We are thrilled to share some exciting news from Housing Is! After months of dedicated collaboration with partners, Prevent Child Abuse America, SchoolHouse Connection, and ZERO TO THREE, we’ve launched Thrive From The Start—a cross-sector effort dedicated to address homelessness among infants and toddlers as well as expectant parents. Together, we’re ensuring that babies and their families have access to safe, stable, and nurturing support.
From the National Public Housing Museum's press release:
Yvonda Bean, Indianapolis Housing Agency, Kenzie Bok, Boston Housing Authority, Michael Gerber, Housing Authority of the City of Austin, and Terri Lee, Atlanta Housing Elected to CLPHA’s Board
The Council of Large Public Housing Authorities congratulates Scott Turner on his confirmation to be the 19th Secretary of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. The Senate voted 55-44 to confirm Turner, with Democratic Senators John Fetterman (D-PA) and Peter Welch (D-VT) voting with all Republicans to confirm the new HUD Secretary.
CLPHA stands with everyone in the path of the horrific wildfires in Los Angeles County, especially the residents and staff of our members, the Housing Authority of the City of Los Angeles and the Los Angeles County Development Authority. We are grateful to the firefighters and first responders who are putting themselves in danger while working to save lives and communities under extremely difficult conditions.
Grant to Support PHAs with Technical Assistance, Capacity-Building
One of the Largest Grants in CLPHA’s History
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CLPHA is pleased to announce that our Housing Is Initiative has received funding from the Corporation for Supportive Housing (CSH) to help us guide and assist public housing authorities (PHAs) in their efforts to expand and stabilize housing opportunities for some of our nation’s most vulnerable individuals.
Doug Guthrie, board member of CLPHA and president & CEO of the Housing Authority of the City of Los Angeles (HACLA), recently announced his retirement and departure from the agency, effective August 1, 2024.
From the Federal Reserve Bank of New York's website:
On Thursday, April 25, 2024, the Federal Reserve Bank of New York, in partnership with the NYU Furman Center, will host a hybrid event on the development of affordable housing on land owned by faith-based organizations.
We are pleased to announce that the Gary Housing Authority has become a member of CLPHA!
The Gary Housing Authority provides rental assistance to over 3,000 households in Gary, Indiana. Taryl Bonds serves as the agency's Executive Director/CEO. Learn more at garyhousing.org.
Please join us in welcoming GHA to CLPHA – we look forward to working together to improve life outcomes for families served by PHAs!
