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October 9, 2008HUD HOSTS NATIONAL HOUSING SUMMIT IN WASHINGTON |
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From HUD Press Releases: More than 800 Federal, state, and community leaders from around the nation are gathering in Washington for a two-day national housing summit sponsored by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. HUD Secretary Steve Preston invited key housing and finance staffs from state, city and county governments, as well as representatives from the banking and housing industries, non-profit organizations, and foundations to address the country's urgent and long-term housing issues. "One of the benefits of this summit is that we can exchange information and educate each other," said Preston. This summit is an opportunity to create powerful and lasting partnerships and indicate best practices for stabilizing neighborhoods and helping families keep their homes." To offer an open forum for discussion of best practices. Participants are able to arrange individual sessions with HUD staff, and gain additional information about developing state and community action plans necessary for acquiring HUD's Neighborhood Stabilization Program funds. Other sessions share details on HUD programs regarding foreclosure prevention and loss mitigation, such as Hope for Homeownersand the Housing and Recovery Act of 2008. For more information, visit HUD's website at www.hud.gov. HUD is the nation's housing agency committed to increasing homeownership, particularly among minorities; creating affordable housing opportunities for low-income Americans; and supporting the homeless, elderly, people with disabilities and people living with AIDS. The Department also promotes economic and community development and enforces the nation's fair housing laws. More information about HUD and its programs is available on the Internet at www.hud.gov and espanol.hud.gov.
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