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  School of Community Economic Development Doctoral Program Policies, Procedures and Dissertation (34pp)

Southern New Hampshire University SCED

Publication Date: 2007

The Doctoral Program is designed to serve students in residence as well as nonresidentialworking professionals. All doctoral students take core coursework over two years, including a supervised Doctoral Apprenticeship Program in teaching and research. At the end of their second year students take Comprehensive Examinations in Theory, Methods and Statistics. This uncopyrighted book outlines the policies and procedures governing the Doctoral Program of the School of CED. 

  Community Partnerships in Hotel Employment (43 pages)

Authors: Yoel Camayd-Freixas, Gerald Karush, Ravi Pandit, Eric L. Jacobs
Commissioned by WomenRising, Inc.

Publication Date: 2007

The Community Partnerships in Hotel Employment Program is part of WomenRising,  Jersey City, NJ multi-service agency. The Community Partnerships in Hotel Employment Program provides women from low socioeconomic backgrounds prepares women for entry-level positions in the hospitality industry.  This program evaluation examines the numbers of women who fit into the population profile which the program targets. The foci then moves to analyses of the hospitality and the restaurant industries in Hudson County. The final section is an assessment of the existing CPHE.  The report includes a analaysis of the area's hospitality industry. 

 

Latinos in New Hampshire (38 pp)

Authors: Yoel Camayd-Freixas & Gerald Karush

Publication Date: 2006, ISBN  0-9743372-5-0

This monograph reports on research commissioned by Heritage United Way (Manchester).   The authors examine the demographic and socio-economic impact of Latinos in New Hampshire. Analyses are presented in the context of national and regional trends to elucidate their local relevance and allow exploration of future scenarios for Northern New England.

  Community Indicators: Greater Manchester, NH (114 pp)

Authors: Yoel Camayd-Freixas, Gerald Karush, Balasubramanian, Deborah Jackson, Richard Koenig, Nadesha Mioba, Melissa Nemon, Davaasuren Sodnomdarjaa
Commissioned by Heritage United Way

Publication Date: 2006

United Way of America encourages it local affiliates to determine funding priorities measuring outcomes both at a program and community level.  This Community Indicators report includes the baseline data used by Heritage United Way to target its community priorities and philanthropic funding.

  Latinos in New Hampshire: Profile of a Community (154 pp)

Authors: Yoel Camayd-Freixas, Gerald Karush 
Sponsored by the Applied Research Center

Publication Date: 2006

This study looks at the demographic, economic and social impact of Latinos in New Hampshire and their policy implications. Using data includng the 1980-2000 censuses, 2002 CPS, labor/business statistics and local interviews the authors explore future scenarios for Northern New England.   Comparative analyses cover: how national population trends and estimation translate regionally, and impact the state and municipalities of high Latino concentration. This includes the expected Latino geography and the Diaspora dynamics shaping an emerging Latino geography.

 

Manchester (NH) Ten Year Plan to End Chronic Homelessness (78 pp)

Authors: Yoel Camayd-Freixas, Gerald Karush, Eric L. Jacobs, Klaas Nijhuis
Commissioned by City of Manchester and Heritage United Way

Publication Date: 2006

As the largest city in New Hampshire, Manchester’s homelessness problem parallels that of many other cities in the United States: affordable housing, living wage jobs, a limited service network, lack of coordination data and a limited referral system.  Unlike many other municipalities, Manchester has developed of a public/private partnership to address the problem of homelessess.  This report, provided as a requirement to receive certain HUD funds, examines the trigger factors that create the environment that leads to chronic homelessness.  The plan was developed through focus groups and surveys and agencies.  The Plan concludes that the multi-causalities associated with chronic homelessness necssitate the creation of a holistic case management system that includes crisis intervention programs, preventive services and the creatio of different types of transitional and permanent housing opportunities.

 

Workforce Opportunity for People with Disabilities (184 pp)

Editors: Yoel Camayd-Freixas, Gerald Karush, Tobey Davies

Publication Date: 2006, ISBN  0-9743372-4-2

    This book includes articles derived from research on ways to offer people with disabilities opportunities to participate in meaningful competitive employment.  The research involved projects designed to inform development of training programs and a workforce agenda for people with disabilities. Funded by NH Department of Health & Human Services with Medicaid Infrastructure Grant funds by the U.S. Canters for Medicare and Medicaid Services.

     

    Analysis of Business Models and Financial Feasibility of Fringe Banking Institutions (228 pp)

    Author: David Leibsohn

    Publication Date: 2005, ISBN  0-9743372-2-6

    This report examines the low-income neighborhoods that replace the institutions that exist elsewhere.  The author observes that a dual financial economy exists; necessitated by the need for alternative financial services.  Observations on financial feasibility and recommendations on some of the newer models being developed. Conclusions also include policy recommendations.  problems addressed and created in

       Consolidated Plan of the City of Nashua NH (129 pp)

    Authors: Yoel Camayd-Freixas, Gerald Karush, Emily Burgo, Nelly Lejter
    Commissioned by the City of Nashua, NH

    Publication Date: 2005

    HUD requires municiplaties to develop comprehensive community development action plans as a requirement to receive funding.  This plan includes the following elements: Description of Institutional Structure; Monitoring Standards; Priority Needs Analysis and Strategy; Lead-Based Paint Strategy; Housing and Homeless Needs Assessment, including general housing needs, supportive housing needs of homeless persons, supportive housing needs for others with special needs, and public housing needs; Housing Market Analysis, including population data, housing conditions and market data, inventory of facilities and services for homeless persons, and an inventory of facilities and services for persons with other special needs; non-housing, community development needs, including public facilities, infrastructure, and economic development.

     

    Financial Services Programs: Case Studies from a Business Model Perspective (126 pp)

    Author: David Leibsohn

    Publication Date: 2005, ISBN  978-0-9743372-1-0

      This book includes nine case studies of community development financing.  The organizations studied represent a cross-section of business models and diverse geographic location.  The research was commissioned by the Financial Innovations Roundtable. Sponsored by Fannie Mae and F.B. Heron Foundations. Edited by Yoel Camayd-Freixas and Michael Swack.

       

      Setting Economic Policy to Achieve Social Goals: Proceedings of the National CED Symposium (236 pp)

      Proceedings Editor: Tosun Aricanli, Senior Editors: Yoel Camayd-Freixas, Michael Swack

      Publication Date: 2005, ISBN  978-0-9743372-2-7

      This book includes research and policy papers presented at a conference on community economic development. The Conference provided  forum to identify and promote common understanding among planners, policymakers, government representatives, practitioners and other stakeholders in community economic development.  The conference was led by Michael Swack, and the book’s editor was by Yoel Camayd-Freixas.

        Evaluation of Manchester (NH) Neighborworks Homeownership Center's Homekeeper Seminars (30 pp)

      Authors: Gerald Karush, Dwanda Farmer, Uzziah Kiriaghe, Rebecca Seib, Magalie Torres
      Commissioned by the Applied Research Center

      Publication Date: 2004

      An evaluation of the program's components & a demograhic analysis of participants. 

        A CDC for Hooksett (NH): Creating a Community Economic Development Corporation (56 pp)

      Authors: Yoel Camayd-Freixas & William Maddocks
      Sponsored by the Office of the Town Administrator of Hooksett

      Publication Date: 2003

      A planning project to create a new community development corporation for the Town of Hooksett.

        An Organizational Analysis of The Hyde Square Task Force (110 pp)

      Authors: Yoel Camayd-Freixas & Jolan Rivera, et al
      Sponsored by the Hyde Square Task Force

      Publication Date: 2003

      An organizational analysis of the Jamaica Plain (MA) based CDC's core functions: organizational mission & governance; corporate structure & management practices; revenue performance & sustainability; and contributions to CED.

      Unblocking Obstacles to Capital Markets for Community Development Lenders (34 pp)

      Author: Gregory Stanton

      Publication Date: 2003, ISBN  978-0-9743372-0-3

      This book examines obstacles, gaps and barriers to the capital markets, that prevent a freer flow of capital to needy communities.  The premise of this book is sustained capital markets access is a function of increased scale, standardization of practices, documents and processes and improved management skills.