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A Status Report on Hunger and Homelessness in America’s Cities was released in December 2002 by the U.S. Conference of Mayors. Download free at: www.usmayors.org/uscm/hungersurvey/2002/onlinereport/ HungerAndHomelessReport2002.pdf. To order a hard copy ($20), visit www.usmayors.org.
Housing First is a yearlong project by NPR News radio and web journalists that began with a five-part series on All Things Considered last July and will continue with various news reports until July 2003. www.npr.org/news/specials/housingfirst/about/index.html.
Seedco has published When Good Work Makes Good Sense: Social Purpose Business Case Studies, about successful business ventures launched by four community-based nonprofit organizations. The report is available at www.seedco.org, or can be ordered from Seedco. Information: 212-473-0255 (ext. 305) or info@seedco.org.
The National Trust for Historic Preservation has published Rebuilding Community: A Toolkit for Historic Preservation and Neighborhood Redevelopment to help communities reclaim older buildings for affordable housing. Free download at www.nationaltrust.org/issues/housing/ Rebuilding_Community.pdf. Information: 202-588-6141 or pr@nthp.org.
Taking Stock: Rural People, Poverty, and Housing at the Turn of the 21st Century is a 170-page report with two poster-sized maps showing poverty and housing conditions in every county in the United States. Available online in pdf format at www.ruralhome.org. Hard copies can be obtained from the Housing Assistance Council for $26. The maps are available separately for $4 each or $7 for both. HAC, 1025 Vermont Ave., NW, Suite 606, Washington, DC 20005. Information: 202-842-8600 or HAC@ruralhome.org.
Youth REP Step by Step: An Introduction to Youth-Led Research and Evaluation contains descriptions and profiles of youth-led projects in such areas as school reform, juvenile justice and public health. $10, plus $3 shipping, from Youth in Focus, 1611 Telegraph Ave., Suite 510, Oakland, CA 94612. Information: 510-251-9800, x306, or info@youthinfocus.net.
Awards
The National Trust for Historic Preservation is accepting nominations for the 2003 National Trust/HUD Secretary’s Award for Excellence in Historic Preservation, for a project that demonstrates that preservation is an effective tool for creating affordable housing and expanding economic opportunities in the community. Deadline: March 1, 2003. Information can be found at www.nationaltrust.org.
The Public Welfare Foundation awards grants in the areas of criminal justice, disadvantaged elderly and youth, environment, population, health, community and economic development, human rights and technology assistance. Most first-time grants fall between $25,000 and $50,000. Application deadline is open. www.publicwelfare.org.
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