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The Shared Housing 2024 Conference, co-coordinated by Townspeople and the Shared Housing Institute, will be held from October 29 through October 31, 2024, at The Dana on Mission Bay (1710 W Mission Bay Dr, San Diego, CA 92109). This three-day event aims to help individuals and teams committed to ending homelessness build capacity to implement effective shared housing and landlord engagement practices. The conference offers a unique opportunity for housing leaders, organizations, and advocates to come together, collaborate, and learn. This collective effort is crucial in helping communities expand the crucial housing option of shared housing more effectively. Organizations are encouraged to send their team of trainers to become shared housing and landlord engagement specialists. These specialists then teach local peers about shared housing processes to prevent and end homelessness. Homelessness has increased by 12% across the U.S. since 2022. With fewer affordable units available and increased competition for those units, households with extremely low incomes and people exiting homelessness are at a growing disadvantage in finding and keeping housing. Adapting to and reinforcing a system-wide culture of shared housing options is now necessary, with the goal of moving people out of shelters and into housing as soon as possible. With the rising costs of rent across the nation, many households need help finding affordable units that meet their needs. Landlords or property managers are often hesitant to accept rental assistance due to contract rent limitations or the additional administrative process of unit inspections. However, if adequately supported, property owners can play a crucial role in ending homelessness and housing instability by working with service providers and community members to reduce housing barriers and increase access to existing housing stock. “Shared housing has the potential to address housing instability in a way that is both practical and community-driven. The Shared Housing 2024 Conference brings together leaders and advocates to share proven strategies and create a unified approach to expanding housing options. Our goal is to help communities implement shared housing effectively, empowering both tenants and landlords to be part of the solution to ending homelessness.” — Melissa Peterman, Executive Director, Townspeople Conference attendees will gain insight into Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) housing programs, tools for managing tough conversations with participants, property owners, and stakeholders, conflict management resources for shared housing success and property owner engagement strategies for improved housing options. This conference is coordinated by Townspeople and the Shared Housing Institute, with support from Goddard Consulting, Co. It is sponsored by Kaiser Permanente and Funders Together to End Homelessness San Diego. For more information or to register, please visit https://townspeople.org/shared-housing-2024-conference/. ABOUT TOWNSPEOPLE Founded in 1984 in response to the HIV/AIDS epidemic, Townspeople aims to end homelessness and enhance community health through housing and services. Initially focused on supporting those affected by HIV/AIDS, Townspeople opened San Diego’s first permanent supportive housing program for this group in 1994. Over the past 30 years, the organization has expanded to finance, build, and manage affordable housing, offering critical support services to medically vulnerable individuals. Currently, Townspeople is the lead agency for the San Diego Shared Housing Collaborative and owns and operates four affordable apartment complexes with 118 units, runs a non-congregate emergency housing program, and provides rental assistance and referrals for housing, food, case management, government benefits, and social supports. Their complexes are located in Colina Del Sol, City Heights, Normal Heights, and Southcrest. Visit: Shared Housing 2024 Conference Townspeople on Instagram and Facebook

Women founders and investors are invited to join Stella Foundation's 11th Annual Women’s Venture Summit (WVS). WVS is more than a conference – it is a movement aimed at bridging the persistent gap between female founders and investors. The summit features a dynamic agenda filled with transformative workshops, insightful panels, and the much-anticipated pitch competition. Since its inception, WVS has facilitated over $200 million in fundraising for women-led companies, becoming a crucial catalyst for change in the entrepreneurial landscape. This year’s summit is a cornerstone event in the entrepreneurial ecosystem, and will spotlight two trailblazing leaders, Elizabeth Gore, Co-Founder of Hello Alice and Sylvia Kwan, Chief Investment Officer at Ellevest, alongside other industry powerhouses like Betsey DeVries, SBA Associate Administrator for Investment and Innovation, Kelly Ann Winget, Founder & CEO of Alternative Wealth Partners, and Lolita Taub, General Partner at Ganas Ventures. WVS is designed for aspiring women investors, seasoned founders, and community partners who are committed to advancing the role of women in the entrepreneurial world. The three-day summit will: - Commence with a Fireside Chat featuring Silvia Mah, PhD, Founder & Chairwoman of Stella, and Lolita Taub, General Partner at Ganas Ventures. - Feature panel discussions and workshops will cover a range of critical topics, including Personal Finance Best Practices for Early-Stage Founders, How to Support Your Founders Beyond the Check, Structuring Funds: Mapping Out Your Thesis, Strategy, and Financials 101, Breaking Into VC and Angel Investing, and Funding Beyond VC: Exploring Alternative Financing Options. - Conclude with a closing keynote by Elizabeth Gore of Hello Alice, a platform empowering small business owners, that will highlight the recent lawsuit victory and its implications for the entrepreneurial community. This year’s summit also marks the 10th Annual Women’s Fast Pitch, a premier national competition that shines a spotlight on innovative women-led ventures. Six exceptional finalists, selected from a competitive pool of 25 founders, will vie for over $50K in grants, investments, and in-kind services. To view the full agenda, for more information and to secure your spot at this transformative event, visit https://www.womensventuresummit.org/.

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President Trump and Elon Musk's efforts to shrink the federal government have cut off all funding to pro-democracy and human rights groups abroad, giving China an opportunity to muscle in.

Ken Martin helped turn around the Minnesota Democratic-Farmer-Labor Party's finances and secure a streak of statewide wins for the party over 18 years. Now, he wants to do the same thing for the Democratic National Committee.

Data shows the median value of a home in Mid-City was nearly $150,000 in 2000. By 2022, that value skyrocketed to nearly $723,000.

The White House says fentanyl smuggled to the U.S. justifies tariffs against Canada, China and Mexico. But fentanyl deaths and smuggling have been dropping fast — and Canada plays almost no role.

Great Expectations was designed to help people who grew up in foster care get their two-year degrees. And unlike many programs for former foster youth, there are no age limits.