Resource Center

Looking for talking points or FAQs to prepare for a meeting on Capitol Hill? A copy of NCSHA’s annual Factbook? Housing research and analysis? A presentation from a recent conference to share with a colleague? A reference guide for Housing Credit, HOME, MRBs, or Section 8 program administration? You’ve come to the right place: The NCSHA Resource Center is your source for this important information and much more. Refer to the right sidebar to see resource categories or use the search bar to search resources by topic.

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Emergency Housing Assistance Updates

Idaho Housing and Finance Association | Combating Homelessness with Avenues for Hope

IHFA's Avenues for Hope Housing Challenge uses technology and peer-to-peer fundraising to help raise money annually for non-profits across Idaho in an effort to combat homelessness and enhance affordable housing opportunities in our communities. Over the last nine years, the program has helped raise $4.4 million, including $1.3 million in 2019 alone. During that time, Avenues for Hope has increased community donations, corporate sponsorships and nonprofit beneficiaries.

Georgia Department of Community Affairs/Georgia Housing and Finance Authority | HomeSafe Georgia Marketing Campaign

Our HomeSafe Georgia program was developed in 2010 to address financial challenges faced by homeowners. The HomeSafe program was scheduled to end on 3/31/20. Our team developed an integrated marketing plan to provide key messaging to the public about how this program was helping people all across the state. Included were 2 websites, earned media, a Mayor Bottoms-endorsed event, commercials, print and online advertising, video content, blogs, email marketing and social media.

Wyoming Community Development Authority | WCDA Annual Report

The Wyoming Community Development Authority (WCDA) is pleased to present you with the 2019 Annual Report, “Bringing WCDA to Your Home.” This ultimate eight-page annual report supplies an impactful review of yearly successes and information.

Wisconsin Housing and Economic Development Authority | WE ARE WHEDA: WHEDA Annual Report 2019

We are excited to share WE ARE WHEDA: WHEDA Annual Report 2019 in an entirely new way through a highly interactive format. The report highlights stories from each of our main areas of business. From large metropolitan areas like Milwaukee and Madison to small rural communities like Chilton, WHEDA has a hand in much of the momentum moving Wisconsin forward. We are proud to share just a sample of the hard work that is building up communities.

Washington State Housing Finance Commission | Transforming Washington: 2019 Annual Report

In 2019, the Washington State Housing Finance Commission chose a theme of transformation for our annual report. Although high rents and home costs have continued to push people into homelessness and put homeownership out of reach for all but the highest earners, we wanted to share the bright spots—how providing affordable homes transforms lives, neighborhoods, communities and our state.

Virginia Housing | VHDA Annual Report FY19

For FY19, VHDA decided to take our annual report to the next level with an overall refresh to its look, feel and format. It presents short videos, easy-to-skim stories and animated infographics — all designed to tell the story of how our work is making a difference in the lives of Virginians who need affordable housing.

Rhode Island Housing: We’ll Get You Home | 2019 Annual Report

In the midst of the COVID-19 health crisis, this HFA developed and released a completely online annual report with a strong message of support and stability for Rhode Islanders. With compelling text and graphics, the new report allows us to further message and position ourselves as a critical resource for residents of our state.

Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency | We Create Successful Renters, Homebuyers & Homeowners

Our 2019 annual report has two special features we think distinguish it and make it worthy of recognition. Our messaging goes beyond just housing to stress how our consumer education and supportive services help people maintain stable housing for life and even improve their housing situation. Additionally, our graphic design is especially inviting for readers because it eschews text heavy paragraphs for short snippets of text supported by original photos and open, inviting graphic design.

Oklahoma Housing Finance Agency | Welcome Home, Oklahoma

With its 2019 annual report, Oklahoma Housing Finance Agency wanted to share firsthand accounts of how it rolls out the welcome mat for Oklahomans utilizing affordable housing programs. Welcome Home, Oklahoma focuses on customer testimonials and videos through a dedicated microsite.

Iowa Finance Authority | IFA Chain Reactions – FY19 Annual Report

The Iowa Finance Authority’s 2019 Annual Report showcases not only IFA’s investments throughout the state, but how those investments in turn created chain reactions throughout Iowa communities. When our programs support an individual, family or community, a chain reaction ripples through the entire state of Iowa, changing lives and opening doors along the way. This report brought those reactions to the forefront. We're proud to be a key part of the CHAIN REACTIONS to help build a better Iowa.