Sentences with phrase «housing needs of our community»

Today's forum will feature remarks from D.C. Council Member Michael Brown about why workforce housing matters and strategies to address the housing needs of the community's working families.

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«At Zendesk, we share the community's concern over affordable housing and addressing the needs of the homeless in San Francisco,» Zendesk said in a statement.

The budget is also expected to devote big money to tackle the acute housing shortage in Indigenous communities, where homes are often overcrowded and in serious need of repairs.

He's made giving back to the community an integral part of his business, starting in 2012 when he began offering free classes once a month to The Little Light House, a tuition - free school for children with special needs.

As part of The Home Project, there is an internal social impact award to further incentivize the development of products and features that address the unique housing needs in our communities.

As part of our pledge, The Home Project is leveraging various aspects of Zillow Group's business — including economic research — to raise awareness about housing insecurity and create solutions to address the unique needs of our Community Partners and those who are housing vulnerable.

As part of our pledge, we are leveraging various aspects of our business — from product development, to economic research, to public affairs and marketing support — to raise awareness about housing insecurity and create solutions to address the unique needs of our Community Partners and those who are housing vulnerable.

Community Partners are one way Zillow Group is making a meaningful commitment to help address the unique housing needs of some of the most vulnerable and underserved members of our communities.

«The bill provides much - needed relief from the Dodd - Frank Act for thousands of community banks and credit unions, and will spur lending and economic growth without creating risks to the financial system,» the White House said in a statement after the vote.

One aspect that Notman House still needs to improve in is engaging the more traditional business community of Montreal in its mission.

We joined an abusive, (house / semi-communal) «Bible» church primarily because it seemed to provide what we desperately felt we needed at that time, as a young couple, expecting our first child: Stability, Clarity of belief, «Coolness», Community, and a sense that we were joining something that promised it was going to have a great impact on the culture in the future, and we were thus getting in on the «bottom floor.»

There would be apostolic visitations of seminaries and houses of religious formation, led by seminary rectors and religious men and women from living and growing communities, who would recommend needed changes; the trustee agency would then mandate their implementation.

After many years of street ministry I found that if people are in need help it's best to direct them to a secular organization, like women's safe houses, food banks, AA, community colleges, community counselors, etc..

That is why — as it seems from the juxtaposition in Genesis of the Tower of Babel event and the life and career of Abraham — God chose Abraham and those born from him (and those who have attached themselves to his house) to be the covenanted community that God needs for the Torah to do its work in the world.

Mormons are definitely Christians, and their values of family, faith and community service are exactly what we need in the White House.

Perusing the index of Origins, the weekly publication of representative documents and speeches compiled by Catholic News Service, our imaginary historian will note, for example, the following initiatives undertaken at the national, diocesan and parish levels in 1994 - 95: providing alternatives to abortion; staffing adoption agencies; conducting adult education courses; addressing African American Catholics» pastoral needs; funding programs to prevent alcohol abuse; implementing a new policy on altar servers and guidelines for the Anointing of the Sick; lobbying for arms control; eliminating asbestos in public housing; supporting the activities of the Association of Catholic Colleges and Universities (227 strong); challenging atheism in American society; establishing base communities (also known as small faith communities); providing aid to war victims in Bosnia; conducting Catholic research in bioethics; publicizing the new Catechism of the Catholic Church; battling child abuse; strengthening the relationship between church and labor unions; and deepening the structures and expressions of collegiality in the local and diocesan church.

Sam Warren relates how he proceeded: I went to all the agencies I could — churches, the YMCA, the Red Cross, the Community Chest, libraries, even factories — anyone who might be likely to know of families who needed housing.

That night the discussion in his fathers house turned to the respect my husband needed to show in the community I was given the example of how much he had in feeling for the way the community was set up in traditions and privilege.

The effect has been a diminishing pool of quality rental housing in the area, particularly for larger families needing the more spacious apartments often targeted for condo conversions, said John Fitzgerald, executive director of the Howard Area Community Center in Rogers Park.

Governor Larry Hogan signed The Hunger - Free Schools Act of 2017 (House Bill 287 / Senate Bill 361) yesterday, which will extend the successful Community Eligibility Provision to allow more high - need schools in Maryland to provide free school breakfast and lunch to all students.

La Villa Montessori School Mississauga is a charming community school house dedicated to fulfill the intrinsic needs of each child by following Dr. Montessori's principles and the guidelines of the Association Montessori Internationale (A.M.I.)

Five Acres Announces their Holiday Open House and annual Toy Drive Community members are invited to come celebrate the season & support children and families in need with a call for toy donations (Friday, November 13, 2015, Altadena, CA) Community members and friends of Five Acres are invited to attend the Holiday Open House -LSB-...]

«Planning for both conservation and development together preserves clean water, natural areas, and community character while providing needed jobs and housing,» said Jack Clarke, Director of Public Policy and Government Relations at Mass Audubon.

In addition to being a board member for Baby - Friendly USA, Ms. McBride also serves on the Board of Directors for Lakewood Community Services Center, which provides food and housing services to individuals and families in need on the west side of Cleveland.

We believe that primary legislation relating to housing should now be devolved to Wales, bringing decision - making closer to the people and allowing decisions to be made according to the needs of Welsh communities.

«Airbnb's predatory housing schemes are robbing our communities of desperately needed affordable housing while forcing New Yorkers to pay $ 600 million more in rent,» said New York Communities for Change Executive Director Jonathan Westin.

We need a system of regional democracy that brings better transport, education, housing, jobs, health care and strengthens communities rather than depriving them of their voices.

K. Webster spoke about the burgeoning population of seniors who need housing, and the wealth of community gardens in the area.

Rose Harvey, Commissioner of the Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation said, «The Niagara Gateway Apartments project shows how underutilized buildings can be repurposed to revitalize communities, preserve local heritage and create much - needed housing.

The New York House members touted «the economic advantage of building the site at Fort Drum,» saying the home of the Army's 10th Mountain Division already has the infrastructure and community support needed for the project.

«I am proud of the work we have done together to address issues of affordable housing, the need to raise the minimum wage and how to help Bronxites returning from prison to re-enter our community,» Rivera wrote.

Despite the urgent need for affordable housing uptown, Jackson indicated that Sherman Plaza would not be a good deal for the community, as the affordability level of many of the units would still be too high.

«We need to focus on the 1,800 blighted houses on the South Side of the city that sit and contribute to horrendous things in communities,» Perez Williams said.

Assemblyman Steven Cymbrowitz, Chair of the Assembly's Housing Committee said, «The Graduate to Homeownership Program gives our young college graduates the financial and educational support they need to create roots and to help build vibrant and stable communities.

«Rather than razing a much loved and much needed community asset in Elizabeth Street Garden, the City should work with Community Board 2 to select more appropriate locations that will allow for both affordable housing and preservation of the Gardecommunity asset in Elizabeth Street Garden, the City should work with Community Board 2 to select more appropriate locations that will allow for both affordable housing and preservation of the GardeCommunity Board 2 to select more appropriate locations that will allow for both affordable housing and preservation of the Garden.»

As a Member of the House Appropriations Committee, I am committed to fighting for these essential programs to ensure our neediest communities have the resources they need,» said Congresswoman Grace Meng (D - Flushing).

This is a project that truly reflects the needs of the community, providing affordable apartments for people at a range of income levels, with services to those who require them in order to remain stably housed.»

Creating excellent housing for our most vulnerable New Yorkers is essential and we are honored to work with all our partners who dedicate their time and talents to support individuals with special needs to live with dignity in our Bronx community,» said Samantha Magistro, Managing Director of New Business at Bronx Pro.

«[W] hile the Queens House of Detention would be an ill - advised solution for the needs of the Department of Corrections and its members, alternatively, it would fulfill the requirements of my office for a modern, consolidated and comprehensive physical plant — without burdening the community with increased pedestrian and road traffic,» Brown said.

By leveraging multiple HCR programs and coordinating with community partners, we are able to offer high quality affordable housing that has a host of amenities and is convenient to the services and recreation seniors want and need.»

«Homes and Community Renewal's proud participation in the Prospero Hall project exemplifies Governor Andrew Cuomo's leadership in making more housing opportunities available to New Yorkers who need them most,» said Darryl C. Towns, Commissioner / CEO of NYS Homes and Community Renewal (HCR).

Westchester County donated the land, and the development is helping to meet its federal court settlement regarding the need for affordable housing in many of the County's communities, including the City of Rye.

The Vienna Senior Housing Complex and other developments like it address a critical need for our senior citizens, who are the most vulnerable members of our communities.

Westchester County Board of Legislators Chair Ben Boykin said, «The Vienna Senior Apartments, and their 40 units of affordable housing, address a critical need for individuals 62 and older in our communities.

(HCR) «We are happy to work with development partners like PUSH Buffalo and Housing Visions, who know the needs of Buffalo's West Side and have a track record of accomplishment in serving this community.»

On the 7 month anniversary of Hurricane Maria, Puerto Rican communities held rallies across the country and pressured elected officials to support the housing needs of displaced or homeless families, many of whom are facing eviction or the expiration of their FEMA hotel vouchers, leaving families and students with nowhere to go.

Council Member King, who reviewed his 12 - Point Plan for the 12TH Council District with more than 700 Bronx residents, friends and special guests in attendance, discussed upcoming and future projects, which include affording housing for working families through a partnership with Habitat for Humanity, the renovation of Agnes Haywood Park, capital funding to schools in the 12th Council District, expense funding to community - based organizations, funding for NYCHA developments and youth programs as well as DOT and DSNY needs in the 12th Council District.

«How is it that a community with a need as great as ours has not even received 1 percent of the affordable housing built in Manhattan?»

Mr. Dunleavy, who has been critical of the proposed zone change in the past, said after the event that he supports the Family Community Life Center, but on the issue of the housing, he said the town needs to get payments in lieu of taxes from the church, because the town is losing $ 500,000 to $ 600,000 per year in tax revenue otherwise.

«So if a person doesn't have private insurance and their house just got washed away, that's when communities steps up, and that's when neighbors step up, and that's when government is helpful because that's what public service is all about at the end of the day, is helping people and these are clearly people who need help.