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HomeClub looks at hundreds of articles every day. We choose the best ones to share with our readers. This gives you a quick look at what's happening in the home improvement industry. The article below is one we picked. Community revitalization efforts can have a profound impact on local residents, fostering a sense of belonging and improving quality of life. Lowe's Foundation Hometowns program exemplifies this by awarding $10 million in grants to 100 nonprofits across the United States, as reported by Lowe's Companies, Inc.'s newsroom. These grants will fund diverse projects, from building tiny homes for veterans in South Dakota to creating a community garden in Detroit. By supporting initiatives that address specific local needs, Lowe's is not only improving physical spaces but also strengthening community bonds and providing essential services to vulnerable populations. This commitment to community development demonstrates the power of corporate social responsibility in creating lasting positive change. Read more: https://lnkd.in/dPQmdbTD Visit our website for more updates: https://hghomeclub.com/ #LowesHometowns #CommunityRevitalization #NonprofitSupport #CorporateSocialResponsibility #HGHomeclub

We’re pleased to share a new impact report for the East Metro Main Street Economic Revitalization Program, which supported 42 Saint Paul nonprofits and businesses that faced immense challenges the past four years due to the pandemic, civil unrest and other obstacles. With support from Mardag Foundation and other funding partners, the Saint Paul & Minnesota Foundation and the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development granted $3.7 million to nonprofits and $3.3 million to businesses in the Snelling-University-Rice Cultural District, the East Side community and along West Seventh Street in Saint Paul. 100% of the funded projects serve communities that have been historically under- and dis-invested by traditional funding, and 85% of the projects are owned or led by people of color. We’re proud to have been a partner in this program and support the vitality of East Metro communities. Read more about the projects and their impact → https://hubs.ly/Q02x4CsJ0 #EastMetroMainStreet #SaintPaul #CommunityDevelopment #StPaulMN

Discover the reasons behind why individuals choose to support Habitat for Humanity. As Giving Tuesday approaches, let's explore the inspiring stories that drive people to make a difference in affordable housing. Why do you give to Habitat? #GivingTuesday #affordablehousing https://lnkd.in/ezf6pqFw

🛠️🏡 **Building a Stronger Community, One Home at a Time!** At Habitat for Humanity of North Central Connecticut, we believe in a world where everyone has a decent place to live. Our mission? To empower individuals and families, guiding them toward strength, stability, and self-reliance through the fundamental right to shelter. 👨👩👧👦 *Becoming More than Homeowners* Our qualified Habitat homebuyers are not just recipients; they are active participants in building brighter futures for themselves and their loved ones. By working alongside volunteers, they invest sweat equity into their own homes and the homes of their neighbors, laying down the foundation for lasting change. 🏗️ *More Than Just Houses* But our impact goes beyond building new homes. In many communities, we're also involved in neighborhood revitalization projects, repairing existing homes, and so much more. Our goal is to transform lives and landscapes, fostering a sense of community pride and togetherness. 🤝 *Join the Movement!* Wondering how you can be a part of this transformative journey? It's easy! Whether you’re looking to volunteer, donate, or simply spread the word, your support makes a world of difference. 🔗 Visit: http://hfhncc.org to learn more about how you can help make a positive impact in North Central Connecticut. Together, we can build homes, communities, and hope! #HabitatForHumanity #HFHNCC #CommunityBuilding #HomeIsWhereTheHeartIs #NorthCentralCT #community #strength #stability #building #future #volunteer #repair #home #house #journey #mission #believe #homeowner #invest #sweatequity #like #share #comment #follow #fyp --- This post aims to capture the essence of Habitat for Humanity's work and ethos, encouraging community participation and directing readers to the website for more engagement.

There is still time to join Funders Together to End Homelessness 2024 Funders Institute Washington Hilton at Dupont Circle | July 8-9, 2024 Session Highlight: Funder Roles in Supporting Housing Justice for Native People As part of Funders Together's aspiration to be pro-Indigenous, we are connecting the dots between Native self-determination and housing justice. Building upon our previous programming and our experiences at the Native Americans in Philanthropy Conference, we are putting this topic at the forefront of our upcoming Funders Institute. This session will focus on funder roles in Indigenous housing justice. We will explore what it means to "indigenize philanthropy," build authentic relationships with Native communities, and how to support Native people experiencing houselessness. Our speakers include experts on developing housing on Tribal land, working with unhoused Native people in urban areas, and Indigenous-led grantmaking. We will consider the role of land back movements, learn about housing challenges in both urban areas and Tribal land, and gain insights into Indigenous movements and Native-led solutions to housing. Register here and learn more about the full agenda - https://lnkd.in/eXgreaE7

We’re pleased to share a new impact report for the East Metro Main Street Economic Revitalization Program, which supported 42 Saint Paul nonprofits and businesses that faced immense challenges the past four years due to the pandemic, civil unrest and other obstacles. With support from F. R. Bigelow Foundation and other funding partners, the Saint Paul & Minnesota Foundation and the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development granted $3.7 million to nonprofits and $3.3 million to businesses in the Snelling-University-Rice Cultural District, the East Side community and along West Seventh Street in Saint Paul. 100% of the funded projects serve communities that have been historically under- and dis-invested by traditional funding, and 85% of the projects are owned or led by people of color. We’re proud to have been a partner in this program and support the vitality of East Metro communities. Read more about the projects and their impact → https://hubs.ly/Q02x4vmn0 #EastMetroMainStreet #SaintPaul #CommunityDevelopment #StPaulMN

Typical of a lot of municipal, county, and state legislation...let's copy what someone else did. Like Colorado's HB22-1287, CA introduced AB 2539, which requires an MHP owner to notify all park residents and HCD of a min. 120 days before entering into a listing agreement or offering to sell the park. The bill would grant a 6-month right of first refusal to residents, resident groups, nonprofits, and local governments from the time they receive the notice to make an offer. This can gum up the natural order of selling parks and invite lawsuits. The bill passed out of the Assembly Committee on Housing and Community Development on April 10th. https://lnkd.in/dZDQVSBx #mobilehomeinvesting #mobilehomeparks #manufacturedhousing #mobilehomes

📣Check out the *brand new* national community of practice: Community Field Notes, a hub for praxis in community control and ownership! 💥💥 How might #communities gain control over their #land and property? How might Black and Brown communities restore and repair? How might #immigrants build #wealth through ownership of land, #businesses and houses? If you're asking these questions, or curious for some answers, join us in the kickoff virtual session this Friday! ps. Check out the Resource Hub on the website if you want to start learning more from a curated set of reports, guides and manuals! #Economicjustice #communitywealthbuilding #accesstocapital #cooperative #communitylandtrust #landbanking

Ask less about what the field produces. Ask more about who the field is. We have launched an ambitious new agenda to build the field of 6000 community based development organizations. In today's Nonprofit Quarterly, I outline how the field got to this point, and why field building is critical NOW. The article implores funders and policymakers - who care about racial equity and the future of underserved places - to understand the field's identity more deeply. These organizations accelerate the equitable creation of opportunity within underserved communities. It's hard to imagine how we achieve equity and opportunity without them. And they will be stronger and more effective when national actors think of them as a field, and support them for the miracles that they are. National Alliance of Community Economic Development Associations https://lnkd.in/gbjt-MjC

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