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Rhode Island Housing issues call for nominations for Partners in Housing Awards
Providence, R.I. (Feb. 22, 2013) – Rhode Island Housing is seeking nominations for its 2013 Partners in Housing awards, which recognize outstanding commitment to the creation of affordable homes for all Rhode Islanders.
All nominees exemplify dedication and commitment to ensuring affordable, safe and healthy homes in Rhode Island, and they fit into the following categories:
• Public Service recognizes a federal or state agency or elected official and/or staff.
• Municipal honors a town, individual or department.
• Nonprofit salutes Community Development Corporations, homeownership or rental developments and agencies/organizations.
• Private Sector pays tribute to developers, financial institutions and the real estate community.
• KeepSpace Partner celebrates individuals, organizations or developers who embody KeepSpace’s widely inclusive partnership initiative to change the way we think about, build and approach “community.”
“These awards identify, celebrate and showcase the innovative work and many success stories associated with the creation of affordable homes in our state,” said Richard Godfrey, Executive Director of Rhode Island Housing. “The recipient of a Partners in Housing award represents the hundreds of nonprofits, developers, advocates, public agencies and volunteers who are necessary to ensuring safe and healthy homes for all Rhode Islanders.”
The deadline for submissions is Friday, March 15. To nominate an organization, individual, board of directors, corporation, agency, program and/or development for an award send a brief description explaining why they should be recognized to Tricia Foster, Rhode Island Housing, 44 Washington St., Providence, R.I. 02903 or email: Communications@rhodeislandhousing.org.
The awards will be given out by Governor Lincoln Chafee at a ceremony on May 8 at 3 p.m. at the State House.
About Rhode Island Housing
Together with its partners, Rhode Island Housing works to ensure that all people who live and work in Rhode Island can afford a healthy, attractive home that meets their needs. Rhode Island Housing uses all of its resources to provide low-interest loans, grants, education and assistance to help Rhode Islanders find, rent, buy, build and keep a good home. Created by the General Assembly in 1973, Rhode Island Housing is a privately funded public purpose corporation.
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