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The Magazine FALL ISSUE 2018 the magazine Page 12 Lottie Shaffer 2018 Outstanding Resident Volunteer the magazine Artwork by Gracie Sipe Mark Nicholson, an attorney and HVAF board member, served as the keynote speaker for the 2018 Indiana Housing Conference. Serving Those That Serve Us The theme for this year’s Indiana Housing Conference She, like Mark, found herself in a housing crisis which led was “Serving Those That Serve Us.” It began with the her to Jackson Street Commons, a permanent supportive conference planning committee selecting Hoosier housing development in Kokomo. She now does all she can Veterans Assistance Foundation (HVAF) as the conference to serve those not only at Jackson Street Commons as the beneficiary. That led to our selection of Mark Nicholson as leader of the resident council, but finds any opportunity to our keynote speaker. Mark, in addition to being a current be involved and support others in need in Kokomo. HVAF board member, is a military veteran who benefitted At IHCDA we are committed to serving those who served from HVAF services after finding himself homeless. us. Which is why we continue to work closely with Governor HVAF assisted with the opening plenary session that Eric Holcomb and Lt. Governor Suzanne Crouch on their focused on resources and the need to support our military Next Level Veterans program. This program is focused on veterans after their service. Panelists shared what currently attracting veterans leaving the military to Indiana to fill is being done in our state to help our most vulnerable open positions. veterans and discussed challenges that still exist. Challenges Through this new initiative, and our efforts to assist those including the 539 homeless veterans living in Indiana that that served and are already living in Indiana, we hope to were identified in the 2018 Point-in-Time Count. While I am make Indiana the most welcoming state for our veterans to pleased to report the number of homeless veterans in our state has gone down by 32% since 2014, the work will not be live, work and play. done until that number is zero. Then there is Lottie Shaffer, once herself a homeless veteran living in Indiana, who was selected as this year’s Outstanding Resident Volunteer. A lifelong resident of Kokomo, Lottie Executive Director served in the United States Navy and was stationed in—of [email protected] all places—Iceland before returning to Kokomo. 2 www.ihcda.in.gov the magazine Volume 6 Issue 3 • FALL 2018 As a quasi-state agency, the Indiana Housing and Community Development Authority is Lottie Shaffer: 2018 Outstanding Resident Volunteer committed to serving the entire spectrum of housing, from homelessness to homeownership. Our charge is to provide housing opportunities, promote self- sufficiency and strengthen In This Issue communities, in order to build an Indiana with a sustainable quality of life for all Hoosiers in the Indiana Hosts the 35th Annual Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter Work Project ...........................................4 community of their choice. 2018 Indiana Housing Conference Highlights .......................................................................................................6 As part of the Lt. Governor’s Family of Business, we work with other state agencies, private and About The Women in Affordable Housing Network ........................................................................................10 not-for-profit entities and local units of government to help develop innovative solutions Lt. Governor Suzanne Crouch Presents 2018 Excellence in Networking for housing and comprehensive Housing Awards ...............................................................................................................................................................11 community development. Lottie Shaffer: 2018 Outstanding Resident Vounteer......................................................................................12 IHCDA Board of Directors: Darrell Mitchell Awarded with the Leadership Award...................................................................................14 SUZANNE CROUCH Lieutenant Governor Winchester House Offers a New Beginning for Women Suffering from a KELLY MITCHELL Drug Addiction .................................................................................................................................................................15 Treasurer of State DAN HUGE Think You Know Kokomo? ..............................................................................................................................................16 Indiana Finance Authority JEFFREY W. WHITESIDE Kokomo: Downtown Development ...........................................................................................................................18 Vectren Foundation TOM MCGOWAN Historic Buildings: An Integral Thread to the Fabric of Neighborhoods ..............................................20 Kite Realty Group Trust ANDY PLACE Place Builders New Real Grille Food Truck Plan to Feed and Give Back to Community ............................................22 J. JUNE MIDKIFF 2018 AHAIN Affordable Housing Conference and Annual Meeting .......................................................23 Merchants Bank of Indiana www.in.gov/myihcda 3 Former President Jimmy Carter and his wife Rosalynn were among the many nationally-known celebrities and public officials that were a part of this historic Habitat event in Mishawaka. Indiana Hosts the 35th Annual Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter Work Project Brian Philps, Senior Communications Specialist & Brand Ambassador n August 26th, the horn children, worked side-by-side with sounded to mark the skilled volunteers to construct their start of one of Habitat new homes. for Humanity’s (HFH) “One of the greatest motivators most ambitious efforts is people working together to help to date—the 35th Annual Jimmy We are still in awe other people,” said Trisha Yearwood. and Rosalynn Carter Work Project of the love and “Every year it is an honor and a in Mishawaka. Joining the former privilege to work with everyone at President and First Lady were dedication that was Habitat for Humanity on the Carter several notable celebrities including Work Project. When we all work Garth Brooks, Trisha Yearwood and shown to our future together, amazing things happen.” Indiana’s own David Letterman. homeowners. The build was led by Habitat They joined volunteers from for Humanity of Indiana and their across the country to build 26 homes - Jim Williams local affiliate in St. Joseph County. in a newly developed subdivision in Together, with support of volunteers, Mishawaka. Among the volunteers President and CEO for they created a lasting legacy and a were future homeowners like Habitat for Humanity new neighborhood that will benefit Annelise who, along with her three generations to come. 4 www.ihcda.in.gov Pictured is Anneliese, Skyler, Nathaniel & Isabella with Brian Philps and Gina Leckron inside their new home. The group and other volunteers helped to construct their new home. This has been the best organized, most pleasant and well prepared that we have ever experienced, and we have had some good ones! - Former President Jimmy Carter Pictured are country music singers Trisha Yearwood and Garth Brooks with former President Jimmy Carter and First Lady Rosalynn. Volunteers from across the country teamed up to build 26 homes in a newly developed subdivision as part of the 35th Annual Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter Work Project in Mishawaka. “We are still in awe of the love and dedication that was The first of the new homeowners from the build have shown to our future homeowners,” said Jim Williams, already started moving into their homes. It is expected President and CEO for Habitat for Humanity of St. Joseph that 16 of the 28 families will be moved in before the County. “We are thankful that we have been given the holiday season. opportunity to make their dreams become a reality.” www.in.gov/myihcda 5 The Indiana Housing Conference, hosted annually by the Indiana Affordable Housing Council (IAHC), is Indiana’s “must attend” event for affordable housing professionals. More than 500 people took part in this year’s conference which was held September 26-27, 2018 at the Indianapolis Marriott Downtown. Proceeds from this year’s conference were provided to Hoosier Veterans Assistance Foundation (HVAF). ABOUT THE IAHC The Indiana Affordable Housing Council (IAHC) is a membership organization founded in 2012. The organiza- tion was created to promote the preservation and expansion of affordable housing for individuals and families throughout the State of Indiana. IAHC works to encourage and promote the professionalism, excellence and value of the affordable housing industry and the organization’s members. IAHC advances its mission through education, information and constructive relationships with state, local and federal officials. IAHC’s membership is comprised of organizations involved in all aspects of affordable housing. Members include both non-profit and private companies including owners, property managers, developers, financial institutions, investors, builders, local government, attorneys, accountants, civic organizations, and consultants. 6 www.ihcda.in.gov EXHIBIT HALL Dozens of sponsors lined the hallway at the Indianapolis Downtown Marriott providing information throughout the two day conference to attendees. www.in.gov/myihcda 7 KEYNOTE SPEAKER: MARK NICHOLSON Mark Nicholson served as the luncheon keynote speaker on the first
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