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Predeuelopment Loans: <br />Maximum $50,000). These loans are underwritten by MHP <br />o cover application preparation, deal structuring, ad:omey~ <br />fees, title, architect, and other pre-closing expenditures. <br />Current terms are zero percent (0%) interest, payable at <br />construction closing. Resources are targeted at projects in <br />Greater Minnesota. <br /> <br />For more information on MHP§ <br />housing and capacity building programs,' i i <br /> please visit: ww~v. mhponline,org <br /> and click on "Loans & Grants" <br /> at the top of the page. <br /> <br />Technical Assistance: <br />MHP can help developers and communities both in Greater <br />Minnesota and the Twin Cities metro area locate and finance <br />technical expertise for housing projects. If a qualified consultant <br />is not available, then MHP staff may be able to provide direct <br />technical assistance. MHP can also help CHDOs (Community <br /> Development Organizations), HOME recipients and <br />~P (Supportive Housin9 ProJect) grantees through technical <br />assistance funding from U.S. Department of Housing and Urban <br />Development (H U D). <br /> <br />Organizational Development <br /> Investments <br /> <br />Organizational Improvement Grants: <br />(Max $3000, 1:1 match required) These grants are made to a <br />grantee for a specific organizational improvement, such as a <br /> <br />strategic plan, board training, financial system upgrade, and <br />business planning. Funds may be used to attend a training or <br />hire a consultant to upgrade the skills of staff or board, <br />increasing their capacity to perform housing-related functions. <br />Nonprofits, local governments, HR, As, and tribal organizations <br />in Greater Minnesota with some development and/or asset <br />management experience are eligible. <br /> <br />Training and Scholarships: <br />This statewide program is intended to build the competency <br />of nonprofits and local government staff in asset management, <br />NIMBY-response, real-estate development, federal regulation <br />requirements, financial management, fair housing issues, <br />supportive housing, and other affordable housing topics. <br /> <br />Americorps*VISTA Program: <br />MHP administers this project on behalf of the Corporation for <br />National and Community Service. The program supports a <br />statewide network of Volunteers in Service to America working <br />on affordable housing issues. VISTA members receive a modest <br />stipend paid by MHP and other benefits in exchange for a year <br />of service. For more information on MHP§ Americorp*VlSTA <br />program, visit www, mhpvista.org, or to read more about <br />a recent VISTA activity, see page 17. <br /> <br />Direct Service <br /> <br />Crisis Housing Program <br />This statewide program assists Iow- and moderate-income <br />individuals who need short-term, in-patient psychiatric <br />treatment. By providing housing expenses for up to three <br />months while they undergo treatment, the program supports <br />these individuals during a critical period and helps them avoid <br />homelessness. <br /> <br />rMHP Staff Directory <br /> <br />Chip Halbach. Executive Director <br />Mary Beth Schmidt, Vice President <br />Luke Avery, Grant Writer and <br />Communications Technician <br />Stephen Boland, HousingMinnesota <br /> Lead Collaborative Organizer <br />Rachel Callanan, Policy Advocate <br />Katie Flitter, VISTA Leader <br />Erica Hamilton, VISTA Member <br />Maria Harbaugh, Office Manager <br />Liz Juelich, Housing Program Ol'l"icer <br /> <br />·ext. Carrie Monroe, ::VlSTA:-:Prbgram: Office~,-...-' . "1 ~1':9 <br />. 109 Morgan'~Russel ~D~psey, VISTA M~ber. ~-=' ...... ~: ::- · 1 ~ 7 <br /> <br /> 113 =Continuum o[::Care: ~Ci~Bit:;Rider ....... .... :.: '50~.876~2268. <br /> <br />The Bullet 1 5 <br /> <br /> <br />