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Coalition for Home Repair Names 2024 National Partners of Excellence
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Coalition for Home Repair Names 2024 National Partners of Excellence

National Partners of Excellence are honored by the Coalition for Home Repair for their financial gifts, volunteerism, advocacy, and/or outstanding leadership with a local Coalition member. Continue Reading

Postedby Melanie Campbell
Date posted10/30/2024


Harvard Report Takeaways on the State and Effectiveness of Home Repair Programs
Harvard Report Takeaways on the State and Effectiveness of Home Repair Programs

Want more on housing advocacy and research? Sign up for Updates. Earlier this month, a comprehensive report prepared by Carlos Martín and Sophia Wedeen (HJCHS), Alan Mallach (Center for Community Progress), Todd Swanstrom (University of Missouri-St.Louis), and Austin Harrison (Rhodes... Continue Reading

Postedby Emma Carrasco
Date posted09/23/2024


Recording: State and Ambition of Home Repair Programs in the US
Recording: State and Ambition of Home Repair Programs in the US

This webinar highlights the unique perspectives and expertise each organization brings to the field of home repair. Although each organization has its own vision, mission, and goals, we're all working towards a better future through home preservation and rehabilitation, and we are stronger together. Continue Reading

Postedby Melanie Campbell
Date posted09/19/2024


Member News: Wells Fargo Volunteer Day Targets Impact at Scale with Student-Built Modular ADUs 
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Member News: Wells Fargo Volunteer Day Targets Impact at Scale with Student-Built Modular ADUs 

The Big Skills Program, operated by construction nonprofit Rebuilding Together East Bay Network, has been working on a scalable solution to the housing crisis by combining workforce development and affordable housing since 2019. Continue Reading

Postedby Melanie Campbell
Date posted09/16/2024


Home Weatherization & Green Building: A Push-Pull for Home Repair Organizations
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Home Weatherization & Green Building: A Push-Pull for Home Repair Organizations

For a home in disrepair, the house with the greatest opportunity for long-term climate wellness doesn't equate to an energy-efficient home in the short term, creating a push-pull of opportunity and barriers for home repair nonprofits.  Continue Reading

Postedby Melanie Campbell
Date posted08/22/2024


Meet City Institute, our Detroit in Context Bus Tour guides for ReFrame 2024
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Meet City Institute, our Detroit in Context Bus Tour guides for ReFrame 2024

ReFrame Conference 2024 attendees will have the opportunity to participate in a half-day tour of Detroit to see the housing rehab work going on & learn about the history of the city! Continue Reading

Postedby Megan Goyer
Date posted07/26/2024


Session Lineup: Construction & Maintenance Track
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Session Lineup: Construction & Maintenance Track

We're excited to share the session lineup for the Tuning Up track! This track will present repair and modification innovations, best practices, and demonstrations that show how to make homes more safe, healthy, and accessible. Continue Reading

Postedby Megan Goyer
Date posted07/22/2024


Session Lineup: Services & Resources Track
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Session Lineup: Services & Resources Track

Announcing the session lineup for the Detailing track! This track focuses on organizational sustainability, staff and volunteer capacity building, and funding opportunities to support home preservation. Continue Reading

Postedby Megan Goyer
Date posted07/22/2024


Session Lineup: Advocacy & Research Track
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Session Lineup: Advocacy & Research Track

Introducing the session lineup for the Revving Up track! Revving Up will center data, advocacy, policies, and practices that support and promote the needs of low-income and underserved households. Continue Reading

Postedby Megan Goyer
Date posted07/22/2024


Coalition for Home Repair Statement Regarding City of Grants Pass, Oregon, v. Johnson
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Coalition for Home Repair Statement Regarding City of Grants Pass, Oregon, v. Johnson

Following the SCOTUS decision on City of Grants Pass, Oregon, v. Johnson, Freyja Harris, Executive Director of the Coalition for Home Repair released the following statement: Continue Reading

Postedby Melanie Campbell
Date posted07/2/2024


State of the Nation's Housing 2024 Report Summary
State of the Nation's Housing 2024 Report Summary

A recap of The State of the Nation's Housing 2024 report by the Harvard Joint Center for Housing Studies and the key takeaways for home repair nonprofits. Continue Reading

Postedby Emma Carrasco
Date posted06/25/2024


A Sneak Peek at ReFrame 2024 Sessions
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A Sneak Peek at ReFrame 2024 Sessions

Preview some breakout session topics & speakers for this year's conference Continue Reading

Postedby Megan Goyer
Date posted06/20/2024