Hillwood Investment Properties’ Post

Why Is America Still Falling Short on #AffordableHousing? How #nonprofits, #architects and advocates are confronting the ongoing crisis https://lnkd.in/eCwVqnUv @architecturaldigest #housing

Places for People has been addressing housing affordability in Haliburton County, ON since 2007. One of the 14 finalists in round 2 of the Housing Supply Challenge—a competition designed to address barriers to new housing supply—Tapestry is a non-profit that empowers organizations to raise funds. Working in partnership with Tapestry, Places for People leveraged their expertise to raise $850,000 in community bonds in record time - less than 3 months! This achievement, backed by over 80% local investors, positions the organization to create more affordable housing within the county. This collaboration demonstrates the power of community involvement in tackling pressing issues like affordable housing. https://ow.ly/oFyH50QGJBX

"During the pandemic, the rise in remote work created an influx of residents from large urban centres keen to take advantage of Haliburton County’s housing prices, which are still lower than in places like Toronto. The economic gap between the year-round residents and the seasonal visitors increased and with it, the area’s affordable housing challenges. The role of Places for People was becoming increasingly important. Still, creating more affordable housing projects would require larger sums of money. Enter Tapestry Community Capital." Thanks Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) Société canadienne d'hypothèques et de logement(SCHL) for sharing the Tapestry + Places for People story! Check out the link below to learn more. #affordablehousing #housingsupply #communityfinance #socialfinance

We're all smiles at Habitat for Humanity of Montgomery and Delaware Counties ReStore. Our sales have skyrocketed by over 85% year-over-year for the past two months running. But the truth is, we're just getting started. And you know what else is skyrocketing? The cost of homes. That's why our work is more important than ever. I'm on the hunt for new partners to help us continue this momentum. If you're a local business with unwanted inventory in Montgomery or Delaware Counties, chances are, you'll see me knocking at your door, or you can save me some time and reach out to me today. By partnering with us, you can: Reduce costs: Turn unwanted inventory into a tax deduction. Support a good cause: Help build affordable homes in your community. Simplify operations: Streamline your inventory management. Be sustainable: Divert items from landfills. Let's build something amazing together! 💪 #HabitatForHumanity #ReStore #CommunityImpact #Partnership #Donate #Sustainability #Justgettingstarted #Montco #Delco

With the housing crisis continuing to affect communities across Canada, our non-profit is committed to making a difference by focusing on Affordable housing projects. From Calgary to Edmonton as well as surrounding communities, we are working with municipalities and existing property owners to build new or convert existing properties. But we can't do it alone. That's why we need your help. If you or someone you know owns a property that could be repurposed for affordable housing, we'd love to hear from you. Let's work together to make a positive impact on our communities. #AffordableHousing #CommunityImpact #HousingCrisis

HomeAid Austin currently has 12 varying projects in our pipeline, 4 of which are in need of a Builder Captain!!!👷🔨 HomeAid builds and maintains housing and programmatic facilities for local nonprofit organizations serving those experiencing or at risk of homelessness by leveraging our relationships within the building industry to garner in-kind donations of labor and materials. Being a Build Captain with HomeAid Austin means managing the construction or renovation of the housing project and securing trade donors such as carpenters, plumbers, insulators, and roofers, to provide labor, materials, and other services. Vendors are also an important part of our projects as they can donate and offer discounted appliances and other materials. Historically, HomeAid provides an average savings of 50% of the total cost of the construction project through in-kind donations of services and materials! Being a Build Captain is a vital role in our community and will have a lasting impact. HomeAid Build Captains can attest to the value and satisfaction of completing a project with HomeAid Austin! Want to be a Build Captain or have interest getting involved in these projects in another capacity? Email lynne@homeaid.org. #buildingnewlives #relievinghomelessness #buildwithhomeaid

SHORE's Answer to the Rising Cost of Living 🏠  Rising living costs shouldn't be a barrier to safe senior housing. Our efforts focus on alleviating move-in expenses, ensuring seniors can comfortably and affordably transition to community living. Do you know a senior who could benefit from housing assistance? Visit our website to learn more about how our move-in grants can help. #SeniorLiving #SHORE #SeniorHousing #Nonprofit #SanDiegoNonprofits

A lesson we can learn from our Northern neighbors. In an effort to combat the affordable housing crisis exacerbated by high rents, non-profits in Ontario, including Places for People in Haliburton County, are adopting a new financing method: community bonds. This approach allows these organizations to raise capital directly from local residents instead of traditional banks by selling interest-bearing loans aimed at funding specific projects. Read Full Article: https://lnkd.in/ea44RZam

NEWS Release: TRINITY DEVELOPMENT ALLIANCE, INC., EXPANDS UNIQUE AFFORDABLE HOUSING OUTREACH PROGRAM FOR U.S. RURAL COMMUNITIES Trinity Development Alliance, Inc. (TDA) has expanded its unique affordable housing outreach program that benefits U.S. rural communities. After successfully developing, launching and implementing their Affordable Fair Housing Marketing Plan (AFHMP) service, the nonprofit has been able to reach rural individuals, families and communities in need of affordable housing, while also creating positive outcomes and budget friendly solutions for affordable housing properties and their owners. According to TDA Director of Operations, Melinda Taylor, the AFHMP program has been a key component of successful outcomes. “The AFHMP program has been able to link individuals and families to the housing in rural areas that they so desperately need,” she says. “For the properties themselves and our community partners, they are able keep vacancies limited, have increased resident compliance, and serve the community, simultaneously.” To see the full press release. learn more about TDA, and contact TDA regarding a community partnership, visit this link on our website: https://ow.ly/2VBc50ThXaa #CommunityUpgrowthSustainability #NonprofitPressRelease #PressRelease #AffordableHousing #Housing #SustainableHousing #Nonprofit #NonprofitOrganization #Community #RuralCommunities #SustainableCommunities #AffordableHousingForAll #RuralCommunitiesMatter

🗣️ Builders, developers and industry vendors: There’s less than two weeks left to submit your house, community, product/service Parade of Homes entry before the FINAL deadline on March 12! Our krewe keeps growing and we want you to be a part of it! Head over to paradegbr.fun to get involved today in the 2024 Parade of Homes. ⁠ The Parade of Homes is an annual community based event created to showcase Greater Baton Rouge’s homebuilding industry, state of the art communities and all the wonderful products and services that are available. ⁠ This year’s Parade of Homes presented by FERGUSON will benefit the Home Builder’s Foundation. The HBF raises funds to assist families and children in need in Greater Baton Rouge and has raised over $22 million since it began in 2002.⁠ #HBA #paradeofhomes #paradeofhomesbr #home #buildingindustry #newhome #dreamhome #househunting #homesweethome #realestate #luxuryhomes⁠