Download - B1 survival of the fittest - tools for tough times

PETER CAREY, MODERATOR

JOYCE BARR, PRESENTER

ROZANN DOWNING, PRESENTER

CHRISTOPHER SANCHEZ, PRESENTER

Survival of the Fittest: Tools for Tough Times

2 0 1 2 N AT I O N A L R U R A L H O U S I N G C O N F E R E N C E

Survival of the Fittest

Self-Help Enterprises and HACOver 40 years of partnership and progress

National Rural Housing Conference 2012

Incorporated in 1965…SHE is the oldest mutual self-help housing organization in the nation.

Mission: To improve the living conditions of the low-income families of California’s San Joaquin Valley.

SHE Service Area

If the San Joaquin Valley were a state…

The San Joaquin Valley is larger in area than ten states (over 27,000 square miles in the 8 county SHE service area).

The San Joaquin Valley would rank 31st in population, exceeding 20 states.

Sustainable Communities

Self-Help Enterprises and the San Joaquin ValleyOver 45 years of partnership and progress

The “Other” California

• High Unemployment

• Agriculture based economy

• Substandard Living Conditions

• Lack of Infrastructure

• Low Education

• Health Issues

Challenges

Expanding Capital Investment

Homeownership, Rental, Rehab, Repair

InfrastructureCommunity Development (Water and Wastewater)

.

Single Family – Mutual Self-Help

Farmworker and Family Rental Housing

And then the Recession HitWe were facing:

Funding at Risk Real Estate collapse Reduced local government resources Wary Lenders Lack of support Lack in Interest

And we were: Over-invested in land Over-staffed Over-optimistic

When the tide goes out…..

Learning to look at things differently

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Getting Real, Real Fast

“Not everything that is faced can be changed, but nothing can be changed until it is faced.”

James Baldwin


Three Basic Rules

• Know what your assumptions are.

• Distinguish what’s certain, and what’s hoped-for

• Information is not knowledge


Most Important ….Keep the Mission

• “The reasonable man adapts himself to the world; the unreasonable man persists in trying to adapt the world to himself. Therefore all progress depends on the unreasonable man.” ‒ George Bernard Shaw


And we’re still building…

And adding to the housing supply…

For them….

…and for them.

Survival of the Fittest:Tools for Tough Times

“Collaborate for Success”

Presented by

Christopher W. Sanchez

NALCAB’s Mission

To build financial and real estate assets as well as human and technology resources for Latino families, communities, and organizations.

NALCAB SUMMARY

Based in San Antonio, Texas

Number of Staff: 16

Service Area: 30 states and the District of Columbia

80+ Member Organizations Nationally

Primary Focus: Build community assets and family wealth in predominately Latino and immigrant communities.

• Support our Members• Invest in Leadership • Create a National Forum

Main Programs Offered

Help Members Access Investment Capital and Grant Awards (Federal & Private Sources)

Train & Develop the Next Generation of Latino Leadership

Support Entrepreneurship Programs

Organize Consortia (Encourage Collaboration)

CONSORTIUM

Definition:1. Combination of organizations for common

purpose. An association or grouping of institutions, businesses, or financial organizations, usually set up for a common purpose that would be beyond the capabilities of a single member of the group.

NALCAB Examples

Neighborhood Stabilization Program 2

Broadband Technology Opportunities Program

Border Community Capital Initiative

APPROACH TO SUCCESS:

• Identify the Need and Define the Market• Build Partnership across Stakeholders

(Share instead of Compete)• Pursue Funding Partners that “FIT”• Raise Awareness – Letters, E-Blasts, Research• Provide a Forum – Strategic Messaging• Mobilize

LIVE EXAMPLE

• Need for Capital in underserved U.S. / Mexico Border Region

• Organize non-profits that serve Colonia Communities

• Outreach to HUD / CDFI / USDA-RD and Private Donors

• Embarked on a Letter Campaign to Decision-Makers• Annual Border Summit – Invite stakeholders &

Funders• Prepare to respond to funding opportunities

RESULTS:

Unified Message + Combined Resources

=

OPPORTUNITY FOR ALL

Contact

Christopher W. Sanchez

Program Director

[email protected]

mailto:[email protected]

Promoting affordable housing for 7 years

Providing a full array housing services

Community Action NetworkOUR MISSION:

To promote rural development by producing affordable housing and increasing the skill and employability of participants through hands on training.

Community Action NetworkSERVICE AREA

Community Action NetworkEVALUATION OF HOUSING SERVICES

Scaling Back Coverage Area

Seeking New Opportunities

Scaling Back Staff

Partnering with Other Organizations

Community Action NetworkHOUSING SERVICES - 2009

Homeownership – 80%

Homeowner Repair – 10%

Housing Counseling – 5%

Rental Homes – 5%

Community Action NetworkHOUSING SERVICES - 2012

Homeownership – 40%

Homeowner Repair – 30%

Housing Counseling – 10%

Rental Homes – 20%

Community Action NetworkASSESSING STAFF CAN’s Construction Foreman

evaluated the construction crew

Presented evaluation to Board of Directors

Board decided to scale back the construction crew from 8 to 4 employees

CAN becoming a Licensed Contractor

Community Action NetworkPARTNERSHIPS Joining/forming

Statewide Housing Coalition

Damascus Road Homeless Shelter

TARP Center for Independent Living

Community Action NetworkASSESSING & EVALUATING Outreach in Community

Awarding Good Employees

Recognizing our Funders

CHDO Merging

Evaluation Community Needs

Community Action NetworkSECRETS TO OUR SUCCES:Assess, Evaluate, and Realign!!!

Joyce M. BarrPhase Inc.

Phase Management Inc.

Courtes de Emerald II Apartments

Courtes de Emerald ApartmentsHarvest Home Apartments

Friendship Crossing ApartmentsParadise Estates Apartments

Harvest Home Apartments


22 units


On-site laundry facility

Mailboxes


Umbrella covered benches throughout property

Playground

Courtes de Emerald Apartments


28 units


Playground

Pavilion/Barbeque Grills


32 units



Mailboxes


Gazebo

Gaming tables/playground


Walking Trail

Computer Labs

Friendship Crossing Apartments


40 units



Playground


Pavilion w/ grills

Mailboxes


Fitness Center

Computer Center


Car Wash Facility

Gazebo w/ rose garden


Beautiful Community Center

Paradise Estates Apartments


50 units



Mailboxes


Pavilion w/ grills

Playground


Tennis Court

Splash Pod


Fitness Center

Computer Lab

Soccer Field


Beautiful Community Center

Joyce M. BarrPhase Inc.

Phase Management Inc.