Last week, NACCED celebrated National Community Development Week through member and staff engagement across multiple platforms. Kicking off the week, NACCED announced a revamped Success Stories webpage, showcasing a record number of member projects funded through the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program and its 2023 Advocacy Toolkit for members to use for issue engagement not only during CD Week, but throughout the year. On Tuesday, April 11, NACCED member and sponsor Neighborly Software held a webinar titled “ Rebuilding Together with CDBG” with Shelby County, TN Planning and Programs Manager Dana Sjostrom and Nassau County, NY Community Development Director Kevin Crean. A recording of the webinar can be viewed here.

NACCED also shared social media tips to increase CDBG awareness. During this month’s meeting of NACCED’s Community Development Committee. Los Angeles County, CA Community Development Director Linda Jenkins presented on a partnership with PACE Finance Corporation (PACE)to offer technical assistance grants for struggling small business through a multi-year CDBG grant. Riverside County, CA Development Manager Juan Garcia spoke to the committee about an inspiring use of CDBG funding towards Harmony Kitchen, which provides fresh meals to vulnerable communities throughout the area. Johnson County, KS was spotlighted for its efforts in using CDBG funding to build an ADA accessible five-bedroom house for disabled individuals with capped rent for affordability.

WASHINGTON, DC – MARCH 21, 2023 - The National Association for County Community and Economic Development (NACCED) is excited to welcome PolicyMap as the latest member to join NACCED as a Platinum Associate member!

NACCED’s associate members provide valuable products and services within the affordable housing, community development and economic development industry. These members are established industry leaders, committed to promoting and enhancing the success of counties implementing the nation’s affordable housing and community development programs.

Monday, NACCED Executive Director Laura DeMaria attended an industry leaders’ conversation about the President’s FY24 proposed budget with US Department of Housing and Urban Development Secretary Marcia Fudge. In addition to Sec. Fudge, in attendance were Deputy Secretary Adrianne Todman, Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary for Community Planning and Development Marion McFadden, the leaders of 24 Washington, DC- based housing advocacy organizations, and additional senior HUD leadership.

WASHINGTON, DC – 2/6/23 - The National Association for County Community and Economic Development (NACCED) is excited to welcome VHB as the latest member to join NACCED as a Platinum Associate member!

NACCED’s associate members provide valuable products and services within the affordable housing, community development, and economic development industry. These members are established industry leaders, committed to promoting and enhancing the success of counties implementing the nation’s affordable housing and community development programs.

Earlier this month, NACCED welcomed members from across the country to Washington, DC for NACCED’s annual Legislative Conference.

On Thursday, February 9, NACCED leadership took part in a Hill day with congressional offices, holding impactful conversations on the application of federal funding in counties. Federal initiatives discussed included the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s (HUD) Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and the HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME). NACCED met with the offices of Representatives Kay Granger (R-TX), Sean Casten (D-IL), Lauren Underwood (D-IL), Beth Van Duyne (R-TX), Andrew Garbarino (R-NY), and Senator Tina Smith (D-MN).