CLPHA Compiles Housing Authority Efforts to Boost Resident and Staff COVID-19 Vaccinations
6.7.21
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Research Roundup: The Latest Industry Reports on Emergency Rental Assistance and NYC Housing
5.26.21
National Low Income Housing Coalition (NLIHC) ERA Dashboard and Resources
Cities, county double down on rent relief outreach (Fort Worth Housing Solutions)
5.26.21
From the Fort Worth Report:
Millions of dollars in Tarrant County are waiting to be used for rent relief.
Together, Tarrant County and the cities of Fort Worth and Arlington received a combined $63 million to give tenants and landlords for rent and utilities. Tarrant County has allocated nearly $852,000 of its $24 million available funds. The county is set to receive an additional $19 million from the federal government in the coming weeks.
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HUD Releases EHV FAQs
66 CLPHA Members Receive Emergency Housing Vouchers to Help House Over 28,000 Families Experiencing or at Risk of Homelessness
5.19.21
On Monday, May 17, HUD Secretary Marcia L. Fudge announced the allocation of $5 billion in American Rescue Plan funds for 70,000 emergency housing vouchers (EHVs) for individuals and families who are experiencing homelessness or at risk of homelessness.
WHA rolls out iPad Lending Program and distributes basic needs baskets to senior residents (Wilmington Housing Authority)
5.11.21
From WWAY 3:
The Wilmington Housing Authority is making sure our oldest residents aren’t going without basic needs.
The WHA distributed more than 200 basic needs baskets to senior residents with the help of the Wilmington Fire Department last Wednesday.
The baskets included cleaning supplies, masks, and hand sanitizer.
Register for HUD COVID-19 Webinars
5.10.21
HUD has announced they will host COVID-19 webinars focusing on Housing/Health Partnerships, the COVID-19 Vaccine Challenge, and Community Health Workers (CHWs). Please note that capacity is limited and pre-registration is required to attend.
Health Center 101: Building Housing/Health Partnerships
Wednesday, May 12, 2021 | 2:00 – 3:30 pm (ET)
Treasury Department Issues Updated Emergency Rental Assistance FAQs
HUD Releases Operations Notice for Emergency Housing Vouchers
Columbus Metropolitan Housing Authority partners with Spectrum on broadband expansion
4.22.21
From the Columbus Dispatch:
When the pandemic first struck last year, it quickly became apparent to officials at the Columbus Metropolitan Housing Authority and its board of commissioners that something had to be done to help their residents who were struggling to adapt to a virtual existence.