2017 HOUSING WORKS

The Southern Conference on Homelessness and Affordable Housing

NOV 15-17, 2017

The Southern Conference on Homelessness and Affordable Housing is an opportunity for affordable housing developers and providers, supportive service providers, practitioners, social workers, elected officials, researchers, and those who are or those who have experienced housing instability or homelessness to come together to address the ongoing issues of poverty and the lack of safe, decent, and affordable housing in our region. This conference provides a venue for participants to collaborate with new partners to address these issues in their communities. The 2017 conference will highlight best practices to reduce and eliminate homelessness, as well as focus on the need for new affordable housing opportunities in the Southern region. 

REGISTRATION

Group Rates and One Day Attendance options are available. Please use promo code HW17Group when registering as a group of 3 or more or when registering for only one day. For more information about how to register with these options email Jenny Camp at Jenny@collaborative-solutions.net.

CONTINUING EDUCATION UNITS

General and Social Work continuing education units (CEUs) will be available for conference attendees. Documentation will be available for counselors who want to apply to NBCC for individual CE approval. More information will be available at the registration desk. Please note that there will be an attendance verification roster at the end of the conference. The final attendance roster must be signed in order to obtain General or Social Work CEUs for the conference.

ACCOMMODATIONS

Meeting rooms are fully accessible for wheelchairs. If you have other special accessibility needs, please email Jenny Camp at jenny@collaborative-solutions.net.

Tuesday, 11/14/17

5:00 pm - 7:00 pm                       Conference Registration

Wednesday, 11/15/17

8:00 am - 1:00 pm                      Conference Registration    

1:00 pm - 2:00 pm                      Opening Plenary  

Action Oriented Leadership

Eric Jefferson, Chief Executive Officer of Housing First, Inc.

Mary E. Mayrose, Executive Director of the Phenix City Housing Authority

Ledger Parker, Executive Director of Mississippi United to End Homelessness

Location: Salon ABCD

2:00 pm - 2:30 pm                      Special Break to visit Exhibits

2:30 pm - 3:30 pm                      Session 1

                The Siemer Institute Presents: Family Stability 101 Salon D

                An Overview of the Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing (AFFH) Rule Salon C

                How Community Partnerships Create Homes Salon B       

                Developing Effective Systems to End Youth Homelessness in Rural America Salon A

3:45 pm - 4:45 pm                      Session 2 

                How Peer Learning Can Support Family Stability Salon D

                From Street Outreach to Permanent Housing: Successes & Challenges in             

                         Serving Homeless Youth Salon C

                Emerging Best Practices to Serve Domestic Violence Survivors Salon B

                Coordinated Entry, 2 Years Later…Success Stories & Lessons Learned Salon A

Thursday, 11/16/17

7:30 am - 11:30 am                    Conference Registration

8:30 am - 9:30 am                      National Plenary

The Ever-Changing National Landscape & How It Affects You

Brett Esders, Senior Program Specialist, Office of Special Needs Assistance Programs, U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development

Nan Roman, President and CEO, National Alliance to End Homelessness

Diane Yentel, President and CEO of the National Low Income Housing Coalition

Location: Salon ABCD

9:45 am - 10:45 am                    Session 3               

                Town Hall: A Conversation with Nan Roman Salon D 

                Family Stability: Critical to 2-Generation Success Salon C

                AHFA Single Family Home-Ownership Program & Multifamily Rental Program

                          Salon B

                Rural Studio: Educating the Citizen Architect Salon A

11:00 am - 12:00 pm                  Session 4 

                Town Hall: A Conversation with Diane Yentel Salon D

                Ending Veterans’ Homelessness: Serving Our Heroes Salon C

                Health + Sustainability + Affordable Housing = Thriving Communities Salon B

                Life on the Rez: Tribal Culture & Rural Housing in Indian Country Salon A

12:30 pm - 1:45 pm                    Awards Luncheon 

Location: Salon ABCD

2:00 pm - 3:00 pm                      Session 5 

                Town Hall: A Conversation with Brett Esders Salon D      

                Neighbors Helping Neighbors: How to Serve Those Reentering Society Salon C

                LIHTC 101: The Basics Salon B 

                Engaging Landlords to Serve Vulnerable Persons Salon A

3:15 pm - 4:15 pm                      Session 6 

                Increasing Housing Stability through Social Enterprise Salon D

                Green from the Start: Housing That Benefits Tenants, Owners & the Environment 

                          Salon C

                Developing Inclusive Communities: Challenges & Opportunities for Mixed-Income

                          Housing Salon B

                Strategies for Housing Domestic Violence Survivors in Rural Communities Salon A

3:45 pm - 4:45 pm                      Session 7 

                Stewardship of Self Salon D

                Providing LGBTQ Affirming Spaces & Services Salon C   

                From Allocation to Form 8609 Salon B

                A Blueprint for Success: Leadership in Rural Supportive Housing Development

                          Salon A

Friday, 11/17/17

8:30 am - 9:30 am                     Session 8 

                System Performance Measures – Understand and Use Your CoC’s Data Salon D

                Making Ends Meet: An Interactive Session on Spreading Prosperity & Improving   

                          Opportunity Salon C

                Affordable Mortgage Lending Salon B

                Data: Aligning Systems for Domestic Violence Survivors Salon A

9:45 am - 10:45 am                   Session 9 

                HUD and Federal Partner Updates Salon D  

                Housing is Healthcare: The 1917 Housing Project Salon C

                Learn How to Use the PATH Program Salon B

                Community Health Workers: Expanding Healthcare Access for Individuals

                          Experiencing Homelessness Salon A

11:00 am - 11:45 am                 Closing Plenary

A Story of Inspiration and Gratitude

D’Asia Monet, Founder of Makeup & Ministry, Inc.

Location: Salon ABCD

Sponsorship

Sponsoring the 2017 Housing Works! Conference builds visibility for your brand or organization, connects you with a diverse group of affordable housing developers and providers, supportive services provider, practitioners, social workers, elected officials, researchers, and those who have experienced housing instability or homelessness, and gives you a forum to share your organization’s message and expertise to the registrants that are expected to attend.  Additionally, your support allows the Housing Works! Conference to create crucial programming that addresses the ongoing issues of poverty and the lack of safe, decent, and affordable housing in our region.

To become a sponsor complete the form below. Sponsorship forms and checks must be received by Friday, October 13, 2017 to guarantee inclusion in the printed conference materials and signage.

Sponsorship Levels

Diamond - $6,000+   

1. Recognition as the Luncheon Awards Sponsor
2. Recognition as Diamond sponsor in the Opening Plenary and throughout the conference
3. Logo on official conference program and website as a Diamond Sponsor
4. Sponsorship indicated on onsite signage
5. Exhibition Table for the entire Conference
6. 3 Conference Registrations
7. Opportunity to add a flyer, brochure or small token (pen, magnet, etc.) to the tote bag given to all Conference attendees at registration

Platinum - $2,000-$5,999

1. Recognition as the Continental Breakfast Sponsor
2. Recognition as Platinum sponsor in the Opening Plenary and throughout the conference
3. Logo on official conference program and website as a Platinum Sponsor
4. Sponsorship indicated on on-site signage
5. Exhibition Table for the entire Conference
6. 2 Conference Registrations
7. Opportunity to add a flyer, brochure or small token (pen, magnet, etc.) to the tote bag given to all Conference attendees at registration

 Gold - $1,000-$1,999  

1. Recognition as a Coffee and Cookie Break Sponsor
2. Logo on official conference program and website as a Gold Sponsor
3. Sponsorship indicated on on-site signage
4. Exhibition Table for the entire Conference
5. 1 Conference Registration
6. Opportunity to add a flyer, brochure or small token (pen, magnet, etc.) to the tote bag given to all Conference attendees at registration

Silver - $500-$999

1. Recognition as an Audio Visual sponsor
2. Logo on official conference program and website as a Silver Sponsor
3. Opportunity to add a flyer, brochure or small token (pen, magnet, etc.) to the tote bag given to all Conference attendees at registration

Bronze - $300-$499

1. Logo on official conference program and website as a Bronze Sponsor
2. Opportunity to add a flyer, brochure or small token (pen, magnet, etc.) to the tote bag given to all Conference attendees at registration

Friend of Conference - $50-$299

1. Logo on official conference program and website as a Friend of Conference

 For more information, email Jenny@collaborative-solutions.net.

Exhibit Table

Cost: $400

Includes:

1. Exhibit table for the entire conference (table, tablecloth, and chair provided)
2. 1 complimentary conference registration (valued at $200)*

Registration for exhibit tables has closed for 2017.

*(Additional persons will need to register separately for the conference.)

DIAMOND SPONSORS

PLATINUM SPONSORS

GOLD SPONSORS

SILVER SPONSORS

BRONZE SPONSORS

FRIEND OF THE CONFERENCE

Richard and Mary Ellen Judah

Gordon Sullivan

Cancellation

If you are unable to attend the Housing Works! conference, you may send a substitute or cancel your registration, as follows; registrations may be cancelled in writing by e-mailing jenny@collaborative-solutions.net. Substitutions must be in writing and e-mailed to jenny@collaborative-solutions.net prior to Monday, Oct. 30, 2017. Collaborative Solutions, Inc. reserves the right to cancel this event at any time. If this event is cancelled by Collaborative Solutions, Inc., all registered attendees will be notified. Collaborative Solutions, Inc. reserves the right to change any policies or pricing at any time and in its sole discretion.

Photography Disclaimer 

Collaborative Solutions, Inc. reserves the right to use any photograph/video taken at any event sponsored by Collaborative Solutions, Inc., without the expressed written permission of those included within the photograph/video. Collaborative Solutions, Inc. may use the photograph/video in publications or other media material produced, used or contracted by Collaborative Solutions, Inc. including but not limited to: brochures, invitations, books, newspapers, magazines, television, websites, etc. By participating in a Collaborative Solutions, Inc. event, you are agreeing to release, defend, hold harmless and indemnify Collaborative Solutions, Inc. from any and all claims involving the use of your picture or likeness. Any person or organization not affiliated with Collaborative Solutions, Inc. may not use, copy, alter or modify Collaborative Solutions, Inc. photographs, graphics, videography or other, similar reproductions or recordings without the advance written permission of an authorized designee from Collaborative Solutions, Inc. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.

Personal Emergencies

In the event of an unanticipated personal emergency our conference staff, as well as the hotel staff, can assist you in locating resources. However, we are not able to provide assistance directly (such as medical assistance or financial assistance).