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Housing & Community Development News
STEVE RUSSELL
President & CEO

Happy Pride Month to our members, partners, sponsors, staff, and advocates!

The joy continues here at the Housing Federation as we’ve welcomed a new Chief Operating Officer, Carol Hazen.

You might have received an email about our Economic Inclusion Survey. We created this diversity, equity, inclusion (DEI) program for employment within affordable housing. 
Meet Carol, SDHF's New Chief Operating Officer
Hear About Hannah's Housing Element Internship Experience
2021 Ruby Awards - Thursday, June 17
Meet this year's Ruby Award finalists. Be sure to register to receive the YouTube Live link and online program next week.
Deadline Extended - June 18!
Call for Conference Proposals

Workshop Proposals will focus on the following Tracks:
  • Communications & Engagement
  • Design, Development, & Operations
  • Emerging Trends
  • Housing Finance
  • Policy & Advocacy
  • Supportive Housing

Institute Tracks Include:
  • Fundamentals of Affordable Housing
  • SHLN Institute
  • RSSN Institute
May Roundtable Recap - Solutions to Messaging, Events, and Fundraising During a Pandemic
The panelists discussed how their messaging has shifted from being consistent content creation to listening and sharing resources. They stressed the importance of authenticity when developing messaging around diversity, equity, and inclusion. 
After School Program Success Story
“Without the After School Program, this would have been a big problem for my family,” said Caesar. “I want to thank Maria. She is more than a teacher to my son. She is like a mom to the kids in the After School Program.”
Read for the latest news from our programs
RUN Pushes AB 71 Through Committees! 
HEAL Trainings
Going Strong!
Policy Update : Housing Needs Report & Housing Elements Update
NEW MARKET TAX CREDIT PROGRAM
These credits fund projects that serve low-income, high health need individuals and families who are experiencing or at risk of homelessness or are supportive housing residents, including: 

• Community Health Centers  
• Projects offering social, healthcare, food security or workforce development services or 
• Mixed use projects with supportive housing and the uses outlined above.  
SDG&E’S NO-COST TRAININGS FROM ENERGY EXPERTS
Did you know that SDG&E provides webinars for business owners and trade professionals, and most are at no cost? You or your employees can learn about the latest in green building practices, technology and energy-saving solutions from industry experts.
SAN DIEGO'S VOICE FOR AFFORDABLE HOUSING