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Member Interest Survey: USDA's Housing Preservation Grant
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Member Interest Survey: USDA's Housing Preservation Grant

The USDA Housing Preservation Grant (HPG) program is now open, with pre-applications due on Thursday, September 4, 2025. This grant program provides funding to organizations to repair or rehabilitate homes for low- and very low-income homeowners in eligible rural areas. Nonprofits, local... Continue Reading

Postedby Melanie Campbell
Date posted08/18/2025


Track Preview: Advocacy & Resources Sessions
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Track Preview: Advocacy & Resources Sessions

Announcing the session lineup for the Advocacy & Resources track! This track focuses on data, advocacy, policies, and practices that support and promote the needs of low-income and underserved households.  Continue Reading

Postedby Megan Goyer
Date posted08/1/2025


Track Preview: Services & Org Development Sessions
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Track Preview: Services & Org Development Sessions

Announcing the session lineup for the Services & Organizational Development track! This track focuses on organizational sustainability, staff and volunteer capacity building, and funding opportunities to support home preservation. Continue Reading

Postedby Megan Goyer
Date posted08/1/2025


Track Preview: Construction & Maintenance Sessions
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Track Preview: Construction & Maintenance Sessions

We're excited to announce the session lineup for the Construction & Maintenance track! This track focuses on repair and modification innovations, best practices, and demonstrations that show how to make homes more safe, healthy, and accessible. Continue Reading

Postedby Megan Goyer
Date posted08/1/2025


Now Available: Home Repair Fact Sheets by State
Now Available: Home Repair Fact Sheets by State

Preserving affordable housing means preserving the homes people live in. Our new fact sheets for all 50 states and select localities offer vital repair data, homeownership trends, and more to support your advocacy. Continue Reading

Postedby Emma Carrasco
Date posted07/30/2025


Effects of the New Tax Bill on Home Repair: Unpacking H.R. 1
Effects of the New Tax Bill on Home Repair: Unpacking H.R. 1

With many public policies affecting nonprofits receiving national attention in recent weeks, it is critical to address the potential impacts. Continue Reading

Postedby Melanie Campbell
Date posted07/25/2025


Recording: Survive & Thrive: Unlocking Private Grant Funding and AI Tools for Home Repair Nonprofits
Recording: Survive & Thrive: Unlocking Private Grant Funding and AI Tools for Home Repair Nonprofits

This timely session explored two powerful strategies to help your organization build resilience: diversifying revenue through corporate and foundation funding, and streamlining your grant development process with artificial intelligence. Continue Reading

Postedby Megan Goyer
Date posted07/16/2025


Honor a local partner as a National Partner of Excellence
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Honor a local partner as a National Partner of Excellence

The Coalition seeks honorees for National Partners of Excellence, part of the Pinnacle Awards. Continue Reading

Postedby Melanie Campbell
Date posted06/11/2025


Coalition for Home Repair Elevates Member Impact during National Homeownership Month
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Coalition for Home Repair Elevates Member Impact during National Homeownership Month

Coalition for Home Repair Members are making strides to preserve affordable housing stock across the country.  Continue Reading

Postedby Melanie Campbell
Date posted06/1/2025


Supporting Older Americans through OAHMP: A Q&A with Bene Dombasi
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Supporting Older Americans through OAHMP: A Q&A with Bene Dombasi

OAHMP Program Manager, Bene Dombasi, shares about the program and how members support older Americans through home repairs and modifications. Continue Reading

Postedby Melanie Campbell
Date posted05/29/2025


Help Us Grow the Resource Library — and Win a Free Conference Registration!
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Help Us Grow the Resource Library — and Win a Free Conference Registration!

...and be entered to win a free registration for ReFrame 2025! Continue Reading

Postedby Megan Goyer
Date posted05/22/2025


Case Study: Strategic Partnership Between Rebuild Upstate and the Appalachian Council of Governments
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Case Study: Strategic Partnership Between Rebuild Upstate and the Appalachian Council of Governments

This case study explores partnerships between Area Agencies and Aging and home repair nonprofits to help older adults age in place. Continue Reading

Postedby Melanie Campbell
Date posted05/11/2025