News & Updates

CNHED commends Chairman Phil Mendelson’s Emergency Rental Assistance Reform Emergency Amendment Act of 2024 as a welcome step toward acknowledging that a District of renters needs both rental property owners and residents who can thrive.

We are thrilled to announce that Maya Brennan has joined The Coalition for Nonprofit Housing and Economic Development (CNHED) as our new Chief Housing Officer. Maya brings a wealth of experience and a deep passion for advancing housing solutions to our team.

We are thrilled to announce that CNHED has been awarded a $3.6M three-year grant through the Greater Washington Community Foundation Health Equity Fund in partnership with the Washington Area Community Investment Fund, Inc. (Wacif).

We are excited to announce the relaunch of DCSmallBizHelp, a one-stop resource hub to help plan, start, and grow your small business! The newly revamped website connects small businesses to various services, programs, lenders, and government agencies in the District that can provide support, resources, or essential information to help plan, start, and grow their businesses.

Eloisa, a Peer Leader VISTA with Community Solutions, is wrapping up her service year this week. CNHED is delighted to highlight her experience as an AmeriCorps VISTA Member.

Shayna is currently serving with the Community Opportunity Alliance as the Grounding Values VISTA. Her service year is coming to an end this July, and CNHED wanted to share her experience as an AmeriCorps VISTA Member.

Solomon Broadnax is currently serving with the Coalition for Nonprofit Housing and Economic Development (CNHED) as a Research and Data Analyst VISTA. Solomon’s service year is coming to an end this July, and CNHED wanted to share his experience as an AmeriCorps VISTA Member.

Nykos Padula is presently the Communications Coordinator at Capital Clubhouse, Inc., and his service will end in July 2024. CNHED is thrilled to present his experience as an AmeriCorps VISTA member.