In this issue:

Golden Eagle 2 takes flight as elderly and disabled residents fight to preserve affordable housing

In the heart of Oregon Coast’s dairy country, a quiet battle raged as residents of the Golden Eagle 2 Apartments – a lifeline for low-income seniors – faced the threat of displacement. Their fight, backed by the financial and strategic support of Housing Assistance Council and RCAC’s Loan Fund, ultimately preserved not just homes, but an essential piece of Tillamook’s community fabric.

Recent news:

RCAC joins forces with Economic Recovery Corps to revitalize rural Northern California

Rural Community Assistance Corporation announced that Carissa Patrone Maikuri has been selected as a fellow with the Economic Recovery Corps to work alongside RCAC’s Building Rural Economies team. This exciting partnership aims to breathe new life into Northern California’s rural economies through strategic community economic development, planning and technical assistance.

Building Bridges with RCAC: An interview with Economic Recovery Corps Fellow Carissa Patrone Maikuri

RCAC Network News sat down with Carissa Patrone Maikuri, an Economic Recovery Corps (ERC) Fellow, who has joined forces with RCAC’s Building Rural Economies team to bring fresh energy and ideas to the team and several rural communities. For the next two and a half years, Carissa will work alongside Plumas County to focus on revitalizing the local economy through community-driven projects and strategic development initiatives.

Training highlights

Environmental, water and wastewater trainings

California Senate Bill 552: A Closer Look at Drought Planning, Reporting, Response & Recovery

Sept. 17, 2024 | 8:30 AM-3:30 PM Pacific Time
Wyndham Visalia, Visalia, California

Senate Bill 552 mandates new actions be taken by state, county and small water suppliers- what do you need to know, and what actions do you need to take? There are new responsibilities to reduce the risk of inadequate water supply during a water shortage event. We will identify potential water shortage risks for small water suppliers and rural communities, and we will outline emerging requirements and resources along the road to improved drought resilience.

Preparing for a Sanitary Survey

Sept. 18, 2024 | 8:30 AM-3:30 PM Pacific Time
Wyndham Visalia, Visalia, California

It is the ultimate responsibility of every operator, manager and board member to provide safe drinking water to their customers. The prevention and removal of contaminants from the water is an essential job function. Sanitary surveys are a very important tool in helping water systems provide safe drinking water. The Ground Water Rule puts increased regulatory emphasis on conducting sanitary surveys and correcting deficiencies before they lead to water contamination events.

Water Mathematics 2-Day Series (New Mexico)

Sept. 23, 2024 | 9:00 AM-1:30 PM Mountain Time
Sept. 24, 2024 | 9:00 AM-1:30 PM Mountain Time
Hosted Online

Day 1: Conversions and Basic Geometry
Day 2: Flows & Velocities and Chemical Feed Dosing

Housing counseling trainings

DEI Best Practices 2-Part Series

Sept. 3, 2024 | 9:00 AM-12:00 PM Pacific Time
Sept. 5, 2024 | 9:00 AM-12:00 PM Pacific Time
Hosted Online

Participants will learn the meaning of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI). In addition, counselors will learn the steps to develop a DEI initiative. Participants will discuss how DEI is reflected or incorporated in their organizations and will share their successes and lessons learned on their DEI journey. RCAC staff will share their own experience in setting up a Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion committee. Participants will analyze the barriers to DEI in the housing counseling industry.

HUD Exam Prep & Success 7-Part Series

Sept. 10, 2024 | Financial Management, Part 1
Sept. 12, 2024 | Housing Affordability, Part 2
Sept. 16, 2024 | Fair Housing, Part 3
Sept. 18, 2024 | Homeownership & Post Purchase, Part 4
Sept. 23, 2024 | Avoiding Foreclosure & Eviction, Part 5
Sept. 25, 2024 | Tenancy, Part 6
Sept. 30, 2024 | Review, Part 7

9:00 AM-12:00 PM Pacific Time (All days)
Hosted Online

Through these trainings, you will gain valuable knowledge and skills that you can use as a HUD-Certified Housing Counselor.

Promoting Mobility Counseling through Affirmative Marketing

Sept. 24, 2024 | 9:00 AM-12:00 PM Pacific Time
Hosted Online

This course will teach counselors to use affirmative marketing techniques to explore housing options in a range of neighborhoods, including those of higher opportunity; identify housing and neighborhoods that best fit the clients’ needs; promote housing choices; deconcentrate poverty; increase access to transportation, services of interest and educational opportunities; and explore strategies on ways to implement the course content into rental, pre-purchase and homeownership counseling.

For questions about event registration, please email registration@rcac.org or call (916) 447-9832 ext. 1429.

Affordable Housing Loan Program

RCAC financing helps developers build single and multifamily affordable housing units for low-income families. RCAC’s housing loans allow for short-term acquisition, pre-development, site development and construction of single and multifamily affordable housing. RCAC is a certified Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI).

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