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This is a recording of an informational session about ToolBank USA. In this short webinar, we watch a 15-minute video about the organization and time for Q&A with Patty Russart, CEO of ToolBank USA. ToolBank serves community-based organizations by providing tools, equipment & expertise... Continue Reading
The plenary was a segue from the 2020 conference theme, "Health Starts at Home," to the 2021 conference theme, "Innovate, Renovate, Celebrate!" People will continue to age and so will homes. Traditional philanthropy can’t sustain this work when the need so far outpaces available resources.... Continue Reading
New aging in place cohort with CAPS certification Continue Reading
We have to raise membership dues but we're distributing another $100,000 in Lowe's gift cards! Continue Reading
Members of the ReFrame Faith-Based Affinity Group will come prepared with stories and videos, and all participants are encouraged to share their testimonies of what God is accomplishing in and through their home repair organizations in this session. Continue Reading
In this session, home repair nonprofits who utilize the USDA 504 Home Repair Grants & Loans program will have a chance to talk with staff from USDA in Washington DC about concerns, challenges, and best practices for accessing and utilizing the funds. Continue Reading
The finalists for the Best Practices in Home Repairs award will share how they provide exceptional hospitality and unique ways of interacting with volunteers/campers before, during and after their home repair service experience. Continue Reading
In this session Adam Bean, Appalachia Service Project’s Home Repair Coordinator, will discuss ways in which their organization approaches mobile home repairs. Continue Reading
It's harder than ever to get volunteers to complete home repairs. Panelists from Westminster Home Connection, Appalachia Service Project, and Blount County Habitat will share best practices for bidding, hiring, and managing contractors, and more. Continue Reading
Steve Sherril, Chief Operating Officer for Golden Volunteer, will talk about how to get more volunteers with less outreach by building service partnerships. Continue Reading
The finalists for the Best Practices in Partnership with Homeowners award will share best practices in selection processes, unique ways to empower those receiving home repairs, and exceptional follow-up communication. Continue Reading
This session is designed to be an open table to celebrate each other's work and gain inspiration from peers. Our goal is to feature as many people as possible. You'll get to hear and see items related to a wide range of topics fromspeakers joining us virtually.Adam Vargyas will share about... Continue Reading
