The Cloudburst Group

The Cloudburst Group is grateful for the opportunity to present at this year's American Evaluation Association's, Evaluator's 24 Conference, October 21-26 in Portland, Oregon! Evaluation 2024 brought together new evaluators and established professionals to collaborate and create a stronger future together. Based in peer-to-peer learning, Evaluation 2024 focused on mentoring those new to our field and elevating fresh perspectives throughout our community. Kate Marple-Cantrell, Senior Evaluation Specialist and Global Development Practice Area Programs Lead, and Noelle Wyman Roth, MEM, Senior Evaluation Specialist, shared their global development research and evaluation expertise and are already looking forward to the next American Evaluation Association's conference! In the weeks ahead we'll be sharing some of Kate and Noelle's insights from the conference. Stay tuned for more! To learn more about Cloudburst's global development work, please visit: https://lnkd.in/ghei-F-9

According to World Bank research, approximately 56% of the world’s population – 4.4 billion inhabitants – live in cities. This trend is expected to continue, with the urban population more than doubling its current size by 2050, at which point nearly 7 of 10 people will live in cities. Over the next 20 years, urban populations in developing countries will double to 4 billion, while the urbanized land area will triple.* This percentage of the world’s population now living in urban areas means development’s focus on cities is central to shaping democratic governance. USAID’s Democracy, Human Rights, and Governance (DRG) programs increasingly recognize the immense potential of urbanization to promote transparency, accountability, and civic participation as outlined in this month’s USAID/DRG Learning Digest. (https://lnkd.in/dFyeNwi9) Read more below. #Urbanization #Democracy #USAID #Governance #SustainableCities #MonitoringAndEvaluation #CitizenEngagement #HumanRights #UrbanDevelopment

The Housing Opportunities for Persons With AIDS (HOPWA) Program celebrates its 30th anniversary today! The Housing Opportunities for Persons With AIDS (HOPWA) program received its first direct appropriations on October 28, 1992. The HOPWA program was established to provide communities with resources and incentives for devising a range of housing assistance and supportive services for low-income people living with HIV and their families to overcome key barriers to stable housing such as affordability and discrimination. The Cloudburst Group is honored to share that we have worked in support of HOPWA programs for 15 of those 30 years. Learn more about what the HOPWA programs have been able to accomplish in 30 years: https://lnkd.in/dbMax6HE Learn more about Cloudburst's Housing and Community Development work: https://lnkd.in/ezcTgePe #HOPWA #PLEE #AIDS #stablehousing #housingdiscrimination #affordablehousing

This week Cloudburst's Katie Peterson (she/her) will be presenting at the Shared Housing 2024 Conference at The Dana on Mission Bay in San Diego, CA, October 29-31. The goal of the Shared Housing Conference 2024 is to empower individuals and teams working to end homelessness by equipping them with the knowledge and skills to effectively implement shared housing practices. Katie Peterson is a Senior Technical Assistance Provider on the Cloudburst Homeless Assistance Team, working alongside communities to prevent and end homelessness. She provides technical assistance to Continuum of Care grantees, develops trainings, tools, and products, and advises on program design, strategic planning, and program effectiveness. Katie has over 10 years of experience with HUD programs. She is also experienced in creating housing solutions in HUD’s Public Housing and Multifamily programs for households experiencing homelessness. If you are attending the Shared Housing Conference this week, please reach out to Katie and say hello! Register today: https://lnkd.in/dyvaXuji #sharedhousingconference #sharedhousing #endhomelessness #homelessness #affordablehousing

The Cloudburst Group develops an array of communications materials and told for clients including USAID, HUD, HHS, and state and local governments. We are seeking qualified communications professionals to provide surge support to an in-house interdisciplinary communications team. Respondents should send the following information: 1. A description of qualifications and interest speaking to capabilities in response to one or more of the identified areas listed in the attached document. 2. Resume or CV 3. Portfolio of work examples 4. Proposed hourly rate 5. A list of three references Questions about this opportunity can also be emailed to: communicationsRFP@cloudburstgroup.com https://lnkd.in/eyDzerPM

As we continue to acknowledge, celebrate, and or reaffirm our commitment to vulnerable people groups and critical issues during the month of October, today we are celebrating Women-Owned Small Business Month with a short video. In this video, Cloudburst's Heidi Schilpp, Senior Analyst, Housing Programs and Data Systems, shares how working for a women-owned small business has impacted her career and life. If you are a women-owned small business, like us, The Cloudburst Group celebrates you! #wosb2024 #womenowned #womenbusinessleaders #makingadifference #impact

Did you know that in June 1983, a group of gay men identifying as people with AIDS took the stage at the Second National AIDS Forum in Denver, Colorado, to present a manifesto asserting the rights, humanity, and autonomy of people with AIDS? This manifesto and the recommendations of these brave people came to be known as the Denver Principles. They outlined 17 concepts that gave voice to people with AIDS, outlined how all people could meaningfully support those with AIDS, and encouraged those with AIDS to demand control over their lives and an equal place where decisions are made. The Denver Principles put persons with HIV and AIDS at the center of the AIDS response, and today they can be used to put persons with HIV and AIDS back at the center of HIV programs, including the Housing Opportunities for Persons With AIDS (HOPWA) program. Read more below. #lgbthistorymonth2024 #denverprinciples #HOPWA #HOPWAprograms #equity #PLEE #personswithlivedexperienceandexpertise

In recognition of Domestic Violence Awareness and Prevention Month, proclaimed by President Biden in 2021, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) issued a statement, October 16, underscoring its continued dedication to support programs that address the housing needs of those impacted by gender-based violence and continue to raise awareness about HUD resources to support survivors. The Cloudburst Group recognizes GBV is a human rights abuse that impacts all aspects of survivors’ lives, from their housing and economic status to their health and wellness and their ability to fully participate in civil society. In recognition of Domestic Violence Awareness Month, and every day after, let us reaffirm our dedication to work towards safety and a safe place to live for those impacted by gender-based violence. Resources: Learn more about HUD's statement reaffirming support of survivors: https://lnkd.in/gNh7rXni Learn more about Cloudburst's Gender-based Violence work: https://lnkd.in/eMCcA6uY #dvam2024 #genderbasedviolence #survivorcenter #safehousing #afforblehousing

It may be the end of the week but The Cloudburst Group continues to ramp up for a big week of sharing and collaborating during next week's conferences! In addition to the HOPWA Institute and the American Evaluation Conference, Evaluation 24, Cloudburst will also be presenting at the NATIONAL HUMAN SERVICES DATA CONSORTIUM (NHSDC) Fall 2024 Conference in Portland, Oregon, October 21-23. This year's theme, "Harvesting Connections," serves as a rallying cry, calling us to forge robust data alliances to pave the way toward a future where housing stability and human services are available to everyone. Cloudburst's Homelessness and Data experts, Brittany Odom and Karen Brown will be presenting: Brittany: "Addressing Unsheltered Homelessness and Encampments" "Strategies for Evaluating and Monitoring Coordinated Entry" "Designing an End to Homelessness with Stella Modeling" Karen: "Addressing Unsheltered Homelessness and Encampments" Brittany is a Senior Homeless Technical Assistance Provider who draws on over 10 years of experience in the social services field. She has provided direct services to clients of diverse socioeconomic and cultural backgrounds, working in an administrative capacity to develop, monitor, and improve service quality, effectiveness, and efficiency. Her dedication to the cause of ending homelessness has led her to various homeless advocacy roles in DC, Virginia, and South Florida. Karen is Practice Area Lead in Cloudburst's Housing and Community Development practice area. Karen manages multiple large-scale projects which work to empower communities to design, implement, and evaluate strategies to prevent and end homelessness. Karen has also served as the Vice President of Housing Services for a rural community behavioral services provider in northern Florida with a 7,442-square-mile footprint. She was responsible for grants management, project implementation, organizational development, financial management, and housing development. If you are attending the NHSDC Conference please reach out to Karen and Brittany. They would be delighted to connect with you! Register today: https://lnkd.in/dt8PJyXG Learn more about Cloudburst's Housing and Community Development work: https://lnkd.in/duPDjkgK #nhsdc2024 #HUD #homelessness #data #impact #unsheltered #communitydevelopment #housing #affordable #serviceproviders #grantees

The Cloudburst Group is seeking to hire a Senior Data and Research Scientist to join our Homeless Assistance Team to provide leadership in the execution of current projects, liaise with clients to scope and manage work, and drive strategic decision-making. We encourage you to apply if you are passionate about finding solutions to homelessness, and are grounded in the data evidence, and research on solutions to prevent and end homelessness. Learn more about the position and how to apply here: https://lnkd.in/eSrWeJWw