The HPDL Community Association is a volunteer, not-for-profit organization formed in 1991 to serve the needs of the Hale, Page, and Diamond Lake residents of south Minneapolis. We are led by an elected board of directors and coordinate a wide variety of annual events to help make and keep our corner of Minneapolis a great place to live, learn and play. We currently have an opening for someone to handle the administrative operations of the association. It is a part-time, permanent position budgeted for 20 hours/week. See below for details of the responsibilities and requirements. Read more…
Low-Interest Revolving Loan
HPDL offers very low interest loans – at 3% – for both single family and owners of multiple unit properties in the neighborhood. Participants’ income cannot exceed 150% of the area median income. Eligible improvements include corrections of housing code violations, energy efficiency improvements, sound insulation improvements, and improvement of the physical condition of the property to enhance livability. Recreational or luxury improvements are not eligible. The term of the loans is 5 years and can range from $500 – 5,000.
Emergency Deferred Loan
What happens to low-income folks whose furnace dies in the middle of winter or whose roof is leaking? This program hopes to address such problems. If the house may be uninhabitable, extremely dangerous or capable of causing severe health problems, and if the resident’s income does not exceed 50% of the area median income, then this program may be able to help. Loans are forgivable if resident stays in home for five years. Maximum loan size is $5,000.
Accessibility Deferred Loan
Residents with a long-term disability and who lack the resources to make accessibility improvements to their homes may apply for this forgivable loan program. Income limit is 110% of the area median income and the minimum loan size is $2,000. The maximum loan is $7,500, but if the resident’s disability was incurred while in the United States Armed Forces, that resident may apply for a loan up to $15,000. Many state and county programs may apply for home accessibility improvements, so residents are encouraged to pursue these sources first or in conjunction with an HPDL loan. Loans are forgivable after 7 years if the resident retains ownership of the property for the duration of that time. Examples of accessibility improvements are: widening doorways, installing automatic door openers, lowering counters, or exterior modifications such as installing ramps and stair lifts.
For more information about these Programs, call the Greater Metropolitan Housing Corporation at (612) 722-7141.
Do you have a few hours to give back to your community? Some volunteer needs only require a few hours each quarter, yet these hours are vital to carrying out the mission of the HPDL Community Association. To get involved, please see below for areas in which we are seeking the expertise we know exists in our community.
Building Community Committee
Committee members are needed to help plan and organize events throughout the year such as Frost Fest, Picnic in the Park, and Halloween at Pearl Park. Commitee members:
- Determine the games, attractions and activities featured at the events
- Help obtain volunteers
- Create and distribute event publicity
- Obtain supplies and prizes
- Setup and tear down on the day of the events
Crime Prevention and Community Safety Committee
This committee is responsible for promoting and supporting block club development in the neighborhood and providing information and education to residents and business owners in order to promote personal and property safety. The committee currently meets on the 2nd Tuesday of the month at 6:30 pm. Committee members are also involved in planning and organizing a community meeting in March and providing information at other events throughout the year.
Environment Committee
This committee combines environment, gardening and transportation activities previously handled by multiple committees. Some things committee members may do:
- Stay informed on traffic and airport is- sues affecting the HPDL neighborhoods
- Attend community meetings related to transportation or environment issues
- Help obtain gardening supplies and maintain community gardens
Please contact the HPDL office at (612) 824-7707 or office@hpdl.org if you are interested in volunteering for any of these committees.