National Coalition for Asian Pacific American Community Development (National CAPACD)

We are proud to announce that National CAPACD's CEO, Seema Agnani, has been selected to join the inaugural Community Advisory Board as part of TD Bank's newly launched Community Impact Plan. This initiative aims to foster community empowerment and drive economic growth by committing $20 billion over three years to support diverse and underserved communities through lending, philanthropy, and increased banking access. Seema's role on the Community Advisory Board will involve collaborating with other influential leaders to provide insights and recommendations that ensure TD Bank’s initiatives align with the unique needs of local communities. We’re thrilled to have Seema representing National CAPACD and helping to drive positive change for communities across the country! Learn more about TD Bank’s Community Impact Plan: https://ow.ly/eEix50SKZ2o #CommunityEmpowerment #EconomicGrowth #Leadership #TDCommunityImpact

🌍 Exciting News! 🏠 The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has expanded language accessibility! The housing counselor exam and training materials are now available in Spanish, Traditional Chinese, Korean, and Vietnamese. This enhancement ensures that more individuals can access essential resources and services in their preferred languages, breaking down barriers to information and assistance. For more details, view the full press release: https://ow.ly/uKR250SKYCg #LanguageAccess #HousingResources #HUD

Learn about in-demand skills from training experts Cormac Molloy of NeighborWorks America, Joyce Pisnanont of National Coalition for Asian Pacific American Community Development (National CAPACD), Jeffrey A Washburne of BURLINGTON ASSOCIATES IN COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT, LLC and moderator Miram Axel-Lute of Shelterforce. Join us Friday at 12 pm (Eastern Time). Register now! https://lnkd.in/dmc_qrc6  #CommunityDevelopment #ProfessionalGrowth #UntilAllThrive

🌱 Cultivating Community Development Professionals Webinar 🌱 We’re excited to announce that National CAPACD’s Chief Strategy & Impact Officer (CSIO), Joyce Pisnanont, will be speaking in this valuable webinar discussion on Friday, hosted by our national partner, Community Opportunity Alliance - Formerly NACEDA. The community development field requires professionals who are strong leaders, technically proficient, and skilled in community engagement and advocacy. Join us to learn how to gain in-demand skills and access training resources; and engage in a Q&A with training experts. Register now: https://ow.ly/OGYi50SJffS #CommunityDevelopment #ProfessionalGrowth

📢 In case you missed it: National CAPACD released policy briefs on the needs and experiences of Asian American renters in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, outlining policy recommendations that respond to these experiences. 🏠 The briefs are organized by the following policy themes: ∙ Establishing a national floor for tenants’ rights ∙ Increasing funding for Section 8 & emergency rental assistance ∙ Ensuring language access for LEP renters ∙ Creating sustainable solutions for safe and affordable housing Access the policy briefs here: https://ow.ly/Fjjc50SJeGq #OurNeighborhoods #HousingEquity #AANHPIRenters

National CAPACD staff hosted the 2024 Community in the Capital (CITC) Fellowship retreat in Oakland, CA last week. 🏛️✨ This retreat is part of the five-month CITC policy advocacy fellowship, a program that increases the national presence and visibility of Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AA and NHPI) community-based organizations and emerging leaders, and bridges the gap between local and federal policy advocacy. This year’s fellows will help advance National CAPACD’s 2023-2024 Policy Action Agenda, taking their learnings to Washington DC to meet with policymakers and advocate for the needs of AA and NHPI communities. Over three days, participants engaged in storytelling and leadership development workshops, public policy sessions, and a neighborhood tour of Oakland’s vibrant Chinatown. The agenda included exploring personal identities, sharing stories through various media, and discussing experiences with public policy. #CITC2024 #PolicyAdvocacy #AANHPICommunityLeadership Thai Compliance Community Chinatown Community Development Center Fresno Interdenominational Refugee Ministries Little Tokyo Service Center Pacific Island Knowledge 2 Action Resources (PIK2AR) Chhaya Community Development Corporation @Empowering Pacific Islander Communities (EPIC)

🌟 Highlighting National CAPACD Member Organization, Pacific Community Ventures (PCV)! 🌟 Pacific Community Ventures supports small business owners and their communities in the fight for economic, racial, and gender justice. For over 25 years, PCV has supported small businesses through challenges like uneven pandemic recovery and inflation. 📊Explore PCV’s strategies, successes, and areas for innovation by downloading their 2023 Annual Impact Report: https://lnkd.in/ebhUHWyt #MembershipModay 

Attention housing and community development nonprofits! Learn how to get Inflation Reduction Act tax credits for improving the energy efficiency of buildings — and for offering clean energy loans and resources to community members. Learn more and register: https://lnkd.in/eaPhYdBd This webinar with Ronald Newman of the U.S. Department of the Treasury is hosted by the People & Places Collaborative — led by the Community Opportunity Alliance, the National Association for Latino Community Asset Builders, and the National Coalition for Asian Pacific American Community Development (National CAPACD). #InflationReductionAct #CleanEnergy #CommunityDevelopment #AffordableHousing

📢 National CAPACD Releases Policy Briefs on Issues Impacting Asian American Renters Following the FHFA’s announcement of tenant protections for renters in multifamily properties, we are releasing a series of policy briefs that highlight the rental crisis and the need for further action to protect Asian American renters. These briefs are based on interviews with staff from eighteen CBOs and national data, focusing on the experiences of Asian American renters post-COVID-19. 🏠 The briefs are organized by the following policy themes: ∙ Establishing a national floor for tenants’ rights ∙ Increasing funding for Section 8 & emergency rental assistance ∙ Ensuring language access for LEP renters ∙ Creating sustainable solutions for safe and affordable housing These briefs specifically focus on Asian American communities after consulting with our members. They have identified the need for a separate body of research that addresses the significant and unique housing needs of NHPI communities. We look forward to partnering with our NHPI-serving members on that future research effort. Access the policy briefs here: https://ow.ly/xy7450SCNBH #OurNeighborhoods #HousingEquity #AANHPIRenters

✨🙏 A heartfelt thank you to our sponsors for their support of the 2024 Building CAPACD Convention! 🙏 Your contributions made it possible to bring together hundreds of Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander community-based organizations and allies from across the country. Together, we shared, learned, and re-imagined a better future through powerful stories and innovative community development practices. Your support has amplified our vision for a more equitable and inclusive society. We couldn’t have done it without you! JPMorganChase U.S. Bank TD Toyota North America First Citizens Bank PNC #BuildingCAPACD2024 #OurPlacesOurStories