Upcoming Events
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VHC Legislative Workshops
June 12
Northern Virginia
June 16
Abingdon
June 17
Roanoke
June 26
Richmond
July 9
Hampton
July 10
Charlottesville
Register now!
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September 24 - 25, 2009
Homeward Best Practices Conference, Richmond
More info
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November 18 - 20, 2009
Governor's Housing Conference, Norfolk Marriott Hotel and Conference Center
More info
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Welcome Home Conference Update and Materials
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On June 1 and 2, over 160 executive directors, program administrators, and direct staff from across Virginia attended Welcome Home: Addressing Today's Challenges in Homeless Services in Charlottesville. Energy levels were high, much information shared, and new connections made.
All materials from conference workshops and general sessions are posted on VCEH's website.
Special thanks goes out to VCEH's co-hosts, the Virginia Department of
Mental Health, Mental Retardation and Substance Abuse Services (DMHMRSAS) and
the Virginia Department of Housing and Community
Development (DHCD).
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Virginia Housing Coalition Regional Legislative Workshops
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The Virginia Housing Coalition is hosting a series of free regional legislative workshops in order to:
* Shape the VHC Legislative Agenda for 2010
* Build a New Federal Housing and Community Development Vision
* Identify Key Changes Needed in State Housing Programs
Scheduled workshops: June 12, Northern Virginia register TODAY June 9th (2230 N Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 22201) June 16, Abingdon register by June 11th
(The Virginia Highlands Small Business Incubator)
June 17, Roanoke register by June 12th
(The Blue Ridge Independent Living Center)
June 26, Richmond register by June 22nd
(The Virginia Housing Center, Innsbrook)
July 9, Hampton register by July 6th
(300 Medical Drive, Hampton, VA 23666)
July 10, Charlottesville register by July 6th (Central Library, 201 E. Market St.) Please email vahc@catapult-inc.com to register.
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HAC RHCB Audio Web Training on Strategic Planning
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Wednesday, June 10, 2009
12:00 - 1:00 PM (ET)
The
webcast will cover the who, what , when, why and how of developing and
using an effective strategic plan in the management of a nonprofit
organization.
If
your organization is a homeless service provider, it qualifies for a
free one-hour long session of Technical Assistance related to Board
Governance from the Housing Assistance Council.
Deadline for registration is TODAY, June 9, at 5:00 PM
To register, please contact RHCB Staff at 877.842.RHCB or email RHCBinfo@ruralhome.org
This training is presented by the Housing Assistance Council and sponsored by the Department of Health and Human Services Compassion Capital Fund as part of the Rural Homelessness Capacity Building Project
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Federal Policy Spotlight: Big Changes to the McKinney Vento Continuum of Care in 18 Months
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On May 20, 2009, President Obama signed into law S 896, the Helping
Families Save Their Homes Act, which included as an amendment the
HEARTH Act - legislation to reauthorize the McKinney Vento Continuum of
Care program. Read more here
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State Policy Spotlight: Crisis Intervention Teams Created
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Governor Kaine recently announced that the Department of Criminal
Justice Services (DCJS) in conjunction with the Department of Mental
Health, Mental Retardation and Substance Abuse Services awarded grants
to five local mental health agencies that will enable them to establish
Crisis Intervention Teams (CITs). As there is significant risk of homelessness for those exiting the
criminal justice system who often have high rates of mental illness, the establishment of the CITs is an important step to prevent
homelessness. Read more.
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Governor Hosts State Housing Forum
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On June 8, Governor Kaine hosted a forum on the housing foreclosure rate in Virginia
and proposals for how to reduce it. Attendees included U.S. Senators Jim Webb and Mark Warner; Congressmen Frank Wolf, Jim
Moran and Gerry Connolly; Northern Virginia state legislators, and more
than 200 citizens to hear firsthand housing issues and proposed
solutions from Virginia's mortgage brokers, homebuilders, realtors,
housing advocates, and local government officials. Sharon Bulova, Chairwoman of the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors, presented on Fairfax County's Ten Year Plan to End Homelessness. Read more.
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Gubernatorial Race: Candidates on Criminal Justice; Join VCEH in Reaching Out
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Virginia C.U.R.E. has completed a survey of the views of the gubernatorial candidates on criminal justice issues, available at http://www.vacure.org/gub_questions.php.
Please consider joining VCEH in reaching out to the each of the candidates during the election season. We will ask that, if elected as Governor, he makes homelessness a priority of his administration. Our strategic plan is already underway - but cannot be completed without your help! Please contact Terri Taylor at terri@vceh.org or 804.368.1642, ext. 11.
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State Policy Survey Update
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Thanks to all who were completed the state policy survey last month. The information gathered will be used as we develop and pursue our legislative agenda for the next session of the Virginia Assembly. If you were unable to complete the survey and still wish to do so, please contact us.
Please consider joining VCEH in our advocacy efforts. Contact Terri Taylor at terri@vceh.org or 804.368.1642, ext. 11.
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HPRP FAQs Released by DHCD
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The Virginia Department of Housing and Community Development has released a comprehensive list of answers for questions about Homelessness Prevention and Rapid Re-Housing Program (HPRP) funds.
To view the document, please visit DHCD's website and scroll down to "Homelessness Prevention and Rapid Re-Housing Program (HPRP) funds" section.
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