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Housing Advocates Gather in D.C. to Protest Trump’s Budget

Benjamin “Ben” Miller attended the National Alliance of HUD Tenants (NAHT) and Empower D.C. protest against President Trump’s proposed FY18 budget. As an NLIHC field intern, he sought additional experiences beyond his time in the NLIHC office that would strengthen his understanding of why there is an affordable housing crisis. Continue reading
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My Time as an Intern with NLIHC

Hannah Keith is the former Communication & Graphic Design winter 2016 intern. Hannah shares her experiences as an intern and what she learned. Continue reading
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Making a Splash in Policy: A Policy Intern during the Trump Administration

Natalie Brown is a former NLIHC policy intern. She interned with NLIHC in the fall. Following is Natalie’s viewpoint of her time as an intern. Continue reading
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NYers Join Forces at #NoCuts Rally to Protest Proposed HUD Cuts

The #NoCuts Coalition organized a rally on Thursday, April 20th, protesting the $6.2 billion in HUD cuts nationwide that were proposed by the Trump administration. Under President Trump’s Budget Blueprint, New York State is estimated to lose over $1 billion in annual funds for critical housing programs. NYHC Director of Policy & Programs, Jessica Facciponti,… Continue reading
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What Affordable Housing Means to Me…

A Place to Call Home, a Campaign for Housing and Community Development (CHCDF) report, highlights how federal investments in affordable housing and community development have a positive impact on low income households and the U.S. economy. Increasing and preserving access to affordable housing in areas of opportunity helps families climb the economic ladder, leading to… Continue reading