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Coalition for Home Repair Announces 5 Webinars are Approved for CAPS Continuing Education
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Coalition for Home Repair Announces 5 Webinars are Approved for CAPS Continuing Education

The Coalition has funded or is in the process of investing 60+ CAPS certifications for staff members of home repair nonprofits across the country. Taking steps to allow members to maintain the certification with relevant and free continuing education is part of our commitment to aging-in-place. Continue Reading

Postedby Megan Goyer
Date posted02/2/2024


America's Rental Housing 2024 Report Summary
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America's Rental Housing 2024 Report Summary

A recap of HJCHS America's Rental Housing 2024 Report and the key takeaways for home repair nonprofits. Continue Reading

Postedby Emma Carrasco
Date posted01/29/2024


Freyja S. Harris, Esq. Acknowledged by Marquis Who's Who for Leadership in Housing Initiatives
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Freyja S. Harris, Esq. Acknowledged by Marquis Who's Who for Leadership in Housing Initiatives

Since February 2023, Ms. Harris has served as the executive director of Coalition for Home Repair (CHR). The Coalition for Home Repair promotes the preservation of safe, healthy, affordable housing for all by supporting the work of home repair and rehabilitation partners nationwide. Continue Reading

Postedby Melanie Campbell
Date posted01/23/2024


Getting to Know the Grants Portal
Getting to Know the Grants Portal

This article shares instructions for creating a user account and submitting a grant application in the grants portal. Continue Reading

Postedby Melanie Campbell
Date posted01/7/2024


Coalition for Home Repair Announces 2024 Aging-in-Place Cohort Application is Open
Coalition for Home Repair Announces 2024 Aging-in-Place Cohort Application is Open

Applications are now open. The application deadline is Wednesday, January 31st. Continue Reading

Postedby Melanie Campbell
Date posted01/5/2024


Appalachia Service Project dedicates seven new homes in the Tri-Cities area
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Appalachia Service Project dedicates seven new homes in the Tri-Cities area

Appalachia Service Project (ASP) will dedicate seven new homes in the Tri-Cities area on Wednesday, December 20, at 12:30 PM at 405 South Beech Street, Johnson City, TN 37604.   Continue Reading

Postedby Melanie Campbell
Date posted12/18/2023


Rebuild Upstate raises nearly $65,000 for home preservation at inaugural silent auction event
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Rebuild Upstate raises nearly $65,000 for home preservation at inaugural silent auction event

GREENVILLE, S.C. –  Rebuild Upstate, a local nonprofit dedicated to preserving safe and affordable housing for individuals and families in need, celebrated its wildly successful A Toast to Home event earlier this month Continue Reading

Postedby Melanie Campbell
Date posted12/18/2023


Inaugural Advocacy Summit Breakout Session Highlights
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Inaugural Advocacy Summit Breakout Session Highlights

Inaugural Advocacy Summit Breakout Session Highlights Continue Reading

Postedby Emma Carrasco
Date posted12/11/2023


Housing America's Older Adults 2023 Report Summary
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Housing America's Older Adults 2023 Report Summary

The findings in this report not only bring continued awareness to framing housing as a public health issue but also demonstrate the immense need for more programs and resources that promote a better quality of life for older adults – one example: the provision of more funds and access to home repair Continue Reading

Postedby Emma Carrasco
Date posted12/4/2023


Jeri Bluege named as Professional Excellence Award Winner
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Jeri Bluege named as Professional Excellence Award Winner

The Coalition for Home Repair, the national coalition for home repair organizations in the United States, recently honored Jeri Bluege with the Professional Excellence Award. Continue Reading

Postedby Melanie Campbell
Date posted11/9/2023


Senator Tammy Baldwin named as 2023 Advocate of the Year
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Senator Tammy Baldwin named as 2023 Advocate of the Year

The Coalition for Home Repair, the national coalition for home repair organizations in the United States, recently honored Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-Wisconsin) as the 2023 Advocate of the Year. Continue Reading

Postedby Melanie Campbell
Date posted11/9/2023


Wells Fargo named Partnership Excellence Award Winner
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Wells Fargo named Partnership Excellence Award Winner

The Coalition for Home Repair, the national coalition for home repair organizations in the United States, recently honored Wells Fargo as the Partnership Excellence Award Winner. Wells Fargo was nominated by Brothers Redevelopment, Inc., a Coalition member and Wells Fargo community partner. Continue Reading

Postedby Melanie Campbell
Date posted11/9/2023