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Big thanks to everyone who attended the Networking Conference hosted by Housing Partnership Network in #Seattle, and those who chose to attend our historic preservation walkthrough and panel at Mercy Magnuson. We so appreciated your thoughtful questions, conversation, and insight. #MercyHousingNorthwest #AffordableHousing #PreservingHomes #Seattle
Last week we awarded Larry Swanson the inaugural Robert B. Whittlesey Leadership Award at #HPNSeattle. The honor is bestowed to someone who embodies true leadership, embraces innovation and creativity, and cultivates engagement across our network – all of which represent the legacy of the award’s namesake. Bob Whittlesey founded three nonprofits (including HPN) and is widely regarded as one of the great unsung heroes of affordable housing – a tenacious and inspiring leader who died at 101 in 2023. Larry’s impact goes far beyond bricks and mortar. He has been a generous mentor, dynamic field catalyst, and staunch advocate for programs, policies, and investments to make housing more affordable and accessible. He was the major architect from the membership side of one of our first social enterprises – the Housing Partnership Insurance Exchange (HPIEx), a member-owned insurance captive. Larry was HPIEx’s first board chair and also served as HPN’s board chair for six years. Coincidentally, the member meeting marked the 20th anniversary of HPIEx, celebrating two decades of impact and partnership with IMA Financial Group, Inc., who worked closely with Larry and HPN staff to launch the enterprise. IMA supported the dinner at the Seattle Art Museum that commemorated the anniversary and celebrated Larry. Larry will be stepping down as CEO of ACTION-Housing, Inc. after 45 years once his successor is appointed early this summer. Read his parting words to members and celebrate his “gifts” – to and from the field: https://lnkd.in/gAaufFxb
RESPOND BY 8/30/24: Seeking consultant support in developing, articulating and promoting a positive narrative for the affordable housing sector to support our systems change work. Visit our website for the full RFP. https://lnkd.in/e7byRGWn
We have taken this moment in time with the completion of our 2024-2026 Strategic Framework and changes in our executive leadership to fine-tune our organizational structure. Our goal is to strengthen our member value and boost our collective capacity for sector change. Read more and share our open positions with your networks.
Congratulations Abode Communities!
It was a pleasure to join my friends at Abode Communities to celebrate the dedication of La Veranda, an affordable and supportive home for families in the Boyle Heights community in Los Angeles. Ten years in the making, this new development represents the hard work and dedication of Abode Communities’ amazing development, architecture, property management, and resident service staff. Special thanks to Mayor Karen Bass for her vision and actions to tackle housing affordability and homelessness in the City of Los Angeles. Congratulations to Holly Benson and the whole team at Abode Communities.
Check out the lessons and ideas exchanged by members and over 220 leaders in the #affordablehousing and #communitydevelopment sector who gathered at our Spring 2024 Member Meeting earlier this month! #HPNSeattle Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gqY6FQJj
The multifamily development sector is one of many around the country expected to benefit from the IRA’s unprecedented investments to make older homes healthier, more efficient, and cheaper to operate – an integral piece of the national and global goal to lower harmful emissions and fight climate change. Our green and health communities director, Adam Meier, was tapped to lend his expertise for Enterprise Community Partners's latest blog exploring how the sector is navigating retrofits of existing multifamilies. Read more: https://lnkd.in/gvnURQM9
Congratulations on 60 years, The Community Builders, Inc.!
🥂 Cheers to 60 Years! We gathered with friends and partners from across the country at Power of Home 2024 to celebrate our 60th birthday and support TCB Community Life! #powerofhome2024 #communitybuilders
