HUD awards millions in ‘green’ funding to 17 affordable senior housing communities
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Jun 26, 2024
Seventeen affordable seniors housing properties will receive funding ranging from $2.4 million to $20 million, the Department of Housing and Urban Development announced Tuesday as it makes available a...
CCRC operator ups its green community game with culinary initiatives
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Dec 04, 2023
A Maryland-based continuing care retirement / life plan community operator is moving its green initiatives into the kitchen in an effort to reduce food waste and lower its carbon footprint.
Affordable senior housing communities share in $1.34M for ‘green energy’ upgrades
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Oct 23, 2023
Sixteen federal affordable housing properties are on the receiving end of more $1.34 million in new loans and grants to implement energy efficiency and climate resilient upgrades.
HUD announces income limits, $174 million in ‘green’ funding
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Apr 04, 2024
The Department of Housing and Urban Development has announced the next round of funding awards under its Green and Resilient Retrofit Program, which provides funding for direct loans and grants to fund...
RN training would receive $1.2 billion boost under Senate bill
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Sep 18, 2023
Community colleges and universities would receive $1.2 billion in grants to boost the number of students enrolled in accredited, two-year registered nursing programs if a bill introduced into the Senate...
Online training program for assisted living develops out of home care program
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Nov 03, 2023
An online training program for assisted living caregivers is being developed and tested based on another program that was created for unlicensed caregivers of people living in the greater community.
Career pathway programs can mitigate workforce shortages: report
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Jul 21, 2023
Some states are looking at developing career pathway programs as a strategy to address or mitigate workforce shortages in long-term care, according to a recent report from the National Conference of State...
Solar installations have more senior communities keeping water hot, A/C cool and communities green
By
Aaron Dorman
Jul 18, 2023
An affordable senior communities company has installed solar panels for electricity and hot water at four new locations.
Meet Shelley Esden, 2023 Hall of Honor inductee
By
Ron Rajecki
Jul 24, 2023
Learn more about Shelley Esden, President and CEO, Sonata Senior Living, Orlando, FL.
Meet Kendra Roberts, 2023 Spirit Award winner
By
Rachael Zimlich
Aug 01, 2023
Learn more about Kendra Roberts, Vice President, Operations, Affordable Housing, HumanGood, Duarte, CA.