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It's your last chance to sign up for our webinar on how to talk about social homes. If you talk or write about why we need more social homes, join our free webinar this lunchtime, for some strategic communications insight that'll give you practical help. In partnership with Nationwide Foundation and Joseph Rowntree Foundation (JRF), FrameWorks UK will provide communication strategies that are proven to improve public understanding and support for building more social homes. We will help you: - develop your audiences’ understanding of what social homes are and why they matter  - make the case for social homes by using explanations of how they prevent poverty and hardship  - grow support for solutions to the shortage of social homes. There will be a 40 minute presentation followed by the opportunity for questions. This free webinar is ideal for anyone who communicates about why we need more good quality social homes. You’ll find this insightful whether you’ve already been to our webinars on how to talk about homes before, or you’re new to this. #housingassociations #socialhousing https://lnkd.in/eCuXZdsV

Want to learn more about Community Land Trusts (CLTs)? Join us on Feb. 13th for an online webinar on CLT basics, CLT strategies for acquiring and preserving housing, the CLT landscape in California, and more. Register here: https://lnkd.in/gyRMhu7n This event has been designed to aid community members, nonprofit staff, government employees and elected officials who are looking to learn about how community ownership and CLTs are creating an alternative to the speculative real estate market and could be put to use in their neighborhood, town, or region.

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🌍 Did You Know? Research shows that communities with active volunteer engagement have significantly lower crime rates and higher educational achievements. In fact, for every 10% increase in community involvement, there’s a corresponding uplift in local well-being and safety measures. 📊✨ This statistic isn't just a number; it's a call to action. It highlights the profound impact we can have on our own communities through involvement and support. Whether it's volunteering at local shelters, participating in community clean-ups, or mentoring the youth, every small action contributes to a larger wave of positive change. 🌊❤️ Let's harness the power of community action to create safer, more vibrant neighborhoods. Imagine the difference we can make together! Are you ready to be part of this transformative journey? Share how you’re making an impact in your community in the comments below! 🙌 #CommunityAction #MakeADifference #VolunteerImpact

“What does this say about our priorities, and what does it say about how we treat people who are experiencing one of the hardest things they’ve ever had to go through in life.” Ben Smith, CEO Mornington Community Support Centre. Almost 4,000 people are on a waiting list for public housing on the Mornington Peninsula. A third of our residents are experiencing some form of rental stress. Too many in our community are sleeping rough on our foreshores or in their cars. There is one crisis accommodation facility on the Mornington Peninsula - The Ranch. The Ranch is entirely community-funded and managed by @MorningtonCommunitySupportCentre, @SouthernPeninsulaCommunitySupportCentre and @WesternPortCommunitySupportCentre. The future of The Ranch is uncertain. We are very proud to be working with @Peninsula Films to tell the story of the people for whom The Ranch is home. And we’d love to see you at the premiere screening of The Ranch - at Peninsula Cinemas Rosebud on Monday August 5th at 7pm, as part of Homelessness Week. There’ll be a Q&A to follow the screening that will unpack some of the issues uncovered in the film, and what you can do to be part of the solution. Our hope is that the film will help inform conversations locally, and provide a sense of urgency to policy makers, to create change. See the preview and to purchase tickets, head to https://lnkd.in/g_8VnUrA The film was made possible with financial support from the Mornington Peninsula Shire Creative Economy Grant and the Mornington Rotary Club. #communitysupportingcommunity #morningtoncommunitysupportcentre #volunteer #homelessnessawareness #homlessnessonthepeninsula #sleepingrough #crisis #crisisaccomodation #morningtonpeninsula

Our commitment to family and community support has always been at the core of what we do. Our ins and outs for 2024: 👍 In: Strengthening Families We focus on keeping families together, supporting them to create safe, nurturing environments for their children. 👎 Out: Short-Term Solutions We have learnt that quick fixes don't address the root causes of family separation. 👍 In: Sustainable Community Support We're investing in long-term community development, training volunteers, and partnering with local governments for lasting change. 👎 Out: One-Size-Fits-All Approach Every child, family, and community is unique and deserves a tailored approach. 👍 In: Personalised Care and Support Our programs are designed to meet specific needs, whether it’s reuniting families, finding an alternative family, or providing resources to support families. 👎 Out: Dependency on Institutional Care Moving away from relying on institutional care that isolates children from real-life experiences and community ties. #ChildsiFoundation #FamilyFirst #CommunityCare #InsandOuts #NewYear

If you're a housing geek, you will be fascinated with this. PS- don't try to look at it on your phone: Introducing the Interactive Housing Ecosystem Map: A Critical Tool for Strengthening Florida’s Housing Future We’re proud to unveil the Interactive Housing Ecosystem Map, an innovative resource designed to help stakeholders across Florida visualize their roles in building and maintaining a thriving housing ecosystem. This dynamic tool provides an in-depth look at how various actors—policymakers, developers, nonprofits, and community advocates—interact and collaborate to ensure that every Floridian has access to safe, affordable housing. https://lnkd.in/e8VKYPbT

We write many #affordablehousing and #unhoused services #grants but other than the #HUD Section 202 and Section 811 programs, I'm not aware of any federal grant programs that target this growing #housing problem. Still, this represents a very good opportunity for nimble #nonprofits and #cities to develop fundable project concepts. States and #foundations should be very interested in funding these, and the feds will eventually catch up.

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HOLY SH*T! Discovery Institute's media publishing is now pushing for more evictions in support of landlords. I won't link to this madness. They are investing in media and news publishing. It's OK; we've got webinars to teach under-resourced nonprofits how to write op-eds that only the homeless sector will read. All good! <sarcasm>