Tuesday, May 31, 2011

50,000 New Low Income Housing Units Available

News Alert


50,000 New Low Income Housing Units Added To Online Database

LowIncome.org now features thousands of affordable houses and apartments that are now available to rent in all 50 states.  

Nationwide -- According to a recent report by the Urban Institute, up to 40% of all low-income families in the United States experience hardships related to housing. This means that millions of people across the country are in bad economic situations, and thus qualify to live in low income housing and apartments.

To help them best decide where to live, a web site managed by the National Low Income Housing Authority at LowIncome.org has just added over 50,000 new properties to their online database. The properties are located in all 50 states, and all of them are vacant and available NOW for rent.

The web site is an easy-to-use FREE online tool that offers valuable information, resources, and tips on how to find and apply for low income housing programs, affordable housing programs, and other similar government assistance programs. Those who are going through a financial crisis can use the site to find an affordable place to live, to be informed about what their options are, and to be encouraged that there is help available.

In addition, the site can be used as a resource on how to best deal with evictions, foreclosures, and bad credit. Visitors will also learn how to receive child support payments from a non-custodial parent, how to qualify for college funding and scholarships, and how to obtain affordable health insurance coverage.

To search for available properties and or to qualify for other government assistance, visit www.lowincome.org

If you are a property owner looking to list your available unit(s), visit:
www.lowincome.rentlinx.com/AddYourProperties.aspx


About the National Low Income Housing Authority
Launched in 2010, this virtual organization was created to educate and empower people who have encountered financial difficulties. The mission is to offer as much helpful information and resources as possible.


PRESS CONTACT:
National Low Income Housing Authority
info@lowincome.org
www.lowincome.org



Monday, May 23, 2011

CITY EMERGENCY SHELTER GRANTS - Topeka

City of Topeka

Department of Housing & Neighborhood Development

620 S.E. Madison, 1st Floor – UNIT 8

Topeka, KS. 66607

 

 

CITY EMERGENCY SHELTER GRANTS

The City of Topeka has issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) dated Monday, May 23, 2011 for applicants wishing to receive City Emergency Shelter Grant (CESG) funds. These funds are intended to improve the quality of emergency shelters and the services offered to homeless individuals and families in Topeka.  The City estimates that the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development will allocate approximately $87,000 in Emergency Shelter Grant funds to the City for the 2011 grant year. These funds are divided into four components: Shelter Rehabilitation, Shelter Operations, Essential Services and Homeless Prevention.  All non-profit organizations that provide services related to these four components are encouraged to apply.
 

Beginning Monday, May 23, 2011, RFP and applications are available in hard copy or by email from the Department of Housing & Neighborhood Development (HND), 620 S.E. Madison, 1st Floor – UNIT 8, Topeka, Kansas, 66607. Email versions may be requested in writing to Rachelle Vega-Retana at HND or to rvretana@Topeka.org. Forms will be available on an applicant provided disks only to those without e-mail access.  Proposals are due by 5:00 P.M. on Tuesday, July 5, 2011 to HND. For further information please contact Rachelle Vega-Retana at (785) 368-4490 or by email at rvretana@topeka.org

Thursday, May 19, 2011

Greater Kansas City Workforce Summit

KC Regional Workforce Summit Registration


 
Event Information 
Event:  Kansas City Regional Workforce Summit
Event Dates:  Tuesday, 06/21/11 08:00 AM - 12:00 PM
 

Location: Liberty Memorial's J.C. Nichols Auditorium

KC Regional Workforce Summit Registration


 
Event Information 
Event:  Kansas City Regional Workforce Summit
Event Dates:  Tuesday, 06/21/11 08:00 AM - 12:00 PM
 

Location: Liberty Memorial's J.C. Nichols Auditorium

The Regional Workforce Intelligence Network of Greater Kansas City (RWIN) was created to encourage greater collaboration among the region's workforce data and information professionals.

This summit is to formally launch the efforts of RWIN by introducing the network to area workforce professionals, economic development organizations, students, employers, chambers of commerce, colleges and universities. Plan on attending to learn more about national workforce trends, state workforce strategic plans and what our workforce investment boards, community colleges and school districts are doing to improve the region's workforce system.

 

Tuesday, 06/21/11

 

Liberty Memorial's J.C. Nichols Auditorium

 

08:00 AM - 12:00 PM

 

 

KC Regional Workforce Summit Registration


 
Event Information 
Event:  Kansas City Regional Workforce Summit
Event Dates:  Tuesday, 06/21/11 08:00 AM - 12:00 PM
 

Location: Liberty Memorial's J.C. Nichols Auditorium

 

http://www.kceconomy.com/Newsletter/summit_invitation.htm

 

For assistance using MARC's registration system, please call 816/474-4240 or e-mail marcinfo@marc.org
 



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FREE Two Day Grant Writing Training Session - Topeka - June 22, 2011

Learn how to prepare successful grant application from HUD staff
 
You will receive instruction from key HUD staff on how to become more competitive for federal grant funds, learn about grant writing proposal techniques, organizational capacity building, and strategic planning. Not only will the information prepare you to apply for public funds but also corporate and foundation sources.
 
JUNE 22 - 23, 2011
City of Topeka Office Bldg. Topeka, KS
For more information: Stella Alejos - (913) 551-6980
 
 
 
 

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Wednesday, May 4, 2011

Minority Health Funding Announcement

U.S. Department of Health & Human Services' Region VII Office of Minority Health would like to announce three Fiscal Year 2011 funding opportunities.

 

1. Youth and Teen Health Summit

            The Youth and Teen Health Summit is a Peer Education Program which is a program of the Region VII Office of Minority Health designed to educate youth aged 9 – 18. Utilizing small group, role playing, and interactive learning methods, youth are provided with evidence based health information and skills development. The Summit's topics include: decision making, self esteem, and leadership, obesity, accident prevention, suicide prevention, alcohol/substance/tobacco prevention, and infectious disease prevention. Following the Summit, the youth pledge to become peer educators and commit to holding a minimum of 3 educational activities during the course of the year.

            Eligible to Apply: Community and Faith Based Organizations, Tribal Organizations, Local Health Departments, Educational Entities (Middle School, High School, College, and University)

            Number of Contracts to be funded: Ten $500.00 contracts are being offered

 

2. Urban Garden Development

            To address the nutritional needs of communities as they work to improve health status and decrease obesity rates, the Urban Garden Project was created as a means of addressing food deserts within the urban core.

The Region VII Office of Minority Health will fund communities that want to develop, continue, or expand urban garden projects that will grow fruits and vegetables for consumption by the communities where the gardens are located.  The gardens should engage local community members and encourage inner city youth participation.

            Eligible to Apply: Community Block Associations, Community Organizations, Faith Based Organizations, Tribal Communities, and Youth Groups

            Number of Contracts to be funded: Four $1,000.00 contracts are being offered.

 

3. Bi-National Health Week Health Fair Funding

            Bi-National Health Week is an annual week of health awareness and screenings for Latino communities. During Bi-National Health Week, communities engage in health education, health screening, and prevention activities with the purpose of improving awareness and health literacy.

            Eligible to Apply: Community and Faith Based Organizations and Community Health Centers. Scheduled activities must be coordinated through the Consulate of Mexico in Kansas City, MO for Kansas and Missouri activities or the Consulate of Mexico in Omaha, NE for Nebraska and Iowa activities.

            Number of Contracts to be funded: Ten $500.00 contracts are being offered.

 

Important Dates:

·         April 29, 2011 – May 13, 2011 Letters of interest will be accepted

·         May 27, 2011 – Approved Organizations will be notified of their approval and invited to complete a funding contract.

·         June 20, 2011 – Funding Contract deadline. Contract due by 12:00 a.m. CST

 

Document Submission:

All documents must be submitted via e-mail to Ms. Janet Greene at janet.greene@hhs.gov

 

Project Planning and Completion:

All funded projects must begin program planning prior to August 31, 2011 and all projects must be completed by December 2011.

 

Payments:

Project funding will occur by September 30, 2011.

 

Eligibility:

·         Organizations submitting a Letter of Interest must possess a; 

o   Data Unique Number (DUNS) http://smallbusiness2.dnb.com/ and be registered with

o   Central Contract Registration (CCR) https://www.bpn.gov/CCR/default.aspx

·         Meet the eligibility criteria for each of the funding announcements.

·         Programming must occur within the States of Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, or Nebraska.

 

Letter of Interest:

Letters of interest must include the following information:

1.    DUNS number

2.    Funding Contract of Interest

 

For more information contact:

Ms. Janet Greene, Program Assistant

janet.greene@hhs.gov

 816-426-3292

 




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