We are in the early stages of planning the May 2010 conference and are interested in hearing your ideas about topics or training that can be addressed in a conference setting. Save the date: the conference is planned for May 26-28 in Asheville, NC. We also need volunteers to serve on the committees that will plan and manage the conference. If you have suggestions and/or want to help with the conference, please contact Karen Kennedy or call 919-775-8238.

Stimulus Funding Reporting Deadlines Will Be Here Soon: Are You Ready? Has your local government received or applied for American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) funding? If so, do you know that the window for submitting reports on any ARRA funds you've received is October 1st through October 10, 2009?

The NC Office of Economic Recovery and Investment (OERI) has established a Housing and Homelessness Prevention Work Group. One purpose of this Work Group is to facilitate the new American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) Homelessness Prevention Program (HPRP). View the preliminary application package for more information.