Oak Cliff has become a popular neighborhood in southwestern Dallas, Texas. Unfortunately, with gentrification, South Oak Cliff has experienced hardship. Fortunately, For Oak Cliff has become the backbone of the community, providing foundational support to empower residents. Yardi-supported nonprofit For Oak Cliff (FOC) was founded in 2015. It engages and supports residents of the “Superblock” to realize their greatest potential by believing in themselves and their collective power to advance the neighborhood’s desired outcomes. Through the collective movement of organizations, residents and community partners in and beyond the Superblock, FOC brings systemic change and generational impact to the community. FOC’s work is based on four pillars to address systemic disparities: Education Advocacy Community Building The Arts These pillars are fulfilled in a two-generation (2Gen) approach, a unique strategy that serves parents and children simultaneously through many interdisciplinary programs. This approach provides comprehensive support to families and fosters a sense of unity and shared growth within the community. “FOC is focusing on providing culturally relevant programs to families of all ages,” said Xavier Henderson, chief development officer at For Oak Cliff. FOC provides services directly to clients at the Community Campus, which has improved the neighborhood’s environment and secures partners to fill resident needs on-site. In 2022, FOC made its final payment to acquire the former Moorland YMCA. With this acquisition, FOC increased its space from 4,000 to 20,000 square feet with ten acres of land. This new facility allows for scaling FOC’s existing programming and adding athletics, environmental sciences and civic engagement. “To date, FOC has recruited over 3,500+ people to our free membership,” Henderson said, highlighting the growing momentum and community support for FOC’s mission. Funding from Yardi supports FOC in stabilizing the general operations of programs and administration as its leadership, team, and board work to create a formal strategic plan to evaluate its impact better and solidify its long-term vision. “We are so grateful for the support Yardi has continued to provide,” expressed Henderson. He continued, “We are grateful both for this donation and the continued belief in our mission and vision here in South Oak Cliff. Our team was elated for this year’s gift not only because you all donated again but also because of the dramatic increase! We are thankful for our growing partnership with you all.” Events at For Oak Cliff FOC recently held its Back to School Festival in August, celebrating its ten years of service. The festival was a joyous occasion where kids received backpacks stuffed with school supplies and enjoyed music and goodies. FOC is now gearing up to launch a 10-year capital campaign in 2025, which will be unveiled at the 2025 Juneteenth Gala. “We would love for the Yardi team to know that we will be planning a Juneteenth Gala in 2025, and we will send out an invite as the date gets closer. This gala will celebrate ten years of service and an opportunity to learn more about our strategic plan and our vision for the future,” Henderson explained. Volunteer Opportunities FOC has volunteer opportunities throughout the year for its monthly Famers Market, the first Saturday. Those interested can fill out the form here. Find future non-profit profiles at https://www.yardi.com/blog/category/giving. Yardi is Energized for Good! Visit www.yardi.org for more about our philanthropic...

If you’ve attended a Yardi Advanced Solutions Conference (YASC), you know that Yardi addresses professionals from every property management industry segment, including affordable housing. The Affordable Housing Spotlight Session during YASC drew approximately 400 people representing providers from across the country. During the session, Yardi Director of Client Services Jackie Mills-Delling gave attendees a glimpse into Yardi’s vision for the future of affordable housing property management. Agenda items included a schedule of Yardi software releases, guidance on HOTMA implementation and solution overviews for different types of affordable housing organizations. What’s Happening with HOTMA? HOTMA stands for the Housing Opportunities Through Modernization Act of 2016. Through HOTMA, the U.S. Dept. of Housing and Urban Development is updating guidelines for several affordable housing programs that will streamline core administrative processes. Jackie provided HOTMA updates for HUD 50059, Rural Development, HOME and Low Income Tax Credit properties. The updates covered the changes that HOTMA will bring, including new forms, reports, financial calculations and more. “HOTMA has been an ongoing priority for Yardi as we work with affordable housing providers to get prepared for everything coming their way. YASC is a great opportunity to get a lot of people in the room to have a discussion of the current status of these important changes to the industry,” said Jackie. Voyager 8 Perhaps the most anticipated portion of the spotlight session was a look at Yardi’s newest version of its flagship affordable housing solution, Voyager 8. Voyager 8 includes a reimagined user interface for affordable housing professionals called Compliance Manager. YASC attendees saw a demo of Compliance Manager, many for the first time. Yardi expects to release Compliance Manager, powered by Voyager 8, in the coming months. Compliance Manager centralizes access to affordable housing data, compliance reviews, metrics, communication tools and automated income and asset verifications. With Compliance Manger, users can access each of these tools from a dashboard that does not require switching screens or logging into separate modules. “The new Compliance Manager interface will enable users to quickly see and access what they use as their daily routine. It truly is a reimagined user experience, and it’s coming soon for Yardi clients,” said Jackie. Current Yardi Voyager users will be able to access Compliance Manager at no cost and without extensive implementation efforts once they’ve migrated to Voyager 8. Solution Recommendations Another exciting portion of the spotlight session provided attendees with a look at Yardi affordable housing solutions that may be a great fit for their current and future needs. For example, the overview of Maintenance IQ showed how affordable housing providers can enhance their ability to comply with federal inspection standards “This tool has the potential to significantly enhance maintenance efficiency, reducing unit turnaround times and seamlessly integrating with procurement processes. It streamlines the integration of materials needed for tasks like changing a lock or faucet directly into the workflow,” said Jackie. Other products covered during the session included Yardi Aspire, which is a complete learning management solution, Yardi Verification Services which delivers income and asset verifications usually within a matter of minutes, Yardi Case Manager, a ticketing solution for tracking service delivery, and much more. “YASC offers a great time for our clients every year. But, beyond the fun and entertainment, there really is a focus on educating Yardi clients on our current and future solutions. There’s a lot to learn at YASC, and this affordable housing spotlight session was a great example,” said Jackie. Interested in attending a Yardi event? Check our events page for information about client events and industry tradeshows happening in the United States and Canada. If you’d like more information about Yardi affordable housing solutions, visit our website or call (800) 866-1144 to ask for an online...

If you’re wondering how you can get started with energy rebates, you’ve come to the right place. These incentives provide upfront savings while saving you thousands on utility costs for years to come. For example, switching from baseboard heating to a heat pump saves an average of $1,300 per year. These rebates are not just about saving money — they also create more sustainable communities while improving living conditions for low-income and disadvantaged communities. Budget season is an opportune moment to review outstanding repairs and strategize on how communities can leverage direct savings effectively. Keep reading so you’re ready to act when the time comes. The Inflation Reduction Act in a nutshell In 2022 President Joe Biden signed the Inflation Reduction Act into law, dedicating nearly $400 billion to fund clean energy and address climate issues. From this, $8.8 billion will go to Home Energy rebates, including the Home Efficiency Rebates and Home Electrification and Appliance Rebates. States are encouraged to dedicate up to 10% of rebate funding, with a $400K cap, to support upgrades in low-income, multifamily buildings. The Home Efficiency Rebates Program (Section 50121) Section 50121 awards rebates for energy efficiency improvements in residential buildings. This program is about incentivizing property managers and homeowners to make energy-saving improvements, rather than requiring full renovations and complete overhauls. By targeting improvements, such as HVAC systems, the program aims to reduce our energy consumption and utility bills. Here’s what you need to know: Eligibility: Rebates are available for energy-saving measures, such as insulation, air sealing and high-efficiency HVAC systems. Benefits for multifamily property owners: Owners can receive rebates for upgrades that reduce energy consumption — leading to lower utility bills and improved tenant satisfaction. Funding allocation: States are required to allocate a portion of the rebate funds to low-income multifamily households, ensuring broader access to energy efficiency improvements. Home Electrification and Appliance Rebates (Section 50122) Section 50122 offers rebates for qualified electrification projects for low- or moderate-income households. Electrification is crucial for transitioning homes away from carbon-powered energy. By offering rebates for qualified projects, this program encourages property managers to adopt more efficient technologies that reduce carbon footprints and improve indoor air quality. Here’s what you need to know: Eligibility: Includes rebates for electric stoves, heat pumps, water heaters and other energy-efficient appliances. Benefits for multifamily property owners: Provides direct incentives, including point-of- sales rebates of up to 100% for properties serving residents with an area median income (AMI) of 80% or lower. A portion of funds is specifically reserved for underserved communities. By upgrading to modern energy-efficient appliances, property owners can reduce utility costs and increase energy efficiency. Funding allocation: Encourages the adoption of electric appliances, contributing to the overall reduction of carbon emissions from residential buildings. Community benefit: Contributes to combatting climate change while delivering long-term savings. Electric appliances offer smart features that enhance convenience and allow users to optimize energy consumption. What does it all mean for property managers and the community? These forward-thinking incentives save costs for property managers while reducing our reliance on fossil fuels. Not to mention, updated and efficient appliances mean happier tenants. It’s a win for you, the environment and your residents. Now, let’s assess some of the key takeaways: Financial incentives: Rebates offset the cost of energy efficiency and electrification upgrades. Pass-through benefits: Property owners who receive rebates for energy efficiency and electrification improvements must pass the savings on to renters, meaning they can benefit without facing rent increases. Targeted assistance for low-income households: A significant portion of the rebate funds are allocated specifically for low-income households. This ensures that the most vulnerable have access to energy-efficient and electrified homes. Tenant notification and consent: Property owners may be required to notify tenants about planned improvements and obtain their consent, particularly when the upgrades involve entering rental units. This ensures transparency and respect for renters’ rights and privacy. Affordability: Programs often include...

Looking to advance value-based care (VBC) in your senior living communities but not sure how to get there? Our fully integrated solution — the Yardi Senior Living Suite — is built to help. To give you a better understanding of how VBC works (and how our technology can support you) we created an informative new ebook. Don’t miss the insights shared — get a highlight below then explore the full ebook. What is value-based care? VBC focuses on the quality of care and the resident experience. More specifically, enhancing the resident experience through proactive, personalized and person-centered care. In today’s senior living communities, providing VBC can drastically improve resident health outcomes and increase operational returns. How does our technology support VBC? The Yardi Senior Living Suite combines resident care, marketing, sales, finance, business intelligence, pharmacy, operations and more on a cloud-hosted, HIPAA and SOX-compliant software platform. The suite of products is single-stack — uniting on a fully integrated platform — and offers intuitive functionality that helps you provide the best care and improve health outcomes across your communities. Taking a closer look, our single connected solution supports VBC by: Enhancing communications among residents, families and the entire care team. Providing data-driven insights for identifying at-risk residents, proactively mitigating issues and offering preventative care. Empowering staff with interoperable workflows, personalized to meet resident needs. Supporting community wellness programs and boosting resident engagement. Ensuring comprehensive population health management thanks to actionable information and trends. Offering a digital signature workflow that enables quick adaptation of care plans as resident needs change. Presenting health care data that’s pulled into the clinical intake, equipping you to report on resident status during transitions of care. Enabling value-based care reimbursement models.  Centralizing data in one secure place, sharing a cohesive picture of resident health with physicians, health systems and more. Explore our single-stack solution for VBC Yardi EHR: Yardi EHR is a full-service electronic health record solution that unites clinical intake processing, medication management, resident assessments, interoperability, care planning and more. It enables streamlined analysis of population health metrics and real-time information sharing — helping you track and improve resident health outcomes. Senior IQ: Senior IQ is a dynamic business intelligence solution that presents real-time, community-specific data in sharable dashboards. You have the power to analyze actionable information and identify trends — helping you predict resident health outcomes and adjust care plans accordingly. RentCafe Wellness: RentCafe Wellness is a comprehensive community wellness solution that enables you to schedule activities, share information via online calendars, track resident attendance and more. By supporting resident engagement and providing families with access to wellness information, you reduce the risk of isolation — optimizing resident health outcomes. Read the ebook in full The Yardi Senior Living Suite offers more tools built to support VBC — read the ebook in its entirety to learn more. And if you have any questions for our team, don’t hesitate to reach...

It’s time for this year’s National Assisted Living Week (NALW), an annual recognition of assisted living communities and the individuals they serve. NALW was established by the National Center for Assisted Living (NCAL) in 1995 and each year, a special theme is announced. The 2024 theme — Inspiring Generations — encourages senior living staff, residents and families to share stories and wisdom with one another. We’ll share more on this year’s observance below, covering how our senior living clients are participating. Happy #NALW! Learn about National Assisted Living Week NALW seeks to recognize assisted living communities and highlight the important role they play. Specifically, their role in caring for America’s seniors and individuals with disabilities. The 2024 observance encourages communities around the country to offer events in honor of NALW — and to educate the public about the importance of long-term care.   Fortunately, NCAL provides a thorough planning guide each year to help communities drive these events forward. Check out the 2024 planning guide from NCAL! See how Yardi clients celebrated this year Pacifica Senior Living took to social media to spotlight NALW, including an announcement post shining light on the joys of community living. Pacifica also shared posts celebrating individual communities — complete with heartwarming photos — including Pacifica Encinitas, West Park and San Leandro.   At Benchmark Senior Living, a celebratory blog post was dedicated to NALW (plus a LinkedIn post sharing a snapshot). The blog post honors this year’s NALW theme with inspiring stories from Benchmark communities, all focused on residents. Maplewood Senior Living also posted on LinkedIn for NALW, sharing a strong message: associates are the heart of Maplewood communities, and their devotion to residents deserves recognition. “This week, we celebrate the exceptional dedication and compassion of our associates who make every community a vibrant, caring place for our residents,” shared Maplewood in the post. For Vitality Living, NALW is all about honoring the incredible bonds formed between residents, team members and volunteers. Their social media post encourages other communities to celebrate the connections they share — and notes appreciation for individuals across Vitality communities. Join the 2024 observance It’s never too late to celebrate assisted living communities and the residents they serve. Join the cause by reading more on National Assisted Living Week — and share your own stories on social media with the hashtag...

Coalition for Family Harmony is the only dual-domestic violence and sexual assault community-based organization in Ventura County, Calif., providing comprehensive intervention, prevention, and education on intimate partner violence and sexual assault. Since 1976, the Coalition for Family Harmony has provided an array of survivor-centered, trauma-informed programs aimed at healing the emotional and physical pain following violence and encouraging generational change for its youth. “We ask for funding to support the operations of our 24-hour emergency intimate partner violence and sexual assault services teams,” said Noel Stalcup, director of operations for Coalition for Family Harmony. Its 24-hour intimate partner violence team operates out of two emergency shelters, one for clients from the public and one specifically for clients from indigenous cultures in Mexico. Its shelter programs offer immediate access to emergency shelter, rental assistance, individual therapy for families, transportation, food and clothing, temporary restraining orders and employment advocacy. The newest feature of its domestic violence program is the mobile healthcare clinic. The Coalition partners with a local medical doctor to provide regular medical care to those affected by domestic violence living in shelters across Ventura County. The Coalition for Family Harmony is also home to Ventura County’s only rape crisis program. Advocates respond 24 hours a day, providing in-person crisis support to those affected by sexual assault during a forensic exam and law enforcement interviews. Advocates provide survivor-centered, trauma-informed care throughout the healing stages, including linkages to its sexual assault individual and group therapy and play therapy for youth. The Coalition hopes to increase domestic violence shelter capacity by collaborating with the Ventura County Family Justice Center. With goals to include expansion for bilingual clients, sustain legal programs restraining order service and increase legal assistance, strengthen partnerships and increase the number of volunteers for the 24-hour rape crisis response calendar. Unfortunately, the Coalition for Family Harmony is facing budget reductions that directly impact its core emergency shelter and rape crisis programs. “Last year, our emergency program served 5,535 survivors and their children in Ventura County with life-saving services. With the proposed reductions, we will not have the capacity to serve our community and the survivors who rely on our services,” said Stalcup. Funding from Yardi helps the Coalition for Family Harmony support emergency domestic violence and sexual assault programs. Funding helps them keep two part-time advocates shifts filled for its 24-hour calendar for rape crisis response and emergency shelter for clients and their families to escape violence at home. “We thank Yardi for their continued support and look forward to the possibility of receiving a donation for Yardi’s annual non-profit giving campaign,” expressed Stalcup. Volunteer Opportunities The Coalition for Family Harmony has various volunteer opportunities. Those interested in volunteering must be trained and ready to represent the Coalition at numerous events, interfacing with the community and spreading the word about its essential services. For more information, please fill out the volunteer application form to help make a difference in the lives of their clients. “With your support, we can make a significant difference in the lives of survivors and work towards creating a safer and more supportive Ventura County community,” expressed Stalcup. Find future non-profit profiles at https://www.yardi.com/blog/category/giving. Yardi is Energized for Good! Visit www.yardi.org for more about our philanthropic...

Connecting accurate information to support budgeting, leasing and construction projects is essential to optimizing CRE asset performance. Working with the right set of software tools not only ensures transparency and data accuracy but also provides real-time and actionable insights. For example, when live data from the leasing pipeline and construction projects are available within your budgeting solution, you can manage forecasts on a rolling basis without the hassle of updating spreadsheets. So what’s the best practice? Using a single stack solution with a single source of truth and real-time data access. From lead-to-lease pipeline management to streamlining the budgeting process and optimizing the construction lifecycle, connected solutions with seamless dataflow and automated workflows can unlock operational efficiency. Side-by-side comparisons and real-time budget tracking Yardi Forecast Manager is a full-featured software solution that enables clients to monitor annual budget performance relative to their approved budget. Clients can promote deals from Yardi Deal Manager to Forecast Manager and use re-forecasting to accurately analyze their budget based on all deals in the pipeline. A built-in hover-over feature in the forecasting tool shows where a particular data set originated and clients can make necessary adjustments along the way. Correspondingly, Deal Manager incorporates settings that ensure the appropriate information is pushed to Forecast Manager. When it comes to assessing risk, clients have access to a comprehensive view of their portfolios in both Deal Manager and Forecast Manager and they can filter and view a wide range of information about each space — even across properties — including tenant risk and lease expiration date. As an additional benefit, Forecast Manager enables clients to easily identify deals (when they also use Deal Manager) at a particular stage and promote them into the forecast. A deal can be included in the budget by simply clicking the “promote” button next to the deal. Promoting the deal means that it will be included in the worksheet the next time the client runs the forecast or revenue projection. No more tedious spreadsheets This combination of features and integration of deal pipeline data helps asset management and operation teams budget more accurately and eliminates the need for manually compiling various spreadsheets. Industry leaders using Forecast Manager are seeing results. Rexford Industrial quickly discovered the benefits of using a connected software solution to optimize the CRE revenue lifecycle. “Our forecasting is correct the first time and easy to see on a dashboard. I can add acquisitions and quickly get a snapshot of what the acquisition will do many quarters out. All this used to take days, and now it takes 15 minutes,” said Alex DeHaven, VP of Corporate Finance, Rexford Industrial. Learn more about Yardi Forecast Manager and hear how it’s working for Rexford...

In the 2023-24 school year, the Yardi Foundation launched a transformative initiative aimed at empowering first-generation college students across North America. Partnering with 20 colleges and universities, Yardi committed over $3 million in scholarships and student support, making higher education more accessible for those who need it most. As the program continues to expand, it will soon include partnerships with 29 schools by the 2025-26 school year, including new initiatives at institutions like the University of Saskatchewan. USask: Investing in potential At the University of Saskatchewan (USask), the Yardi Scholars Program is set to make a significant impact. The program will support two recipients per year for four consecutive years, with the first scholars starting in the fall of 2025. By fall 2028, a total of eight students will be enrolled. Each scholar receives $10,000 annually, with up to four years of funding available. These scholarships target first-generation students from low-income families who are interested in business and computer science majors. “On behalf of students, faculty and staff at the Edwards School of Business, we extend our heartfelt gratitude to the Yardi Scholars program for establishing a transformative bursary that will support first-generation students,” says Steph Bodnar, development office at University of Saskatchewan, Edwards School of Business. “This bursary allows students with financial barriers to attend university and pursue their academic dreams. The Yardi Scholars program will have a lasting impact on these students’ journey through higher education.” TMU: Expanding horizons Similarly, at Toronto Metropolitan University (TMU), the Yardi Scholars Program began in 2023, offering the same robust support to students. Additionally, Yardi Canada has committed to a three-year support program for two PhD students, further broadening the scope of their philanthropy in Canada. “We are immensely grateful to Peter Altobelli and Yardi for their support to our students,” says Dean Cynthia Holmes. “Ted Rogers School is considered to have one of the highest percentages of first-generation students in Canada, and Yardi Canada’s gift will improve access to quality post-secondary education and help us support students’ success.” Building a brighter future The Yardi Scholars Program is more than just financial aid. It’s about building lasting connections, fostering mentorship and creating opportunities for internships. By providing financial support, Yardi ensures that students can focus on their studies and achieve their academic goals. Yardi senior management actively engages with the scholars, offering guidance and support throughout their educational journey. This hands-on approach not only benefits the students but also strengthens Yardi’s commitment to community involvement and social responsibility. Supporting a generation to come Through its substantial investment in education, the Yardi Foundation is paving the way for future leaders. By supporting first-generation students, Yardi is not only changing individual lives but also contributing to the broader goal of making higher education accessible to all. For more information on the Yardi Scholars Program and other philanthropic initiatives, please visit...