Housing Alliance of Pennsylvania - Events Calendar

4/4/2012 - 6/12/2012: New Tools in the Fight Against Blight: A SWPA Training Series

Mon, 19 Mar 2012 20:06:39 GMT

A partnership of Local Government Academy, Sustainable Pittsburgh, the Housing Alliance of Pennsylvania &
the Allegheny Municipal & School Solicitors Section of the Allegheny County Bar Association

New tools are transforming the way blight and abandonment is fought in communities across southwestern PA—and the
Commonwealth. Local elected and appointed officials, community leaders, municipal solicitors and citizens need to know
and understand what tools exist and how they can use them to properly address such properties. This upcoming three-part
program series will cover the administrative, financial and legal aspects of fighting blight.

This is a three-part training series. Click the links below to register for each of the three programs.

Registration Fee: $35 per program OR $85 for all three programs in the series
(see below for available registration discounts)
*If you register for all three programs, please allow 24-48 hours for your discount to be applied. You will receive a confirmation e-mail when the adjustment has been made.

Program #1:
Understanding the Tools in the Fight Against Blight: Property Inventory, Property Maintenance Codes, Rental Property Registration & Municipal Prosecution
April 4, 2012 9 AM - Noon Millvale Community Center
Reserve Your Spot by Registering On-Line Today

Program #2:
Municipal Tools for Getting the Hard to Collect Money
April 27, 2012 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM Penn Hills William Anderson Library
Reserve Your Spot by Registering On-Line Today

Program #3:
The Magisterial Court System: The Role of the Judiciary in Assuring Community Vitality
May 11, 2012 9 AM - Noon Crafton Volunteer Fire Department
Reserve Your Spot by Registering On-Line Today

Programs for Attorneys and Municipal Solicitors

PA Bar Institute's Program on New Tools to Address Blight & Abandonment
May 2, 2012 Noon - 2 PM Pittsburgh City-County Building, 9th Floor
2 CLE Credits are available for this program
To register, contact Megan Ott at (412) 281-0587
$60 for AMSS Members; $70 for ACBA Members; $80 for others

Blight & Abandonment Learning Lab I
May 16, 2012 Noon - 2 PM Allegheny County Bar Association
Reserve Your Spot by Registering On-Line Today
Free for AMSS members; $10 for others

Blight & Abandonment Learning Lab II
June 12, 2012 Noon - 2 PM Allegheny County Bar Association
Reserve Your Spot by Registering On-Line Today
Free for AMSS members; $10 for others

Registration Discounts:
*Elected and appointed officials and employees of communities that
have been designated as fiscally distressed (Act 47) or are participating in an Early Intervention Program are eligible for an 80% discount on the registration fee for this program series.
*A limited number of scholarships are available for communities
facing financial difficulties. Please contact LGA at (412) 586-5659 for
additional details.
*Members of the NEOC Alumni Association receive a $10 discount
on all program registration fees

4/10/2012 - 7/12/2012: National Housing Law Project's Resident Training Academy

Fri, 30 Mar 2012 21:24:55 GMT

Residents, Community Organizers, Tenant Advocates!

JOIN

National Housing Law Project’s Resident Training Academy

Upcoming Web Training for Residents and Tenant Advocates of HUD-Assisted Housing

The National Housing Law Project’s (NHLP’s) Resident Training Academy will present five (5) webbased trainings for tenants and community organizers

Learn the basics of the HUD housing programs and key issues that define residents’ rights without

leaving your community: NHLP will offer each week’s training on the internet in two sessions: first, a 60?]minute virtual classroom on the topic of the week, followed by a second session of group discussion that explores the material in greater depth. There are NO trainings fees, thanks to thegenerous support of the Herb Block Foundation.

You’ll Learn About HUD-Assisted Rental Programs:

How They’re Alike, How They’re Different
Participation and Organizing Rights
Rent-Setting Policies
Reasonable Accommodation Rights
Tools Residents Can Use to Enforce Their Rights

Special Guest Presentations by

National People’s Action-Housing Justice Movement Campaign and The National Alliance of HUD Tenants

To Register Online, go to: http://www.nhlp.org/files/Resident%20Training%20Curriculum.pdf or Call 415-546-7000, Ext. 3110

COMMUNITY ORGANIZERS, TENANT GROUPS, LEGAL SERVICES, HOUSING AUTHORITY STAFF:

PLEASE share this information with residents and local advocates and please also consider providing a space in your offices for residents who lack computer access. (Audio-only participation is possible without a computer.) If you know tenants or advocacy organizations that NHLP should contact, please feel free to refer potential participants to NHLP or contact us directly with a referral.

4/26/2012 - 6/29/2012, 09:00AM - 05:00PM: State Budget Advocacy - Legislative Meetings

Thu, 26 Apr 2012 12:49:56 GMT

5/17/2012: 2012 Lackawanna and Luzerne County Indicators Forum

Fri, 2 Mar 2012 20:34:20 GMT

The Institute is hosting the 7th annual Indicators on May 17, 2012 at Radisson Hotel.

Indicator sponsors to date are:
Platinum
Guard Foundation
Sordoni Family Foundation

Gold
Diversified Information Services/Green Space Properties
Willary Foundation

Silver
Borton Lawson
Frontier Communications
Geisinger Health Systems
PPL Utilities

Bronze
Berskhire Asset Management
M&T
One Source Staffing
Prudential Retirement Services
Rosen Jenkins Greenwald

The forum marks the release of the seventh annual Indicators Report. The annual report tracks the region's performance on a broad array of categories, including demographics, public safety, and jobs and economy.
“The annual Indicators Report serves as a yardstick for measuring growth and trends in Northeastern Pennsylvania,” said Teri Ooms, Executive Director of The Institute. “The forum stimulates dialogue and collaboration between key players in the regional economy.”

The meeting to discuss the report’s findings will commence with registration at 8:30 a.m. and will conclude by noon. Breakfast will be included, as will a copy of the report.

Reports cover 120 plus indicators for Lackawanna and Luzerne counties, as well as provide statewide data. Reports from The Institute’s five task forces will also be provide to include data on health and healthcare, jobs and the local economy, education, housing, and transportation and land use.

The Institute for Public Policy & Economic Development is a partnership among Keystone College, King’s College, Luzerne County Community College, Marywood University, Misericordia University, Penn State Wilkes-Barre, University of Scranton, and is owned and managed by Wilkes University.
The Institute provides essential research, analysis and consultation services to small and mid-size cities, counties, non-profit organizations, and businesses aiming for full participation in the 21st century economy.

For Registration Flyer, Visit: http://www.housingalliancepa.org/sites/default/files/Indicators_registration_2012-%281%29-%5B2%5D.pdf#overlay-context=news/201203/534

5/17/2012, 10:00AM - 11:00AM: Better Choices Webinar: How to Talk to Legislators about Revenue

Tue, 15 May 2012 13:29:59 GMT

Thursday, May 17th, 10am - 11am

Conference Line Number: (760) 569-7676

Code: 453547

Please RSVP.

5/18/2012 - 5/18/2012, 12:00PM - 01:00PM: Webinar: Making Land Banks a Reality

Tue, 15 May 2012 12:26:24 GMT

Please join us Friday, May 18th from Noon to 1:00 pm for an Inspiring Brown Bag Webinar on:

Making Land Banks a Reality for PA: Economic Development through Recycling our Blighted and Abandoned Land

5/21/2012 - 5/23/2012: NACEDA Annual Summit

Thu, 3 May 2012 14:49:44 GMT

National Association of Community Economic Development Associations' Annual Summit will take place

May 21-23, 2012
Capitol Hill Day May 23, 2012

Doubletree Hotel Washington
1515 Rhode Island Avenue Northwest
Washington, DC 20005

Register Here: http://www.regonline.com/builder/site/tab2.aspx?EventID=1074046

5/23/2012 - 5/23/2012, 08:00AM - 05:00PM: McKonly and Asbury Spring 2012 Affordable Housing Seminar

Mon, 2 Apr 2012 18:11:06 GMT

Wednesday, May 23, 2012

8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Giant Community Center, 3301 East Trindle Road, Camp Hill, PA

Join us for our Spring 2012 seminar!

You may remember A. J. Johnson from A. J. Johnson Consulting if you attended our Spring 2011 seminar and we are pleased to welcome him back! A. J. will be presenting on the following topics:

IRS Form 8823

A.J. will be discussing the Guide for Completing Form 8823 which was effective in October 2009. This part of the seminar will cover all elements of the Guide, including definitions and examples of noncompliance, dealing with over-income households, understanding the risk of not recertifying tenants, traps relating to the use of common area, the General Public Use Rule, and a review of new IRS positions relative to rents and fees.

Tax Exempt Bonds

A.J. will also be discussing the basic requirements of the tax exempt bond program, especially with regard to on-site compliance.

This seminar will be held at the Giant Community Center, 3301 East Trindle Road, Camp Hill, PA 17011 from 8:00am – 5:00pm. CPE credits are available and the cost to attend is $195/person, which includes lunch.

Register now by e-mailing affordablehousing@macpas.com and indicating you would like to attend or by calling (717)761-7910 and asking for Diane Clapper.

5/24/2012: Community Development Summit Hosted By, Pittsburgh Community Reinvestment Group

Thu, 29 Mar 2012 16:54:26 GMT

On May 24^th, 2012 at the Omni William Penn Hotel in Downtown Pittsburgh, the Pittsburgh Community Reinvestment Group (PCRG) in collaboration with the Urban Land Institute – Pittsburgh District Council will be hosting the 2^nd Annual Community Development Summit. More than 500 individuals from across the country will come together at the Summit to explore new ideas in organizational development, community planning, land recycling, affordable housing, transit-oriented development, and neighborhood revitalization.

Keynote speakers include Patrick Phillips, CEO of the Urban Land Institute, and Dr. Michael Bennett, Executive Director of the Egan Urban Institute at DePaul University.

PCRG strives to make the Summit accessible to everyone who is passionate about rebuilding and sustaining healthy, vibrant, and sustainable communities; from community development professionals and elected officials to neighborhood volunteers. To that end, a number of discounted registration options are available including an early-bird discount, nonprofit organization discount, and student discount.

For more information on keynote speakers, detailed session descriptions, registration, and lodging, please visit www.pcrg.org/conference.

5/31/2012 - 5/31/2012, 12:00PM - 02:00PM: PA Conservatorship Training: An effective New tool to combat blight

Thu, 3 May 2012 14:38:10 GMT

Abandoned properties impact neighbors and communities by decreasing property values, increasing opportunities for criminal activity, and draining public resources. Pennsylvania now has an effective way for nearby owners, community groups, and the City to eliminate blight on abandoned structures. Learn how to use the Abandoned and Blighted Property Conservatorship Act to seek Court appointment of conservators to bring abandoned residential, commercial, and industrial properties into compliance with local codes and return them to productive use. 1.5 hours of CLE credits.

Co-Sponsors: Housing Alliance of Pennsylvania, Regional Housing Legal Service, Philadelphia Association of CDCs, and the Philadelphia Bar Association.

Includes Lunch

Location: The CLE Conference Center
Wanamaker Bldg., 10th Floor, Ste. 1010, Philadelphia, PA

Note: It is an open training event. Pricing refers to members of the Philadelphia Bar Association and non-lawyers. Lawyers who are not members of the Phila Bar pay $48.50, all non-lawyers pay $20.

Register Here: http://www.legalspan.com/pbi/catalog.asp?UGUID=&CategoryID=2002060614798585427&ItemID=20120418-150226-154214

May 31, 2012 Noon to 2p.m.

Pennsylvania’s Conservatorship Law: An Effective New Tool to Combat Blight

6/13/2012, 08:00AM - 04:00PM: Beyond the Great Recession

Wed, 2 May 2012 19:08:06 GMT

A Regional Summit Conference For Our Communities

Presented By The South Central Assembly

June 13, 2012

York Holiday Inn, York, Pa.

What will it take for all sectors of our region to prosper again, and how do we get there? The South Central Assembly presents a one day Conference on getting back to community excellence.

Who should attend?

Business Persons, Community Lenders, Elected And Appointed Federal /State / County / Municipal And School Officials, Nonprofit Agency Officials, Planners, Academia, Housing And Community Development Officials, Health Care Industry Officials, Community Leaders, And Interested Citizens

Visit here for brochure with registration details: http://www.housingalliancepa.org/sites/default/files/SCA%20Summit%20brochure.pdf#overlay-context=

6/20/2012 - 6/20/2012, 11:00AM - 02:00PM: US Interagency Council - Presentation on Opening Doors

Wed, 16 May 2012 13:56:53 GMT

Join the Housing Alliance of Pennsylvania and HAPPN

Presentation on Opening Doors: The nation's comprehensive strategy to prevent and end homelessness.

Laura Zeilinger, National Engagement and Field Support, U.S. Interagency Council on Homelessness

6/28/2012 - 6/29/2012: 2012 Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland Policy Summit on Housing, Human Capital, and Inequality

Fri, 4 May 2012 14:45:46 GMT

The 10th annual Cleveland Fed Policy Summit will focus on effective strategies to strengthen and rebuild communities. With neighborhoods and entire regions struggling to regain their footing in the wake of a housing crisis and economic recession, now is a critical time to implement rebuilding strategies that work. What are the most effective strategies, particularly in older industrial cities and the weaker-market regions that surround them? How is the impact of programs best measured? And where should community leaders direct ever-scarcer funds to gain the greatest effect?

This year's conference also features Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland President and CEO Sandra Pianalto as the opening keynote speaker. In 2012, President Pianalto again became a voting member of the Federal Open Market Committee.

Award-winning journalist Alex Kotlowitz will provide a closing keynote address. Kotlowitz, author of New York Times best-seller "There Are No Children Here" and the 2011 documentary "The Interrupters," will share his insights on addressing critical challenges that face our nation's most disadvantaged people.

Join elected officials, researchers, practitioners, bankers, funders, and policymakers from across the Midwest to discuss the latest research on and promising practices in economic policy and development in low- and moderate-income communities

Register Here: http://www.clevelandfed.org/Community_Development/events/PS2012/

InterContinental Cleveland Hotel
9801 Carnegie Avenue
Cleveland, Ohio 44106

7/15/2012 - 7/19/2012: 2012 Preservation Combination Conference

Thu, 3 May 2012 17:07:47 GMT

The 2012 Preservation Combination features five packed days of sessions, mobile workshops, tours, and ticketed events.

Preservation Combination Conference Highlights
The 2012 Preservation Combination features four interactive tours, two mobile workshops, twenty-two educational sessions, two receptions, and countless networking opportunities. Below is a small showcase of conference events, but please visit the conference website for a full conference schedule.

July 15th-19th
Lancaster Marriott at Penn Square

Please click here for more information.

7/19/2012 - 7/20/2012:

Thu, 3 May 2012 18:08:54 GMT

Are You a Nonprofit Chief Executive?

Have You Thought About Leaving In the Next 1- 5 Years?

Are You Apprehensive About Leaving?

Can the Organization Thrive Without You?

If you answered "YES" to any of these questions, you need to Register Now!

"Next Steps" Workshop

For Founders and Long-Term Executives

Thursday, July 19, 2012 - Friday, July 20, 2012

Annie E. Casey Foundation

701 St. Paul Street

Baltimore, MD 21202

9:00am - 5:00pm, both days

HURRY 12 Seats LEFT as of 5/3/12