Independent Sector Appoints New CEO
Also, the MacArthur and Rockefeller foundations both name new chief operating officers.
Source: philanthropy.com
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Independent Sector Names Dr. Akilah Watkins as Incoming
Dr. Watkins, currently president and CEO of the Center for Community Progress, will be first African American to lead the national organization...
Source: globenewswire.com
Latest Duty to Serve plans are an improvement, affordable housing coalition says
A coalition of 21 affordable housing groups on Wednesday said Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac made important improvements to its plans to offer housing financing in underserved markets, but still have a ways to go.
Freddie Mac Fannie Mae Sandra Thompson Underserved Mortgage Markets Coalition National Housing Conference Lincoln Institute Of Land
Source: housingwire.com
Events: Learn about local adaptation strategies for extreme heat
Sign up for GGWash’s upcoming webinar about local solutions to extreme heat, attend Open Streets in your neighborhood, and save the date for GGWash’s Fall Mixer, plus more in this week’s events.
Daniel Kelly Community Progress On District Department Of Transportation Atlanta Historic District Development Corporation Georgetown Waterfront Historic District Development Corporation
Source: ggwash.org
Spokane's new land bank wants to obtain properties so nonprofits can build low-income housing
While many nonprofits want to build low-income housing, at times it can be difficult to get things rolling. For example, when a nonprofit applies for...
Peaceful Valley United States Ben Stuckart Erick Doxey Gowest Foundation Spokane Regional Low Income Housing Land Bank
Source: inlander.com
Breastfeeding support for new moms
August is National Breastfeeding Month. It's a practice that often takes a ton of patience and it can be extremely stressful for new moms.
Carly Hess National Breastfeeding Month Health Smart Community Progress Council Women Family First Health Community Progress
Source: fox43.com
Events: Learn how Thrive 2050 can help support diverse neighborhoods
Open Streets is coming to Ward 7, join GGWash’s happy hour in Crystal City, learn how Thrive 2050 can support diverse neighborhoods in Montgomery County, and more in this week’s urbanist events.
Source: ggwash.org
Targeted News Service
Targeted News Service provides Washington Bureau coverage, federal contract and contracting information for awards and for subcontracting opportunities, a congressional vote chart, federal and congressional press releases.
Source: targetednews.com
Builders bemoan lack of inclusion at housing affordability hearing
Government staged housing crisis hearing, but no builders or developers got invites
Source: mpamag.com
House committee hones in on housing crisis
(The Center Square) – With house prices soaring over the past year, members of the U.S. House Ways and Means Committee met Wednesday to discuss possible solutions.
Source: ktbs.com