Indiana Housing and Community Development Authority (IHCDA)

Introducing another member of our summer intern team, JJ Johnson! JJ is from Indianapolis, currently pursuing a degree in Information Systems with a co-major in Business Analytics from Indiana University Bloomington. During high school, JJ gained exposure to the crucial role of information technology in business through dual credit enrollment at Vincennes University. He recently completed his junior year and is now enjoying his internship with our Homeownership team before entering his senior year and graduating in May 2025. JJ has gained hands-on experience with data analysis and visualization through working on several projects. He is currently forming an interactive dashboard that communicates insights about assistance provided, counties served, and statewide demographics. JJ plans to have a career as a full-time remote data analyst and is determined to help bring data-driven decision-making to a competitive environment.

Join us for a presentation on the 2024 State of Homelessness in the Indiana Balance of State next Wednesday, July 31st, at 1 p.m. Learn more about the people who are experiencing homelessness in the Indiana Balance of State, resources available to serve them, and the role that we all play in helping Hoosiers find and keep permanent housing. Please register here: https://lnkd.in/gkGWBi-g After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.

🚀 My Community, My Vision applications are open for 2024-2025! 🌟 My Community, My Vision is a youth-driven partnership between the Indiana Housing and Community Development Authority (IHCDA) and Patronicity, empowering young Hoosiers to positively impact their communities through placemaking projects! 🏙️💡 Students team up with sponsors to create and fundraise for projects, with a chance for matching grants from IHCDA! 🎨🏞️ Apply by September 3rd at https://buff.ly/467YVgi. #Placemaking #CommunityDevelopment

Porter County residents will soon have a space to gather outdoors if this crowdfunding campaign reaches its goal of raising $50,000 by August 23, 2024. If successful, the project led by Shirley Heinze Land Trust will receive a matching grant as part of our #CreatINgPlaces program. Funds from this campaign will be used to design and install an amphitheater, bandshell, and concrete benches, and improve roadway access to the amphitheater. https://lnkd.in/gp9VjyRJ

In celebration of June being homeownership month, we recently had the pleasure of chatting with Kasey Gray-Fuquay, owner of Kasey Gray State Farm Insurance Agency in Evansville since 2019. "[Homeowners] insurance is crucial to protect your investment, meet lender requirements, and provide peace of mind. It safeguards your property, belongings, and finances from unexpected events, allowing you to enjoy your new home with confidence. Having the right insurance representative is crucial for their expertise, tailored recommendations, access to multiple providers, claims assistance, and ongoing support. They will work in your best interest, helping you navigate the complexities of insurance and ensuring you have the right coverage to protect your assets and mitigate risks. A local insurance representative offers knowledge of local regulations, understanding of local risks, accessibility, and availability. They can provide personalized service based on their familiarity with your area and can tap into local relationships and connections when needed. By choosing a local representative, you support the local economy and contribute to the overall well-being of your community."

Welcome Malena Fisk, our governmental affairs intern for the summer! "I am going into my senior year at Indiana University Bloomington, studying International Studies, Spanish, and History. I spent the last semester in Seville, Spain focusing on history at la Universidad de Sevilla. This summer, I am working on a variety of projects relating to housing legislation. I am creating a policy memo about the implementation of Housing First in Indiana. Additionally, I am tracking bills relating to housing that have been introduced in recent legislative sessions. After graduation, I plan to spend a few years in the workforce to gain hands-on experience. Afterwards I will go back to school, either to become a lawyer or a professor. Outside of work and school, I enjoy reading, knitting, walking my dog, and spending time with my siblings and friends."

Time is running out to submit your nominations for the following awards, to be presented at the 2024 Indiana Housing Conference: Office of Indiana Lt. Governor Suzanne Crouch's Excellence in Affordable Housing Awards recognize the most outstanding new properties in four categories: Rural, Urban, Senior and Special Needs. In order to be eligible, a property must be placed into service between July 1, 2023 and July 1, 2024. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gCgYMK7V Outstanding Resident Volunteer Award - This award recognizes an individual who is a consumer of an IHCDA program, not an employee. The individual volunteers for the betterment of the community. In order to be eligible, service must be demonstrated within the previous 12 months. Click here to access the nomination form: https://lnkd.in/gUUpfC2p Pictured: last year's Outstanding Resident Volunteer, Tammie O'Haver

Please welcome our Real Estate Allocation summer intern, Madi Miller! "I am from Indianapolis. I am currently attending the University of Southern California, where I will graduate in the spring of 2026 with bachelor's degrees in legal studies and public policy. I am passionate about understanding and contributing to the process of crafting and refining policies that impact various populations. My goals include attending law school on the east coast, working my way up to a position in Congress, and eventually running for president. Outside of my academic and professional pursuits, I enjoy working out, reading romance novels, watching movies or series (even if I've seen them a hundred times), and spending time with my family."

Recently, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development announced a $1.5 million award to IHCDA that will benefit youth and young adults who live with homelessness and housing insecurity throughout Indiana. The Youth Homelessness System Improvement Grant aims to create a seamless and coordinated system of care for youth experiencing or at risk of homelessness within the Indiana Balance of State Continuum of Care (CoC) and in collaboration with the Indianapolis CoC. The grant will allow IHCDA to improve identification of youth in need and make it easier for youth to navigate available services. Read more: https://lnkd.in/g7Tfi8nf