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California Housing Finance Agency Director Elected to National Board; Agency Earns Two Awards

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星期四, 十月 26, 2023
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The California Housing Finance Agency has once again received national recognition for being a leader and an innovator in government housing finance.

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  • The California Housing Finance Agency has once again received national recognition for being a leader and an innovator in government housing finance.
  • At the organization’s annual conference in Boston last week, the National Council of State Housing Agencies (NCSHA) announced that CalHFA Executive Director Tiena Johnson Hall had been elected by her peers to serve on the NCSHA Board of Directors for 2024.
  • Additionally, CalHFA’s Accessory Dwelling Unit Grant Program and its recent Financing System Overhaul stood out among the top initiatives from around the country, earning Awards for Program Excellence.
  • The California Housing Finance Agency was created in 1975 with the goal of helping more Californians find a place to call home.

THAW LAUNCHES MI-WATER PROGRAM TO HELP MICHIGANDERS MAINTAIN WATER SERVICES

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星期二, 五月 23, 2023
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DETROIT, May 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Heat and Warmth Fund (THAW) today announced a new program for Michigan residents: MI-Water.

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  • DETROIT, May 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Heat and Warmth Fund (THAW) today announced a new program for Michigan residents: MI-Water.
  • The program, Water Assistance Through Efficiency and Repairs, supports healthy housing for financially insecure Michigan residents by maintaining water services.
  • "THAW has worked for 38 years to help keep families safe and warm through utility assistance," said Saunteel Jenkins, THAW CEO.
  • This program will help stabilize and empower Michiganders through bill payment assistance, and by providing services that increase water conservation, energy efficiency and reduces the cost for families.

NORTH CAROLINA'S BELOVED SUGARLOAF ISLAND TO BE RESTORED THANKS TO LEGISLATIVE SUPPORT

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星期四, 十二月 1, 2022
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WINTER GARDEN, Fla., OCEAN, N.C. and MOREHEAD CITY, N.C., Dec. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Sugarloaf Island, a small island off downtown Morehead City, NC serves as a protective barrier for the town. Yet with every passing storm, Sugarloaf's banks have rapidly eroded, causing grave concern over the island's ability to shield Morehead City from severe storm damage and flooding.

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  • WINTER GARDEN, Fla., OCEAN, N.C. and MOREHEAD CITY, N.C., Dec. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Sugarloaf Island, a small island off downtown Morehead City, NC serves as a protective barrier for the town.
  • Thanks to the support of North Carolina Senator Norman Sanderson and State Representative Pat McElraft, shielding downtown Morehead City will be well-looked-after.
  • The North Carolina Coastal Federation is a member-supported 501(c)3 that focuses on protecting and restoring the North Carolina coast.
  • Please visit our website www.moreheadcitync.org for more information and follow us on our social media accounts: Facebook , Instagram , and Twitter .

GOVERNOR DeSANTIS APPOINTS TWO NEW BOARD MEMBERS TO THE EARLY LEARNING COALITION OF HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY

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星期二, 八月 23, 2022
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TAMPA, Fla., Aug. 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Governor Ron DeSantis appointed two board members to the Early Learning Coalition of Hillsborough County (ELCHC) on August 19th.

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  • TAMPA, Fla., Aug. 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Governor Ron DeSantis appointed two board members to the Early Learning Coalition of Hillsborough County (ELCHC) on August 19th.
  • Raburn was previously an Agriculture teacher for the Hillsborough County School District and Ward served as a substitute teacher for elementary through middle school grades.
  • "I am extremely thankful to Governor DeSantis for appointing Melissa and Stacie to the ELCHC Board of Directors.
  • Established by the State Legislature, the Early Learning Coalition of Hillsborough County (ELCHC) is a 501(c)(3) organization focused on promoting school and life success for young children and their families through quality school readiness services and supports.

EARLY LEARNING COALITION OF HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY INTERIM CEO, GARY MEYER, ANNOUNCED

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星期一, 八月 22, 2022
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TAMPA, Fla., Aug. 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Gary Meyer was appointed Interim Chief Executive Officer of the Early Learning Coalition ofHillsboroughCounty (ELCHC), by unanimous vote of the Executive Committee of the Board of Directors on August 15, 2022.

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  • TAMPA, Fla., Aug. 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Gary Meyer was appointed Interim Chief Executive Officer of the Early Learning Coalition ofHillsboroughCounty (ELCHC), by unanimous vote of the Executive Committee of the Board of Directors on August 15, 2022.
  • "The ELCHC is pleased to have strong talent in place and grateful for Gary's leadership during this transition," said AakashPatel,ChairoftheBoardofDirectors.
  • While Chief FinancialOfficer at ELCHC, Meyer led the $4 million Workforce Initiative, designing and implementing programs to recruit, upskill and retain the early education workforce.
  • Established by the State Legislature, the Early Learning Coalition of Hillsborough County (ELCHC) is a 501(c)(3) organization focused on promoting school and life success for young children and their families through quality school readiness services and supports.

SEA & SHORELINE, NORTH CAROLINA COASTAL FEDERATION, AND TOWN OF MOREHEAD CITY PARTNER TO RESTORE SUGARLOAF ISLAND IN MOREHEAD CITY, NC

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星期三, 七月 27, 2022
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MOREHEAD CITY, N.C., July 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, aquatic restoration specialists Sea & Shoreline, the North Carolina Coastal Federation, and the Town of Morehead City, NC announced a partnership to increase the resiliency of downtown Morehead City, NC by protecting nearby Sugarloaf Island from continual shoreline erosion. The project team is working with Quible & Associates and local experts to identify and design the best shoreline stabilization methods for the island that balance shoreline protection, public uses, and natural resource conservation. One of the methods being considered is a hybrid approach utilizing offshore wave attenuation devices (WADs) to reduce erosion, seagrass plantings to stabilize the sediment and create essential fish habitat, and a living shoreline to build salt marsh and upland vegetation. The $2 million project is being funded by the NC state legislature. Construction is expected to begin later this year.

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  • MOREHEAD CITY, N.C., July 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, aquatic restoration specialists Sea & Shoreline , the North Carolina Coastal Federation , and the Town of Morehead City, NC announced a partnership to increase the resiliency of downtown Morehead City, NC by protecting nearby Sugarloaf Island from continual shoreline erosion.
  • We're looking forward to working closely with the professionals from Sea & Shoreline and the North Carolina Coastal Federation to see this project come to fruition."
  • Sea & Shoreline, LLC is a Florida-based aquatic restoration firm that restores fresh and saltwater habitats to healthy and self-sustaining ecosystems.
  • The North Carolina Coastal Federation is a member-supported 501(c)3 that focuses on protecting and restoring the North Carolina coast.

Western Propane Gas Association Names Colin Sueyres President & CEO Effective July 18, 2022

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星期四, 七月 14, 2022
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SACRAMENTO, Calif., July 14, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Following a comprehensive search and interview process, the Western Propane Gas Association (WPGA), a leading association for clean alternative propane energy, is proud to announce that Colin Sueyres has been selected as the next President and Chief Executive Officer of the 73-year old organization.

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  • SACRAMENTO, Calif., July 14, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Following a comprehensive search and interview process, the Western Propane Gas Association (WPGA), a leading association for clean alternative propane energy, is proud to announce that Colin Sueyres has been selected as the next President and Chief Executive Officer of the 73-year old organization.
  • We believe our new leadership team will chart a path to delivering propane for generations to come."
  • "I cannot wait to help our hard-working and essential members of the energy community in my new role as President and CEO," said Sueyres.
  • Founded in 1949, the Western Propane Gas Association is a trade and membership service organization that represents propane marketers throughout California.

Community members will have the opportunity to experience a day in the life of a preschool child at the second annual Day of Preschool event hosted by the Early Learning Coalition of Hillsborough County

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星期二, 五月 10, 2022
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What we do for our children during their first five years determines how successful they'll be in school, at work, and as members of our community.

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  • What we do for our children during their first five years determines how successful they'll be in school, at work, and as members of our community.
  • This year's theme, Splash, will include many water-based learning activities with the help of one of our childcare centers, The Florida Aquarium, and Frameworks of Tampa Bay.
  • Guests will be served a child-inspired lunch, and tiny, colorful rainboots will adorn the tables.
  • We look forward to sharing with Hillsborough County members the importance of investing in our youngest residents.

Hillsborough early childhood education teachers and providers will have the opportunity to gain professional development hours while recharging their batteries at the second annual Teacher's Night Out and Early Childhood Education Conference

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星期三, 五月 4, 2022
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This special invite-only event is to provide our early education teachers a well-deserved evening of appreciation for their dedicated work caring and educating our Hillsborough County children through play.

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  • This special invite-only event is to provide our early education teachers a well-deserved evening of appreciation for their dedicated work caring and educating our Hillsborough County children through play.
  • Early education teachers have one of the most important jobs and we want to recharge, inspire, and motivate our educators through our conference.
  • This is our thank you hug to our teachers for all that they do for the community.
  • The Early Learning Coalition's Chief Executive Officer Gordon L. Gillette, along with staff, and Board Members, will be in attendance to show our teachers much love and appreciation.

Leaders in Education and Social Justice Praise Bold Action to Expand Protections for Incarcerated Students

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星期一, 十月 11, 2021
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The bill makes California the first state in the nation to provide protections to incarcerated students as they seek to attain a post-secondary education.

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  • The bill makes California the first state in the nation to provide protections to incarcerated students as they seek to attain a post-secondary education.
  • Two-thirds of those who leave prison are back within three years, often due to a lack of education or training opportunities.
  • Through our foundations, and with our partners, we have long been a proponent of smart justice.
  • Many for-profit institutions are offering courses to incarcerated students with credits that do not transfer to a 4-year institution or offer translatable job skills.