Supporting Low Income Neighborhood Organizations
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Supporting Low Income Neighborhood Organizations
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Author : Steven E. Mayer
language : en
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Release Date : 1989
Supporting Low Income Neighborhood Organizations written by Steven E. Mayer and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1989 with Charitable uses, trusts, and foundations categories.
Community foundations can be effective vehicles for channeling support to low income neighborhood organizations. This document comprises a guide for community foundations to help them develop their grantmaking and programming skills and to connect with other elements of community leadership. Chapter 1, "Why Support Low Income Neighborhood Organizations?" introduces the reader to neighborhood organizations and presents rationales for community foundation support of low income neighborhood organizations. Chapter 2, "Structuring the Program," gives guidance in developing a grantmaking program for neighborhood organizations. Chapter 3, "Helping Neighborhood Organizations Become Effective," describes what community foundations can do beyond grantmaking to help neighborhood organizations become effective. Chapter 4, "Expanding the Community Foundation's Capacities," presents features of a neighborhood grant program that will expand a community foundation's own capabilities, as well as increase support from within the community for low income self-help activity. Chapter 5, "Neighborhood Projects on a Shoestring," describes the range of neighborhood projects supported by community foundations in the Community Foundations and Neighborhoods Small Grants Program in detail, and presents hallmarks of successful projects. Chapter 6, "Assessing the Effectiveness of a Neighborhoods Program," is a checklist that can be used by community foundations and neighborhood groups in planning, evaluating, and training. The appendices comprise a list of neighborhood grants programs in eight community foundations and a partial list of institutions supportive of low income neighborhood-based organizations. (FMW)
Funding Community Initiatives
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Author : Silvina Arrossi
language : en
Publisher: Routledge
Release Date : 1994
Funding Community Initiatives written by Silvina Arrossi and has been published by Routledge this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1994 with Business & Economics categories.
First Published in 1994. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.
Developing Affordable Housing
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Author : Bennett L. Hecht
language : en
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Release Date : 2006-05-11
Developing Affordable Housing written by Bennett L. Hecht and has been published by John Wiley & Sons this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2006-05-11 with Business & Economics categories.
Praise for Developing Affordable Housing A Practical Guide for Nonprofit Organizations Third Edition "Ben Hecht's book explains in clear language everything needed to successfully engage in nonprofit housing development. He tells how to find the money, how to generate good design and quality construction, and how to improve management--a complete, well-researched, and well-presented 'A to Z' approach." --Henry G. Cisneros, former secretary U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development "Ben Hecht's book makes the affordable housing development process accessible for communities and practitioners everywhere. Developing Affordable Housing should be on the bookshelf of every organization that cares about people and wants to make affordable housing possible." --Rey Ramsey, former chairman, Habitat for Humanity CEO, One Economy Corporation "The development of affordable housing is as much a journey as a destination. Ben Hecht's book provides maps and bridges while not losing sight of the challenging but elusive goal of providing decent, safe, and affordable housing." --Nicolas P. Retsinas, Director, Joint Center for Housing Studies Harvard University "In our work to increase the supply of safe, decent homes for those who need homes the most, we appreciate the power of partnerships and the value of information. So does Ben Hecht. Developing Affordable Housing is more than a practical guide for nonprofits--it's a library, a trusted advisor, and a road map. Read this book and benefit from its wisdom." --Stacey D. Stewart, President and CEO, Fannie Mae Foundation
Social Capital And Poor Communities
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Author : Susan Saegert
language : en
Publisher: Russell Sage Foundation
Release Date : 2002-01-10
Social Capital And Poor Communities written by Susan Saegert and has been published by Russell Sage Foundation this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2002-01-10 with Social Science categories.
Neighborhood support groups have always played a key role in helping the poor survive, but combating poverty requires more than simply meeting the needs of day-to-day subsistence. Social Capital and Poor Communities shows the significant achievements that can be made through collective strategies, which empower the poor to become active partners in revitalizing their neighborhoods. Trust and cooperation among residents and local organizations such as churches, small businesses, and unions form the basis of social capital, which provides access to resources that would otherwise be out of reach to poor families. Social Capital and Poor Communities examines civic initiatives that have built affordable housing, fostered small businesses, promoted neighborhood safety, and increased political participation. At the core of each initiative lie local institutions—church congregations, parent-teacher groups, tenant associations, and community improvement alliances. The contributors explore how such groups build networks of leaders and followers and how the social power they cultivate can be successfully transferred from smaller goals to broader political advocacy. For example, community-based groups often become platforms for leaders hoping to run for local office. Church-based groups and interfaith organizations can lobby for affordable housing, job training programs, and school improvement. Social Capital and Poor Communities convincingly demonstrates why building social capital is so important in enabling the poor to seek greater access to financial resources and public services. As the contributors make clear, this task is neither automatic nor easy. The book's frank discussions of both successes and failures illustrate the pitfalls—conflicts of interest, resistance from power elites, and racial exclusion—that can threaten even the most promising initiatives. The impressive evidence in this volume offers valuable insights into how goal formation, leadership, and cooperation can be effectively cultivated, resulting in a remarkable force for change and a rich public life even for those communities mired in seemingly hopeless poverty. A Volume in the Ford Foundation Series on Asset Building
Community Action Leaders
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Author : Beverly S. Bunch
language : en
Publisher: Routledge
Release Date : 2016-08-05
Community Action Leaders written by Beverly S. Bunch and has been published by Routledge this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2016-08-05 with Political Science categories.
Nationwide, approximately 1,000 Community Action agencies advocate for the poor and provide diverse but critical services such as (but not limited to) emergency food and shelter, energy bill assistance, weatherization, education, job training, transportation, housing, and health services. In the face of dynamic environments and shifting poverty needs, Community Action agencies are constantly seeking innovative ways to effectively address poverty in their communities while building their internal capacity to ensure sustained impact and outcomes. This book focuses on the major leadership roles and responsibilities of the Community Action leaders, the types of challenges they face, and how they address those challenges, covering questions such as: How do Community Action leaders identify the needs of low-income people and use that knowledge to tailor programs to meet those needs? In what ways are low-income people involved in Community Action agencies (e.g. board or advisory council members, volunteers, employees, advocates)? What are the advantages and disadvantages associated with their participation? How do the leaders and their staff assess and demonstrate the effectiveness of their organizations and programs? What challenges do they encounter in assessing and communicating performance? What approaches are Community Action leaders using to diversify their revenues? What are the advantages and challenges associated with those approaches? How are the leaders developing their staffs and preparing for leadership succession? How do the leaders benefit from an affiliation with state and national associations? Through original and comprehensive research undertaken by the Center for State Policy and Leadership at the University of Illinois Springfield and the Illinois Association of Community Action Agencies (IACAA), this book is designed to inform and enhance leadership in Community Action agencies and other nonprofit or government organizations with similar missions. It is written in a nontechnical manner and includes a chapter on the history and evolution of Community Action agencies for readers who are unfamiliar with Community Action and the War on Poverty. It will be required reading for professionals working at the frontlines of income inequality, as well as university professors and their students in the fields of public administration, nonprofit management, and social work.
In Review
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Author : Inter-American Foundation
language : en
Publisher:
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In Review written by Inter-American Foundation and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on with Economic assistance, American categories.
Funding Community Initiatives
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Author : Silvina Arrossi
language : en
Publisher: Routledge
Release Date : 2014-07-16
Funding Community Initiatives written by Silvina Arrossi and has been published by Routledge this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014-07-16 with Business & Economics categories.
Despite four decades of development planning, at least one third of the urban population of Africa, Asia and Latin America remains poor. Over 600 million live in 'life and health threatening' homes and neighbourhoods because of poor housing and inadequate or no piped water, sanitation and health care. But even as the shortcomings of government and development programmes become more apparent, so do the untapped abilities of low-income groups and their community organizations to develop their own solutions. This book analyses the conditions necessary for successful community initiatives and includes case studies of 18 intermediary institutions (most of them Third World NGOs) who provide technical, legal and financial services to low-income households for constructing or improving housing. Many also work with community organizations in improving water, sanitation, drainage, health care and other community services. Through the analysis of innovative financial systems for income generation, house construction and service provision, Funding Community Initiatives considers the feasibility of loans for addressing current urban housing problems. It also considers how to increase greatly the scale and effectiveness of support going to low-income households and community organizations. This book will be of interest to students and professionals concerned with urban development in Africa, Asia and Latin America, especially those concerned with low income shelter and community finance.
Neighborhoods A Self Help Sampler
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Author : United States. Office of Neighborhoods, Voluntary Associations, and Consumer Protection
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1979
Neighborhoods A Self Help Sampler written by United States. Office of Neighborhoods, Voluntary Associations, and Consumer Protection and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1979 with City planning categories.
Producing Lower Income Housing
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Author : James Pickman
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1986
Producing Lower Income Housing written by James Pickman and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1986 with Political Science categories.
This book is a survey of efforts to develop affordable housing and presents case studies of over one hundred programs being conducted by state and local governments, financing agencies, charitable institutions, community groups, banks, and developers.
Rebuilding A Low Income Housing Policy
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Author : Rachel G. Bratt
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1994-07-01
Rebuilding A Low Income Housing Policy written by Rachel G. Bratt and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1994-07-01 with Law categories.
Examining earlier federal housing initiatives, Rachel Bratt argues that public housing has not failed. She proposes a new strategy for producing decent, affordable housing for low-income people through non-profit community-based organizations. The potential of a new housing policy built on empowering community groups and low-income households is compelling. The production, rehabilitation, management and/or ownership by community-based organizations, with funding and technical assistance provided by a new type of public support system, not only would offer participants much-needed shelter, but also control over and security in their living environments. These qualities have been lacking in housing sponsored by the private for-profit sector as well as in previous subsidy programs. The author analyzes the limitations of both profit-oriented developers and public agencies as the primary vehicles for developing low- and middle-income housing. Promoting small-scale neighborhood organizations as better suited for delivering such services, she focuses on large multi-family projects and argues that our urban public housing stock represents an irreplaceable resource that is rapidly decaying to a point of no return. Through a number of case studies of housing projects throughout Massachusetts—among them South Holyoke, the Granite Properties, Fields Corner in Dorchester, and the Boston Housing Partnership—Bratt examines the dilemmas faced by community development corporations, analyzes the accomplishments of empowered community groups, and recommends ways ofRebuilding a Low-Income Housing Policy. Author note:Rachel G. Brattis Associate Professor, Department of Urban and Environmental Policy, at Tufts University.