SEPTEMBER 2022

From the Executive Director

It’s hard to believe that our 2022 Nevada Housing Conference is just 3 weeks away! The Event Planning Committee has been hard at work building an engaging event. In fact, the momentum surrounding the event has been so great, we surpassed our initial registration limit of 180! We’ve worked with our venue and will now be able to accommodate up to 250 attendees. If you haven’t registered yet, I encourage you to do so.

This year, we will be hosting our Annual Member Meeting ahead of the Conference. Join us for networking, appetizers, and a cash bar. A policy discussion will be held and, for the first time ever, we will be giving out some special awards to recognize a few of our members.

Also taking place the day before our Conference is ElevateNV Affordable Housing Development 101. If you haven’t checked out our newest capacity-building program yet, scroll down for a list of the engaging and meaningful programs we’re preparing for you.

I hope to see you next month to celebrate the tremendous momentum we’re seeing in affordable housing in Nevada.

Christine

A Special Message From Our KeyNote

Click play below to hear from our Keynote Speaker, David Wise!

State & Local Update

Home Means Nevada Initiative

We are anxiously awaiting the announcement of awards for the Home Means Nevada Initiative. Click the video to watch one of our newest members, Fuilala Riley of HELP of Southern Nevada, share her thoughts on this historic investment.

County Awards $120 Million to Create and Preserve 3,100 Affordable Housing Units

Nearly $120 million in federal funding was approved by Clark County commissioners earlier this month to create or rehabilitate around 3,100 units in an effort to address the affordable housing crisis in Nevada. The funding is part of relief efforts from the American Rescue Plan Act. Many of the projects will target renters earning between 50-60% AMI. Over 2,000 jobs will be created, and 967 units will be rehabilitated. Click here to see the list of projects.

Click HERE to read the full article.

ElevateNV is off and running!

Building on the momentum of the Supportive Housing Incubator Academy, we will continue to provide education and training opportunities for housing professionals looking to increase their access to resources, partnerships, and development experience to implement innovative and sustainable projects that win competitive funding opportunities, and most importantly, serve to meaningfully close the gap in Nevada’s low-income housing inventory.

Join us at these upcoming events:

Affordable Housing Development 101
Tuesday, October 18, 2022
10:00am – 3:00pm at the Peppermill Reno

ElevateNV’s educational partner, Enterprise Community Partners, will deliver an engaging and participatory Affordable Housing Development 101 ahead of the 2022 Nevada Housing Conference. Participants will learn about statewide, regional, and local opportunities and challenges facing affordable housing development and will have the opportunity to access immediate feedback and action planning specific to projects they are pursuing.

ElevateNV Reception at the 2022 Nevada Housing Conference
Tuesday, October 18, 2022
5:30pm – 7:00pm at Edge inside the Peppermill Reno

Join the Federal Home Loan Bank of San Francisco and NHC as we enjoy an evening of networking with our affordable housing community. Let’s celebrate all the hard work we’ve put in during this momentous year connecting over appetizers. There will be a cash bar.

Supportive Housing Working Group
Virtual Sessions

Join CSH and the NHC to continue the discussion on developing Supportive Housing in Nevada with the Supportive Housing Working Group. These interactive virtual sessions will cover a range of topics to build capacity and momentum towards increasing the development of quality supportive housing in our state. ElevateNV participants will be eligible to apply for Catalyst Funding to use for technical assistance and other capacity-building activities as part of this initiative. Register here for these upcoming topics:

Services in Supportive Housing
Wednesday, October 12, 2022
1:00-2:00pm

Operating Supportive Housing for 30 Years
Wednesday, November 9, 2022
1:00-2:00pm

Identifying Partnerships to Develop Supportive Housing
Tuesday, December 6, 2022
1:00-2:00pm

Resources

NC Website Resources

Trusted reports, research and data to educate and empower you.

Newest Resources:

The National Housing Trust Fund: An Overview of 2017 State Projects
(September 2022)

Annual Member Meeting

Tuesday, October 18, 2022
4:30 – 5:00pm – Registration/Networking
5:00 – 5:30pm – Member Meeting
5:30 – 6:30pm – Policy Discussion

Housing Policy Guests:

Moderator: Julia Ratti, Former Senator and Director of Programs & Projects,
Washoe County Health District
Alexis Hill, Washoe County Commissioner
Mike Kazmierski, President & CEO, EDAWN
Sarah Peters, Nevada State Assemblywoman, District 24
Don Tatro, Nevada State Senator, District 16

Not a member but want to join in on the discussion? Become a member today!

Member Moments

2022 Inaugural Statewide Conference on Ending Homelessness

Nevada Homeless Alliance has been championing efforts to end homelessness in Southern Nevada for over thirty years. Their inaugural conference will be an opportunity to build networks, educate providers, and lead conversations in our communities. The agenda includes a Town Hall with local leaders, featured speakers, and breakout sessions.

Thursday, September 29, 2022
Conference: 9:00am – 5:00pm
Social Mixer & Bar: 5:00pm – 7:00pm
University of Nevada, Las Vegas

Click HERE for more information or to purchase tickets.

Habitat for Humanity Las Vegas Hosts Home for the Holidays Gala

Habitat for Humanity Las Vegas is hosting their 19th annual Home for the Holidays gala. Cocktails, hors d’oeuvres and entertainment will be provided inside a breathtaking home. Live and silent auctions will take place to raise awareness and funds to support Habitat’s mission of strengthening the Las Vegas community through homeownership and affordable homes.

Friday, September 30, 2022
6:00pm
Henderson, NV

Click HERE for more information or to purchase tickets.

2022 Southern Nevada Youth Homelessness Summit

Nevada Partnership for Homeless Youth is hosting their sixth annual summit to accelerate efforts to power the movement to end youth homelessness. The morning session will set the course for action with community leader presentations and the unveiling of a youth homelessness needs assessment. Lunch will include a youth panel discussion, and the afternoon session will include hands-on advocacy training to empower community members.

November 17, 2022
Conference: 9:00am – 4:00pm
The Smith Center for Performing Arts

Click HERE for more information or to purchase tickets

Do You Have an Announcement?

If you’re an active member of NHC and have an announcement to share in an upcoming Newsletter, please contact amanda.lakin@nvhousingcoalition.org.

Business
Chicanos Por La Causa
CWX Architects
Great Lakes Capital
Impact Residential Development
NVO Construction
Red Stone Equity Partners
United Healthcare

Nonprofit & Government
Blind Center of Nevada
Progressive Leadership Alliance of Nevada

Friend/Advocate
Frank Gallardo
Kimberly Harvey
Sean Thompson

Connector
Clark County Social Service

Partner
B&H Construction
Silver Sage Manor, Inc.

Business
Enterprise Community Partners
George Gekakis, Inc.
Ramsey Barhorst LLC
Stewart Title Company
Toyota Financial Savings Bank
Unite Us

Nonprofit & Government
Catholic Charities of Norther Nevada
Catholic Charities of Southern Nevada
Nevada Bankers Association
Northern Nevada Community Housing
NNDA
Northern Nevada Apprenticeship Coordinators Association (NNACA)
Reno Housing Authority
Washoe County Health District

Friend/Advocate
Andrea Pelto
Jeff Veasley Management