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The HAND Volunteer is an integral part in the success of HAND’s 25th Anniversary Celebration on June 21,2016 at the Crystal Gateway Marriott, 1700 Jefferson Davis Highway, Arlington, VA, 22202. HAND’s 25th Anniversary Celebration is such a big undertaking that they require the services of a lot of volunteers. HAND Volunteers are assigned duties to assist in running the event on the day of. Here are some of the positions we need our HAND Friends to help us with:
Please feel free to contact HAND Event Manager Joanna Ferguson at (585) 666-1846 or AnnualMeeting@HANDHousing.org
A new 5,000 square foot facility will soon be available for at-risk girls in Northern Virginia. Construction on the new residence, which will have enough room for 36 pregnant teens, young mothers, homeless and runway youth, and sex trafficking victims, is being led by HomeAid Northern Virginia and Toll Brothers and its network of construction trade partners that will donate expertise, labor and/or materials to the project.
The home will include a three-bedroom, attached apartment to accommodate the house parents. House parents will be responsible for the daily care and safety of the 11-17-year-old girls. Construction of the new 5,000 square foot residence is expected to be completed this year.
Today’s not-for-profit organizations are being faced with changing demographics of their members and supporters, an increasingly complex cybersecurity need, and upcoming changes in the financial reporting model and key accounting principles.
Join CohnReznick for a roundtable discussion about organizational governance practices, specific to not-for-profits, and learn how to best manage the different challenges your organization may face. Participants will be able to share their questions, challenges, and success stories, and leave prepared to take advantage of industry best practices as we present a preview of our 2016 Not-for-Profit Governance Survey results.
Leaders of our Not-for-Profit and Education Industry Practice will present the survey results, provide an implementation timeline for addressing the key accounting changes, and discuss some of the common pain points experienced by NFPs:
Speakers include:
Kelly Frank
Partner Not-for-Profit and Education Industry Practice Leader
CohnReznick
Winell Belfonte
Partner
CohnReznick
Daniel O’Shea
Partner
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Anne Schrantz
Partner
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Celebrates 25th Anniversary Celebration during 2016 Annual Meeting & Housing Expo
WASHINGTON, D.C. – May 16, 2016 – The Housing Association of Nonprofit Developers (HAND), celebrating its 25th Anniversary, is pleased to announce the 2016 slate of HAND Housing Achievement Awardees. The awards program is designed to recognize the most outstanding and innovative housing developments, programs and solutions across the metropolitan region. The winners will be honored at the organization’s upcoming 2016 Annual Meeting & Housing Expo on June 21, 2016 at the Crystal City Gateway Marriott in Arlington, Virginia.
The awardees are:
What: HAND 25th Anniversary Celebration, 2016 Annual Meeting & Housing Expo will also explore the future of housing equity – regionally and nationally – and feature:
When: Tuesday, June 21, 2016, 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Awards Luncheon – 12:30 PM
Where: Crystal City Marriott Hotel
1700 Jefferson Davis Pkwy, Arlington, Virginia
Who: More than 1200 affordable housing and community development regional leaders, presenters, keynote speaker (tbd) and more!
For additional information on the awardees, HAND’s 25th Anniversary Celebration, 2016 Annual Meeting & Housing Expo or sponsorship information, contact TeAnne Coleman Chennault 213. 399.6467 or email TChennault@HANDHousing.org.
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For 25 years, HAND has served as the only regional membership association dedicated to supporting the community development industry in its efforts to increase the supply of affordable housing in the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area. Through education, engagement and training, HAND builds the capacity of its diverse membership comprised of nonprofit and for-profit housing developers, resident service providers, lenders, government agencies, policy analysts and others, to support the development of sustainable communities for people and families at all income levels.
Visit www.HANDHousing.org to learn more about HAND’s efforts to build vibrant communities across the metropolitan region.
The Board of Directors of the District of Columbia Housing Finance Agency (DCHFA) announces the appointment of Todd A. Lee to the position of Acting Executive Director. Lee joins the Agency with more than 20 years of extensive experience in the field of multifamily and commercial real estate finance, including a diverse background in multiple areas of investment and lending across a range of property types. As the Vice President for Multifamily Equity in the Community Investments unit of the Multifamily Division at Fannie Mae, Lee built a national investment portfolio that grew to 44,000 housing units (including the District of Columbia) with a gross asset value of $4.5 billion. Buwa Binitie, Chairman of the Board of Directors, DCHFA stated “Lee’s industry and leadership acumen will further advance DCHFA’s mission of preserving and expanding affordable rental housing along with supporting homeownership opportunities in the District at a time when our neighborhoods are changing rapidly.”
Upon his appointment, Lee stated “I know first-hand that Washington, D.C.’s long term citizens desire and deserve affordable housing. I began my real estate finance career with American Security Bank’s Community Development Lending Group here in the District. Now, I assume this new post prepared and committed to fulfill this Agency’s public mission.” In the past 14 years, Lee has held various leadership positions in the Multifamily Division of Fannie Mae, including Vice President Borrower Relationships Structured Transactions and Seniors Housing, Director of Multifamily Equity and Director of American Communities Fund. Before his tenure at Fannie Mae, Lee served as the Vice President; Structuring Specialist in Bank of America’s Real Estate Structured Debt Group and held the position of Vice President at Chevy Chase Bank (currently Capital One). Lee is an Associate Member of the Urban Land Institute, is a member of and serves on the Housing Committee of the District of Columbia Building Industry Association and the Chair of the Finance Unit of the District of Columbia Housing Preservation Strike Force.
Lee succeeds Maria K. Day-Marshall, who previously served as Interim Executive Director and General Counsel. Day-Marshall continues her service to the Agency as the General Counsel. Lee’s permanent appointment to the position of Executive Director at DCHFA is pending confirmation by the Council of the District of Columbia.
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Payments: Orders placed on the event registration page are not confirmed until payment is received. A confirmation email will be sent to the email address listed in your registration. If you paid by credit card, a receipt will be sent to the email address listed in your registration. If you mail a check, all payments must be received within seven days of completing your registration form. Checks should be remitted to: HAND, PO Box 48386, Washington, DC 20002
Guest List & Dietary Preference: If your registration includes a luncheon table or multiple guests, please submit guest names and menu choices by May 1, 2020. Submit guest names here.
Housing Expo: Plan to exhibit? Download the Housing Expo FAQs here.
Omni Shoreham Hotel Room Block: For attendees looking to secure overnight accommodations on May 25th, HAND has secured a rate starting at $189 for conference attendees. There are a limited amount of rooms available, so visit this link today to reserve your room. May 10th is the last day to secure a room at the discounted rate.
Ad Submission: The artwork for advertisements should be submitted to annualmeeting@handhousing.org. You can download the ad spec sheet here. Deadline for ad submission is April 13, 2020.
Cancellations & Changes: If you wish to cancel or change your registration for the Annual Meeting & Housing Expo, please send a request in writing to annualmeeting@handhousing.org. All cancellation requests made prior to April 27th will receive a 50% refund. For cancellation requests made after April 27th, no refund will be provided.
Door Prizes: Are you interested in donating a door prize to this year’s Annual Meeting? Email annualmeeting@handhousing.org to coordinate with our team.
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