: Fascinating local politics win for tenants! Via X/Twitter

Tips

Help a Shelterforce reporter! Do you know a New York state tenant who has been charged first month’s rent, security deposit, and last month’s rent upfront (or told that they would need to do so to secure an apartment) since 2021? We’d like to hear from them. Reach out to [email protected] .

Jobs

President, Near North Development Corporation (NNDC), Indianapolis, Indiana ● Near North Development Corporation is seeking a president who is a strong communicator, convener, and partner to advance their efforts within the community. This is a high visibility community leadership role. This person will help bring equitable access to economic and social opportunities for . . . Read Full Listing

Chief Executive Officer, Columbus House, Inc., New Haven, CT ● As Columbus House embarks upon its next chapter, the organization seeks an experienced, collaborative, strategic, and innovative leader who is deeply passionate and knowledgeable about its housing-first, community, and client-centric mission to serve as its next Chief Executive Officer (CEO) . . . Read Full Listing

Asset Manager, Downstreet Housing & Community Development, Barre, VT ● Downstreet is seeking an experienced candidate committed to affordable housing and eager to help us ensure the long-term sustainability and financial viability of our affordable housing real estate portfolio. Key responsibilities include oversee the performance . . . Read Full Listing

Chief Operating Officer, SquareOne Villages, Eugene, OR ● The Chief Operating Officer (COO) will be responsible for day-to-day management of the organization, building organizational and financial capacity, and working collaboratively with the ED and other staff Directors to develop and meet broad organizational goals . . . Read Full Listing

Vice President for Housing and Income Security, Center on Budget and Policy Priorities, Washington, DC ● The Center on Budget and Policy Priorities (CBPP) seeks a vice president for housing and income security who will provide leadership and strategic direction for the housing and income security team. They will work collaboratively with team members to develop and execute . . . Read Full Listing

Senior Director, Success Measures Evaluation Services, NeighborWorks America, Washington, DC ● Success Measures at NeighborWorks America seeks a senior director, success measures evaluation Services to lead a team focused on building equitable and participatory evaluation capacity for nonprofits. This role involves developing strategies, managing . . . Read Full Listing

Real Estate Project Manager, Vietnamese American Initiative for Development, Dorchester, MA ● The Vietnamese American Initiative for Development seeks a real estate project manager or senior project manager who will be responsible for coordinating all elements of real estate project development, with support from the finance staff and VietAID consultants . . . Read Full Listing

?HomeKeeper Onboarding and Training Specialist, Grounded Solutions Network, Remote ● Grounded Solutions Network seeks a HomeKeeper onboarding and training specialist who will conduct user onboarding and training, creating systems, digital content, and training courses that will optimize the user's adoption experience with HomeKeeper under the management . . . Read Full Listing

Chief Executive Officer, Hildebrand Family Self-Help Center, Inc., Cambridge, MA ● Hildebrand Family Self-Help Center seeks an experienced, creative, and inspiring leader to serve as its next CEO. The next CEO will be a preeminent voice in the fight to end homelessness and will lead Hildebrand programmatically, operationally, financially, and culturally as it aims to . . . Read Full Listing

Senior Litigating Attorney (Housing), Memphis Public Interest Law Center, Memphis, TN ● Memphis Public Interest Law Center Senior is seeking a senior litigating attorney who will serve as the lead litigator and will work closely with the executive director to build the law center’s litigation program. This role involves managing a caseload, creating and executing litigation . . . Read Full Listing

More Jobs

Comptroller, Chapel Hill, NC (Hybrid Position) ● Community Home Trust ??

Co-Director for Policy, California-based ● California Community Land Trust Network

Executive Director, Greeley, CO ● City of Greeley Weld Housing Authority

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