As the Mel King Institute continues to grow, your support is critical to help us provide the programming community development professionals need to build thriving and equitable communities.
This training helps participants handle challenges unique to their particular role as both a resident and a Board Member of a public housing authority. Participants learn about the role of the Board Member, take an in-depth look at budgets and capital improvement plans, and receive a free resource binder.
The Resident Leader Training is a free two-day training for any
resident of public housing who would like to enhance their leadership skills, learn about new state regulations, or get involved in a tenant group. Leaders of Local Tenant Organizations, “Task Forces” and other tenant groups are highly encouraged to attend.
Mel King Institute Director Shirronda Almeida & MACDC President Joe Kriesberg (pictured front right above)are also always looking for new opportunities to learn. If you missed the conference and want to know who spoke and some of the materials shared, click the link below:
The focus on Climate Resiliency is increasing in the community development field. In this report Bozuwa explains how investments in community members who are most affected by climate change is what really makes the difference in how resilient we can be.
This report is an examination of how and why the governance gap exists, with the aim of giving leaders actionable strategies for increasing board diversity.
