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Apply for the 2025 Oregon Supportive Housing Institute

About the Institute

CSH and the Oregon Housing and Community Services (OHCS) are excited to announce their partnership for the 2025 Oregon Supportive Housing Institute. The 2025 Institute includes sessions aimed to address the statewide need for permanent supportive housing.

Over the course of five months, the Institute will provide targeted training and technical assistance that will result in a supportive housing project development proposal. Teams are comprised, at minimum, of a developer partner, property management partner, and a supportive services partner. Teams are strongly encouraged to also include a person with lived experience. The Institute will create a strong foundation for new supportive housing projects and help build strong teams equipped to navigate the complex process of developing housing with supportive services.

Application Deadline: 11:59PM on March 7, 2025

How to Submit

Submit an electronic copy of the application and the attachments in PDF form to CSH by email to: lori.gutierrez@csh.org. You will receive a confirmation that your application has been received; if you do not receive confirmation of receipt within 24 hours from sending, please send an email to lori.gutierrez@csh.org.

Informational Webinar

An informational webinar will be held on Tuesday, February 11, 2025, 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. PST for prospective respondents to this application.

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CSH and Iowa Finance Authority Announce Participants of Inaugural Iowa Supportive Housing Institute 

Media Contact: Jesse Dean, CSH, jesse.dean@csh.org 

Des Moines, IA  –  CSH and the Iowa Finance Authority today announced that seven teams will participate in Iowa’s inaugural Iowa Supportive Housing Institute. The Institute is a six-month training series that will focus on developing strategic and income-targeted affordable housing with support services for those Iowans with the highest needs who are also experiencing homelessness.   

All groups will create a plan to develop affordable housing with access to supportive services for individuals experiencing homelessness, culminating with a final presentation where teams will present their plans to a group of public and private investors. 

“Housing for our lowest-income residents is one of Iowa’s biggest needs, especially for those facing homelessness and severe hardships,” said IFA Director Debi Durham. “Through our partnership with CSH, we’re connecting developers and service providers with the resources and training needed to expand housing and support services, aiming to alleviate homelessness and promote long-term success.” 

“CSH congratulates the selected teams and looks forward to collaborating with IFA to advance supportive housing in Iowa,” said Katrina Van Valkenburgh, Managing Director of CSH’s Central Region. “Supportive housing promotes stability, well-being, and helps individuals and families thrive. By combining affordable housing with services, IFA and CSH aim to create lasting community benefits across Iowa.” 
 

A competitive application process was held and the selected teams include:  

  • Anawim Housing and Cutler Development, Des Moines  
  • City of Sioux City, RentSUX, Plains Asset Group, and Heartland Counseling Services, Sioux City  
  • Friends of the Family and Cedar Valley Housing Corporation, Waterloo  
  • Hawkeye Area Community Action Program, Cedar Rapids  
  • Humility Homes and Gratus Development, Davenport  
  • United Way of Southeast Iowa, Hubbell Realty, City of Burlington, Burington Area Homeless Shelter, Burlington  
  • Vera French, The Salvation Army-QCFS, and Quad Cities Housing Council, Davenport 
     

More information about Iowa’s Supportive Housing Institute is available here

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Subcontracting Opportunity for Graphic Design

CSH is seeking an individual/organization to provide graphic design services through a United States Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) funded initiative. This HHS funded initiative through the Health Services Resources Administration (HRSA), Bureau of Primary Healthcare (BPHC) provides training and technical assistance to Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs) nationally. The appropriate individual/organization(s) will need to be able to provide graphic design services for the following:

  • Template Development.
  • Resource Documents.
  • Infographic Design.
  • Presentation Template.

Specifically, this will include but may not be limited to the below products:

  • Improving Access to Care for Residents of Supportive Housing – Infographic
  • Homelessness and Access to Care: Best Practices for Health Centers – Infographic
  • Medicaid and Housing-Related Services – What Health Centers Need to Know – Infographic
  • Connecting to Care at the Intersection of HIV and Hepatitis C – Template and Infographic

Funding Available
Based on funding approval, an amount not to exceed $15,000 is available for this project. Per federal regulations, the services will be paid for as an hourly rate and can’t exceed $95.81/hour.

Contract Timeframe
The contract will cover the period beginning with the immediate selection of an applicant at the close of the RFP and end June 30, 2025.

Application Process
In order for consideration and participation in this work, apply by emailing complete application to fedta@csh.org by COB January 31, 2025. Please use “HRSA Graphic Design Proposal” as the subject line.

Applications may be submitted in any format the respondent chooses to use. Applications will be evaluated based on the following criteria:

  • Demonstrated successful performance of substantially similar work;
  • Relevant project work;
  • Years of relevant experience; and
  • Rate reasonableness and overall cost of services.
  • Special consideration will be given to small, disadvantaged, minority, or women owned businesses.

Please note that CSH requires subcontractors, including individuals and sole proprietors, to carry workers’ compensation and Commercial General Liability insurance while performing work under a CSH subcontract and should be prepared to list CSH as an “additionally insured” before contract execution if selected.

Evaluation
CSH will evaluate applications utilizing the following criteria and will select the valid proposal:

  • Demonstrated successful performance of substantially similar work;
  • Relevant project work;
  • Experience and expertise;
  • Years of relevant experience; and
  • Rate reasonableness and overall cost of services.

Organizations must be able to comply with the administrative and financial management requirements of the prime award from HRSA including the financial management standards for funds control and accountability and the HHS Grants Policy found at https://www.hrsa.gov/sites/default/files/grants/hhsgrantspolicy.pdf .

Individuals and organizations cannot be identified in the System for Award Management found at sam.gov as have existing, pending, or expired debarments that preclude them from doing business with the United States government and cannot have convictions for, nor have any pending indictments for, fraud or a criminal offense in connection with a public contract or subcontract.

We will contact you regarding the determination of adding you as a CSH subcontractor. If you have any questions, please email Dominic Sistena at fedta@csh.org, including “RFP Graphic Design” in the subject line.

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Pre-Notice of Request for Proposals (RFP) for Strategic Communications and Marketing Consulting Services

Corporation for Supportive Housing (“CSH”) seeks proposals from qualified consultants/firms to provide strategic communications, marketing, and public relations services. The selected consultant/firm will have the expertise to support CSH’s broader agenda advancing supportive housing as an evidence-based, compassionate solution to unsheltered homelessness, especially for people experiencing long-term homelessness. The selected consultant/vendor will help CSH build a communications platform and strategy equipped to respond to shifting headwinds related to the affordable housing, services, justice, and homelessness sectors.

RFP Timeline

We anticipate following the timeline below related to this RFP. CSH may amend the schedule as needed. CSH reserves the right to amend the timeline and RFP during and after the RFP issue period and will notify consultants/firms that opt-in.

Key Dates 
January 3-9, 2025 Pre-Notice and Opt-in Period 
January 10, 2025 RFP Issued 
January 21, 2025 Deadline to submit questions/inquiries 
January 27, 2025 Proposals Deadline 
February 3 – 10, 2025 Select Vendor Interviews 
On or about February 12, 2025 Notice of Acceptance 
On or about March 3, 2025 * date updated 1/6/25Expected Contract Start Date 

Applicant Eligibility

CSH will consider consultants/firms submitting proposals that demonstrate the following:

  • 10+ years of experience providing strategic communications, public relations, public affairs, media relations, or digital marketing.
  • CSH prefers experience relevant to nonprofit organizations, local, state, or federal government agencies, elected officials, and/or healthcare institutions.
  • Expertise in communication strategy, advocacy and public affairs, legacy media, new media, and media training.
  • Demonstrated thought leadership and ability to drive narrative change.
  • CSH welcomes proposals from Minority and Women-Owned Business Enterprises (MWBE).


Purpose of Engagement

The selected vendor will work with CSH to develop a strategic communications and marketing platform/program and a public relations strategy. Services provided will include building the necessary infrastructure and capabilities that will enable CSH to communicate facts about supportive housing in compelling ways to key audiences, aiming to increase awareness and achieve CHS’s strategic goals.

Key activities and deliverables will include the following:

  • Market Research and Messaging Insights
  • Strategy Development
  • Develop Messaging Platform and Creative Assets
  • Media Planning (PR/Communications/Public Affairs)
  • Digital Marketing Strategy and Asset Development


Opt-In Requirements

If you are a consultant/firm that meets the above eligibility, please get in touch with us to opt-in to receive a copy of the Request for Proposal (RFP) on January 10, 2025. Send your opt-in request by email to communications@csh.org and briefly explain how you/your firm meet the listed eligibility requirements and an email address to receive the RFP. Please do not include questions about the RFP content. You may include questions related to the timeline.

Deadline to Opt-In

Thursday, January 9, 2025, 11:59 pm EST

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For Public Safety, Prioritize Access to Housing and Services

The verdict this week related to the death of Jordan Neely on a New York City subway train underscores the urgent need for systemic change in how we respond to the unmet mental health and housing crises. When the immediate response to a mental health crisis is excessive force by a member of the public, resulting in death, it is clear that our system is broken.

Black, Indigenous and People of Color are disproportionately represented among people experiencing homelessness due to systemic inequities in housing, employment, and incarceration. Furthermore, these groups are less likely to receive mental health services compared to those identifying as white, a disparity that is even more pronounced among the homeless population. Addressing these inequities is crucial to supporting our most vulnerable populations.

We believe that true public safety is achieved not through force, but through compassion and support. Until we prioritize access to housing and services in our country, more people will be subjected to violence under the guise of public safety. The common-sense and compassionate public safety response recognizes the critical role of stable housing and support services in helping people and communities thrive.

Our elected leaders must invest in lasting solutions that protect the rights and well-being of all human beings. States like Nevada and Michigan have made historic investments of $32 million and $26 million respectively with bi-partisan support in services to address housing and mental health needs.

We call on Governor Hochul and Mayor Adams to take action on their commitments to invest in affordable and accessible housing, breaking the cycle of violence in the name of public safety. With this they can take decisive steps to honor Jordan Neely and achieve justice for him and public safety for all people.

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CSH Awards Technical Assistance and Grant Package in Alaska, Washington, and Wisconsin to Improve Housing Stability for Families and Children

The financial and technical assistance funding comes from a $2 million grant from Margaret A. Cargill Philanthropies.

New York, NY | November 20, 2024 – CSH, a national nonprofit intermediary and Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI) advancing supportive housing, has awarded a 24-month technical assistance package, including optional $100,000 grants, to housing and social service entities in Alaska, Washington, and Wisconsin. These entities and their partners will use the assistance and grants to co-design housing and service strategies with families and communities. The results will aim to reduce housing instability, child welfare involvement, and racial disparities, particularly among American Indian and Alaska Native communities.

The awardees are Newcap in Northeast Wisconsin; Child Welfare Academy at the University of Alaska Anchorage; and the Washington State Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF).

The awards are part of a CSH initiative funded by a $2 million grant from Margaret A. Cargill Philanthropies to promote cost-effective approaches to housing stability, reduce family separation, and align housing and services to transform systems. It builds on CSH’s work over the past three years with families, American Indian and Alaska Native child welfare experts, and communities in Minnesota and Washington to advance the Keeping Families Together (KFT) model.

“CSH congratulates these awardees for their commitment to keeping families intact and providing access to affordable housing and services. Also, these awardees have a track record of prioritizing equity, particularly since Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) are disproportionately impacted by child welfare involvement and housing instability,” said Andrew Johnson, Director of Systems Transformation, Families and Youth at CSH. “We are grateful to Margaret A. Cargill Philanthropies for their generous resources that have been crucial to our work in supporting communities and strengthening housing and services systems to assist families better.”

Over the next two years, the awardees will receive CSH’s technical assistance and optional $100,000 grants to collaborate on strategies that reduce housing instability and child welfare involvement. This includes engaging cross-system partners, developing tools to identify family housing needs, and improving child welfare and housing systems.

Drawing from the CSH KFT model and national One Roof coalition, the technical assistance will include identifying and engaging cross-system partners to collaborate as they develop and implement housing and services to support housing stability, preservation, and family reunification. Technical assistance will also help develop tools or screening methods to identify family housing needs and improve child welfare and housing systems to better serve families most impacted by child welfare and housing instability.

The initiative addresses the significant impact of housing instability on families involved in the child welfare system, building on successful efforts in Minnesota and Washington. Existing sites in these states will continue to receive support and opportunities for additional grants and technical assistance.

“We are thrilled to support these outstanding organizations in Alaska, Washington, and Wisconsin through our technical assistance and grant program. Using our KFT model and One Roof coalition, we have learned that solving racial disparities, housing instability, and child welfare system involvement that drive high costs and inequity, requires sectors and systems to co-design solutions directly with the families they serve,” said Deborah De Santis, President and CEO at CSH.

The selected awardees provided statements upon receiving news about technical assistance and optional grant awards.

“This partnership will provide a way to deepen DCYF’s work with the twenty-nine federally recognized Tribes and urban Indian populations, and to engage with young people and families more meaningfully. Working with CSH on broader implementation planning and service delivery as well as focusing on effective outreach to these specific populations will support our mission to improve equity as DCYF rolls out contracted housing supportive services in counties across the state,” DCYF Housing & Homeless Prevention Administrator Cole Ketcherside said. “We are thrilled to continue working with CSH as we’ve already had success in providing housing support services in several communities currently being served.”

“We know that families below the poverty line are three times more likely to be substantiated for child maltreatment and that economic disparities and historical systemic disadvantages have fueled disproportionate child welfare system involvement among families of color; Black, Latino, and American Indian/Alaska Native (AI/AN) families are disproportionately more likely to be poor due to longstanding systemic conditions,” said Alicia Laseck, Marketing Consultant with Newcap. “With support from CSH grants, we will create community and systems partnerships and will work together to drive amplified, large scale, equitable change for Native American families.”  

“This is a welcome opportunity to support at-risk families and youth by bringing together child welfare and housing systems to co-create solutions with those impacted by these systems. We look forward to leveraging the technical assistance and support to expand the state’s capacity to support families and reduce disparities, particularly among Alaska Native youth and families,” said Amanda Metivier, Director of the Child Welfare Academy.

ABOUT CSH

CSH (Corporation for Supportive Housing) advances affordable and accessible housing aligned with services by advocating for effective policies and funding, equitably investing in communities, and strengthening the supportive housing field. Since our founding in 1991, CSH has been the only national nonprofit intermediary focused solely on increasing the availability of supportive housing. Over the course of our work, we have created more than 467,600 units of affordable and supportive housing and distributed over $1.5 billion in loans and grants. Our workforce is central to accomplishing this work. We employ approximately 170 people across 30 states and U.S. Territories. As an intermediary, we do not directly develop or operate housing but center our approach on collaboration with a wide range of people, partners, and sectors. For more information, visit www.csh.org. 

ABOUT ONE ROOF

One Roof is an exciting national initiative to support local communities in developing and advancing practical and policy solutions for children, youth and families caught at the intersection of child welfare involvement and housing instability/homelessness. One Roof drives change by delivering improved and integrated solutions designed to safely preserve and reunify families facing housing instability, trauma, and child welfare involvement. One Roof builds its success on community collaboration, partnerships, and by leveraging common goals between housing and child welfare agencies. With the support of One Roof, hundreds of families have received supportive housing and been more efficiently served by child welfare and community partners. Visit 1RoofFamilies.org.

Media Contact: Jesse Dean, Director, Strategic Communications | jesse.dean@csh.org or 347-931-0132.

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Indiana Supportive Housing Institute 2025

About the Institute

CSH and the Indiana Housing and Community Development Authority (IHCDA) are excited to announce we are seeking applicants to participate in the 2025 Indiana Supportive Housing Institute. The 2025 Institute will address issues of homelessness with a focus on serving people with high needs who are on the Coordinated Entry System as defined in the RFP. The Institute will help supportive housing partners learn how to navigate the complex process of developing housing with supportive services to prevent and end homelessness.  Participation in the Institute is expected to reduce the time it takes to obtain funding for supportive housing by improving the planning and development process. 

How to Apply


Teams interested in participating in the 2025 Institute must submit complete RFP responses by the deadline below. Incomplete responses will not be considered.

Submission Deadline: Monday, December 2, 2024 by 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time

RFP Submission: Responses must be submitted in PDF format to Indiana.Institute@csh.org.

An email confirmation will be provided as proof of receipt. If you do not receive a confirmation within 24 hours of submission, please contact Indiana.Institute@csh.org. It is the applicant’s responsibility to confirm receipt of the application.

CSH and IHCDA held an Institute Orientation webinar for prospective respondents to this RFP on October 29, 2024.

Narrative Instructions and RFP Attachments

Please submit responses to narrative questions listed in the RFP, as a separate document in PDF format, adhering to all length guidelines presented below. Applicants should carefully consider questions to ensure all relevant details are provided and responses are complete. 

In addition to the Narrative document, please submit the following documents in PDF format (as separate files from your Narrative). All attachments must be clearly labeled.

  1.  Supportive Housing Institute Cover Sheet: download, save, and complete the RFP Cover Page.
  1. Attestation of Commitment to 2025 Institute Requirements Form: download, save, and complete the RFP Attestation Form.
  1. Most recent audited financials and year-to-date current financials for those fulfilling a primary role as developer, owner, and supportive services provider.
  1. Letters of commitment from the Executive Director or CEO of each organization attending the Institute. The letter should address the following items:

  2. Commitment to developing a supportive housing project through the initiative and fulfilling the primary role for which the organization is responsible;

  3. Commitment to communicate with the board (non-profits) or executive leadership (for-profits) throughout the process to ensure board and executive leadership support;

  4. Commitment for senior level staff and other staff as needed to participate in Institute sessions as described in the RFP; and,

  5. Commitment to develop supportive housing that meets the requirements listed below:
    • Housing is permanent and affordable;
    • Tenants hold leases and acceptance of services is not a condition of occupancy;
    • Housing is based on the Housing First model which includes eviction prevention and harm reduction strategies;
    • Comprehensive case management services are accessible by tenants where they live and are offered in a manner designed to maximize tenant stability and self-sufficiency;
    • The supportive housing development must utilize the Continuum of Care Coordinated Entry system for tenant selection;
    • The supportive housing development must design tenant screening in a manner that ensures tenants are not screened out for having too little or no income, active or a history of substance use, limited or poor rental history including previous evictions, a criminal record (with exceptions for program mandated restrictions), or a history of victimization (e.g. domestic violence, sexual assault or abuse); and
    • The development must provide owner-paid utilities to all supportive housing units;
    • The development must report through the Homeless Management Information System (HMIS).

Please be advised that, upon acceptance into the Institute, your team will be required to submit a registration fee of $3,500 by February 28, 2025. This fee is intended to offset a portion of the costs associated with the team’s participation in the Institute.

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CSH’s RACE Initiative Named a Finalist in the 4th Annual Anthem Awards 

CSH’s RACE Initiative been named a Finalist in the Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion: Community Engagement category in the 4th Annual Anthem Awards. The 4th Annual Anthem Awards was the most competitive season yet with more than 2,300 entries submitted from 34 countries worldwide. By amplifying the voices that spark global change, the Anthem Awards are defining a new benchmark for impactful work that inspires others to take action in their communities. A portion of program revenue is allocated to Anthem’s grant program, The Anthem Fund. 

Vote for CSH before October 31, 2024.

Anthem Winners are selected by the International Academy of Digital Arts and Sciences. Judges for the 4th Annual Anthem Awards include Janine Brady, Managing Director of Communications, Schmidt Futures,  Haven Ley SVP, Program Strategy, Investments and Comms., CSO, Pivotal Ventures, Roma McCaig, Chief Public Affairs and Impact Officer, REI Co-op, Wendy R. Weiser, Vice President, Democracy, Brennan Center for Justice, Brett Peters, Global Lead, TikTok for Good, TikTok, C.D. Glin, President, PepsiCo, Aurora James, Activist and Fashion Designer, Fifteen Percent Pledge, Michelle Waring, Steward for Sustainability and Everyday Good, Tom’s of Maine, Trovon Williams, Sr. Vice President of Marketing & Communications, NAACP, and Singleton Beato, Global EVP, Chief DEI Officer, McCann Worldgroup, and many others. 

“The Finalists of this year’s Anthem Awards are truly inspiring and I am honored to help elevate their impact,” said Anthem Awards General Manager, Patricia McLoughlin. “At this moment, there is a lot of uncertainty in our world, but the tireless and extraordinary efforts of the Anthem Awards community provide hope that a better tomorrow is possible. Thank you to everyone doing this work and making an impact.” 

This year marks the 2nd Annual Anthem Community Voice Celebration to uplift the work of Anthem Finalists. All Finalists are also in the running to win a Gold, Silver, or Bronze Anthem Award selected by Anthem judges. All Winners for the 4th Annual Anthem Awards will be announced on Tuesday, November 19th, 2024. 

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CSH Awarded $400,000 Opportunity Fund Grant from U.S. Bank Foundation to Advance its Redesigning Access to Centering Equity Initiative in Oregon and Washington

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Media Contact:
Jesse Dean for CSH, Jesse.Dean@csh.org or 347-931-0132

New York, NY (October 23, 2024) – CSH, a national nonprofit intermediary and Community Development Financial Institution that advances supportive housing, today announced it has been awarded a $400,000 multiyear U.S. Bank Foundation Opportunity Fund grant. The grant will be used to expand the CSH Redesigning Access to Centering Equity Initiative in Oregon and Washington to build the capacity of affordable and supportive housing developers who identify as Black, Indigenous, or people of color (BIPOC) to create up to 195 new units of affordable housing, of which 83 units will be supportive housing.

“With this grant, participating BIPOC developers in Oregon and Washington will receive financial support and a range of training and technical assistance. Taken together, this will build their organizational capacity to build and operate high-quality, affordable and supportive housing for the long term,” said Brigitt Jandreau, Chief Lending Officer at CSH. “We are grateful for the generous support from the U.S. Bank Foundation that will help us continue investing in BIPOC-led developers to create critically needed affordable and supportive housing.”

“Expanding access to affordable housing and affordable housing capital helps children, families and communities thrive. Supporting organizations like CSH means more people will have more options for finding a safe, stable place to call home,” said Erica Opstad, head of community affairs and managing director of the U.S. Bank Foundation.

CSH is at the forefront of advancing affordable housing aligned with services, a proven approach to help people facing complex barriers to housing find stability and thrive. With the generous support of a past grant from the U.S. Bank Foundation, CSH has helped increase the production of high-quality supportive housing in San Diego, Orange Counties, and Nevada.

In 2021, CSH launched the Redesigning Access to Centering Equity Initiative (RACE) to address widespread underrepresentation among affordable and supportive housing developers who identify as Black, Indigenous, or people of color (BIPOC). In contrast, BIPOC individuals are disproportionately represented among those experiencing homelessness and in institutional settings.

The U.S. Bank Foundation created the Opportunity Fund in 2023 to support organizations working to increase wealth-building opportunities for underserved communities, including low- to moderate-income communities, rural communities and communities of color. The fund currently prioritizes grants toward community development financial institutions (CDFIs); small business technical assistance and business incubators; affordable housing development; homeownership and down payment assistance; and digital access and economic development in rural and Native American communities.

“This funding is critical to helping CSH advance its goals to promote thriving, equitable communities,” said Alexis Butler, Director of the RACE Initiative. “With this grant, we will advocate to reduce barriers for BIPOC developers to access financing needed to fund, develop, maintain, and operate supportive housing in the long term and eliminate systemic barriers to equitable access to affordable housing and capital.”

ABOUT CSH

CSH (Corporation for Supportive Housing) advances affordable and accessible housing aligned with services by advocating for effective policies and funding, equitably investing in communities, and strengthening the supportive housing field. Since our founding in 1991, CSH has been the only national nonprofit intermediary focused solely on increasing the availability of supportive housing. Over the course of our work, we have created more than 467,600 units of affordable and supportive housing and distributed over $1.5 billion in loans and grants. Our workforce is central to accomplishing this work. We employ approximately 170 people across 30 states and U.S. Territories. As an intermediary, we do not directly develop or operate housing but center our approach on collaboration with a wide range of people, partners, and sectors. For more information, visit www.csh.org.  

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Oregon Supportive Housing Institute 2024

Oregon Housing and Community Services (OHCS) and the Corporation for Supportive Housing (CSH) are excited to announce Oregon’s fifth Supportive Housing Institute (Institute). The 2024 Institute will help supportive housing partners learn how to navigate the complex process of developing housing with support services. The Institute will also reduce the time it takes to obtain funding for supportive housing by improving the planning, development, and initial project implementation process.

The Institute will have a primary focus of building the capacity of both new and experienced housing developers and service providers to serve populations experiencing chronic homelessness throughout Oregon.

Supportive Housing Institute Overview:

The CSH Supportive Housing Institute has a strong record of accomplishment across the country, with graduates experiencing an 80% success rate in bringing projects into operation. The Institute will provide targeted training and technical assistance to both new and experienced development teams. Teams receive intensive training over 5-months, including individualized technical assistance and support to assist in planning quality projects. CSH Subject Matter Experts from across the state and the country, in partnership with local expertise, will provide insight on coordinating services and property management, building a race equity culture, financing, funding and trauma-informed design.

The 2024 Institute is our fifth annual offering and made possible by OHCS. Thanks to the support of OHCS and their commitment to supportive housing, the Institute is offered free of charge to participants.

Institute Benefits

Upon completion, participants in the Institute will have:

• A detailed, individualized supportive housing plan that can be used to apply for funding from multiple sources;
• Improved skills to create and operate existing supportive housing and develop new projects serving people who experience multiple barriers to housing;
• New and improved skills to operate 100% and integrated supportive housing;
• A strong, effective development, property management, and service team that leverages the strengths of each team member;
• A powerful network of peers and experts to assist in project development and to troubleshoot problems;
• Post-Institute technical assistance from CSH.

Submitting an Application

Application Deadline: March 5, 2024 by 11:59 p.m. PST. Submission of an application represents a commitment for the team to attend all Institute sessions. The application must be completed in its entirety. Incomplete applications will not be considered. The Application Review Team will evaluate all proposals and notify applicants of their selection in early April.

Submission: Submit an electronic copy of the application and the attachments in PDF form to CSH by email to: Rae.Trotta@csh.org. You will receive a confirmation that your application has been received; if you do not receive confirmation of receipt within 24 hours from sending, please send an email to rae.trotta@csh.org.

Questions: If you have questions on this application, please contact:

Rae Trotta
CSH Senior Program Manger
rae.trotta@csh.org

If you have questions for OHCS, please submit them via email to HCS.PSH@hcs.oregon.gov

An informational webinar will be held on Thursday February 8th, 2024 from 9AM to 10AM PST for prospective respondents to this application. Click here to register for the webinar. Recordings of past informational webinars can be found here in the ‘Past PSH Events’ section. Please reply to Rae Trotta, rae.trotta@csh.org with any questions regarding the webinar.