May 2005 News & Updates

The U.S. Congress is almost done working out the 2006 Budget. The newest version clearly shows who will get federal money and who will be left with slim pickins. Environmental programs will be cut the most, and some development projects will also be reduced. For example, money to heat the homes of low-income families and for anti-drug programs in schools will be greatly decreased. But, this budget has some big wins for the development sector! Congress did not agree with President Bush’s attempt to squish 18 economic and community development programs, now housed in the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), into 1 program at the Department of Commerce. That plan was one of Bush’s highest profile cuts, and anti-poverty groups nationwide were up in arms over it. Congress’ response to that outcry is a BIG WIN FOR SOUTH CAROLINA CDCs and all agencies involved in community development work.

Read the whole article over at the washingtonpost.com

This years Community Economic Development & Housing Summit will focus on the identification of community economic development and housing tools to build capacity and empower and enhance citizens’ ability to grow wealth thereby building stronger communities.

It will be held Wed, September 7, 2005 - Fri, September 9, 2005 and will take place at the Francis Marion Hotel, 387 King St., Charleston, SC

The summit will be presented by

• The South Carolina Association of Community Development Corporations (SCACDC)
• The Columbia Field Office of The United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)
• US Department of Agriculture (USDA)
• The Fannie Mae Partnership Office in South Carolina

Download the registration form

Be sure to check out the slideshow from last years summit