National Crime Victims’ Rights Week
National Crime Victims' Rights Week (NCVRW) will be commemorated April 24–30, 2022. The 2022 NCVRW theme is Rights, access, equity, for all victims. This year's theme underscores the importance of helping crime survivors find their justice by— enforcing victims' rights, expanding access to services, and ensuring equity and inclusion for all. The 2022 NCVRW Resource Guide contains a…
RECLAIMING VACANT PROPERTIES CONFERENCE 2022
Hilton Chicago 720 South Michigan Avenue, Chicago, IllinoisResponding to Crisis: Building an Equitable and Resilient Future The Reclaiming Vacant Properties Conference (RVP) is the only national conference dedicated to strengthening communities through new strategies to transform vacant, abandoned, and deteriorated properties into community assets.
Strategies to Address Institutional Investors in Middle Neighborhoods
Virtual Event OnlineIn this webinar you'll hear key findings and strategy recommendations from the published report by The Cleveland Vacant and Abandoned Property Action Council (VAPAC) "Many strategies can be adapted and implemented by local government and nonprofit..." Speakers: Frank Ford, Senior Policy Advisor, Fair Housing Center For Rights & Research and VAPAC Chair Timothy Kobie, PhD,…
Pursuing Data-Driven and Equity-Centric Transportation Projects: Challenges and Opportunities for Local Actors
Virtual Event OnlineJoin the Urban Institute for a discussion of our findings on the obstacles local agencies encounter when applying for federal funding for transportation projects, strategies for using data to center racial equity in project decisions, and best practices for putting together data-driven funding proposals.
18th Annual Reaching Millions: Leadership and Business Development Conference
Omni Royal Orleans 621 St. Louis Street, New Orleans, LouisianaSpeakers and Panelists will cover topics such as: "The Power of Partnerships to Close the Racial Wealth Gap Simple Marketing Strategies to implement immediately Succession Planning: Who Will Carry Your Banner
Helping Neighborhoods Reduce Poverty Without Displacement
Virtual Event OnlineOn Tuesday, September 20, Brookings Metro will host an event to present the report’s findings and highlight the specific indicators linked to reducing neighborhood poverty without community displacement. A panel of leaders from the public, private, and philanthropic sectors will also discuss the research and share strategies for cultivating inclusive prosperity in U.S. cities. Presenters…