@CIOHUD

🏳️‍🌈former HUD CIO- interested in citizen engagement, technology, opendata, digital equity + inclusion safe + fair housing (she/her)🌈

 Washington, DC
hud.gov/
Joined September 2012
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#PrideMonth is a time to honor and celebrate the many strides our nation has made to advance the rights of the LGBTQIA+ community across our nation. Under the Biden-Harris Administration, HUD is dedicated to expanding access to fair and safe housing for all.
An image with a colorful background and a home with a heart in it. The text that reads, "Happy Pride from HUD."

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As part of @POTUS’s #InvestinginAmerica agenda, HUD finalized a deal funded by the Inflation Reduction Act that will enhance energy efficiency and climate resilience for the renovations of affordable rental housing in Glendale, CA. Read more: hud.gov/press/press_releases…
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This week is #PublicServiceRecognitionWeek, and HUD is celebrating all of our invaluable employees nationwide dedicated to carrying out our mission and delivering our services to the American people. We appreciate you today and every day!
Together Towards Tomorrow Public Service Recognition Week May 5 - May 11, 2024

ALT Together Towards Tomorrow Public Service Recognition Week May 5 - May 11, 2024

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Happy National #SmallBusinessWeek to America’s small businesses! Join HUD’s Office of Small & Disadvantaged Business Utilization and Office of Chief Procurement Officer tomorrow for the Hybrid 9th Annual HUBZone Event where businesses can learn more about contract opportunities.
2024 National Small Business Week Building on America's Small Business Boom April 28-May 4, 2024 sba.gov/nsbw

ALT 2024 National Small Business Week Building on America's Small Business Boom April 28-May 4, 2024 sba.gov/nsbw

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HUD is partnering with @HeatGov to spread the word about #HeatSafety as the months get hotter. As heat records continue to be broken across the country, HUD is committed to guiding communities to create access to places where people can escape the heat.
NIHHIS Heat Safety Awareness Social Media Campaign April 29 - May 3, 2024 April 29: Learn About Heat April 30: Heat-related Ilness Awareness May 01: National Heatstroke Prevention Day May 02: Personal Risk Factors with Heat May 03: Preparedness, Tools, & Resources

ALT NIHHIS Heat Safety Awareness Social Media Campaign April 29 - May 3, 2024 April 29: Learn About Heat April 30: Heat-related Ilness Awareness May 01: National Heatstroke Prevention Day May 02: Personal Risk Factors with Heat May 03: Preparedness, Tools, & Resources

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Mark your calendars! 📅 @HeatGov is hosting their 3rd Annual National Meeting. Hear from government officials, including HUD, and stakeholders about heat’s impacts, reducing risk from heat, and preparing communities to respond to heat. Register: bit.ly/NIHHISNational
3rd Annual NIHHIS National Meeting April 16-18, 2024 12:00-4:00 PM ET Virtual (Zoom) Register: bit.ly/NIHHISNational

ALT 3rd Annual NIHHIS National Meeting April 16-18, 2024 12:00-4:00 PM ET Virtual (Zoom) Register: bit.ly/NIHHISNational

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This funding will help vulnerable residents by 🏚️ fixing housing-related health and safety hazards 🏢 establishing sustainable local programs 🔎 and supporting key research to identify and mitigate these hazards Read more: hud.gov/press/press_releases…
HUD announces nearly $70 million in grants to protect families from home health and safety hazards

ALT HUD announces nearly $70 million in grants to protect families from home health and safety hazards

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Today, HUD awarded $13.5 million in grants to expand access to homeownership opportunities. Four housing providers will use these Self-Help Homeownership Opportunity Program grants to construct or rehabilitate 445 homes for low-income first-time homebuyers.hud.gov/press/press_releases…
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Read more: epa.gov/newsreleases/biden-h…
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📢@EPA just announced $20 billion to create a national clean financing network! HUD is excited that many of these grants from our federal partner will provide much-needed investments in clean energy, resilient homes, and healthy places to live for residents across the country.
A gold graphic with an illustration of a person riding a bike, with houses and wind turbines in the background. Text reads, “Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund, Inflation Reduction Act. $20 billion in grants awarded to: reduce climate and air pollution; deliver benefits to communities; mobilize financing and private capital.” EPA logo in bottom right.

ALT A gold graphic with an illustration of a person riding a bike, with houses and wind turbines in the background. Text reads, “Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund, Inflation Reduction Act. $20 billion in grants awarded to: reduce climate and air pollution; deliver benefits to communities; mobilize financing and private capital.” EPA logo in bottom right.

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As part of the nationwide effort to reduce and reverse overdoses, HUD is hosting two webinars: 1️⃣ Today at 2pm EST on the best practices for collaborative community efforts 2️⃣ May 14 at 1pm EST on practical steps housing providers can take to implement life saving measures
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THIS WEEK: Join HUD for a virtual town hall on March 8 at 1 PM to hear agency accomplishments, 2024 updates, and a special message from @SecFudge. Register here or through the QR code below: apps.hud.gov/emarc/index.cfm…
HUD Cares Virtual Town Hall Featuring Secretary Marcia L. Fudge March 8 1 PM EST Program available in English and Spanish Register Here

ALT HUD Cares Virtual Town Hall Featuring Secretary Marcia L. Fudge March 8 1 PM EST Program available in English and Spanish Register Here

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Simply put, the supply of housing has not kept pace with increasing demand, making housing too expensive for far too many people. We at @HUDgov are using our tools to ensure families have access to affordable homes.
HUD Takes Steps to Expand Housing Supply HUD and the U.S. Department of Treasury are extending a proven initiative to create or rehabilitate 38,000+ new rental homes over the next 10 years for low-income families HUD is launching a first-of-its-kind grant competition of $225 million to support owners of manufactured homes and to preserve and revitalize manufactured housing communities The Federal Housing Administration (FHA) released a new draft policy which, when finalized, will preserve affordability for owners of manufactured homes in manufactured housing communities FHA increased loan limits for the Title 1 Manufactured Housing program to better serve low- and moderate-income and first-time buyers of manufactured housing who have not been well-served by the private market Ginnie Mae took steps to modernize its Manufactured Housing program to reduce barriers to entry for Issuers, increase participation, and support manufactured housing supply

ALT HUD Takes Steps to Expand Housing Supply HUD and the U.S. Department of Treasury are extending a proven initiative to create or rehabilitate 38,000+ new rental homes over the next 10 years for low-income families HUD is launching a first-of-its-kind grant competition of $225 million to support owners of manufactured homes and to preserve and revitalize manufactured housing communities The Federal Housing Administration (FHA) released a new draft policy which, when finalized, will preserve affordability for owners of manufactured homes in manufactured housing communities FHA increased loan limits for the Title 1 Manufactured Housing program to better serve low- and moderate-income and first-time buyers of manufactured housing who have not been well-served by the private market Ginnie Mae took steps to modernize its Manufactured Housing program to reduce barriers to entry for Issuers, increase participation, and support manufactured housing supply

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The Biden-Harris Administration is laser-focused on addressing homelessness with urgency and care. With HUD’s annual PIT count helping to guide us, HUD has dedicated a tremendous amount of our funding and resources to help get people off the streets and into homes.
Over the next 2 weeks, communities nationwide are conducting the 2024 Point-in-Time (PIT) count PIT, an annual one-night count of the number of people who are experiencing homelessness, is a tool used to measure homelessness trends so that we can address it Here's what HUD has done to address homelessness since the last count in January 2023

ALT Over the next 2 weeks, communities nationwide are conducting the 2024 Point-in-Time (PIT) count PIT, an annual one-night count of the number of people who are experiencing homelessness, is a tool used to measure homelessness trends so that we can address it Here's what HUD has done to address homelessness since the last count in January 2023

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The 2024 Point-in-Time count kicks off this week, the country’s only official count of people experiencing homelessness on a single night. Here’s why it’s so important.
Let's talk about it: The Importance of the Point-in-Time Count

ALT Let's talk about it: The Importance of the Point-in-Time Count

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By the numbers: HUD and our community partners are projected to serve 330,000 people in 2023, a 15% increase from 2022. Additionally, HUD has worked with Public Housing Authorities across the country to help more than 94,000 households exit or avoid homelessness this year.
Breaking News HUD helps more than 424,000 households connect to homeless support services, exit or avoid homelessness in 2023

ALT Breaking News HUD helps more than 424,000 households connect to homeless support services, exit or avoid homelessness in 2023

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Today, HUD announced $25 million in awards for seven Public Housing Agencies to expand housing choices for Housing Choice Voucher families with children by increasing access to neighborhoods with high-performing schools, access to jobs, low crime, parks, and other amenities.
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It is a priority of mine to advance digital equity and ensure the families we serve are connected to affordable internet. This action builds on our commitment to help enroll as many people who receive rental assistance from HUD as we can in the Affordable Connectivity Program.
Department of Housing and Urban Development
@HUDgov13 Nov 2023
Today, @DepSecTodman is in Albany, GA where she announced that HUD and @FCC are reducing barriers for HUD-assisted residents enrolling in the Affordable Connectivity Program—the nation's largest broadband affordability program—through a new data sharing agreement.
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.@POTUS has selected Jean Lin Pao, HUD’s Director of the Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization (OSDBU), as a winner of the 2023 Presidential Rank Award! Director Pao is an exemplary leader for small business advocacy efforts at HUD. hud.gov/press/press_releases…
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Through funding, technical assistance, and regulatory flexibilities, HUD is taking critical steps to help communities transition people from homelessness to housing. Read more on these actions: hud.gov/press/press_releases…
HUD Announces New Efforts to Address Homelessness - HUD released $50 million to improve or create response systems for youth at risk of or experiencing homelessness in roughly 35 communities. - HUD is engaged in a technical assistance strategy to assist communities that have recevied HUD resources for addressing rural and unsheltered homelessness. - HUD issued a letter encouraging Public Housing Authorities to take full advantage of HUD resources and regulatory flexibilities for their work to address homelessness.

ALT HUD Announces New Efforts to Address Homelessness - HUD released $50 million to improve or create response systems for youth at risk of or experiencing homelessness in roughly 35 communities. - HUD is engaged in a technical assistance strategy to assist communities that have recevied HUD resources for addressing rural and unsheltered homelessness. - HUD issued a letter encouraging Public Housing Authorities to take full advantage of HUD resources and regulatory flexibilities for their work to address homelessness.

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