One way AmeriCorps and its partners advance economic opportunity for Americans is through providing services that increase access to affordable housing and for those experiencing homelessness. Homes for All AmeriCorps and AmeriCorps VISTA, programs of the Homeless and Housing Coalition of Kentucky (HCCK), do just that across the Kentucky Commonwealth. Join the AmeriCorps Office of Research and Evaluation as we highlight national service in Kentucky, then zoom in to HCCK’s work to create pathways to housing and homeownership for Kentucky citizens by leveraging national service. Finally, we will highlight a Homes for All AmeriCorps return on investment study that found a positive return for every funder dollar invested in Homes for All.
Learning Objectives
Our audience will learn about:
- National service in Kentucky.
- How the Homeless and Housing Coalition of Kentucky leverages national service across the commonwealth to address homelessness, housing insecurity, and affordable housing.
- A newly released Return on Investment study that demonstrates Homes for All AmeriCorps’ cost savings and benefits to communities across Kentucky and the federal government.
- Metrics and measures that can be used for showing the value of service and housing supports to elected officials and decision-makers.
Presenters
- Lily Zandniapour, PhD, Research and Evaluation Manager, AmeriCorps Office of Research and Evaluation
- Emily McDonald, PhD, Research Analyst, AmeriCorps Office of Research and Evaluation
- Dominic Modicamore, Lead Labor Economist, ICF
- Benjamin Miller, Senior Director, Community Development, ICF
- Andrienne Bush, MPA, Executive Director, Homeless and Housing Coalition of Kentucky
- Holly Dennis, AmeriCorps Program Director, Homeless and Housing Coalition of Kentucky