December 2012 eNewsletter

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Issue: December 2012

The Polk County Housing Trust Fund 2011/2012 Annual Report

The Housing Trust Fund's Annual Report is now available in print and electronic formats

The PCHTF is distributing its Annual Report for fiscal year 2011/2012. Printed copies are available by contacting the Housing Trust Fund's office at 515.282.3233 or by sending an email request to Carol Duncan at cduncan@pchtf.org In order to conserve cost, paper and postage the Report is also available in an electronic format on the website. Click HERE for a direct link.

Other News

Before & After

CHI opens Capitol City Duplexes in Des Moines

DES MOINES, IA - Community Housing Initiatives, Inc. (CHI), along with its partners, Midwest Housing Equity Group (MHEG), Polk County Housing Trust Fund (PCHTF), Iowa Finance Authority (IFA) and the City of Des Moines celebrated the grand opening and ribbon cutting of Capitol City Duplexes on Nov. 19 in Des Moines. The 16 units of affordable housing are located at six properties in the metro area.

United Way Board Visit and Presentation

Dr. Tom Narak and Jane Fogg talk to the PCHTF Board about 2013 expectations

This year has brought a new partnership between United Way of Central Iowa and the Polk County Housing Trust Fund. For the first time UWCI has made a financial investment in the operational budget of the Housing Trust Fund. With this $47,000 investment comes accountability.

Research Project on Target

Community and regional planning faculty are studying Polk County's supply of affordable, low-income housing to determine if it matches existing need.

"Our goal is to provide local policymakers and nonprofits with research that assesses the conditions or status of affordable housing in their region. We want to provide them with data that can help them decide how to use their resources going forward." Jane Rongerude, Iowa State University

Vicki Facto has the Floor

Retiring Board Chair looks at the past year

The year just ended was a defining one for the Polk County Housing Trust Fund. The endorsement of the board, engagement of staff and support of the community provided a strong and clear call for our expanded leadership role in shaping the community agenda for affordable housing.

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Supported by United Way of Central Iowa