Current Action Alerts:
Protect NeighborWorks AmericaThe Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) began examining the work of NeighborWorks America and dismantling its board of directors last week. DOGE’s precise goals aren’t clear yet. NeighborWorks has been a pillar of the community development field for decades, providing training, resources, and support that benefit organizations and communities.
Support HOME FundingCongress is currently considering how much funding to include in the FY 2026 budget for the HOME Program, which provides critical funding to community-based development organizations. The Alliance advocates for HOME funding and favorable regulations through the HOME Coalition.
Comment on HOME ReauthorizationThe HOME Investment Partnerships Program is up for reauthorization in Congress, a process in which Congress considers statutory and funding changes. Two members of the House are asking for public input through a Request for Information (RFI). Read their joint press release.
Protect AmeriCorpsOn April 16, DOGE officials visited the AmeriCorps agency in Washington and performed an abrupt “demobilization” of AmeriCorps NCCC and FEMA Corps members. In addition, the vast majority of AmeriCorps agency staff were put on administrative leave with pay, effective immediately. As of April 17, there have not been reports of impacts to AmeriCorps programs beyond NCCC/FEMA Corps. However, DOGE is still at the AmeriCorps agency, and there is concern that this is a path to effectively dismantle AmeriCorps and jeopardize critical programs that serve local communities.
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