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May is Older Americans Month, Coalition Members have helped more than 79,000 age in place
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May is Older Americans Month, Coalition Members have helped more than 79,000 age in place

Coalition for Home Repair members have helped more than 79,000 low-income older Americans age in place. Continue Reading

Postedby Melanie Campbell
Date posted05/1/2024


PUBLIC MEETING NOTICE: Preservation and Reinvestment Initiative for Community Enhancement (PRICE)
PUBLIC MEETING NOTICE: Preservation and Reinvestment Initiative for Community Enhancement (PRICE)

The purpose of this meeting is to hear public comment regarding the Coalition for Home Repair’s (in partnership with 14 other organizations) intent to apply for the HUD federal grant: Preservation and Reinvestment Initiative for Community Enhancement (PRICE); this will be open to the public. Continue Reading

Postedby Emma Carrasco
Date posted04/30/2024


Using Medicaid as a Resource Webinar Recap
Using Medicaid as a Resource Webinar Recap

The Coalition's Grants Compliance Officer, Jill Webber, led this presentation about how home repair organizations can leverage Medicaid resources and benefits to support repairs and modifications for clients. Robin Hartmann, Executive Director of Umpqua Valley Habitat for Humanity, and Virginia... Continue Reading

Postedby Megan Goyer
Date posted04/11/2024


Coalition for Home Repair Awarded $1M for Older Adult Home Modification Program
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Coalition for Home Repair Awarded $1M for Older Adult Home Modification Program

The Coalition for Home Repair was awarded $1,000,000 by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for the Older Adult Home Modification Program (OAHMP). Continue Reading

Postedby Melanie Campbell
Date posted04/10/2024


MCC program in Appalachia changes name to MCC Appalachia Build
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MCC program in Appalachia changes name to MCC Appalachia Build

Mennonite Central Committee’s (MCC) home repair program in Appalachia will have a new name – MCC Appalachia Build – beginning April 2. Continue Reading

Postedby Melanie Campbell
Date posted04/3/2024


HUD PRICE Subrecipient Interest Webinar Recap
HUD PRICE Subrecipient Interest Webinar Recap

On Tuesday, April 2nd, the Coalition held a webinar for those interested in becoming PRICE sub-recipients, should the Coalition be awarded to receive this grant. Continue Reading

Postedby Emma Carrasco
Date posted04/2/2024


Ideas to Celebrate Volunteers in National Volunteer Month
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Ideas to Celebrate Volunteers in National Volunteer Month

Coalition members hosted more than 454,515 volunteers in 2023, creating a value of more than $14M. Continue Reading

Postedby Melanie Campbell
Date posted03/26/2024


2024 Annual Impact Call Recap
2024 Annual Impact Call Recap

The Coalition celebrated growth and member impact at the 2024 Impact Call on Tuesday, March 19th.  Continue Reading

Postedby Megan Goyer
Date posted03/20/2024


Appalachia Service Project appoints Melisa Winburn as President and CEO with commemorative event
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Appalachia Service Project appoints Melisa Winburn as President and CEO with commemorative event

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (March 5, 2024) — Appalachia Service Project (ASP) announces Melisa Winburn as the new President and CEO, succeeding Walter Crouch after his retirement. The transition will be marked by an official event on March 8, 2024, coinciding with International Women's Day. Continue Reading

Postedby Melanie Campbell
Date posted03/5/2024


Recap of Advocacy Task Force Session 1
Recap of Advocacy Task Force Session 1

This past Thursday, February 15th, the Coalition held its first Advocacy Task Force meeting of 2024. These sessions include opportunities to hear from and learn from others engaged in housing preservation efforts. This group also collaborates, strategizes, and exchanges ideas and information as it... Continue Reading

Postedby Emma Carrasco
Date posted02/20/2024


Research & Data
Research & Data

Click to expand a resource and learn more. National Data Administration for Community Living: Data and Research Key Topic: Older Adults Type: Data/Research Portal Source Credit: Administration for Community Living (ACL) ACL Data and Research File Type: Web page Description:... Continue Reading

Postedby Emma Carrasco
Date posted02/19/2024


Home Repair Case Studies
Home Repair Case Studies

Click to expand a resource and learn more. Local Level Report: The Need for and Effectiveness Among Older Homeowners in St. Louis Date: May 2023 Key Topic: Older Adults Type: Report, Publications Source Credit: Community Innovation and Action Center University of Missouri-St. Louis... Continue Reading

Postedby Emma Carrasco
Date posted02/19/2024