Community Advisory Committee

Community Advisory Committee

The Community Advisory Committee (CAC) is a resident-led group that helps guide Front Porch Investments’ Greenlining Fund . CAC members bring lived experience, neighborhood knowledge, and community perspective into decisions about housing investments and long-term strategy in historically redlined neighborhoods.

To date, CAC recommendations have directly shaped Greenlining Fund investments supporting home repairs, property tax relief, and housing stability for households across the metro.

Historically redlined neighborhoods continue to face barriers to stable homeownership and long-term wealth building. Too often, decisions about housing are made without the voices of people most impacted. This committee exists to ensure that housing solutions are shaped with community, not just for community.

CAC members work alongside Front Porch Investments’ leadership to:

• Advise on housing priorities and funding direction, including providing recommendations on annual grantmaking decisions
• Share lived experience and neighborhood insight to inform decisions that directly informs how funds are designed and delivered
• Review information, summaries, and emerging insights about housing needs to identify gaps and opportunities
• Help shape future Greenlining Fund strategies, priorities and programs

Join the Community Advisory Committee

Applications Now Open for the 2026–2027 Cohort!

Front Porch Investments is now recruiting new members for the Community Advisory Committee. The 2026–2027 cohort will play an important role in shaping the next phase of the Greenlining Fund. Members will help interpret early insights from a regional homeownership strategy study and advise how available resources are prioritized and deployed. This is a paid opportunity for residents to influence both near-term decisions and long-term strategy.

Who Should Apply

We encourage applications from people who have lived experience in historically redlined or disinvested neighborhoods in:

• North Omaha
• South Omaha
• Council Bluffs / Carter Lake

Click here for a historical redlining map and address lookup tool to check your eligibility. 

You do not need formal housing, policy, or research experience! We are looking for people who care about their communities, are willing to share their perspectives, and want to help shape solutions. Homeowners, renters, and people navigating housing challenges are all encouraged to apply.

Time Commitment & Compensation

• Monthly meetings on the second Thursday of each month
• Approximately 4–6 hours per month, including preparation
• Participation is compensated at $24 per hour, paid quarterly

How to Apply

Applications are open through February 16, 2026. Want to learn more before applying? Review the FAQ below for more details about eligibility and what to expect as a member.

Questions about the committee or application process can be directed to Yolanda Williams at Front Porch Investments - yolanda@frontporchinvestments.org. 

Meet the Community Advisory Committee

We are grateful to our outgoing CAC members!

• Davielle Phillips
• Kim Bradford
• Stephanie Finklea
• James Henrichs