RCAC's Network News August 2009

Volume XXVII, Number 2

In this issue:

Enviromental

Rural Oregon Day 2009 strengthens advocacy at state Capitol

More than 100 state residents attended this year’s Rural Oregon Day, which included visits to the state Capitol.

Housing

St. Francis to ease Hawaii senior housing pinch

Americans are living longer; the nation’s elderly population is increasing and Hawaii is not escaping the trend.

Legal service resources trainings assist California foreclosure intervention counselors

California foreclosure intervention counselors are now better equipped to make intelligent and efficient referrals for legal services to their clients based on what is available in their service areas.

Paint your heart out

The Wyoming Housing Network (WHN) sponsored its second annual “Paint Your Heart Out” event on June 13.

Community health center awarded U.S. Green Building Council LEED Gold certification

The Anderson Valley Community Health Center (AVCHC) announced that it received the internationally recognized U.S. Green Building Council LEED® Gold certification award.

CHISPA's Sherwood Village Senior Apartments named winner in 2009 Best of 50+ Housing Awards Competition

CHISPA recently was named a Gold winner in the 2009 Best of 50+ Housing Awards. Presented by the National Association of Home Builders’ 50+ Housing Council, the Best of 50+ Housing Awards is the premier design and marketing competition for the senior housing industry.

Loan Fund

Rating system helps investors assess social and financial performances of CDFIs

In the first quarter of 2009, the CDFI Assessment and Rating System (CARS) added seven CDFIs to list of 46 that it has analyzed, and it hopes to rate an additional 23 by year's end.

Chairman Ben S. Bernanke expresses need for CDFIs

On June 17 Chairman Ben S. Bernanke, Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, delivered a speech at the Global Financial Literacy Summit in Washington, D.C. in which he urged listeners to consider the valuable contributions provided by community development organizations and CDFIs.

Success Stories

RCAC assists small water systems pass new state law

Five New Mexico water systems made history recently when they merged to create a new entity. To form the Lower Rio Grand Public Water Works Authority regional system, the utilities advocated their elected representatives to sponsor and pass legislation.

Oddz N Ends

Conference and Workshop Calendar

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