Statement on the President’s Plan to Help Responsible Homeowners and Heal the Housing Market

The President announced yesterday a comprehensive plan to assist at-risk homeowners, renters and neighborhoods recover from the housing crisis. National CAPACD applauds the Administration for prioritizing housing issues critical to our nation's economic recovery and for leadership in focusing the attention, resources and power of so many federal agencies to this cause. "We are very pleased about the expansion of HAMP eligibility to include greater incentives for principal reductions and also the inclusion of $1 billion in mandatory funding in the President's 2013 Budget for the Housing Trust Fund. The trust fund will go a long way to finance development and preservation of affordable rental housing. We look forward to working with the Administration to let AAPI communities know about the Homeowners Bill of Rights and about the relief that may be available through these new initiatives." more» 

ACTION ALERT: Contact Your State Attorney General Today

Last Friday, the administration made two announcements critical to reviving the housing market. First, President Obama made good on his State of the Union promise and created a new investigative working group, led by New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman, that would take on the abuses that triggered the housing crisis. Second, the administration made significant changes to HAMP including extending the program through 2013 and providing more incentives to mortgage servicers to offer modifications with principal reduction, and extended these incentives to Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. more» 

Statement on the State of the Union

"With economic security still beyond reach for millions of families, I am encouraged by the President's commitment to a recovery that emphasizes fairness and responsibility for all Americans," said Lisa Hasegawa, Executive Director for National CAPACD. "The President's proposals are a step in the right direction, but we cannot stop there. Much more needs to be done to address the many challenges that we face as Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians and Pacific Islanders. We look forward to working with the Administration and Congress to ensure that working families and low-income communities are not left behind during this recovery." more» 

National CAPACD Job Announcement: Deputy Director

National CAPACD seeks an experienced and passionate Deputy Director to help lead National CAPACD and work with a dynamic and committed staff on a host of issues affecting low and moderate income Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders in the United States. The Deputy Director will work closely with the organization's senior management team and board of directors to implement the strategic direction and chart the future of the organization. more» 

Saving Jobs, Saving Homes, and Building a Better Future

In this era of budget slashing, some cuts just don't make sense, particularly when they push families further away from achieving the American Dream of homeownership and threaten our nation's economic and job stability. A primary example of this is when Congress eliminated $88 million to fund the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development's (HUD) Housing Counseling Program, which advises and educates people about first-time homeownership, mortgages, and foreclosure prevention. This essential program is fundamental to keeping people out of poverty, and providing protection to homeowners, particularly those in communities of color. more» 

ACTION ALERT:  Call Your Member of Congress Today to Save Jobs and the Safety Net

In this moment of great danger, the National Coalition for Asian Pacific American Community Development (National CAPACD) and the Southeast Asia Resource Action Center (SEARAC) join together to urge you to call Congress to support an approach that preserves our nation's social safety-net and entitlements programs that are critical to the needs of low income Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander communities, as well as other communities of color. more» 

Tell Congress: Restore Housing Counseling to Keep People in Their Homes!

With estimates showing a shadow inventory that numbers in the millions, it's clear that the foreclosure crisis is not done wreaking havoc on the housing market. It seems that the ideal outcome for families, communities, and investors alike would include avoiding as many foreclosures as possible and keeping homes occupied. A number of strategies have been deployed in support of this goal, some more effective than others. One thread is common among the diverse array of approaches: the importance of HUD-certified housing counselors, who were hit with a major funding cut in the FY 2011 budget. more» 

Civil Rights and Advocacy Coalition Launches Home for Good Campaign

The National Coalition for Asian Pacific American Community Development (National CAPACD), along with several other civil rights and advocacy organizations - National Council of La Raza (NCLR), National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP), National People's Action, National Urban League, The Opportunity Agenda, and PICO National Network - are calling on the Obama Administration and Congress to end the housing crisis now. more» 

National CAPACD Executive Director Lisa Hasegawa to be Honored at JACL National Convention

The Japanese American Citizens League (JACL) has announced the national honorees for this year's JACL National Convention. Lisa Hasegawa, National CAPACD's Executive Director, will be among JACL's three honorees, along with Father Vien The Nguyen and Lt. Dan Choi. more» 

APRIL 18th Press Conference to Discuss Housing Counseling Elimination Impact

In the midst of the nation's worst housing crisis, Congress and the administration have decided to eliminate all funding for the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development's (HUD) Housing Counseling Assistance Program. NCLR, along with the NAACP, National CAPACD, and the National Urban League, will hold a telephonic press conference this coming Monday, April 18, to discuss the impact that eliminating these funds will have on all families, particularly communities of color. more»