2015 has been an exciting year at IHCDA as we continue our mission of providing housing opportunities, promoting self-sufficiency and strengthening communities. To highlight our progress in achieving this mission we have featured our Top 10 news headlines for this year based on website and social media interaction.
1.) Lt. Governor joins IHCDA and ESN for the launch of a new program
Indiana
Lt. Governor Sue Ellspermann along with members from IHCDA and Energy Systems
Network (ESN) announced Moving Forward on
August 28th...more
2.) Moving Forward Program endorsed as Bicentennial Legacy Project
The
Moving Forward program received endorsement from the Indiana Bicentennial
Commission (IBC) as a Bicentennial Legacy Project on November 19th...more
Indiana
Lt. Governor Sue Ellspermann hosted a showcase on August 17th at the
Indiana State Fairgrounds for the 2015 Finalists of the Stellar Communities
Designation Program...more
4.) Indiana's homeless population decreases in 2015 Point-in-Time Homeless Count
The
2015 Point-in-Time Homeless Count, which was conducted on January 28th,
showed a two percent overall decrease in homelessness compared to last year...more
5.) IHCDA receives national award
IHCDA
received a national award for Management Innovation at the
Annual National Council of State Housing Agencies Annual Conference and
Showplace on September 29th...more
6.) Governor signs Proclamation declaring October Energy Efficiency Awareness Month
Indiana
Governor Mike Pence issued a Proclamation declaring October Energy
Efficiency Awareness Month in Indiana...more
7.) 6th Annual Indiana Permanent Supportive Housing Institute conducted at Fort Harrison
Teams
representing the communities of Bloomington, South Bend, Lafayette, New Albany
and Valparaiso unveiled plans to create supportive housing...more
8.) Governor signs Proclamation declaring June Homeownership Month
Governor
Mike Pence issued a Proclamation that was delivered by Indiana Lt. Governor Sue
Ellspermann at a special ceremony at the Statehouse to designate June
Homeownership Month...more
9.) Lt. Governor Ellspermann encourages participation in My Community, My Vision
Indiana
Lt. Governor Sue Ellspermann announced in a video message her encouragement for
high school student groups to participate in “My Community, My Vision”...more
10.) Welch joins City and State Officials for Blight Elimination Program demolition
Peggy
Welch, Intergovernmental Relations Director for Lt. Governor Sue Ellspermann,
joined Alexandria officials on September 14th to watch a blighted
property be demolished...more