by Hannah Engber | May 11, 2023 | Federal Advocacy
From barbecues and town hall meetings to potlucks and craft fairs, community associations across the country are gearing up for the summer. CAI’s Government and Public Affairs team wants to help you increase the impact of your event by inviting elected officials to...
by Hannah Engber | Apr 20, 2023 | Federal Advocacy, State Advocacy
Forty-four percent of Americans are unsure how to get involved or where to find opportunities to volunteer. That’s why National Volunteer Week and Global Volunteer Month are so important to us. CAI Advocacy relies on volunteers to champion the community association industry housing model when engaging with their elected officials and staff. From the volunteer Legislative Action Committee members in 36 states and the volunteer members of the Federal Legislative Action Committee and Government and Public Affairs Committee, we’re grateful for the work of the nearly 700 volunteers who devote hundreds of hours every year advocating for the community association housing model.
by Dawn Bauman, CAE | Apr 13, 2023 | Fair Housing, Federal Advocacy, Other
In honor of Fair Housing Month, we’ve compiled our top blog posts on the issue of Fair Housing and community associations. Community Associations Institute (CAI) supports the right of all individuals to be free from illegal discrimination on the basis of race, color,...
by Dawn Bauman, CAE | Mar 30, 2023 | Fannie Mae, Federal Advocacy, FEMA, HAM Radio, Home Act
The first quarter of 2023 brought a new Congress, a new Speaker of the House, Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.), a Republican majority in the House, and a Democratic majority in the Senate. CAI’s advocacy team, including the incredible team from Cornerstone Government...
by Dawn Bauman, CAE | Mar 23, 2023 | Assistance Animals, Community Association Guidance
Today is National Puppy Day, where dog owners and dog lovers come together over their shared appreciation for these four-legged companions. Established in 2006, National Puppy Day also is meant to raise awareness of the number of dogs that need to be rescued each year...
by Ben Price | Mar 15, 2023 | Disaster Relief, Other
For guidance on post-Hurricane Ian debris removal, visit: https://www.caionline.org/Advocacy/LAC/FL/Documents/Hurricane%20Ian%20Community%20Association%20Debris%20Cleanup.pdf As homeowners across the Sunshine State recover from hurricanes Ian and Nicole, CAI is...