Pictured: Participants in the Northern Virginia Supportive Housing Institute
Northern Virginia's First
Supportive Housing Institute Recap

Four months ago, HAND along with our partners Virginia Department of Behavioral Health & Developmental Services (VDBHDS) & CSH embarked on a goal to jumpstart five teams' permanent supportive housing (PSH) projects located in Northern Virginia. Over the course of the institute, each team was provided with individualized technical assistance, best practices for PSH building design, and training on topics from racial equity to budgeting. Earlier this month at the institute's finale, each team presented their project including PSH for individuals with serious mental illness who are residing in or at risk of institutionalization, homelessness, and incarceration. These populations are disproportionately represented in communities of color, but we know that PSH is a critical tool in improving stability for our neighbors with complex challenges. Altogether, these projects represent an estimated 150-200 units of new supportive housing added to the pipeline in Northern Virginia. We would like to thank our partners, the participating organizations, and everyone who attended the finale for boosting supportive housing in our communities!
Equity in Action
A Response to Ensure Access to Capital for Developers of Color


HAND and Greystone are pleased to partner on Equity in Action! This initiative honors our commitment to center racial equity, allows us to model for our members what it means to start unraveling racial inequities, and creates equitable solutions aimed at BIPOC real estate developers who are met with the obstacle of accessing the capital needed to execute their plans to revitalize communities.

Equity in Action offers a debt and equity platform designed to increase opportunity for black and brown real estate developers who seek to create communities where all can thrive. Join us in shaping the next chapter of housing development in our region. 

ALL institutional HAND Members are eligible to participate. Developers of color are strongly encouraged to apply.
Events
AMERICAN INDIAN HOUSING MONTH

This past month marked National American Indian Heritage Month! With the increasing need for quality, affordable housing for our indigenous neighbors, specifically those living in urban areas, it is essential that we cultivate opportunities to share ideas, experiences, and best practices to address this emerging issue. To learn more, check out this 2017 HUD report that examines the housing challenges, homelessness, and the availability of housing-related services for American Indian and Alaska Natives populations living in urban areas. HAND also applauds its members and partners working with these communities (read how NeighborWorks America is seeking to close this gap here). More on the month and its significance here.

National American Indian Housing Council | 2022 NAIHC Legal Symposium
December 5 - 7 | Bally's | Las Vegas

National American Indian Housing Council's (NAIHC) Legal Symposium is the premier learning event for tribal housing and legal professionals working across the country to address the availability and access to affordable housing for Native American families. Each year, the Legal Symposium brings together over 500 tribal housing professionals, tribal leaders, law firms serving Indian country, tribal administrative and compliance staff, and federal officials from HUD, USDA, BIA, EPA, or other agency programs.
Holiday Mixer
December 15 | 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm
City Ridge Apartments | Washington, DC

Ring in the holiday with HAND at our signature end-of-the-year event! Mix and mingle with affordable housing & community development professionals and stakeholders while you savor light bites and delicious beverages!
Looking for more resources on all things racial equity?
Stop by our website for a compilation of helpful materials!
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