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Newsletters
July 29, 2010
National CAPACD News - July 2010
In this month's newsletter: 1) REGISTER NOW FOR EARLY BIRD RATES! National CAPACD's 11th Annual Convention to be hosted in Washington, DC - September 26 - 29, 2010. 2) National CAPACD 11th Annual Convention Next Generation Scholarships Available Now. 3) From the Hill: Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act Signed into Law. 4) From the Hill: National CAPACD participates in Housing Counseling Congressional Legislative Staff Briefing. 5) HUD and Transportation Departments Announce New Sustainable Planning Grants. 6) News from the Field: Korean Resource Center Senior Housing Project Passes Important Hurdle with Help from the National CAPACD ACTION Technical Assistance Program. 7) News from the Field: National CAPACD Hosts Queens Foreclosure Response Rescue Fair. 8) News from the Field: National CAPACD Sends Member Organizations to NeighborWorks Training Institute. more»
June 18, 2010
National CAPACD News - June 2010
In this month's newsletter: 1) SAVE THE DATE! National CAPACD's 1th Annual Convention to be hosted in Washington, DC - September 26 - 29, 2010. 2) Call for National CAPACD 11th Annual Convention Workshop Proposals. 3) From the Hill: National CAPACD's Community in the Capital Participants Meet with National Policymakers to Promote Sustainable Community Strategies. 4) From the Hill: National CAPACD Executive Director, Lisa Hasegawa addresses Congressional staff on the topic of Women of Color and the Wealth Gap. 5) News from the Field: National CAPACD and local partners continue to address the Foreclosure Crisis across the nation. 6) News from the Field: National CAPACD ACTION Technical Assistance Program supports the Guam Communications Network in developing an economic needs assessment for the Pacific Islander communities of Southern California. 7) National CAPACD Staff News. 8) National CAPACD Welcomes its Summer Interns. more» -
In the News
January 26, 2010
National CAPACD Seeking Spring Intern 2010
National CAPACD is seeking undergraduate or graduate students to work with a dynamic, progressive non-profit organization committed to advancing the well-being of Asian American and Pacific Islander communities through advocacy, organizing and leadership development. more»July 10, 2009 - The Politico
Arena Digest: Up-And-Coming Politicos
The Politico's Arena is a cross-party, cross-discipline forum for intelligent and lively conversation about political and policy issues. Contributors have been selected by Politico staff and editors. In this edition, Meizhu Lui identifies Lisa Hasegawa as one of the "up-and-coming politicos" in Washington, DC. more» -
Press Releases
August 04, 2010
Asian American Communities Collaborate on First Multi-lingual Educational Resource Fair
Queens, New York - As the nation's foreclosure crisis continues to affect thousands of families across the country, the National Coalition for Asian Pacific American Community Development (National CAPACD), a Washington, DC-based advocacy organization, is partnering with its local member organization in Queens, New York to provide an outcome-based solution for the foreclosure crisis in the region. more»
May 28, 2010
Community Development Leaders Meet with National Policymakers
Housing and community development leaders convened this week with national policymakers to highlight critical issues impacting low-income Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians and Pacific Islander (AAPI) communities across the country. more»
Other News Articles
September 02, 2010 - From Open House
Around the Block: Singin' in the Rain Edition
As the East coast braces for Earl, we bring you the top 5 reasons to stay optimistic:
Irwin Predicts Blue Skies
Post writer Neil Irwin breaks down the top 5 reason to stay, or start to become, optimistic about the economy.
- Savings : Americans have doubled their savings since the start of their recession. Although, the penny-pinching may have initially hurt the economy now people have saved enough to start spending again.
- Credit : There is a gradual healing process in place although it may take months before the affects
September 02, 2010 - From Open House
Donovan Announces "First Look" at REO Summit
Recognizing the vital edge 'First Look' creates for NSP grantees, including select state and local governments and nonprofits, to beat private investors to the foreclosed properties most strategically important to their local programs, HUD is throwing its support behind First Look as an essential component in the NSP toolbox. HUD's National First Look. more»
