Housing Summit # 1 "Building Our Dreams"

We are pleased to announce

that the Institute has just received a grant from DDS to develop a statewide Resource and Information Center that will become a one-stop resource for affordable housing options for people with developmental disabilities.

You are invited to attend the first Summit of the California Affordable Housing Institute in 2005!!!
Sponsored by the California
Affordable Housing Institute

Friday, February 18, 2005
10:00 AM – 3:00 PM

Westside Regional Center
5901 Green Valley Circle,
Suite #320
Culver City, CA.
Sacramento, California

HIGHLIGHTS OF THE PLAN:

  • To develop an informative website;
  • Create an (800) Information Line;
  • Develop a statewide training program;
  • Conduct four state-wide housing summits;
  • Develop innovative funding strategies to sustain the Institute and fund future housing development;
  • Expand membership;
  • Co-sponsor training workshops;
  • Build a sense of community; Collect and disseminate “best practices” on various housing topics;
  • And provide technical consultation.
The California Affordable Housing Institute is a creative collaboration of individuals and organizations dedicated to enriching the lives of people with developmental disabilities. Our primary focus (purpose is to advance the development of quality, affordable housing options throughout the State of California.)



Participate in a Highly Interactive Day with Fannie Mae & H.O.M.E.

This Summit is designed for individuals ororganizations interested in affordable housing options for people with developmental disabilities. We will ask for your input and feedback.

Four key sessions will be presented:

  • Institute Updates and Input
  • Housing Legislation
  • Should you be a C.H.D.O.
  • H.O.M.E. Program
  • Fannie Mae Programs

Speakers:

Eugene Lee
Program Manager
State Department of Housing and Community Development
H.O.M.E.

Varnessa Aaron-Seymour
Senior Affordable Housing Business Manager
Fannie Mae

Jai Hudes
Founder
Global Community eXperience

Workshop Schedule

a.m.
9:30-10:00 Registration

10:00-10:15 Welcome and Introductions / Overview of Institute

10:15-10:30 Introductions of Board and Participants

10:30–11:45 Overview of the DDS Grant, Web Site design, Training Input

11:45-Noon Legislative Update

p.m.
12:00-1:00 Lunch (Bring your own or order a meal at check-in).

1:00-2:00 How to apply to be a C.H.D.O., Community Housing Development Organization…
Eugene Lee

2:00-3:00 Fannie Mae: Programs that may work in your community… Varnessa Aaron-Seymour

3:30-4:00 Questions and Answers

4:00 Workshop Ends
COST:
There is no cost to attend this Summit. Since space will be limited, please RSVP by Tuesday, February 15th by emailing Housing@sacadvocacy.com

Please send us your name, organization, phone number, and email. See you in Southern California.

Questions?
Call Kris McCann at 408-438-7392.

Directions Westside Regional Center

Traveling North on the San Diego Freeway (405)
Exit at Slauson /Sepulveda ramp. Keep in right lane. Turn right at the first street, Green Valley Circle. 5901 is brick building on the left.

Traveling South on the San Diego Freeway (405)
Exit at Slauson. Keep in right lane and continue to end of freeway. Turn right onto Slauson Boulevard. Turn right at the first street, Bristol Parkway. Turn right into parking lot at corner of Bristol and Green Valley Circle.


If you prefer to leave a phone R.S.V.P. call 408-829-4060.
Or you can also email your reservation to Housing@sacadvocacy.com