October 2022 Newsletter
Thank You to Bank of America
TSAHC recently received a $22,000 grant from Bank of America in support of the Texas Supportive Housing Institute. Bank of America’s grant and partnership will allow TSAHC to provide affordable housing nonprofits with the training and support they need to create successful permanent supportive housing (PSH) communities in the Austin area. 

As a nationwide model, PSH is considered the most effective housing intervention for individuals living with a serious persistent mental illness, and persons experiencing chronic homelessness or at-risk of homelessness. The service-enriched affordable housing provided by PSH communities helps the most vulnerable individuals and families lead more stable lives.  

Bank of America's generous investment will support the 2022 Institute taking place this fall, as well as the efforts made by participating development teams to establish their PSH projects. 

TSAHC is thankful for Bank of America's continued partnership and support of our programs!
Recapping the Housing Connection
2022 Training Event
Pictured above are the 2022 Housing Connection participants who completed HO274 Rental Housing Counseling Certification: Part 1 (left) and AH101 The Fundamentals of Affordable Housing Development (right)
We'd like to congratulate all the amazing individuals and organizations who participated in our 2022 Housing Connection training event from October 3-7 in Austin! 

The 36 participants trained represent 25 organizations in 16 cities across Texas, and we're proud to say that 100% of them would recommend the training to others. 

We'd also like to give a big thank you to our training provider, NeighborWorks America, and our sponsors (included below) for making this a big success. With our sponsors' support, TSAHC was able to cover the cost of the training for all participants as well as 25 hotel scholarships for participants traveling from out of town. 
Thank You to Our Housing Connection Donors!
Now Available: Texas Housing Impact Fund
2022 Investment Report
TSAHC is pleased to share our latest Investment Report for the Texas Housing Impact Fund (THIF). Launched in 2003, THIF offers short and long-term financing for the development, acquisition, and rehabilitation of affordable rental or homeownership developments across Texas. 

Take a glance at the developments and partners we've supported this past year by viewing the most recent report below.
Upcoming Events
November 1 - "Overcoming the Down Payment Hurdle" in-person class (College Station, TX). This free session provides one credit of mandatory continuing education (CE) for REALTORS®. Register Here

November 10 - "Overcoming the Down Payment Hurdle" in-person class (Temple, TX). This free session provides one credit of mandatory continuing education (CE) for REALTORS®. Register Here

November 11 - TSAHC offices closed in observance of Veteran's Day.

November 17 - "Overcoming the Down Payment Hurdle" in-person class (El Paso, TX). This free session provides one credit of mandatory continuing education (CE) for REALTORS®. Register Here

November 23-25 - TSAHC offices closed in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday beginning at noon on the 23rd.

December 6 - TSAHC's December Audit Committee Meeting begins at 9:30 am. For more information, click here

December 6 - TSAHC's December Board Meeting begins at 10:30 am. For more information, click here
Below are October 2022 excerpts from On the House, a blog TSAHC launched in 2014 on affordable housing topics. In June 2020, we launched a podcast as part of our blog. We invite you to drop by On the House or listen to our podcasts as we explore important issues, provide an inside look into our programs, and share other valuable resources.
Staff Spotlight: An Interview with Anna Orendain
We periodically spotlight a staff member or partner to help our readers get to know our mission and industry a little better.

This week, we are spotlighting Anna Orendain, TSAHC's Marketing and Communications Specialist. As part of the marketing and communications team, Anna promotes TSAHC’s programs and resources across our social media accounts, serves as the main writer for the On the House blog and helps administer TSAHC’s Texas Foundations Fund and Housing Connection programs. We’re so thankful she’s part of the team here at TSAHC!
Podcast Episode 27: How to Buy a Manufactured Home
Whether you're in a highly-competitive housing market or one that's a bit more rural, non-traditional housing is a great option for home buyers who are looking to balance availability with affordability. But buying a non-traditional home can present other challenges, particularly when it comes to financing. In this episode, we sit down with Aubrey Miller with Q&A Mortgage to discuss the ins and outs of purchasing manufactured homes, tiny homes, shipping container homes, barndominiums, and more!
Introducing our Texas Foundations Fund Disaster Recovery Grant Program
Last month, we introduced guidelines to our Texas Foundations Fund Disaster Recovery grant program at the TSAHC Board meeting.

Our motivation for creating a new disaster recovery grant program was simple -- to provide funds to organizations responding to disasters in a more efficient way. The Board approved the publication of the guidelines for public comment to give Texas nonprofits and communities the opportunity to share their input.
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