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Issue: Jazz in July 2016 Special Edition
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Join us for Jazz in July!
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 Third time's a charm! For the third year, PCHTF's Can I Be Your Neighbor campaign is excited to sponsor the Neighborhood Passport program at Metro Arts Jazz in July. Metro Arts Alliance and Polk County Housing Trust Fund look forward to working together once again as we strive to improve the quality of life in our neighborhoods. Can I Be Your Neighbor is dedicated to the many individuals and families who make Des Moines work and the developers and providers that help make affordable housing possible. We invite you to visit our website to explore stories of families, take a look inside new and renovated projects, and find out what affordability really means!
Keep your eye out for the Can I Be Your Neighbor table at each of the 16 local concerts, and stop by to get your passport stamped for a chance to win prizes from local businesses. Last year's prizes included tickets to the Des Moines Playhouse, Iowa Cubs, and Iowa State Fair, goodies from RAYGUN, and many gift certificates to some of the tastiest restaurants in town. Once you get your Passport stamped, you will be automatically entered in the nightly raffle for a chance to win some of these fantastic prizes. Hold onto that Passport, because the more stamps you get, the more chances you have to win the extraordinary grand prize - a compilation of tickets, goodies, and gift certificates from all of the contributing local businesses!
We hope you'll come out to enjoy a summer evening (or two or 10!) with us to celebrate the great music and great neighbors we have in Greater Des Moines. We are excited to have added many new sites and new neighborhoods to this year's program! Click below for the full schedule, and we hope to see you there!
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PCHTF Recognized for Advocacy Efforts Organization received United Way of Central Iowa's Live United award |
At United Way of Central Iowa's annual Live United luncheon on April 12, Polk County Housing Trust Fund's Board and staff were recognized with an Advocate award for offices with fewer than 200 employees. PCHTF thanks the Community Foundation of Greater Des Moines for its nomination, and thanks United Way for being a strong partner in our work to educate everyone in our community about the need for safe, stable, and affordable housing. For more information about the award and to read about the other honorees, click below! |
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Beyond Bricks & Mortar Business support helps PCHTF fund needed services |
Polk County Housing Trust Fund's mission is not just about bricks and mortar. That's why the organization raises funds each year from generous businesses and foundations through the "Combined Campaign for Housing." One hundred percent of these important dollars are used to fund programs designed to assist families achieve housing stability. Their success demonstrates the correlation between affordable housing, a skilled workforce and our area's economic growth.
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Announcing our 2016-17 Programs & Supportive Services Grantees Seven high-performing programs selected for funding |
Programs that assist households in obtaining and keeping permanent housing they can afford is critical to the Polk County Housing Trust Fund's Vision that "Everyone has equal opportunity for safe, stable, affordable homes within the communities where they choose to live, work, play and learn. " In an effort to achieve that Vision, the PCHTF Board recently approved allocations totaling $340,000 to seven high performing programs as part of our Programs & Supportive Services grant program.
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Design Challenge Winner Has the Floor Discussion with 17-year-old Zach Gavin, Ankeny junior |
We followed up with this year's Can I Be Your Neighbor Design Challenge winner to learn more about what childhood influences may have contributed to his success, personal insights from the competition and his opinions about affordable housing. Below are highlights from our discussion with 17-year old Zach Gavin of Ankeny High School and a video of the Design Challenge process created by Grand View student Chloe Pacha. Enjoy!
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Join HOME, Inc. for a housewarming in Capitol Park
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HOME, Inc. is having a housewarming for the new owners of 1427 Penn, Veronica and Dola, on June 18 from 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. The home was developed by HOME, Inc. specifically for the needs of this family -- along with funding and support from Polk County Housing Trust Fund, Bankers Trust, City of Des Moines, Capitol Park Neighborhood Association, Iowa Finance Authority, United Way of Central Iowa, and Wells Fargo Housing Foundation. No RSVP required, and a short program will start at 12:15. We hope to see you there!
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Take a survey to help Central Iowa plan for its future
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Capital Crossroads, the regional vision plan for Central Iowa, is launching the development of Capital Crossroads 2.0 with a community survey. Your input is crucial - help shape Central Iowa's future today.
Make your voice heard by clicking here to take a quick and confidential survey!
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Congratulations to Viva East Bank, #BetterTogether winners
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Congratulations to Viva East Bank for winning the Better Together Award at the Community Foundation of Greater Des Moines' annual luncheon on May 5. The award recognizes community efforts that connect people and groups to make an impact. PCHTF is proud to be one of over 30 partners in the Viva East Bank effort, and can't wait to see what this group will accomplish next! |
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It's Healthy Homes Month in Des Moines!
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On June 14, Healthy Homes Des Moines received a proclamation from City of Des Moines Mayor Frank Cownie declaring the month of June as Healthy Homes Month. This proclamation recognizes the crucial role of safe and healthy housing on the health of Des Moines' children, and supports HHDSM's efforts to create healthier living environments for children suffering from asthma. Congratulations to all the partners involved in this effort, and we wish everyone a happy Healthy Homes Month!
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Contact Us 108 3rd Street Ste. 350 Des Moines, IA 50309 Phone: (515) 282-3233 Fax: (515) 282-8444
Please make sure that you add info@pchtf.org to your address book to ensure delivery of email communications from Polk County Housing Trust Fund.
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