We're excited to announce that the 2024 Southern Conference on Homelessness and Housing is in less than two weeks! This year, we’re back on the beach at the beautiful Hilton Sandestin Golf Beach Resort and Spa and have made exciting changes to enhance your experience.

In addition to our robust lineup of breakout sessions and networking opportunities, we’ve added various fun outdoor activities (weather permitting) designed to help us build stronger teams, foster new connections, and enjoy some well-deserved relaxation.

• Welcome Snacks 12:30 pm-1:30 pm (while supplies last) 
• Opening Plenary Session 1:30 pm-3:30 pm "Connecting the Dots: Tackling Housing Insecurity and Preventing Homelessness"  Summary: This session will focus on understanding the root causes of housing instability and developing comprehensive, collaborative solutions to address it. Panelists will cover a wide range of issues, including economic inequality, lack of affordable housing, mental health, and systemic barriers that contribute to homelessness. The goal is to prevent homelessness through cross-sector collaboration, support for vulnerable populations, and long-term solution' (Supported through a collaborative partnership with the National Low Income Housing Coalition) 
  • ​Panelist 
    • ​National Low Income Housing Coaltion 
    • Lamar Richards, Senior Director of Advocacy and Community Engagement  Coalition for Nonprofit Housing and Economic Development (CNHED)
    • Robyn Hyden, Executive Director, Alabama Arise
• Breakout Session (1) 3:45 pm-5:00 pm (Supported through a collaborative partnership with the United Way of Greater Atlanta) 
• Outdoor Sandcastle Team  Building Competition & Drinks 5:30 pm -7:00 pm (weather permitted). Get ready to unleash your creativity and teamwork! Join us for an exciting Sandcastle Team Building Competition, where our sponsors will judge which team can build the grandest sandcastle or most creative sand animal. Sand, buckets, shovels, and plenty of fun are all provided—bring your energy and imagination! Teams will be selected randomly to encourage networking and collaboration, allowing you to work with others outside of your original group. This is an excellent opportunity to meet new people, build connections, and have fun in the sun! And don’t worry—refreshments will be provided to keep the good vibes going. Prizes await the winning teams, so bring your A-game, and let’s see who can claim the title of Sandcastle Champion! Dress for the beach! 

Thursday, October 10, 2024

• ​Breakfast Buffet provided from 7:00 am to 8:00 am ( Sponsored by Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta) 
• Opening Plenary Session 8:00 am -9:30 am " Bridging and Belonging & Innovating for Impact: Bold Strategies to Expand Affordable Housing" Summary: This session focuses on two critical areas in tackling housing challenges: Racial Equity and Housing and fostering community inclusion ("bridging and belonging"). It emphasizes the need for equitable housing solutions that address systemic inequalities while creating communities where individuals feel supported and connected. Additionally, the session explores " Big Bold Ideas" to expand affordable housing, including cross-sector collaboration, policy reform, and new housing models. By leveraging technological advancements and bold ideas, the goal is to create long-term solutions that address housing inequality's social and structural elements, ensuring sustainable, inclusive communities. ( Sponsored by Truist Bank) 
  • Presenters 
    • ​Regina Cannon, Arc4Justice, Focus: Racial Equity and Housing  
    • Kerry Littlewood, Ph.D., MSW, AAJ Research & Evaluation, Inc. Focus: Big Bold Idea for advancing affordable housing.
• Breakout Session (2) 9:45am -11:00am
• Breaout Session (3) 11:15am-12:30pm 
• LUNCH ON YOUR OWN 12:30 pm-2:00 pm 
• Breakout Session (4) 2:00 pm-3:15 pm
• Breakout Session (5) 3:30 pm -4:45 pm 
• LIHCA Awards Reception, Sponsored by Regions Bank, 5:00 pm -7:00 pm ( Sunset Deck Beachside) 
  • Heavy Hors d'oeuvres 
  • Cocktails

• Coffee ONLY & Bold Ideas Conversation: Unlocking Barriers, Empowering Change 8:00 am -9:00 am 
• Breakout Session (6) 9:00am -10:00am 
• Closing Plenary Brunch 10:30 am-12:00 noon " Understanding Tenant Rights and Implementing Conference Insights for Empowerment."  Summary: Tenant rights are a cornerstone of housing stability and fair treatment for renters. In light of what we’ve learned at the recent conference, it’s crucial to translate these insights into actionable steps to protect and empower tenants. This session will explore key aspects of tenant rights and discuss how to effectively implement conference takeaways to enhance tenant advocacy, education, and policy influence.
  • Presenters
    • Shuron D. Jones, Eviction RTC Enactment Specialist,  National Coalition for a Civil Right to Counsel
    • John Pollock, Coordinator, National Coalition for a Civil Right to Counsel
    • Dr. Rusty Bennett, Executive Director, Low-Income Housing Coaltion of Alabama (LIHCA) 

Join us for a week filled with insightful discussions, professional development, and meaningful engagement organized by the Low-Income Housing Coalition of Alabama and our incredible sponsors.

We can’t wait to see you there!
LIHCA Program Committee 

Registration Rates: 

• Standard Rate $400

• Group Rate  (3 or more registrations from one organization should email theresa@collaborative-solutions.net for the discount code) $375

• One-Day Rate $200

• Student Rate $250

Conference Registration Incentives: 

• Access to the three-day, live Southern Conference
• One year access to COLLABORATE, our online library for affordable housing, on-demand webinars, resources, and tools - valued at $100
• One-year membership to the Low Income Housing Coalition of Alabama  
• Social Work Continuing Education credit through the Association of Social Work Boards 

Cancellation Policy 2024: If you must cancel your conference registration, please make every effort to find a replacement. Written refund requests must be received by September 1, 2024. If a written refund request is received by this date, your conference registration fee will be 75% refunded. Registrants submitting cancelation requests between September 15th and 30th, 2024, will be refunded 30% of the conference registration fee. Requests submitted after October 1, 2024, or not at all, are considered no-shows and will not be refunded. Verified medical issues or other extenuating circumstances will be reviewed case-by-case for a partial refund. Approved refunds will be processed no later than three weeks after the conference. 

Special Accommodations: Although all requests cannot be guaranteed, we strive to create an environment where each attendee has an opportunity to participate fully in the conference. For special accommodations (e.g., sign language interpreters, materials in alternative formats, additional directional guidance, etc.), don't hesitate to get in touch with Theresa at theresa@collaborative-solutions.net 

Grievance Policy and Procedure: Your satisfaction is important to us. Therefore, complaints are taken seriously. Complaints might be generated by event attendees, regulatory boards, and/or sponsoring agencies and could involve refund requests, course content/materials, instructor qualifications, event facilities, completion certificates, or other matters. Collaborative Solutions, Inc. (CS) will respond to all complaints promptly and ethically. 

Hotel Information: 
Hilton Sandestin Beach Golf Resort & Spa
4000 Sandestin Boulevard South
Miramar Beach, FL 32550-4214USA 

Our booking block has closed. Contact the hotel directly to make your reservation at (850) 267-9500