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SUMMARY:Delaware County Fair Housing Forum
DESCRIPTION:Join The Housing Equality Center on Friday\, May 29\, 2026 at 10 am via ZOOM as Vanessa Raymond-Garcia\, Senior Policy Analyst for Regional Housing Legal Services gives a presentation on how criminal records\, eviction histories\, and tenant‑screening algorithms impact access to housing and may create discriminatory barriers for applicants.  This presentation will equip service providers\, landlords\, and policymakers with practical strategies\, legal frameworks\, and tools to ensure compliance and reduce discriminatory impact. The presentation highlights actionable steps for improving screening practices and supporting individuals facing housing barriers. To register to attend this ZOOM meeting on Friday\, May 29\, 2026 at 10am\, click here.
URL:https://rhls.org/event/delaware-county-fair-housing-forum/
LOCATION:See Web Link
CATEGORIES:Partner Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260527T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260527T130000
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CREATED:20260511T140008Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260511T140008Z
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SUMMARY:Utilities and Housing: What Tenants and Landlords Need to Know
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://rhls.org/event/utilities-and-housing-what-tenants-and-landlords-need-to-know/
LOCATION:See Web Link
CATEGORIES:Partner Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260521T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260521T120000
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CREATED:20260409T183244Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260409T183244Z
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SUMMARY:Understanding the 2025 HOME Final Rule (Rental)
DESCRIPTION:This virtual training will cover the important operational compliance changes for rental housing found in the new 2025 HOME Final Rule and is perfect for HOME Agencies and Owner/Agents with HOME site compliance responsibilities. The HOME Final Rule was released on January 6\, 2025\, and became effective on April 20\, 2025. During this session\, the focus will be on the following primary areas of the new HOME Final Rule: Income Determination Methods; Tenant Based Rental Assistance and Rent Limits; Utility Allowances; and Tenant Protection and Lease Requirements. \nTraining Date: May 21\, 2026\nTime: 10:00 am to 12:00 pm\nPlatform: Virtual \nRegistration Link
URL:https://rhls.org/event/understanding-the-2025-home-final-rule-rental/
CATEGORIES:Partner Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260520T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260602T223000
DTSTAMP:20260605T170240
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260511T115342Z
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SUMMARY:Navigating Federal Inquiries and Threats to Tax-Exempt Status
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, May 20 | 9:00 AM – 10:30 AM ET | Webinar \n(Cheshire Law Group and PAnonprofitlaw.com) \nPresented by: Morgen Cheshire\, Founder and Managing Attorney; \nBeth Dougherty\, Attorney & Director of Legal Education Initiatives; \nDiane J. (DJ) Stoeberl\, Attorney\, Cheshire Law Group \nREGISTRATION DEADLINE: Tuesday\, May 19\, 3:00 PM \nWith a record number of Executive Orders\, congressional probes targeting over 200 nonprofit organizations\, federal funding freezes\, and assertions that some organizations are “terrorist organizations\,” it’s no wonder so many nonprofits are concerned about the legality of their operations and fearful of losing tax-exempt status. \nThat’s why PANO is partnering with nonprofit law firm Cheshire Law Group for this timely session on protecting your organization in today’s challenging – and constantly changing – federal landscape. This session will help you: \n\nAssess and mitigate your organization’s risks\nUnderstand what’s really at stake for your tax-exempt status\nKnow what steps to take if you receive communications from government agencies or congressional leaders\n\n\nKnowledge is your best defense – register today!\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\nTICKET PRICING\n√ PANO Members:\nFREE (Standard Single Login Ticket) | FREE (for groups of 4-10)√ Not-Yet Members:\n$20 (Standard Single Login Ticket) | $64 (for groups of 4-10)REGISTRATION DEADLINE\nRegistration will close at 3:00 PM on Tuesday\, May 19\, to ensure a smooth webinar experience.RECORDING & MATERIALS\nCan’t make the date? Sign up anyway to automatically receive the recording after the live session. The recording will also be available in PANO’s Online Store (FREE for PANO Members | $20 for Not-Yet Members) within a week of the live event.\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nregister now\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://rhls.org/event/navigating-federal-inquiries-and-threats-to-tax-exempt-status/
LOCATION:See Web Link
CATEGORIES:Partner Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260515T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260515T140000
DTSTAMP:20260605T170240
CREATED:20260501T173936Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260501T173936Z
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SUMMARY:Post-Occupancy Evaluations for Affordable Housing Design
DESCRIPTION:The role of the architect in affordable housing design typically ends at completion. Construction finishes\, residents move in\, and designers move on to other projects. But what happens next? How do those funding\, designing\, building\, and operating affordable housing know if their buildings work for residents? \nPost-Occupancy Evaluation (POE) offers a way to move beyond design intent and assess real-world performance\, including through resident engagement. But formal POEs remain rare\, inconsistent\, and difficult to fund within the US housing system. This webinar brings together a panel of architects and nonprofit developers who have completed or are in the midst of POEs of affordable housing projects. In a series of short presentations and a conversation to follow\, speakers will examine how resident-centered POEs are conducted today and how they might be embedded more systematically in the delivery and management of affordable housing. \nA transcript of this discussion will be edited for inclusion in The State of Housing Design 2027\, a book to be published by the Joint Center for Housing Studies in early 2027. \nRegistration link. \nPanelists:\nArchitects:\nKatie Ackerly\, David Baker Architects (California)\nRegina Chen\, MASS Design Group (Massachusetts)\nJessica Goswick\, Architects FORA (California)\nCory Hawbecker\, Holst (Oregon) \nDeveloper/Manager:\nJake Rosen\, Resources for Community Development (California) \nModerator:\nAaron Smithson\, Harvard Joint Center for Housing Studies (New York) \nPhoto: JJ Carroll House\, Brighton\, MA\, courtesy of MASS Design Group
URL:https://rhls.org/event/post-occupancy-evaluations-for-affordable-housing-design/
LOCATION:See Web Link
CATEGORIES:Partner Events
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260515T123000
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SUMMARY:WEBINAR: Lunch & Learn: Act 129 Update and Next Steps for Pennsylvania Households
DESCRIPTION:Join the Housing Alliance\, RHLS and PULP on May 15th from 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM\, for a follow-up Lunch & Learn on Pennsylvania’s Act 129 Energy Efficiency and Conservation (EE&C) program\, a couple weeks in advance of the start of the next phase of programming\, which begins on June 1st. Register today! \nIn January\, we provided an overview of Act 129 and discussed why it matters for low-income households\, multifamily housing providers\, and community advocates. In this follow-up session\, we will revisit the basics of Act 129\, share what we accomplished as participants in the recent public engagement and comment period\, and discuss what comes next as the new utility programs get ready to roll out. \nThis webinar will focus on how advocates\, housing providers\, and community stakeholders can stay engaged\, help connect households to available benefits\, and continue pushing for strong implementation that reduces energy burden for Pennsylvania families. \nWhat will be covered: \n\nA brief refresher on Act 129 and why it matters\nWhat we accomplished during the latest round of Act 129 advocacy and review\nWhat to expect as the new program phase begins\nHow housing providers\, advocates\, and community members can stay involved and help households access benefits –\n\nStakeholder meetings\nMinor Plan Change Amendments – Pilot program developments\n\n\n\nWho should attend: \n\nHousing Developers\nMulti-family owners and property managers\nHousing Advocates/Community Organizers\nLow-income tenants\nCommunity Development professionals\n\nSpeakers: \n\nLevi Phillips\, Staff Attorney\, Pennsylvania Utility Law Project\nJack Stucker\, Supervising Attorney\, Regional Housing Legal Services\nBlayne Cekine\, Fellow\, Regional Housing Legal Services
URL:https://rhls.org/event/webinar-lunch-learn-act-129-update-and-next-steps-for-pennsylvania-households/
LOCATION:See Web Link
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260507T104500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260507T114500
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UID:4307-1778150700-1778154300@rhls.org
SUMMARY:PCRG Summit Panel: Strategies for Preserving Publicly Subsidized Rental Housing
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://rhls.org/event/pcrg-summit-panel-strategies-for-preserving-publicly-subsidized-rental-housing/
LOCATION:The Landing Hotel Pittsburgh Event Center & Rivers Casino\, 757 Casino Drive\, Pittsburgh\, PA\, 15212
CATEGORIES:Partner Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260506T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260506T170000
DTSTAMP:20260605T170240
CREATED:20260428T160441Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260429T193500Z
UID:4263-1778083200-1778086800@rhls.org
SUMMARY:PCRG Summit Panel: Investor Acquisition of Pennsylvania's Housing
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://rhls.org/event/4263/
LOCATION:The Landing Hotel Pittsburgh Event Center & Rivers Casino\, 757 Casino Drive\, Pittsburgh\, PA\, 15212
CATEGORIES:Partner Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260501T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260501T120000
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CREATED:20260427T173525Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260427T173540Z
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SUMMARY:Fair Housing in Delaware County: A Historical Perspective
DESCRIPTION:The Housing Equality Center of Pennsylvania invites you to attend the Delaware County Fair Housing Forum via Zoom on Friday May 1\, 2026\, at 10:00am. \nThe featured speaker will be Rachel Wentworth\, Executive Director of the Housing Equality Center of Pennsylvania. We will explore how past housing practices shaped patterns of segregation\, access\, and opportunity\, and the history of fair housing in Delaware County and Southeastern Pennsylvania. \nThis forum is an opportunity to:\n•    Examine the local history of housing discrimination and its lasting effects\n•    Better understand the legal and social framework of fair housing protections\n•    Strengthen efforts to support fair housing compliance and prevent discrimination \nThis event is ideal for housing providers\, municipal officials\, nonprofit organizations\, advocates\, and community members committed to fair and inclusive housing. We encourage you to share this invitation with colleagues and partners who are interested in advancing fair housing in our communities.  We look forward to your participation in this important conversation. \nThe meeting will take place via ZOOM on Friday\, May 1\, 2026 at 10:00 am. To register to attend\, click here.
URL:https://rhls.org/event/fair-housing-in-delaware-county-a-historical-perspective/
LOCATION:See Web Link
CATEGORIES:Partner Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260428T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260428T153000
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CREATED:20260414T175648Z
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SUMMARY:Local Courts\, Local Solutions: Pennsylvania's New Landlord Tenant Mediation Rule
DESCRIPTION:Date: Tuesday\, April 28\, 2026| 2:30 PM – 3:30 PM \nDescription: \nJoin the Housing Alliance on April 28th\, from 2:30 – 3:30 PM for a webinar on Pennsylvania’s new rule that gives the President Judge of each judicial district the authority to create or coordinate with landlord-tenant mediation programs aimed at preventing evictions. \nWhy this matters: \nLandlord-tenant mediation programs can help prevent evictions by giving landlords and tenants a chance to reach workable agreements before final judgment. These programs can help keep families housed\, reduce court caseloads\, lower turnover costs for landlords\, and support faster\, more practical resolutions for both parties. By removing a major administrative barrier\, this rule enables communities to respond quicker to rising eviction rates and other urgent housing needs.\nRegister by clicking here. \nWhat will be covered: \n\nWhat the new rule does and does not include\n\n\nThings to consider when partnering with the courts\n\n\nHow to get a mediation pilot started in your community\n\nSpeakers:   \n\nAngharad Stock\, Esq.\, Chief Deputy Court Administrator\, Fifth Judicial District of Pennsylvania\n\n\nMatthew S. Rich\, Staff Attorney\, Mid Penn Legal Services\n\n\nModerator: Gale Schwartz\, Director of Programs and Outreach\, Housing Alliance of Pennsylvania\n\nWho should attend  \n\nLegal aid and mediation program staff\n\n\nHousing advocates and community organizers\n\n\nLandlords and property managers\n\n\nSocial service and homelessness prevention providers\n\n\nTenants and tenant organizations\n\nWhen\nTuesday\, April 28\, 2026\n2:30 PM – 3:30 PM (EDT)\nThis is an online event:\nLink will be visible upon registration
URL:https://rhls.org/event/local-courts-local-solutions-pennsylvanias-new-landlord-tenant-mediation-rule-2/
LOCATION:See Web Link
CATEGORIES:Partner Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260423T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260423T153000
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SUMMARY:Liberty\, Justice\, and Housing for All: Advancing Fair Housing in Pennsylvania’s 250th year
DESCRIPTION:Join the Pennsylvania Human Relations Commission for a one-day dynamic and collaborative event bringing together key housing stakeholders including community leaders\, housing professionals\, social service providers\, fair housing partners\, and others. \nThe 2026 PHRC Housing Equality Conference will explore the critical issues surrounding housing opportunity through engaging sessions and workshops and will feature a keynote address by Philadelphia Housing Authority Chair Lynette M. Brown-Sow and President and CEO Kelvin Jeremiah. \nRHLS Policy Analyst Vanessa Raymond-Garcia will present in Breakout Session 1C. \nReserve your free ticket for this event today! \nAgenda \nOpening Remarks: 9:00 a.m. \nBreakout #1: 9:30-10:45 a.m. \n\n1A: From Policy to Practice: Cross-sector Strategies to Identify & Combat Appraisal Bias\n1B: Tenant and Landlord Rights: What Everyone Should Know\n1C: Second Chances & Stable Housing: Examining Rental Screening Policies\n\nBreak: 10:45-11 a.m. \nBreakout #2: 11 a.m.-12:15 p.m. \n\n2A: Keys to Change: Building Inclusive Pathways to Homeownership\n2B: Beyond the Algorithm: Demystifying Artificial Intelligence in Housing Equity\n2C: Now is the Moment- Accelerating Affordable and Fair Housing in Pennsylvania\n\nLunch: 12:15-1p.m. \nKeynote & Awards: Philadelphia Housing Authority Chair Lynette M. Brown-Sow and President & CEO Kelvin Jeremiah \nBreak: 1:45-2 p.m. \nAfternoon Session 2-3:30 p.m. \n\nAdvances in Housing Justice: An interactive fair housing timeline\nNetworking tables\nRapid Roundtables: Emerging Issues & Opportunities\n\n 
URL:https://rhls.org/event/liberty-justice-and-housing-for-all-advancing-fair-housing-in-pennsylvanias-250th-year/
LOCATION:DoubleTree by Hilton\, 237 S. Broad Street\, Philadelphia\, 19107\, United States
CATEGORIES:Partner Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260421T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260421T170000
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CREATED:20260417T131045Z
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SUMMARY:Advancing Fair Housing for People with Disabilities
DESCRIPTION:Fair housing isn’t just a legal obligation\, it’s an opportunity to build stronger\, more inclusive communities. Landlords and property managers play a critical role in protecting the fair housing rights of people with disabilities. \nJoin Jessica Aviva\, Ph.D.\, and 2025 Kathy A. Possinger\, a Housing Policy Fellow with the Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency\, for a practical\, engaging session on your fair housing responsibilities and concrete strategies you can use to ensure equitable access to housing for all. \nClick on this link to register. \n 
URL:https://rhls.org/event/advancing-fair-housing-for-people-with-disabilities/
LOCATION:See Web Link
CATEGORIES:Partner Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260416T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260416T143000
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SUMMARY:Preserving Affordability in Mid-Sized Properties: Opportunities for Action
DESCRIPTION:Join the Housing Alliance of Pennsylvania\, Regional Housing Legal Services\, Neighborhood Allies\, and LISC Philadelphia as we build on the momentum to preserve affordable rental housing across Pennsylvania! \nThis session will build upon the Governor’s Housing Action Plan and the robust discussion from the 2025 Homes Within Reach Conference. Together\, we will develop locally driven preservation actions and opportunities to advocate for statewide policies that could improve the preservation ecosystem in Pennsylvania. \nRegister today. \nWho Should Come:  \nAll are welcome\, but we especially encourage participants and attendees of the 2025 Homes Within Reach Preservation Workshops and Technical Assistance sessions on December 4th and 5th 2025. \nSpeakers:  \n\nDeanna Dyer\, Policy Director\, Regional Housing Legal Services\nDaniel Swain\, Program Officer\, LISC Philadelphia\nJack Stucker\, Supervising Attorney\, Regional Housing Legal Services\nMatt Madia\, Vice President of Real Estate Services\, Neighborhood Allies\n\nModerator: Gale Schwartz\, Director of Programs and Outreach\, Housing Alliance of Pennsylvania \nMore Information: \nThousands of affordable rental homes in Pennsylvania are nearing the end of their affordability restrictions\, making preservation more urgent than ever. This is especially true for properties consisting of 24 units or less and are located in big cities\, small towns\, and rural communities across the commonwealth. \nHowever\, community leaders and housing advocates don’t always know which buildings are at risk until it’s too late. Advancing practical strategies to identify the housing at risk of losing its affordability and how to get the preservation started sooner rather than later is critical. \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://rhls.org/event/preserving-affordability-in-mid-sized-properties-opportunities-for-action/
CATEGORIES:Partner Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260416T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260416T130000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260318T200445Z
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SUMMARY:Utility Protections for Special Populations (Webinar)
DESCRIPTION:Electricity\, heat\, and water service are essential to modern life. Yet as energy costs have risen rapidly across Pennsylvania\, an increasing number of families are falling behind on their bills and having their service shut off. \nJoin the Pennsylvania Utility Law Project (PULP)\, in partnership with the Community Justice Project (CJP) and Community Legal Services of Philadelphia (CLS)\, for a free\, three-part Lunch & Learn webinar series to learn how to keep families connected to utility services and navigate the complex world of utility law and advocacy. \nClick here to register. \nWho is presenting? \n\nRia Pereira\, Supervising Attorney\, PULP\nDaniel Vitek\, Supervising Attorney\, CJP\n\nWho is this presentation for? \n\nLegal aid attorneys\, paralegals\, and intake staff\nSocial workers\nCommunity advocates and leaders\n\nWhat will I learn? \n\nIntroduction to Utility Insecurity and Its Impact on Communities\nProtections For Vulnerable Populations\nTenants Rights and Protections\nManufactured Home Communities\n\nCLE Credit\nThis program has been approved by the Pennsylvania Continuing Legal Education Board for 1.0 hours of substantive law\, practice and procedure CLE credit. \nPLEASE NOTE:  if you are requesting CLE credit for attending this webinar you must actively participate in the entire webinar. There will be interactive polls launched during the webinar that you will have to respond to in order to prove your active participation. \nIF WE DO NOT RECEIVE A RESPONSE TO EVERY POLL QUESTION WE ARE UNABLE TO GIVE YOU THE CLE CREDIT. \nAfter registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.
URL:https://rhls.org/event/utility-protections-for-special-populations-webinar/
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260415
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SUMMARY:2026 PLAN Housing & Utility Law Group Training
DESCRIPTION:A joint Housing & Utility Law Group Training will be held on April 13-14\, 2026 at the Hilton Harrisburg\, One North Second Street\, Harrisburg\, PA 17101. \nThe Utility Law portion of the training will take place the afternoon of April 14\, 2026. \nRegistration is free to staff of the PLAN Network programs. \nThis training is intended for individuals working in the legal services community. If not affiliated with a legal aid organization\, nonprofit legal services provider\, or related agency\, please contact PLAN before registering to confirm eligibility. \nHotel Information:\nA room block has been reserved for training attendees. Book early — rooms are available until the block sells out. \n\nBook online: group.hilton.com/smn7wt\nBook by phone: Call 717-233-6000 (option 1) and provide group code 98M\n\nGuests must book by Monday\, March 31st at 11:59pm\, or before the block is sold out. \n\nTraining Agenda\nDAY 1 — MONDAY\, APRIL 13\n\n\n\n11:00 AM–12:00 PM\nLIHTC & Identifying Subsidies    \nDina Schlossberg\nBob Damewood\n\n\n12:00 PM–1:00 PM \nLunch    \n\n\n1:15 PM–2:45 PM\nDrafting Strong Pleadings    \nEileen Yacknin\nLydia Ellsworth\n\n\n3:00 PM–4:30 PM\nWhen Does L/T Law Apply?    \nSarah Andrew\nBrandon Copeland\nEileen Yacknin\nDan Vitek\n\n\n\n\nDAY 2 — TUESDAY\, APRIL 14\n\n\n\n7:30 AM–8:30 AM\nBreakfast\n\n\n8:45 AM–10:15 AM\nDefending Allegations of Criminal Conduct    \nCyndi Gilkey\nDan Vitek\nHolly Beck\n\n\n10:30 AM–11:00 AM\nEthics of Coordinating with Criminal Defense Counsel    \nCyndi Gilkey\nDan Vitek\nHolly Beck\n\n\n11:15 AM–11:45 AM\nMini Session: Legal Updates    \nBob Damewood\n\n\n12:00 PM–1:00 PM\nLunch & Learn: Addressing Tenant Access to Low Income Weatherization Programs \nBen Clark\nLevi Phillips\nJohn Sweet\n\n\n1:15 PM–2:15 PM\nWhat’s Really Going on With My Client’s Utility Bill? How to Read Utility Bills and What to do Next.\nJoline Price\nGiovanna Ortiz\nRia Pereira\nJohn Sweet\n\n\n2:30 PM–3:30 PM\nUtility Issues Facing Manufactured Homes Communities and Master Metered Multifamily Buildings\nDan Vitek\nJohn Sweet\n\n\n\n\nCLE credits will be offered for this training.\n  \n  \n 
URL:https://rhls.org/event/2026-plan-housing-utility-law-group-training/
CATEGORIES:Partner Events
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SUMMARY:Utility General Consumer Protections & Termination Defense (Webinar)
DESCRIPTION:Electricity\, heat\, and water service are essential to modern life. Yet as energy costs have risen rapidly across Pennsylvania\, an increasing number of families are falling behind on their bills and having their service shut off. \nJoin the Pennsylvania Utility Law Project (PULP)\, in partnership with the Community Justice Project (CJP) and Community Legal Services of Philadelphia (CLS)\, for a free\, three-part Lunch & Learn webinar series to learn how to keep families connected to utility services and navigate the complex world of utility law and advocacy. \nClick here to register. \nWho is presenting? \n\nLauren Berman\, Senior Staff Attorney\, PULP\nMaggie Lind\, Paralegal\, CLS\n\nWho is this presentation for? \n\nLegal aid attorneys\, paralegals\, and intake staff\nSocial workers\nCommunity advocates and leaders\n\nWhat will I learn? \n\nIntroduction to Utility Regulation\nConsumer Protections from Utility Termination\nFormal and Informal Complaints\nTermination and Reconnection\nDisputes and Referrals\n\nCLE Credit\nThis program has been approved by the Pennsylvania Continuing Legal Education Board for 1.0 hours of substantive law\, practice and procedure CLE credit. \nPLEASE NOTE:  if you are requesting CLE credit for attending this webinar you must actively participate in the entire webinar. There will be interactive polls launched during the webinar that you will have to respond to in order to prove your active participation. \nIF WE DO NOT RECEIVE A RESPONSE TO EVERY POLL QUESTION WE ARE UNABLE TO GIVE YOU THE CLE CREDIT. \nAfter registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.
URL:https://rhls.org/event/utility-general-consumer-protections-termination-defense-webinar/
CATEGORIES:Partner Events
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UID:4138-1775131200-1775134800@rhls.org
SUMMARY:Utility Assistance Program (Webinar)
DESCRIPTION:Electricity\, heat\, and water service are essential to modern life. Yet as energy costs have risen rapidly across Pennsylvania\, an increasing number of families are falling behind on their bills and having their service shut off. \nJoin the Pennsylvania Utility Law Project (PULP)\, in partnership with the Community Justice Project (CJP) and Community Legal Services of Philadelphia (CLS)\, for a free\, three-part Lunch & Learn webinar series to learn how to keep families connected to utility services and navigate the complex world of utility law and advocacy. \nClick here to register. \nWho is presenting? \n\nGio Ortiz\, Utility Justice Project Manager\, PULP\nCharlotte Edelstein\, Staff Attorney\, CLS\n\nWho is this presentation for? \n\nLegal aid attorneys\, paralegals\, and intake staff\nSocial workers\nCommunity advocates and leaders\n\nWhat will I learn? \n\nIntroduction to Energy Insecurity\nAssistance Programs (CAP\, Hardship Grants\, LIHEAP\, and more)\nEnergy Efficiency Programs (LIURP\, WAP\, Act 129\, and more)\n\nCLE Credit\nThis program has been approved by the Pennsylvania Continuing Legal Education Board for 1.0 hours of substantive law\, practice and procedure CLE credit. \nPLEASE NOTE:  if you are requesting CLE credit for attending this webinar you must actively participate in the entire webinar. There will be interactive polls launched during the webinar that you will have to respond to in order to prove your active participation. \nIF WE DO NOT RECEIVE A RESPONSE TO EVERY POLL QUESTION WE ARE UNABLE TO GIVE YOU THE CLE CREDIT. \nAfter registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.
URL:https://rhls.org/event/utility-assistance-program-webinar/
CATEGORIES:Partner Events
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SUMMARY:Pre-Purchase Stewardship for Shared Equity Homeownership
DESCRIPTION:How do you set up homeowners for success from the start? How do you support homeowners in accessing safe\, quality mortgages? What’s the best way for your program to build up a pipeline of qualified buyers? Register for this course to learn about policies and procedures to improve the way you relate to your homebuyers pre-purchase! \nThis course will focus on key policies and procedures related to program marketing\, homebuyer education\, fair housing\, applicant pipelines\, applicant selection\, program eligibility review\, permitted mortgages\, legal document review\, and data management. We will include a focus on racially equitable outcomes for Black homeowners and other households of color. \nClick here to register. \nCourse Format & Details\nThis is a live online course that meets for six hours total over two days. Participants build skills through expert instruction\, group discussions\, and reflective activities. \nEach participant who scores 80% of higher on the 10-question quiz following the course will earn a certificate of completion. \nIn addition\, all course participants will get access to the following resources: \n\nCourse Recordings (for 60 days)\nKnowledge Quiz (for 60 days)\nPowerPoint Slides\nCourse Directory\n\nSuggested Audience\nThis is an intermediate-level course designed for nonprofit and municipal shared equity homeownership and CLT practitioners. \nIt is best for individuals who are implementing or actively designing a shared equity homeownership program. A basic understanding of subsidy retention (or shared equity homeownership) is essential for success in this course. \nPricing & Discounts\nThe cost for this course is $299. \nThe following discounts are available: \n\nMembership Discount: Members automatically receive a 35% discount when registering. Once logged in\, members will automatically see member pricing reflected on this platform. If you are a member\, are logged in\, and do not see your member price when registering\, please email learning@groundedsolutions.org.\n\n\nNeed-Based Scholarships for Members: We offer a limited number of scholarships to Grounded Solutions Network members for each course. Please fill out this scholarship form by Friday\, March 13th\, 2026 to be considered. Decisions will go out the week of March 16th.\n\nInstructor\nJulie Brunner has worked as a Housing Consultant specializing in Community Land Trusts while also serving as the Housing Director for OPAL Community Land Trust on Orcas Island\, Washington since 2002. In her capacity as a Consultant\, Julie’s work has focused on community land trusts and homeownership both regionally and nationally and includes housing and community needs assessments\, organizational and board development\, program design\, project feasibility\, project work-outs and project implementation. Julie works regularly with Grounded Solutions Network as both a technical assistance provider and faculty member. As OPAL’s Housing Director\, Julie has worked on multiple housing development projects creating permanently affordable owner-occupied housing as well as rental units. She is responsible for policy development and lender relations\, and she also works one-on- one with OPAL homebuyers to navigate the homebuying process. Prior to moving to Orcas Island\, Julie served as the Director of Human and Economic Development for Athens-Clarke County in Georgia and as the Housing Director for a rural housing non-profit in West Virginia. Julie has a Master of City and Regional Planning from Rutgers University and a B.A. in International Studies and Economics from Virginia Tech. She lives with her husband and kids on Orcas Island. \n  \n 
URL:https://rhls.org/event/pre-purchase-stewardship-for-shared-equity-homeownership/
LOCATION:See Web Link
CATEGORIES:Partner Events
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260325T130000
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SUMMARY:Fair Housing Empower Hour
DESCRIPTION:PHRC Empower Hour – VRG Fair Housing in Screening Access flyer
URL:https://rhls.org/event/fair-housing-empower-hour/
CATEGORIES:Partner Events
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SUMMARY:The Housing Action Plan Virtual Session
DESCRIPTION:The Housing Action Plan Virtual Session \nDate: Tuesday\, March 24\, 2026 | 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM \nDescription: \nJoin Housing Alliance of Pennsylvania and co-hosting partners for a briefing with Administration officials on the details of the recently released Governor’s Housing Action Plan. During this session\, participants will hear directly from state leaders about the goals of the plan\, key policy and funding proposals\, and what it could mean for communities across Pennsylvania. \nThe discussion will also provide an opportunity to learn how the plan connects to ongoing efforts to expand affordable housing\, prevent homelessness\, and strengthen local housing systems. Attendees will have time for questions and will gain a clearer understanding of next steps\, timelines\, and opportunities for organizations and advocates to engage. \nSpeakers: \n\nMorgan Boyd\, Special Assistant to the Secretary\, Department of Community & Economic Development\nOrlando Almonte\, Deputy Secretary of Policy and Planning\, Office of Governor Josh Shapiro\nStephanie Meyer\, Special Assistant to the Secretary\, Department of Human Services\nBryce Maretzki\, Director of Strategic Planning and Policy\, Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency\n\nModerator: Phyllis Chamberlain\, Executive Director\, Housing Alliance of Pennsylvania \nThank you to all of our hosting organizations: \n\n10\,000 Friends of Pennsylvania\nCSH\nHousing Alliance of Pennsylvania\nNeighborWorks Association of Pennsylvania\nRegional Housing Legal Services\nPennsylvania Association of Housing and Redevelopment Agencies\nPennsylvania Developers Council\nPennsylvania Habitat for Humanity Affiliate Coalition\n\n** This is a free web event. \nWhen\nTuesday\, March 24\, 2026\n10 AM – 11:30 AM (EDT)\nThis is an online event:\nLink will be visible upon registration. Click here to register.  \n\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://rhls.org/event/the-housing-action-plan-virtual-session/
CATEGORIES:Partner Events
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SUMMARY:CLTs\, Neighborhood Trusts\, & MINTs: Approaches to Creating and Preserving Rental Housing with Lasting Affordability
DESCRIPTION:Tens of thousands of affordable rental housing units are being lost through contract expirations\, abandonment\, and market forces each year in the U.S.\, worsening an already dire housing crisis. According to the National Housing Preservation Database\, more than 350\,000 units are at risk of losing affordability by 2030. \nIn our March 18 webinar\, titled “CLTs\, Neighborhood Trusts\, & MINTs: Approaches to Creating and Preserving Rental Housing with Lasting Affordability\,” we’ll explore economic development tools and innovative models for ensuring long-term affordability in the rental market and combating gentrification and displacement. \nYou’ll hear from Community Home Trust and the Town of Chapel Hill\, who have collaborated to pair the Low Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) with the community land trust (CLT) model; the Kensington Corridor Trust\, which is implementing an economic development tool known as a Neighborhood Trust to ensure long-term affordability; and Trust Neighborhoods\, a national nonprofit using a model called the Mixed-Income Neighborhood Trust (MINT) to combat gentrification and displacement. \nSophia Corugedo\, Senior Research Associate at Grounded Solutions Network\, will lead the conversation. She’ll be joined by: \n\n\n\nKimberly Sanchez\, Executive Director\, Community Home Trust in North Carolina\nEmily Holt\, Affordable Housing Manager\, the Town of Chapel Hill\nAdriana Abizadeh-Barbour\, Executive Director\, Kensington Corridor Trust\nOlivia Simpson\, Project Manager\, Trust Neighborhoods\n\n\n\nThis webinar is for CLT and nonprofit shared equity housing practitioners\, researchers\, city and state officials\, and other nonprofit or mission-driven housing providers interested in using CLTs\, LIHTC\, neighborhood trusts\, or MINTs for rental housing projects. We hope you’ll join us! \nClick here to register. \n 
URL:https://rhls.org/event/clts-neighborhood-trusts-mints-approaches-to-creating-and-preserving-rental-housing-with-lasting-affordability/
CATEGORIES:Partner Events
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SUMMARY:WEBINAR: Home Repair Program: A Pennsylvania State Policy Update
DESCRIPTION:Join the Housing Alliance for a state policy update on Pennsylvania’s Home Repair legislation\, formerly known as the Whole-Home Repair Program. We will be joined by Senator Nikil Saval and Senator Dave Argall for a conversation on the status of the legislation\, why home repair investments are critical to housing stability\, how this program can support communities across the Commonwealth and what comes next. As part of the ongoing policy update webinar series\, the Housing Alliance will also share key advocacy opportunities and ways to engage in the weeks ahead. \nSpeakers:\n• Senator Nikil Saval\, Pennsylvania Senate District 1\n• Senator David Argall\, Pennsylvania Senate District 29\n• Aaron Zappia\, Associate\, Long Nyquist + Associates | Legislative Consultant\, Housing Alliance of Pennsylvania \nModerator:\n• Phyllis Chamberlain\, Executive Director\, Housing Alliance of Pennsylvania \nRegistration will close at 11:00 AM – 1 hour prior to the webinar start time \nClick on this link to register. \nYou will receive the link and call in information from the Housing Alliance 1 hour prior to the webinar \n**Pricing**\nFree for Members\n$15 for Non-Members\nEmail info@housingalliancepa.org to verify your membership \n 
URL:https://rhls.org/event/webinar-home-repair-program-a-pennsylvania-state-policy-update/
LOCATION:See Web Link
CATEGORIES:Partner Events
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260219T123000
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SUMMARY:WEBINAR: Zoning Reform & Multifamily in Commercial Areas: A Pennsylvania Policy Update
DESCRIPTION:Join the Housing Alliance for a state policy update on zoning reform in Pennsylvania with a focus on legislation to allow multifamily housing in commercial areas. Senator Jarrett Coleman will provide an overview of the bill being introduced\, explain why expanding housing options through zoning reform matters for affordability\, and highlight key advocacy opportunities in this legislative session. As part of the ongoing policy update webinar series\, you’ll hear directly about next steps and how to engage in the months ahead. \nSpeakers:\n• Senator Jarrett Coleman\, Pennsylvania Senate District 16\n• Aaron Zappia\, Associate\, Long Nyquist + Associates | Legislative Consultant\, Housing Alliance of Pennsylvania \nModerator: \n• Phyllis Chamberlain\, Executive Director\, Housing Alliance of Pennsylvania \nRegistration will close at 11:00 AM – 1 hour prior to the webinar start time \nClick here to register. \nYou will receive the link and call in information from the Housing Alliance 1 hour prior to the webinar \n**Pricing**\nFree for Members\n$15 for Non-Members\nEmail info@housingalliancepa.org to verify your membership \nWhen:\nFebruary 19th\, 2026\n12:00 PM – 12:30 PM\nWhere:\nClick Here To Register
URL:https://rhls.org/event/webinar-zoning-reform-multifamily-in-commercial-areas-a-pennsylvania-policy-update/
LOCATION:See Web Link
CATEGORIES:Partner Events
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SUMMARY:WEBINAR: Limited Access to Eviction Records & Unsheltered Homelessness: A Pennsylvania Policy Update
DESCRIPTION:Join the Housing Alliance for a state policy update on efforts to limit access to eviction records and address unsheltered homelessness in Pennsylvania. This webinar will provide an overview of current and proposed legislation\, explain why limiting access to eviction records matters for housing stability\, and outline our budget priorities related to humane encampment resolution strategies. As part of the ongoing policy update webinar series\, we will also highlight key advocacy opportunities and ways to engage in the months ahead. \nSpeakers:\n• Representative Ismail Smith-Wade-El\, 49th House District\, Lancaster County\n• Phyllis Chamberlain\, Executive Director\, Housing Alliance of Pennsylvania \nModerator: \n• Gale Schwartz \, Director of Programs and Outreach\, Housing Alliance of Pennsylvania\nRegistration will close at 1:00 PM – 1 hour prior to the webinar start time \nYou will receive the link and call in information from the Housing Alliance 1 hour prior to the webinar \nClick Here To Register. \n**Pricing**\nFree for Members\n$25 for Non-Members\nEmail info@housingalliancepa.org to verify your membership \nWhen:\nFebruary 12th\, 2026\n2:00 PM – 3:00 PM\nWhere:
URL:https://rhls.org/event/3921/
LOCATION:See Web Link
CATEGORIES:Partner Events
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SUMMARY:WEBINAR: Eviction Prevention and Processes
DESCRIPTION:Reviews the eviction process while giving helpful tips to prevent evictions for clients. \nClick here to register. \nIf you need any accommodations in order to fully participate in this webinar\, please send an email to SDHPInfo@inglis.org \nThis webinar is a part of Inglis SDHP’s Continuing Education credits (CEs) series. \nEach training is worth .5 credit\, and all sessions are designed to support ongoing professional development. The series is approved by the Pennsylvania State Board of Social Workers\, Marriage and Family Therapists\, and Professional Counselors. \nThe mission of SDHP is to promote self-determination and control in housing for people with disabilities and older adults in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. \n 
URL:https://rhls.org/event/webinar-eviction-prevention-and-processes/
LOCATION:See Web Link
CATEGORIES:Partner Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260209T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260209T140000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260203T170013Z
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SUMMARY:WEBINAR: Navigating Income-Based Housing Options SDHP's Navigating Income-Based Housing Options
DESCRIPTION:SDHP’s Navigating Income-Based Housing Options webinar goes over general housing information and definitions\, income-based housing types\, and applying and appealing processes. \nThis webinar is being given with a statewide lens. \nClick on this link to register. \nIf you need any accommodations in order to fully participate in this webinar\, please send an email to SDHPInfo@inglis.org \nThis webinar is a part of Inglis SDHP’s Continuing Education credits (CEs) series. \nEach training is worth .5 credit\, and all sessions are designed to support ongoing professional development. The series is approved by the Pennsylvania State Board of Social Workers\, Marriage and Family Therapists\, and Professional Counselors. \nThe mission of SDHP is to promote self-determination and control in housing for people with disabilities and older adults in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. \n 
URL:https://rhls.org/event/webinar-navigating-income-based-housing-options-sdhps-navigating-income-based-housing-options/
LOCATION:See Web Link
CATEGORIES:Partner Events
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260130T130000
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CREATED:20260116T174611Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260129T141919Z
UID:3834-1769774400-1769778000@rhls.org
SUMMARY:Assistance Animals Explained
DESCRIPTION:Jan 22\, 2026 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM\n\n\nClick here to register.\n\n\nSDHP’s Assistance Animals Explained webinar for Landlords is an overview of what landlords need to know about Assistance animals and the fair housing regulations surrounding them​\, and much more!\n\nThis webinar is being given with a statewide lens. If you need any accommodations in order to fully participate in this webinar\, please send an email to SDHPInfo@inglis.org\n\n 
URL:https://rhls.org/event/assistance-animals-explained/
CATEGORIES:Partner Events
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260120T130000
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CREATED:20260116T162933Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260116T175936Z
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SUMMARY:Prepared Renter Education Program (PREP) Part 2
DESCRIPTION:Join the Self Determination Housing of Pennsylvania’s brand new Prepared Renter Education Program (PREP) \nPart 2 webinar is the second of a three part series\, discussing the renting process from beginning to end. Part 2 focuses on obtaining housing\, going over topics like where to search\, basic fair housing information\, and understanding a lease. \nJanuary 20| 12:00 PM- 1:00 PM | Register Here \n  \n  \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://rhls.org/event/prepared-renter-education-program-prep-part-2/
CATEGORIES:Partner Events
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260107T123000
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CREATED:20260106T164808Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260318T132545Z
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SUMMARY:Web Event: Lunch & Learn: Act 129 and Utility Help for Pennsylvania Households
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Wednesday\, January 7\, 2026\, from 12:00–12:30 PM for a brief Lunch & Learn meeting on Pennsylvania’s Act 129 Energy Efficiency and Conservation (EE&C) program. What is Act 129? Act 129 requires Pennsylvania’s largest electric utility companies—those that serve 100\,000 or more customers—to create and implement plans that reduce electricity consumption and reduce peak demand (the highest periods of electricity use). These plans include programs that offer rebates\, discounts\, and energy-saving programs for homes and businesses—like money back for efficient lighting\, appliances\, or heating and cooling systems. They also require utilities to reach out to landlords and housing providers who serve low-income tenants\, so the people who need these benefits most actually receive them. The law is implemented in multi-year phases and electric companies across PA have submitted their latest plan. Now we have the opportunity to review those plans and submit comments to ensure the electric companies are doing the most they can to help ease the energy burden of PA families! What will be covered:\n\nWhy Act 129 matters for low-income households\nHow multi-family providers can leverage the program\nHow you can engage in the public comment process\n\nWho Should Attend:\n\nHousing developers\nMulti-family owners and property managers\nHousing advocates/community organizers\nLow-income tenants\nCommunity development professionals\n\nSpeakers:\n\nJack Stucker\, Regional Housing Legal Services\nLevi Phillips\, Pennsylvania Utility Law Project\n\nModerator: Gale Schwartz\, Housing Alliance of Pennsylvania
URL:https://rhls.org/event/web-event-lunch-learn-act-129-and-utility-help-for-pennsylvania-households/
LOCATION:See Web Link
CATEGORIES:Partner Events
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251206
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SUMMARY:Join us at Homes Within Reach
DESCRIPTION:Staff Presentations \nB8. Building Resilience in Energy Efficiency: Strategies for Programs and Property Owners \nPeriods of uncertainty can stall energy efficiency efforts—yet the need is greater than ever. This workshop explores strategies to sustain progress by strengthening partnerships\, adapting to funding shifts\, and building resilient programs. Learn how initiatives evolved before and after the Inflation Reduction Act\, and how advocacy can guide new approaches. The session covers legal and financial tools like capital stacks\, audits\, and technical assistance. It also offers practical advice for multifamily property owners facing rising energy costs\, showing how efficiency can drive savings and support housing stability. \nElizabeth Marx\, Esq. Executive Director\, PULP \nJack Stucker\, Supervising Attorney\, RHLS \nJoshua Galloway\, Director of Partnership Development\, New Ecology\, Inc. \nSarah Ralich\, Senior Energy and Construction Manager\, ACTION-Housing\, Inc. \nC1. Value of Partnerships Among Mission Aligned Groups in this Changing Environment \nRecent changes in the affordable housing landscape have created new obstacles for providers. Costs of building and operating have risen sharply while public resources remain largely the same\, and policy instability makes planning and compliance more difficult. Addressing these challenges requires resources and expertise that many organizations struggle to mobilize alone\, leaving smaller nonprofits at a disadvantage when competing for scarce funding. Partnerships are more important than ever\, allowing mission-driven groups to pool resources and complement each other’s strengths in development\, services\, operations\, and community engagement. Join us to explore collaboration models\, share lessons learned\, and discuss strategies for building effective partnerships that expand affordable housing opportunities. \nDina Schlossberg\, Executive Director\, RHLS \nVidhi Anderson\, Vice President of Development\, HumanGood \nJudith Memberg\, Executive Director\, Genesis Housing Corporation \nRenée Cunningham\, Executive Director\, Center in the Park \nC4. Community Land Trusts: The History and Future of Permanently Affordable Housing \nThis session will introduce community land trusts (CLTs)\, exploring their roots in the American Civil Rights movement and the framework that makes them a tool for creating permanently affordable housing. Building on this foundation\, panelists will share how CLTs in Pennsylvania are innovating to meet community needs—through approaches such as rental cooperatives\, self-help housing programs\, modular development\, and the use of New Market Tax Credits to expand affordable housing opportunities. Join us to learn how CLTs are shaping housing solutions and discover practical strategies for creating lasting affordability in your community. \nKelly Prokop\, Senior Staff Attorney\, RHLS \nJulie Wilson\, Executive Director\, Common Roots \nJulie Nigro\, Director of Real Estate\, City of Bridges CLT \nStefanie Clark\, Family Program Director Habitat for Humanity of Bucks County \nC6. Preserving Affordable Homes: Strategies for Long-Term Stability \nJack Stucker\, Supervising Attorney\, RHLS \nKim Krauter\, Senior Vice President of Real Estate Development\, HDC MidAtlantic \nMatt Madia\, Vice President of Real Estate Services\, Neighborhood Allies \nCarolyn Placke\, Director of Housing\, LISC Philadelphia \nE9. Creating Successful Majority/Minority Partnerships to Build Affordable Housing \nPennsylvania faces a shortage of up to 600\,000 affordable housing units across 67 counties. The Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency (PHFA) has encouraged the partnering of small/minority developers with large established developers to build capacity and increase supply. Join a lively discussion on how to find partners; successful negotiation tools for both large and small developers; pitfalls to avoid; and how to create win/win partnerships to successfully execute projects. \nRaina Mehta\, Supervising Attorney\, RHLS \nBlane F. Stoddart\, President and CEO\, BFW Group of Companies \nRyan Sanders\, RB Development LLC Affordable Housing Developer \nTrey Barbour\, Affordable Housing Developer SVP\, Pivotal Housing Partners \nBoard Presentations \nA5. The Current State of the LIHTC Markets \nChris Paul\, President and Principal\, Diamond and Associates \nLindsay Soyka\, Executive Vice President\, R4 Capital \nCelia Smoot\, SVP- Head of Fund of CDFI Investments\, Key Bank \nLopa Kulluir\, Head of Affordable Housing Lending\, M&T Bank \nB5.Setting Up for Success in PA: Cost Limits and Cost Certifications \nChristine Paul\, President\, Diamond and Associates \nKaren Harris\, Partner\, CohnReznick \nMichael Arnst\, Project Manager\, Diamond and Associates \nD6. Racial Wealth Gap Simulation \nCreated by the Bread for World Institute\, the Racial Wealth Gap Simulation is an interactive tool to help people understand the connections between racial equity\, hunger\, poverty\, and wealth. It is a good first step for people unaware of structural inequality\, a tool for those who want a deeper understanding\, and a source for those who want to know the quantifiable economic impact of each policy that has widened today’s racial hunger\, income\, and wealth divides. The simulation guides participants to understand why racial equity is so important to ending hunger and poverty in the United States. Participants learn how federal policies created structural inequalities and how these policies increase hunger and poverty in communities of color. \nFred Bañuelos\, Community Investment Business Development Manager\, Federal Home Loan Bank of Pittsburgh \nMelissa Morse\, Director of Housing Programs\, Housing Authority of the County of Warren \nTonya Mitchell Weston\, President/CEO\, Housing Authority of the County of Warren \nE2. Managing\, Developing and Preserving Affordable Housing During Uncertainty \nIn 2024\, affordable housing development faced mounting challenges\, from labor shortages to rising insurance costs. This year brings additional pressures—lower equity pricing\, tariff-driven material costs\, and uncertainty around federal funds. This panel will offer insights on navigating today’s environment\, highlighting programs\, creative transactions\, and strategies to keep development and preservation moving forward\, even amid funding shifts. \nVidhi Anderson\, Vice President of Development\, HumanGood \nMichelle Yarbrough Korb\, Partner\, Nelson Mullins \nLeah Eppinger\, Executive Director & President\, Housing Authority of the County of Dauphin & Affordable Housing Associates of Dauphin County \nQuianna Wasler\, Chief Housing Officer\, Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh \n  \n 
URL:https://rhls.org/event/rhls-staff-and-board-present-at-the-annual-homes-within-reach-conference/
LOCATION:Homes Within Reach\, Hersey Lodge\, Hershey\, PA\, 17033
CATEGORIES:Partner Events
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