May webinar recording available online
Robin McKinney, director of Maryland CASH, facilitated the webinar Understanding the Asset-building Continuum earlier this month. The training was designed to help direct-service organizations identify which financial resources are best suited for their clients. The goal of the webinar was to ensure that organizations provide the most appropriate resources to meet clients’ differing needs and help them on the road to financial stability.
Missed the webinar? Watch the recording here http://bit.ly/JBYAXL
Affordable housing challenges in Ohio’s Appalachian areas
The Ohio CDC Association recently released a report focusing on the affordable housing challenges in the state’s Appalachian counties. With high unemployment and poverty, Ohio’s Appalachian areas have an increasing demand for affordable housing options. The report provides an analysis of the current housing stock and population trends, and makes recommendations for future affordable housing opportunities.
Read the full report at the bottom of page here http://bit.ly/KoPryc
Behavioral economics and IDAs
CFED recently sponsored a webinar that discussed how behavioral economics-based strategies can support asset building programs, including individual development accounts (IDAs). Small program changes can help clients achieve their savings goals. The article also provides links to resource guides that organizations can use to in their asset building programs. Read the article here http://bit.ly/IWNyVW
In the news
A recent New York Times article talks about the benefits and challenges facing recipients of the Earned Income Tax Credit. Read the full article http://nyti.ms/Jbd5OB
This recent Toledo Blade editorial found a lot to like about Policy Matters Ohio’s proposal to establish a state Earned Income Tax Credit. Read more at http://bit.ly/L5s27v
Lame duck is an opportunity for legislators to act on data centers (and more)