HUD's Office for International and Philanthropic Innovation: New Monthly Newsletter

• In advance of Quito, Secretary Castro addressed the United Nations this summer in New York City, sharing his thoughts on how cities can thrive in the 21st century.
• HUD and the U.S. Department of State have led a two-year, inclusive process to engage a broad set of stakeholders in preparing for the international event.
• Follow along here for regular updates on the U.S.'s experience at Habitat III.

THE US 20/20 HABITAT III REPORT | In preparation for Habitat III, HUD, on behalf of the U.S. government, has prepared a report to share the U.S. story around housing and community development over the last 20 years since Habitat II occurred in 1996. The report outlines the United States' progress and challenges in fostering inclusive, sustainable, and resilient communities. 

HOW-TO GUIDE FOR PUBLIC-PHILANTHROPIC PARTNERSHIPS | Scaling Solutions is a playbook for government and philanthropy to continue to build collaborative partnerships to collectively tackle the great challenges of our time. Based on lessons learned from the Sustainable Communities Initiative, this report provides guidance for philanthropy, local and regional governance bodies, and federal agencies seeking to work across borders for comprehensive solutions that pool strengths and leverage investments.

PAY FOR SUCCESS | In June 2016, HUD and the Department of Justice (DOJ) awarded $8.7 million to address homelessness and reduce recidivism among this justice-involved population through the Pay for Success model. Learn about Pay for Success and how IPI's Yennie Tse helped spearhead this innovative approach at HUD.

NEW WEBSITE | IPI launched a new website that aims to provide an improved user experience for our partners so that they can get the information they need, when they need it. Expect regular updates on the site, and we welcome your feedback via ipiinfo@huduser.gov.

DISASTER RECOVERY: HUD will speed federal disaster assistance to the States of North Carolina, Florida, and Georgia and provide support to homeowners and low-income renters forced from their homes due to Hurricane Matthew.

EMPLOYMENT: In an effort to help low-income public housing residents secure higher paying jobs and access to greater opportunity, HUD awarded $14 million to six public housing authorities (PHA) and their partners. HUD's Jobs-Plus Initiative Program is a proven model that helps public housing residents find and keep higher paying jobs by connecting them with employment opportunities, educational advancement and financial literacy services.

DIGITAL DIVIDE: In support of HUD’s ConnectHome initiative, AT&T is now a national partner. Over the next year, AT&T will host 30 events across 15 ConnectHome pilot communities. The events will help inform HUD-assisted households about Access from AT&T, a low-cost internet service.

HEALTH AND HOUSING: A study led by HUD and the Centers for Disease Control shows that federally assisted housing is associated with lower blood lead levels. According to the report, children living in federally supported housing have approximately 20 percent lower blood lead levels on average, than similar children in low-income families living in homes where there is no federal assistance.