HOW CAN CHARITABLE ASSETS BE A PARTNER IN LOCAL HOUSING SOLUTIONS?
June 18, 2020
JUNE 2020 WEBINAR
Nebraska Community Foundation's KC Belitz and Jason Kennedy, spoke about housing activities serving 501 (c) (3) exemption purposes. Belitz shared about the Nebraska Community Foundation's impact with 258 communities in 82 counties, as well as the planned giving for 2020. Kennedy's presentation focused on the exemption categories and the specifics of housing assistance within those divisions.
Clearing the Decks for More Effective Housing Development: Local Government Edition
Discover how the City of Central City is transforming housing through an innovative Vacant Property Registry program that tackles blight and boosts community revitalization. In this engaging HomeNE webinar, Michelle Kohl, shares real-world strategies for managing vacant homes.
The 80th HomeNE Learning Network featured Jean Van Iperen, who discussed Columbus, Nebraska’s housing challenges and the city’s proactive strategies to address them. Jean highlighted the city’s 7% population growth and a shortage over 4 years of 387 homes, prompting efforts like zoning reform, streamlined permitting, and investment in new developments, including a 238-unit apartment complex. The city is also planning a new housing study, exploring affordable housing options, and considering mixed-use projects to meet evolving community needs. Participants were encouraged to revisit past webinars for insights and to attend the upcoming session on June 19th featuring Michelle Cole. The session emphasized the value of small takeaways from presentations and invited community members to share their stories for future webinars.
