Housing Assistance Council

Many rural seniors struggle to access essential services and support while aging in place - our new program aims to change that. Learn more about eligibility and apply today: loom.ly/Wu7Kmqk

Listen to this insightful episode of 'Us & Them' featuring our partners at @Faheonline discussing the housing challenges in Appalachian communities: loom.ly/cJ8RBF0 #RuralHousing #FAHE #AffordableHousing

With affordable housing development becoming increasingly challenging nationwide, it's more important than ever to show our support for two essential programs: SHOP and RCB. Add your organization's name here: loom.ly/fsL2bSs

HAC Receives @AARPFoundation Grant to Expand Rural Senior Services Are you a USDA 515 property owner serving older adults? Join us in transforming rural senior housing. Learn more about eligibility and apply today: loom.ly/Wu7Kmqk

- HAC responds to USDA RD and HUD cuts - Administration begins announcing canceled spending - Financial protection bureau’s future awaits court action - President tells agencies to review funding to nonprofits And more in this issue of #HACNews: loom.ly/zyAz0f0

Through Treasury's CDFI Fund programs, particularly Financial Assistance grants and the Capital Magnet Fund, these mission-driven institutions receive vital support to expand their impact. HAC supports increased funding for these essential programs: loom.ly/Cpjxzkw

📊 Proud to share our 2024 Loan Fund Impact Report: - $29.5 million invested in rural communities through 46 loans - 1,566 affordable homes created, rehabilitated, or preserved Together, we're building stronger, more prosperous rural futures: loom.ly/hlw3Wlc.

The Self-Help Homeownership Opportunity Program is a unique HUD initiative that makes homeownership possible for low-income families through sweat equity. As part of our 2025 Policy Priorities, HAC advocates for increased funding for SHOP: loom.ly/Cpjxzkw

- Lawsuits on federal spending freeze continue - Remove 10 regulations for every new one, Trump orders - Rural Partners Network website down - Homebuilders seek exemption from proposed tariffs And more in this issue of #HACNews: loom.ly/z9xAhts

This Black History Month, we honor Mary McLeod Bethune (1875-1955), a pioneering educator and civil rights leader. Bethune’s remarkable legacy continues to inspire our efforts to strengthen communities for all Americans. #BlackHistoryMonth

HAC extends warm congratulations to our longtime partners and friends at @CHPorg on 50 years of strengthening communities! Here’s to another 50 years of creating places where people can thrive! #CommunityHousingPartners #HAC #AffordableHousing

--I.V. Living Solutions to develop IV HOPE Living, a transitional housing project in Josephine County, OR that includes ten tiny homes with essential amenities.

--Quitman County, MS to apply for a USDA grant to resurface and improve the exterior of the County municipal building in Marks, MS; and

HAC’s Rural Community Development Capacity Building Program provides technical assistance to rural communities, aimed at increasing their capacities to plan and prepare community development projects. Photo Credit: I.V. Living Solutions

Colonias—unincorporated communities along the U.S.-Mexico border—have long faced significant infrastructure and housing challenges. Watch HAC’s Manda LaPorte discuss these issues and potential solutions here: loom.ly/neslvXc

Through the Rural Capacity Building (RCB) program, national organizations like HAC provide essential technical assistance and training to local groups and entities. As part of our 2025 Policy Priorities, HAC advocates for increased RCB funding: loom.ly/Cpjxzkw

📢 Rural America is aging. With a growing senior population, rural communities face many challenges—and a lack of affordable, age-friendly housing is definitely one of them: loom.ly/DM5jv-w

Tune in to the "Latino Homeownership: Research, Insights, and Solutions" event hosted by @UrbanInstitute and @WeAreUnidosUS highlighting lessons learned from recent research and new insights on increasing Latino homeownership. loom.ly/-woF0qM

HAC’s $2M loan helped the Housing Authority of Washington County, MD, expand Blue Mountain Estates, adding 12 new affordable units for seniors to an existing 28-unit development. All 40 units serve households below 80% AMI, with many available to voucher holders. #LoanFundFriday