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 a Technical Assistance Center for owners of service-enriched affordable housing to increase their income, decrease their costs, and access technical assistance in property management. VON is a platform for professional support of key staff — asset managers, property managers and resident service providers.
Program staff and leaders make available opportunities for tax relief and participation in a community land trust — the Dovie Thurman Affordable Housing Trust. VON team members support real estate development planning with affordable housing advocates, as well as public officials. They function as a community-based resource group in “saving affordable housing” and sustaining racial, economic and needs diversity in our communities.
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Network Meetings of Affordable Housing Owners
At the third Wednesday of each month, Voice of the People Chicago hosts a social and networking session with affordable housing owner reps at the Uptown Tap Room, 1255 W Wilson Avenue. The agenda is conversational, with guests invited who have special interest or expertise in affordable housing
preservation.
Participants — including asset managers, property management and resident services staff — share problems and solutions and identify topics for specialized learning sessions, referrals or joint projects. People are encouraged to come in person, as a short facilitated meeting gives way to a “happy half-hour” that follows with complementary drink and appetizers – where the real networking takes place. Call for more information or the zoom link for the upcoming meetings.
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773.769.2442 | Sam Whitesell, Owner Services Specialist | Sam@UptownVoice.org