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Alison Cordero is presented the ANHD Lifetime Achievement in Neighborhood Activism Award by Deb Howard (ANHD Board Chair), Benjamin Dulchin (ANHD Executive Director), and Bill Traylor (President of The Richman Group). Alisons mother, Ruth, joined her at the Awards Luncheon. See other winners page 2

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Joe Tracy, Executive VP and Senior Advisor to the Federal Reserve Bank of NY President served as the keyonte speaker during lunch.

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In addition to celebrating Alison, over 300 members of the affordable housing and community development sectors joined us for the 2nd Annual ANHD Conference last month at NYUs Kimmel Center.
ANHDs Board and staff were thrilled to present Alison Cordero with this ANHD Lifetime Achievement in Neighborhood Activism Award for her inspiring example of dedication, hard work, and leadership in the fight for affordable housing and social justice for all the people of Williamsburg, Brooklyn and New York City. Through the years and in every struggle, Alisona longtime organizer with St. Nicks Allianceled the way and never backed down in fighting for her community and her people.

Throughout the day, participants had the opportunity to listen to thought-provoking keynote speakers including Zixta Martinez from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau and Joseph Tracy from the Federal Reserve Bank of NY; listen to a distinguished panel debate the timely question, What Should a Bank Be?; participate in educational workshops spanning housing development, community organizing, and homeownership issues; and celebrate the contributions of inspiring leaders in the field. ANHD was particularly thrilled to be joined by Commissioner Mat Wambua from the NYC Dept. of Housing Preservation and Development, NYC Housing Development Corp. President Marc Jahr from HDC, and Commissioner Jonathan Mintz from the NYC Department of Consumer Affairs. ANHD would like to thank all of the sponsors who made the Conference such a tremendous success including: Citi, Deutsche Bank, HSBC Bank, The Richman Group, TD Bank, BNY Mellon, Capital One, Goldman Sachs, JPMorgan Chase, M&T Bank, Bank of America, Enterprise Community Partners, Hirschen Singer & Epstein, and Ridgewood Savings Bank.

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Clockwise from left: Benjamin Dulchin (ANHD), Michael Smith (NYBA), Jonathan Mintz (DCA), David Hanzel, Robert Wilmers (M&T), Sarah Ludwig (NEDAP) and Jim Buckley (UNHP) after morning plenary on What Should a Bank Be?; Clay Smith (SJL), Kevin Ryan (NYF) and Hector Soto (ANHD) during afternoon workshop on organizing; Deb Howard (ANHD), Richard Trouth (NHS), Bernell Grier (NHS), Aysu Kirac (CIBS), Christie Peale (CNYCN), Melissa Lee (HDC), Ken Inadomi (NYMC); Marie Laport (Cypress Hill) asks panelists questions on Responsible Banking Act during workshop; Andre Galiber (Galiber Humphrey), Michael Esposito (SONYMA), Hala Farid (Citi) and Josiah Madar (NYU) during morning workshop on homeownership; Andy Ditton (Citi), Marc Jahr (HDC), Moses Gates (ANHD), Michelle de la Uz (FAC) and Mathew Wambua (HPD) after afternoon workshop on development. Photo: Laos Fois

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Benjamin Dulchin presents Erik Martin Dilan with ANHDs 2012 Champion of Housing Award

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ANHD Thrilled to Call Council Member Dilan Our Champion of Housing

The ANHD Board of Directors awarded the ANHD Champion of Housing Award to Council Member Erik Martin Dilan for his leadership and tireless commitment in the fight for affordable housing for the people of New York City and the 37th Council District.
Council Member Dilan has used position as Chair of the Housing and Buildings Committee of the New York City Council to consistently and effectively guided good legislation through the committee, strengthening it through the hearing process, and always representing the best interests of his community and affordable housing in our city. Neighborhoods across New York are stronger, more livable communities because of his efforts to protect and expand vital resources. ANHDs Executive Director Benjamin Dulchin said, To name only a few of the many examples where he strongly defended affordable housing and earned our great respect, Council Member Dilan negotiated and passed the historic Tenant Protection Act, lead legislative efforts to improve City code enforcement that resulted in the creation of the Targeted Cyclical Enforcement Program and the Alternative Enforcement Program, held important hearings that supported the strengthening of rent regulation and exposed issues of bank overleveraging, among many other achievements. The impact that his crucial Councilfunded initiative, the Housing Preservation Initiative, has on affordable housing in neighborhoods across the city cannot be overstated. Council Member Dilan is a truly effective leader on housing and community issues, and ANHD is proud to call him an ally.

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L-R Yvette Clairjeane, Steven Flax, Loretta Lucas, Margaret Hughes, Chantee Parris, Yolanda Kidd and Rosa Waldron are all smiles after BCUs win

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Brooklyn Congregations United Wins

Brooklyn Congregations United is the winner of the 2012 Excellence in Neighborhood Organizing Award, in recognition of its efforts to increase bank accountability.
Over the past three years, Brooklyn Congregations United has focused significant organizing energy on a campaign for economic justice and affordable housing. This past year, working locally in partnership with the Association for Neighborhood and Housing Development, and nationally with the PICO National Network, BCU was able to focus on successful policy changes at the local and national level. Locally, BCU collaborated with ANHD to introduce The Responsible Banking Act, local legislation aimed at increasing transparency and leveraging the citys deposit to encourage greater bank lending and investment. BCU clergy have held meetings with and key Council Members to discuss the legislation, participated in numerous press conferences, direct actions, and community education events. BCU has also committed itself to providing training to other Community Development Corporations on its model and building a broader grassroots base for this work. Nationally, BCU worked closely with the PICO National Network on The New Bottom Line, a successful campaign to hold banks accountable, end toxic predatory lending, and support families in their efforts to stay in their homes. BCUs organizing work is centered on leadership development; BCU builds power by building the leadership base of communities and mobilizing large numbers of people who are equipped to effectively address issues. BCU is committed to using best practices in community organizing while continuously exploring new and creative ways to engage diverse communities in their work. This award is in recognition of Brooklyn Congregations Uniteds contributions to bank accountability both locally and nationally, their commitment to leadership development and BCUs growth as an organization.

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Honorable Mention: Real Rent Reform Campaign In 2011, the Real Rent Reform (R3) campaign, a coalition of over 70 tenant and community organizations, mounted a successful mobilization to renew New Yorks rent regulations. For the first time in two decades, and after years of push-back and anti-tenant legislation, the laws were finally strengthened. This was accomplished through intensive organizing, as well as a persistent on the ground presence in Albany and an effective media engagement strategy. R3 is working today to build off of last years victories, and to push for even greater tenant protections in the 2012 legislative session Despite the enormous variety of organizations included in the coalition, the Real Rent Reform campaign was able to push a coherent and ambitious legislative program, and achieve results for tenants. These kinds of actions were only possible because to the diversity of R3s membership, and its active engagement in the campaign. Our panel of judges awarded the Real Rent Reform campaign for its unwavering efforts to protect the rights of New York States tenants. ANHD also wishes to recognize the following organizations for their excellent work: Asian Americans for Equality led a successful campaign to protect the tenants of 289 Grand Street, who on April 12, 2010, suffered fire and water damage as a result of one of the worst fires in Chinatowns history. The fire left 200 people homeless, injured 33 people, and left 1 person dead. For almost two years, the tenants association, with the assistance of AAFE, has been fighting for their right to return and have the landlord restore the building. Recently, the landlord was ordered to restore all apartments to habitable condition, a victory for all rentregulated tenants. In the seventies, when the South Bronx was burning, the Banana Kelly area remained relatively intact due to the efforts of the newly formed group, Banana Kelly and the responsible ownership of owner-occupant Frank Potts. When several building decades later fell into the hands of predatory equity owners, the result was a sharp deterioration of the building conditions. In 2010, Banana Kelly teamed up with Mothers on the Move to address the problems. This project is an example of how collaboration, between community groups, the city of New York, a private investment/development group and a development company can result in a beneficial outcome. Brooklyn Tenants United (BTU), a coalition of tenant organizations from around the borough has started a campaign to reform Brooklyn Housing court, ensuring that central Brooklyn residents are educated about and involved in the campaign. BTU is working to make the court a more accessible, just, and dignified place for tenants. BTUs community leadership development program has transformed tenants with a list of demands into well-trained community leaders with the strategies to realize those demands. Coalition Members include: Pratt Area Community Council, Make the Road New York, the Fifth Avenue Committee, Neighbors Helping Neighbors, Flatbush Development Corporation, Bushwick Housing Independence Project, South Brooklyn Legal Services, and the Legal Aid Society In 2011, Make the Road New York (MRNY) led a successful campaign against illegal rent overcharges and for DHCR reform. In August 2011, MRNY published a report titled Rent Fraud: Illegal Rent Increases and the Loss of Affordable Housing in New York City, documenting the problem. MRNY believes the new Tenant Protection Unit (TPU), officially announced by Governor Cuomo in January 2012, has the potential to address the concerns raised in MRNYs report. This new unit is the result of organizing and advocacy by both MRNY and a far broader coalition. MRNY will work to help shape the TPU and to monitor its effectiveness. The MinKwon Center for Community Action has emerged as a leading community organization with successes in engaging marginalized individuals, e.g. recent immigrants, minorities, low income residents, limited English proficient persons, elderly and youth. MinKwons tenant organizing effort was born out of a critical need for organizing, education, and services for low-income, limited English proficient Korean American and Asian American communities. MinKwon utilizes multiple approaches, intensive organizing, grassroots outreach, community education, coalition-building, advocacy, and direct services, to work towards the empowerment of low-income, immigrant tenants. In January 2011 Mirabal Sisters joined the R3, a campaign aimed at strengthening the state rent regulation laws. Although the laws were not strengthened to the extent hoped, they were successfully renewed in June 2011. This extension mitigates the threats of displacement and eviction. Mirabal members played a direct role in the effort through organizing community forums, lobbying, public protests, street rallies, visits with elected officials, neighborhood canvassing and church outreach. Mirabal coaxed folks who are normally on the margins of the action into the center.

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WHEDCO Wins Best Housing Development

The Womens Housing and Economic Development Corporation (WHEDco) is the winner of the 2012 Affordable Housing Development of the Year award in recognition of their new development, Intervale Green.
The building is green inside and out: WHEDco used only lowVOC and nontoxic construction materials; highly efficient and water-saving heating, ventilation, insulation, plumbing fixtures and windows; formaldehyde-free, reclaimed and sustainable materials for flooring and cabinets and Energy Star appliances. Increasing neighborhood green-space, WHEDco planted two roofs with a 20,000 sq. ft. green roofing system that stores and filters water. Additionally, WHEDco infused green practices in staff training and property management: WHEDcos Sustainability Manager is benchmarking and measuring the impact of the energyefficient design, practices and management. Intervale Green was also the first building in New York to participate in the Enterprise Green Communities program, the first national green building program developed for affordable housing. Tenants are predicted to save up to 30% annually on utility bills, easing the burden on low income families already struggling during difficult economic times. WHEDco has 20 years of experience helping lowincome families in the Bronx restore and revitalize their neighborhoods, through early childhood, youth development, and family support programs, green housing,

Before construction, the plot of land on Intervale Avenue in the Crotona Park East section of the South Bronx had been vacant for 25 years, in a neighborhood that had suffered a great deal of disinvestment and is in the middle of the poorest congressional district in the United States. Through partnership with several government and community stakeholders, including HPD, HDC, the Bronx Overall EDC, NYSERDA, and the Bronx Borough President, WHEDco turned the vacant lot into a cutting edge green development that is 33% more energy efficient than a conventional building and is the nations largest multi-family, Energy Star certified affordable housing development. The development is deeply affordable to people in the neighborhood, and onethird of the 128 units are set aside for formally homeless residents.

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and a community development department that engages the community in entrepreneurial development, improving health and safety, and commercial revitalization. WHEDco catalyzed the Southern Boulevard Business Mile with a Merchant Association, started a Green Cart vendor program, advocated for improved lighting and safety around the subway, and increased support for entrepreneurs to green their businesses. Intervale Green continues both WHEDcos and the larger CDC communitys mission to prove that not only can green building can be done affordably and be supported by low-income tenants, but that the same attention to design, healthy buildings, and respect for the community can and should be a part of development housing in every neighborhood of New York City.

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L -R Esther Choi, Stephanie Barreto, Carolina Ramirez, Nahida Uddin, Christina Chang (Minkwon), Jenny Cruz, and Nikita Patel of CNL

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CNL recruitment drive begins!

The Center for Neighborhood Leadership (CNL), in conjunction with its founding partners, the Association for Neighborhood & Housing Development and the New York Immigration Coalition, is pleased to announce the commencement of the recruitment drive for the 2012-2013 cycle of its Community Organizer Apprenticeship Program. The apprenticeship term will begin on September 1, 2012 and conclude on June 30, 2013. This will be the fourth cycle of the Apprenticeship. Interested candidates should submit applications by April 27, 2012. Applications will be screened and candidates selected for interviews on a continuing basis until the ten available apprentice positions are filled, so applications should be submitted sooner rather than later. All applications should be submitted through the CNL website: www.anhd.org/cnlnyc/index.html (as of Monday, April 2, 2012). For additional information (questions only, no applications) contact Hector Soto at DirectorCNL1@gmail.com. What is the Apprenticeship? The Apprenticeship is a rigorous ten month, five day per week training and educational program for new and emerging neighborhood organizers, civic engagement specialists and leaders. The Apprenticeship is NYC based and focused. It is conducted in partnership with Public Allies New York (PANY).

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What does it mean that the Apprenticeship is conducted in partnership with Public Allies? In short, it means that acceptance as a CNL apprentice constitute will also acceptance as an Ally with Public Allies. It also means that an apprentice will need to comply with the requirements and rules of both organizations in order to successfully complete the program. What are the general program requirements? Applicants must be 18 years of age by the start of the apprenticeship (Sept 1, 2012). There is no educational requirement however conversational level English reading and writing skills are necessary. Applicants must meet all US work requirements. Applicants need to be able to work a minimum of 42 hours/week during a five day week for the duration of the ten month term. Monday to Thursdays will be full time works days at the Apprentices worksite with almost all Fridays during the term being a full day of training and/or formal instruction with CNL and/or PANY. Although there will be some evening and weekend work, most weekends are work free. Disclosure of criminal convictions is required and there will be a criminal background check. However, a criminal conviction history does not mean automatic rejection or dismissal from the program. What are the program benefits? Apprentice will receive a monthly stipend of $1700 plus fully paid health insurance for the ten month term. Apprentice will get ten months of intensive, high quality training and formal instruction regarding how to create and sustain positive community change and on how to build a career pathway as a community change specialist. Apprentice will have access to the Apprenticeships academic partner, Empire State College SUNY for further individual academic study. Apprentice will have access to child care, food stamps and other benefit programs as may be appropriate. Each Apprentice who successfully completes the program will be awarded a $7500 educational grant by Public Allies. Apprentice will be inducted into the PA and CNL alumni networks upon successful completion of the program. Does the program provide job placement at the end of the program? Neither CNL nor PANY guarantee permanent employment upon successful completion of the program and there is no formal job placement service. However, 60 to 70% of past program graduates have been offered permanent positions by their host organizations. CNL and PA do provide information and support to apprentices concerning job acquisition as the term comes to an end. Does CNL have any other programs? CNL has two other programs, the Advanced Community Organizer Fellowship, a tow semester career pathway development and support program for the more experienced community change worker, and the Collaborative, a more informal professional development and networking group, for peer to peer support and development. These programs will be available to successful apprenticeship graduates. Next Fellowship starts Sept. 2012. Collaborative launches Nov. 2012.

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Morgan Stanley Establishes Innovative Community Development Fellowship Program with ANHD
Morgan Stanley recently announced that it is launching the Morgan Stanley New York City Community Development Fellowship Program, in partnership with The Association for Neighborhood and Housing Development (ANHD). The Fellowship Program will pair eight high-performing nonprofit community development corporations with eight graduate students from New York Citys finest urban planning, community development and public administration programs.

The Fellowship Program leverages New York Citys strength as a leader in community development education and addresses several critical needs. New York City and the surrounding area are home to some of the best graduatelevel programs in urban planning, creating strong demand for their students to develop practical, hands-on experience. At the same time, local community development corporations are facing a critical need to create a pipeline of the next generation of community leaders, while also increasing their capacity in a time of decreasing resources. h t t p : / / w w w. c s r w i r e . c o m / p r e s s _ r e l e a s e s / 3 3 9 4 4 Morgan-Stanley-Establishes-Innovative-CommunityDevelopment-Fellowship-Program-with-the-Associationfor-Neighborhood-and-Housing-Development-

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TD Charitable Foundation announces availability of $200,000 in Non-Profit Training Resource Funds

The TD Charitable Foundation is pleased to announce the availability of $200,000 in funding in 2012 to be used by non-profit organizations for educational, training, and learning opportunities for their employees. The TD Charitable Foundation recognizes that community-based organizations rely on funding from a variety of sources that are often impacted at the federal, state, and local level by budget constraints. Grants from this fund will be awarded to eligible organizations for employees to attend qualified classes/courses that will enhance their job performance as outlined below. Eligible organizations shall receive no more than $1,000 per calendar year. Grants are to cover tuition expenses only, and not travel expenses. Grants may not be used for training already completed at the time of application. Eligible organizations must provide 501(c)(3) status documentation. The mission/focus of the organization must fulfill one of the following criteria: Affordable housing for low- and moderate- income individuals; Activities that promote economic (small business) development; or Provides financial literacy programming to low- and moderate-income youth, individuals or families; Provides after-school or extracurricular programming for low- and moderate-income children. Eligible organizations must be located within a TD Bank, N.A. CRA market area. Classes/courses must be pertinent to the job the employee performs. Classes/courses may be one-day or part of a certification program. Attendance at a conference is not eligible under the program. Eligible organizations may apply for funding from the Non-Profit Training Resource Fund by using the online TD Charitable Foundation Grant Application. Documentation requirements include information about the organization, approval from the organizations executive director, and a brief narrative that details the way in which the class/course will impact the organization. The application and additional information about the program are available at http://www.tdbank.com/community/our_community. html. Additional questions? Please contact us at CharitableGiving@TDBanknorth.com.

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IN AFFORDABLE HOUSING PRODUCTION AND PRESERVATION

DEVELOPING, MANAGING & MAINTAINING YOUR HOUSING PORTFOLIO Best Practices in Housing Development, Asset & Property Management
and Facility Maintenance of Affordable Multi-Family Housing.
Classes in this popular training series are geared for developers, owners and project managers, building managers, superintendents, maintenance & back office staff of nonprofit housing agencies that develop, manage and maintain affordable housing. The course will be presented by affordable housing experts, construction contractors and professional property managers. DATES: Wednesdays, March 21 - May 23, 2012. TIME: 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM. LOCATION: ANHD Offices @ 50 Broad Street, Suite 1125, unless otherwise indicated below. COST: $150 per agency for ANHD members (admits 2), $225 Non-members (admits 1).
Single sessions per person: $25/ANHD members & $40/non-members.

ANHD member agencies that sign up for the entire series may send any TWO staff people from their organization to each presentation. In addition, (subject to availability) all
organizations that sign up for the entire series will receive a copy of LISCs Guide to Comprehensive Asset & Property Management and A Guide to Comprehensive Maintenance & Repair (an $80 value).
1. MARCH 21. THE BUSINESS OF ASSET & PROPERTY MANAGEMENT-BEST PRACTICES. Lisa Deller, V.P. Asset Management, NY Equity Fund, will present the elements of sound asset & property management with an overview of roles & responsibilities & the day-to-day operations including: rent collection, supervising maintenance staff, record keeping, monitoring contracts, marketing & leasing, risk management & insurance. Managing the outside manager vs. self management, front & back office split, etc.

2. MARCH 28. A DETAILED OVERVIEW OF BUILDING MAINTENANCE. Aaron Lewit, Constr. Mgr. will explain best maintenance & preventive maintenance practices for all building systems including: mechanical, heating, ventilating, cooling, plumbing, electrical, communication, vertical transportation systems, as well as the rehabilitation process & basic physics for building operation.
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APRIL 4. 9:30 AM. HOUSING COURT: WHAT HAPPENS WHEN YOU HAVE TO TAKE A TENANT TO COURT? Louise Seeley, prominent housing attorney & ED of Housing Court Answers, will walk through
the various steps associated with different aspects of housing court, with special tips for owners of affordable housing. 11:00 AM. REMOVING BUILDING VIOLATIONS. Randal Powell, of MBD Community Housing, will guide us through the sometimes complicated process of effectively removing ECB, HPD & DOB violations from our buildings.

4. APRIL 11. FAIR HOUSING LAWS: COMPLIANCE ISSUES & PREVENTING HOUSING DISCRIMINATION with Iris

Carrasquillo, of the NYS Division of Human Rights. April is Fair Housing Month, and as affordable housing & real estate professionals, we need to be current with fair housing law. We will learn all the protected classes, prohibited acts, enforcement & legal relief. (Time permitting)The HISTORY OF FEDERAL FAIR HOUSING LAWS TO COMBAT DISCRIMINATION & RACISM with Mike Bucci, Housing Development Consultant. A history of US racism.
5. APRIL 18. MAKING MULTIFAMILY BUILDINGS PERFORM MORE ENERGY EFFICIENTLY, REDUCING MAINTENANCE & OPERATING COSTS & REVERSING GLOBAL WARMING.

Michael Sweringen, President, microLeadership, Inc., will help us understand the process of retrofitting energy

conservation measures with a focus on the cost benefits of the Low Hanging Fruit. We will also learn about the science of global warming and what we can do about it as we improve building operations.

6. APRIL 25. LOW INCOME HOUSING TAX CREDITS CONTEXT, DYNAMICS & TRENDS: AN UPDATE. William Traylor, President, Richman Housing Resources, will update the status of the LIHTC program, including analysis of current investor demand and possible solutions.
7. MAY 02. INSURANCE FROM A TO Z FOR AFFORDABLE HOUSING ORGANIZATIONS, DEVELOPERS & OWNERS. Michael Zeldes, an insurance professional for over 30 years with extensive experience working with non profits, will help us learn about exposures to financial loss, strategies for purchasing the right insurance and risk management services, and the consequences if you don't. Learn strategies for identifying vulnerabilities within your operations, how to avoid them and how to make sure you have the protection you think you have. 8. May 9. PROJECT COMPLIANCE: LOW INCOME HOUSING TAX CREDIT COMPLIANCE & OTHER GOVERNMENTAL REGULATORY ISSUES. Tania Garrido & Sandra Abramson will guide us through the myriad of government compliance requirements, and help us understand the key players and main issues of project compliance, especially tax credit compliance, certification and income documentation requirements, tips, and working with HPD/DHCR/DOB/HUD to meet their regulatory project mandates. 9. MAY 23. FINANCING ENERGY CONSERVATION BUILDING RETROFITS. 9:30 AM. Thelma Arceo, Environmental Engineer with Community Environmental Center, will explain the new NYSERDA Multi-family Performance and the NY State Weatherization Assistance Programs, including the application process, eligibility criteria, financial benefits & incentives, building improvements/energy saving retrofits, how it works & how to combine the programs to receive optimal benefits and incentives. 11:30 AM. CON EDISONS NEW MULTI-FAMILY ENERGY EFFICIENCY PROGRAM. Find out about ConEds new energy savings program and how to get a free energy survey, and free compact fluorescent light bulbs, smart strips, and free water saving devices for each unit.

To Register, please mail the application form ASAP with checks payable to ANHD, 50 Broad St.,
Suite 1125, NY, NY 10004, Attn: Rita Mazza (212-747-1117), or fax to 212-747-1114. Contact Mike Bucci 347-306-1745/ mgbucci@aol.com with questions about the trainings. Advance registration required. Seating is limited, so apply early.

DEVELOPING, MANAGING & MAINTAINING YOUR HOUSING PORTFOLIO

Organization______________________________________________________________ Address__________________________________________________________________ Email(s)__________________________________________________________________ Office Phone ( )______________________ Fax ( )__________________________

Attendee Name/Title_____________________________________________________ ALSO ANNOUNCING Attendee Name/Title_____________________________________________________ Email ____________________________ ANHD-_____SHNNY-_____UHAB-_____ Please indicate Membership

ANHD gratefully acknowledges Wachovia Foundation, Astoria Federal Savings, and Ridgewood Savings Bank for their generous support of ANHDs Affordable Housing Institute and Training Programs.

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ANHD Workshop Gain in Momentum

Rooms have been packed during our latest Affordable Housing Institute Workshops. Yesterday, Randall Powell, from MBD Community Housing, made a great presentation filled with all sorts of tips to remove building violations expeditiously and cost-efficiently during ANHDs most recent workshop Removing Building Violations on April 4. The class was lively, asked lots of questions and shared their valuable experience. Last Wednesday, Aaron Lewit, LEED, Construction Manager, gave a detailed overview of building maintenance during the workshop that helped participants look at best maintenance and preventive maintenance practices for building and all building systems including: mechanical, heating, ventilating, cooling, plumbing, electrical, communication, vertical transportation systems. The rehabilitation process and basic physics for building operation was also covered. Before that, scores of people packed the room for the workshop Building Green Behaviors: Mobilize Residents: Get More Green from Your Building. The workshop was held inside the offices of the Pratt Center for Community Development. Pratt, along with ANHD, The Supportive Housing Network for New York. and Enterprise collaborate to host a series of energy efficient workshops throughout the year. This session builds on last years workshop Engaging Tenants and Staff in Greening your Building. Four case studies from 2010-2011 were presented by affordable housing providers who highlighted different techniques and processes for engaging and educating tenants. Environmental Psychologist, Mirele Goldsmith moderated and presented evidence from current theory and practices on how to change attitudes and behavior related to environmental activities. On April 11h, ANHD will host the workshop Fair Housing Laws: Compliance Issues & Preventing Housing Discrimination with Iris Carrasquillo, of the NYS DHR Human Rights Commission. April is Fair Housing Month, and as affordable housing & real estate professionals, we need to be current with fair housing law. We will learn all the protected classes, prohibited acts, enforcement & legal relief. (Time permitting)The History of Federal Fair Housing Laws to Combat Discrimination & Racism with Mike Bucci, Housing Development Consultant.

For more information on ANHD trainings and workshops, visit: http://www.anhd.org/training

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New York City Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) Commissioner Mathew M. Wambua and City Council Speaker Christine C. Quinn announced the results to date of HPDs Proactive Preservation Initiative (PPI) along with the addition of 134 buildings to the second PPI At-Risk buildings list. PPI is the Citys comprehensive approach to identify multifamily buildings in deteriorating physical condition and to hold their owners accountable for bringing the properties back into good repair before their condition endangers the health and safety of residents, and threatens the quality of the surrounding neighborhood and the viability of the building itself. Since PPI was rolled out last year, 18 buildings have been discharged because either their owners reduced the number of outstanding Housing Maintenance Code (HMC) violations by more than 80 percent or their litigation case was closed. The updated At-Risk list being published today includes 39 buildings that remain on the original list plus 95 newly identified buildings.

City Lauds Proactive Preservation Initiative, Announces Second At-Risk Buildings List

The PPI was first announced in January 2011 by Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg, City Council Speaker Christine C. Quinn and former HPD Commissioner Rafael E. Cestero at Our Lady of Angels School on Webb Avenue in the Bronx, near 2785 Sedgwick Avenue, one of the 10 buildings of the Milbank housing complex that were among the first to be targeted and are being rehabilitated as a result of the initiative. PPI is designed to target critical resources more effectively, reduce the need to spend City funds on emergency repair work, and help to ensure that tenants wont see their buildings end up as some of the worst in the City. The owners of buildings identified through PPI and placed on the At-Risk list have had a 45-day period to remove HMC violations in order to show improvements in their buildings. View the Updated At-Risk Buildings List and Learn More about the Proactive Preservation Initiative at http://www.nyc.gov/html/ hpd/html/owners/Proactive-Preservation.shtml

City Partners with Phipps Houses and West Harlem Group Assistance to Celebrate 80 New Affordable Units
New York City Housing Development Corporation (HDC) President Marc Jahr and New York City Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) Deputy Commissioner of Development RuthAnne Visnauskas joined Adam Weinstein, President of Phipps Houses and Donald C. Notice, Executive Director West Harlem Group Assistance, Inc. (WHGA) to celebrate their latest partnership at the opening of Dempsey Apartments, one of Harlems newest affordable housing developments. Located at 128 West 128th Street, the six-story building offers 80 new units of sustainable and affordable housing to the residents of Central Harlem. The development of Dempsey Apartments was a joint venture between Phipps Houses, New York Citys largest not-for-profit developer/owner of affordable housing, and West Harlem Group Assistance, Inc. (WHGA), one of Harlems oldest and largest community development organizations. Project financing for Dempsey Apartments came from a combination of public and private funding sources including, HPD, HDC, the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) and Hudson Capital. The building is located on land formerly owned by NYC Human Resources Administration, adjacent to the Oberia D. Dempsey Center, a neighborhood center that provides social, health and educational services to the community. Development of Dempsey Apartments will also include the renovation of the childrens playground grounds for the community center. Playground rehabilitation will include new playground equipment, the addition of new surrounding garden plants and a new basketball court. Reverend Oberia D. Dempsey, the namesake for both the new housing development and the existing community center, was a Harlem minister in the 1960s who fought against the Citys drug epidemic for more than two decades. He led a number of anti-drug programs in the neighborhood and started the House of Hope Rehab Clinic which operated in the Baptist church he founded on Park Avenue. Rev. Dempsey was chosen assistant minister of the Abyssinian Baptist Church in 1955 by the Rev. Adam Clayton Powell Jr., pastor of the church and later the United States Representative from that district. Rev. Dempsey, who was also a political aide to Mr. Powell, died in 1982 at the age of 67.

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Evictions Begin for formerly See Bed-Stuys Wall of Fame Stuyvesant Restoration homeless Advantage Tenants ANHD Member, Bedford plaza and take a look atCorporation, wants you to stop by their their newly
The Interfaith Assembly on Homelessness and Housing is asking for us all to sign their letter urging the mayor to establish a rental subsidy program. Due to the cancellation of the advantage program last month, many of the 8,000 families losing their rental subsidies are now receiving eviction notices (click here for an article on evictions). Without a new rent subsidy program to get homeless families and individuals off the streets, out of the shelter system and into permanent housing - the number of homeless New Yorkers, already the highest in history, will continue to rise and the daily tragedy will continue to deepen. Please join the Interfaith Assembly and our allies in urging the city to help homeless Families and individuals secure permanent housing by doing the following: 1) Sign our letter asking the mayor and Speaker Quinn to establish a new rent subsidy program by clicking here, or emailing rosie@ iahh.org to have your name added. 2) Write to Mayor Bloomberg and Speaker Quinn on your own! Email Mayor Bloomberg or Speaker Quinn. You can write a letter to Mayor Bloomberg personally or on behalf of your institution or organization at: Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg City Hall, New York, NY 10007 3) Share this email throughout your network 4) Invite a speaker to your house of worship to provide more information to your community - If you are interested please contact Tiffany Paul at Tiffany@iahh.org. As members of the faith community, our collective voice can have a powerful influence on our elected officials as they make decisions about the lives of those in our city who are homeless. Please circulate our letter further through your friends, family, and congregations, reads the message. Email names and addresses or email addresses to Rosie@iahh.org or sign on to our open letter through the online link above. installed Wall of Fame. The Wall of Fame is part of a glass screen design that adorns the interior West Plaza. The larger-than-life 8 foot images of Restoration/Bed Stuy icons are now in position near the mezzanine level of the A Building. From left to right you will find images of: John Doar; Jacobs K. Javits; Thomas R Jones; Robert F. Kennedy; Elsie Richardson; Benno C. Schmidt Sr; Frank Thomas; Shirley Chisholm; and Barack Obama. The Wall of Fame is designed to: memorialize members of a movement that embody Kennedys resolve to combine the best of community action with the best of private enterprise, honor those individuals, past and present, whose combined contributions provide a foundation for change, and inspire a transformation and call to action in Bedford Stuyvesant and communities like it across the nation. The 60s movement to restore Bed Stuy provided a framework for transformation that is alive today. The wall is a dynamic element of the plaza. Additional figures will be added to the wall in the future to recognize contributions of the many others who were prominent in creating and sustaining Restoration and Bedford Stuyvesant. BSRC is working toward the use of projection and LED displays to inform, inspire, and uplift the people who visit and use the Plaza. The Wall of Frame is now available for your viewing pleasure.

Single-Family Rental Housing The Fastest Growing Component of the Rental Market
It is clear that new demand for rental units does not translate entirely into new demand for apartment buildings, according to Fannie Mae VP Doug Duncan. The recession, increased foreclosures, and credit tightness have helped create greater demand for a rental unit that provides the benefits of a single-family home. This Data Note sheds light on the unique characteristics of a rapidly growing market segment. Duncan made these remarks during this weeks Fannie Mae commentary h t t p : / / w w w. f a n n i e m a e . c o m / p o r t a l / a b o u t - u s / m e d i a / commentary/031612-duncan.html

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ANHD seeks Director of Development and Communications

ANHD seeks a full-time Director of Development and Communications to maintain and expand our fundraising base, and oversee our communications strategy. Responsibilities include: Conducting the full range of activities required to prepare, submit, and manage grant proposals to private foundations and corporate sources Maintaining compliance with all foundation and corporate grants, as well as government contracts Cultivating new funding sources to expand ANHDs funding base, including private foundation and government programs Assisting ANHD to build strategic relationships with new funders and maintain relationships with existing funders Overseeing the production of ANHD publications including annual report, and assisting staff with policy reports and other program-related communications Planning modernization of ANHD web presence, and other communications strategies Managing consultants on such events as ANHD annual conference Desired Qualifications Minimum of five years of experience writing funding proposals and reports for not-for-profits, and maintaining funder relations. Experience working in deadline-driven environments Superb communication and interpersonal skills Experience managing communications for a not-for-profit or similar entity Experience in affordable housing or a related field is desirable Proficiency in Windows applications, database management, fundraising information sources and other information technologies Commitment to social justice and working for affordable and decent housing for all START DATE: May, 2012 SALARY: Dependent on experience. Submit salary requirement with resume. Excellent benefits. ANHD encourages applications from women and people of color. To Apply: Please send cover letter, resume, and a writing sample consisting of a funding proposal to: Executive Director, ANHD, 50 Broad Street, Suite 1125, New York, NY 10004-2376, benjamin.d@anhd.org, fax: 212-747-1114.

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NSA seeks Community Organizer for Housing Justice

New Settlement Apartments is seeking an experienced Community Organizer to join our Housing Organizing Initiative, CASA. CASA is made up of community members who work together to improve the living conditions in our neighborhood and maintain affordable housing through collective action. Our ultimate goal is to build a unified and empowered local community. CASA began in 2005 out of the need in the community to improve the poor housing conditions that persist for many families in our area of the Southwest Bronx. CASAs multifaceted work combines building-specific efforts to improve housing conditions with neighborhood and city-wide campaigns focused on tenants rights to safe, healthy and stable homes. POSITION DESCRIPTION: Guided by the Director of Housing Organizing and in coordination with other organizers and interns, the C.O. will work to strengthen CASAs broad base of members, who are committed to housing justice, understand what it takes to build a movement and are prepared to take bold action to transform the quality and affordability of housing in the Southwest Bronx. The Community Organizers Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Organize individual tenant associations and landlord-based tenant coalitions Participate in city- and state-wide campaigns to reform legislation to protect and strengthen tenants rights Conduct outreach to distressed buildings, religious institutions and local community groups. Develop and facilitate leadership development with tenant leaders and CASA members Participate in the creation and facilitation of monthly CASA membership meetings Create and facilitate regular workshops specific to housing rights, laws and processes All other assigned duties STATUS: full-time SALARY AND BENEFITS: $38,000+, depending on experience. Comprehensive benefits package, including 401(k). QUALIFICATIONS: Minimum two years experience in organizing, with passion for social justice; ability to facilitate groups; excellent writing and public speaking skills; proven track record in social justice work. English/Spanish bilingual skills preferred. Hours include evenings and some weekends. START DATE: As soon as possible; this position is open. TO APPLY: Send cover letter, rsum and list of three professional references to jobsearch@newsettlement.org or by mail to Housing Organizer Search, New Settlement Apartments, 1512 Townsend Ave, Bronx NY 10452. No faxes or phone calls, please. EEO/AA

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FDC Seeks Senior Housing Specialist/Program Coordinator

QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelors Degree required, (MA preferred) 2 or more years of housing counseling and benefits experience (eviction prevention, rent subsidies, etc) Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Excellent supervisory, organizational and training skills. Ability to multi task while maintaining a tremendous attention to detail. Ability to work independently and within a multi-disciplinary team. Grant writing experience is a plus. Bilingual English-Haitian Creole and/or English-Spanish strongly preferred. Duties and Responsibilities:

FDC is currently seeking a bright, energetic individual to join our team as a full-time Senior Housing Specialist/Program Coordinator. The ideal candidate will embrace a grass-roots environment and provide support to the Executive Director to execute the organizations mission and vision.

Develop, implement and manage effective internal operational systems for housing counseling programs. Provide supervision of housing staff/interns. Conduct one-on-one case management services for housing customers. Represent FDC at local events, community gatherings, workshops, food pantries, houses of worship, trainings and to community leaders, local politicians, and community-based organizations. Recruit, interview and select well-qualified program staff/interns as needed. Assist with housing contract management and preparation of reports to funders, including NYC and NYS housing agencies. Use creative and critical thinking to improve existing programming Core Competencies Ability to effectively communicate and build relationships with a wide variety of constituents including youth, parents, health and human services professionals, etc. Ability to handle a variety of projects and assignments at once, managing time well, and asking for support when needed. Ability to work independently as well as a team member. Familiarity with the NYC and NYS contracts and contract management is essential. Some evening and weekend hours are required Compensation and Benefits: Compensation is competitive and commensurate with experience including health care benefits, 403b, and paid vacation and sick time. The candidate must be prepared to make at least a 2-year commitment to this position. TO APPLY: Email a cover letter with salary requirement and resume to employment@fdconline.org with Program Coordinator in the subject line- No phone calls or faxes will be accepted. Learn more about FDC at www.fdconline.org. Flatbush Development Corporation (FDC) is an equal opportunity employer and strongly encourages applications from people of color, women, persons with disabilities and LGBTQ applicants.

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Assisted Living Conversion Program (ALCP) for Eligible Multifamily Projects

The Assisted Living Conversion Program (ALCP), offered through HUD, provides funding for the physical costs of converting some or all of the units of an eligible multifamily development into an ALF or SEH , including unit configuration and related common and service space, and any necessary remodeling, consistent with HUD or the states statute/regulations (whichever is more stringent), including compliance with all applicable accessibility laws. Typical funding will cover basic physical conversion of existing project units, as well as related common and service space. For ALF conversions, there must be sufficient community space to accommodate a central kitchen or dining facility; if meals are prepared at an off-site location, the preparation area of the facility must be of sufficient size to allow for the installation of a full kitchen. For both ALF and SEH conversions, there must be sufficient community space to accommodate lounges, recreation; other multiple-areas available to all residents of the project and/or office/staff spaces in the ALF or SEH. You must provide supportive services for the residents either directly or through a third party. Your application must include a firm commitment for the supportive services offered within the ALF or SEH. You may charge assisted living or service-enriched residents for meals and/or service fees. Residents may contract with third party agencies directly for nursing, therapy, or other services not offered by the ALF or SEH. Refer to Section III.C.3.e, for more information about Meals and Supportive Services. Deadline: May 15, 2012 Funding Amount: Estimated Total Program Funding: $25,000,000 Link:https://apply07.grants.gov/apply/forms_apps_idx.html

Service Coordinators in Multifamily Housing

The Service Coordinator in Multifamily Housing program allows multifamily housing owners to assist elderly individuals and nonelderly people with disabilities living in HUD-assisted housing and in the surrounding area to obtain needed supportive services from the community, to enable them to continue living as independently as possible in their homes. Deadline: May 14, 2012 Funding Amount: Estimated Total Program Funding: $15,000,000 Link:https://apply07.grants.gov/apply/forms_apps_idx.html

New York/New York III Congregate Supportive Housing For Homeless Individuals And Families
The Department of Health & Mental Hygieneis issuing a RFP to establish 3,000 units of citywide supportive housing in newly constructed or rehabilitated single-site buildings for various homeless populations pursuant to the New York III Supported Housing agreement. The subject RFP will be open-ended and proposals will be accepted on an on-going basis. Deadline: 09-18-12 Funding Amount: not stated Link:http://www.nyc.gov/html/doh/html/acco/acco-rfp-nynycongregate-20070117-form.shtml

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Developing, Managing & Maintaining Your Housing Portfolio Best Practices in Housing Development, Asset & Property Management and Facility Maintenance of Affordable Multi-Family Housing.

Housing Court: What happens when you have to take a tenant to court?
RESERVE YOUR SpOT TODAY!

@ 9:00 AM Louise Seeley, prominent housing attorney & ED of Housing Court Answers (formerly City-wide Task Force on Housing Court), will walk through the various steps associated with different aspects of housing court, with tips for owners. @ 11:00 AM. Removing Building Violations. Randal Powell, of MBD Community Housing, will guide us through the sometimes complicated process of effectively removing ECB, HPD & DOB violations from our buildings. Wednesday, April 4, 2012, 9:30 AM 12:30 PM.

Location: ANHD, 50 Broad Street, Suite 1125, New York, New York 10004 (2/3 or 4/5 to Wall Street, J/M/Z to Broad Street, or A/C to Broadway/Nassau St.) Cost: $25.00 per person for ANHD members/$40.00 non-ANHD members.

To Register: Mail this form with payment to ANHD, 50 Broad St., Ste. 1125, NY, NY 10004, Attn: Rita Mazza, or fax to 212-747-1114. (Make checks payable to ANHD) Please contact Mike Bucci @ mgbucci@aol.com, 347-306-1745 with questions about this workshop and the series. Advance registration is required & seating is limited.

Organization______________________________________________________________ Address__________________________________________________________________ Email(s) __________________________________________________________________ Office Phone ( )______________________ Fax ( )_________________________ Attendee Name/Title_____________________________________________________ Attendee Name/Title_________________________________________________

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PACC and Magnolia Tree Earth Center Tree Giveaway

100 Free Trees will be given away to the public! Saturday, April 14th, 2012 11:00am-3:00pm PACCs Affordable Housing Building- Magnolia Plaza 686 Lafayette Avenue (Between Marcy and Tompkins) Reserve your Crape Myrtle, Magnolia or a Pear Tree in advance! Go to www.nyrp.org/brooklyntrees. Wednesday, April25th and Thursday, April26th

EmergingFederal and State Fair Housing Issues

Does housing segregation still exist and whats being done to change it? What does discrimination against a family look like? How are elderly New Yorkers dealing with foreclosure? What rights do you have if you have a disability? Hear about these emerging issues from state, federal and advocacy experts. Learn how to file a complaint if you are a victim of discrimination. NYS Recognizes Fair Housing Month in April with this free two-dayconference. Wednesday, April25 and Thursday, April26 Schiff Family Great HallBronx Zoo 2300 Southern Boulevard, Gate C Bronx,New York 10460 8:15 AM 5:00 PM To attend this free event reply by April 13th to RSVP@dhr. ny.gov or call Barbara Klar or Iris Carasquillo at (718) 741-8400 NOTE: This location is accessible. If you have need for an accommodation, please contact John Herrion at (718) 741-8332 or jherrion@dhr.ny.gov

INTRODUCTION TO TRANSFORMATIVE ORGANIZING

Do you want to increase your impact as a social justice leader?
Join us for an introduction to using Transformative Organizing (TO) to bring about qualitative change in your impact at the individual, organizational, and movement levels.

Sponsored by Social Justice Leadership www.sojustlead.org

WHAT YOULL LEARN Social Justice Leadership is excited to invite you to participate in a one-day Introduction to TO. This one-day session will provide participants with: ! An introduction to TO that explores the relationship of personal transformation to societal transformation. ! An opportunity to explore how aligning your values and personal and political actions more consistently can impact your leadership in social justice organizing. ! An introduction to SJLs framework for TO and an introduction to basic centering practices.

APPLICATION PROCESS:

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Space is limited, and we can accept only 30 participants. To be considered for participation you must be actively engaged in social justice organizing or activism and apply online by Thursday, April 19 at 5:00 pm. To get more information on the criteria and to apply go to: http://www.sojustlead.org/IntroTOsession PROGRAM FEE: The fee for Introduction to Transformative Organizing is $30 - $50 on a sliding scale, based on ability to pay. The fee includes program materials and a light breakfast and lunch. We are committed to ensuring that finances are not an obstacle to participation, and can offer scholarships based on need. Fees will be due upon acceptance to the program.

Saturday, April 28, 2012 9:30am 5:00pm (in NYC)

For$more$information$please$contact$Margarita$Hernandez$(margarita@sojustlead.org)$at$Social$Justice$Leadership.$