VON Program Overview
In just and diverse communities, resident services is needed for low income individuals and families to have stability and access to social and economic opportunities, but affordable housing owners also need networking and services to maintain affordable housing opportunities for the long term.
The Voice Owner’s Network Program (VON) is intended as a resource for owners of service-enriched affordable housing to increase their income, decrease their costs, and access technical assistance in property management. VON can be a platform for professional support of key staff — asset managers, property managers and resident service providers, and make available opportunities for tax relief and participation in a community land trust — the Dovie Thurman Affordable Housing Trust.
changes to subsidy and assistance programs
Network Meetings of Affordable Housing Owners
At Wednesday meetings mid-month Voice of the People Chicago hosts networking meetings of affordable housing owner reps at Tweet/Big Chicks Restaurant & Bar. A 4:00 p.m. “Humpday” Program covers special topics and is followed by “happy hour” with complementary beverage. The agenda varies on what’s topical and “hot”
Responding to Changing Government Policies
Facilitating Problem Sharing and Solving in Property Management
Accessing Resources for Energy/Utility Conservation and Sustainability
Collaborating with Service and Economic Opportunity Partners
Take our survey of owner interests/needs. RSVP OR REGISTER for an upcoming meeting. See our Social Cost Appeals Video.
773.769.2442 | Sam Whitesell, Owner Services Specialist | Sam@UptownVoice.org
Invited Owner Resource Groups and Allies
CAPS, Police District and Communities Partnering for Peace (CP4P) — response, prevention, and youth services
Northside Community Resources, Uptown People’s Law Center, Social Service Agencies — rental and legal assistance, and social, rent subsidy and placement services
ICA, Chambers, ONE Northside and Northside Action for Justice — zero carb initiatives, business/service connections, collaboration and advocacy networking
Special Topic Guests among elected officials; banking/credit union and health services; experts in affordable housing compliance and tax relief