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Led by Ron Morrow, Housing Lead Person at Christian Appalachian Project. He shares ideas for using donated materials such as concrete board for underpinning projects and also provides mini demonstrations of drywall repairs and floor repairs. Ron comes from a commercial construction background -... Continue Reading
Presented by Cara Stewart, Chief of Staff of the Kentucky House Democratic Caucus Office. She is a former attorney with Kentucky Equal Justice Center and legal aid groups in Kentucky where she represented tenants in landlord-tenant disputes. Cara is passionate about housing as health care; she is... Continue Reading
Volunteers are the lifeblood of many nonprofits. Recruiting new volunteers and retaining current ones is essential to accomplishing our home repair mission. Continue Reading
This training looks at the elements of compassion fatigue, secondary trauma, burnout and fatigue in people providing services. We look at how to recognize it, what it looks like, why we are susceptible, and discuss how to heal. Continue Reading
Veterans are eligible to receive up to $2,000 for home repairs related to non-service-connected disabilities and up to $6,800 for home repairs related to service-connected disabilities through the Home Improvements and Structural Alterations (HISA) grant. Continue Reading
Becca Davis, Executive Director of ReFrame Association, offers a virtual tour of the members' portal and shares information about benefits of association membership. This mini session is designed for potential members and current members wanting to get more out of their membership. Continue Reading
The case managers leading this session define "trauma" and explain its systemic impact; describe the key components of a person-centered, trauma-informed approach; and identify specific tools for fostering compassion and resilience in our own lives and the lives of others. Continue Reading
Nonprofits that are serious about their own sustainability will also be serious about planning for smooth and thoughtful transitions of leadership - as well as making sure their nonprofit is prepared for unexpected departures. Continue Reading
The novel coronavirus pandemic and related financial challenges have upset our normal routine and way of living and working. Recovery from a disaster requires finding a new normal for our lives - doing routine and scheduled things of our own choosing. Continue Reading
This interactive faith-based session focuses on three key elements of holistic healthcare that home repair organizations can readily implement. Continue Reading
Recording of a conversation with home repair nonprofits. Read webinar notes. Continue Reading
Recording of home repair nonprofits discussion how they are modifying of canceling summer volunteer programs, applying for PPP and/or EIDL, etc. Read webinar notes. Continue Reading
