We can’t believe it’s already mid-December, and what a year 2011 has been! As the year winds down, we’re having a bit of a countdown ourselves this week, starting off with the NLIHC Communications Team’s 5 favorite photos from the past year. We want to thank all of our members, partners, supporters, and fellow affordable… Continue reading

Since 2009, NLIHC has recognized the organizing achievements of our members with the State and Local Organizing Award. Now, we’re expanding our recognition of organizing achievement with the Resident Organizing Award. The award will be given for outstanding achievement in the 2011 calendar year for resident organizing activity at the state or local level that… Continue reading

With the holiday spirit (and a particular song) in mind, we asked staff and members of NLIHC to share some of their favorite things about NLIHC. We want to hear from you, too! Share your favorite NLIHC resources, and consider making a meaningful gift this holiday season by donating and supporting affordable housing for all.… Continue reading

If you called the offices of the National Low Income Housing Coalition yesterday or this morning, it would have been hard to get us on the phone. Twice yearly, we host our state partners in Washington, D.C. for meetings, education and networking, and we’ve been busy hosting our second meeting of the year this week.… Continue reading

In communities across the country, today is Election Day. The outcomes of our electoral process affect everyone, but not all of us vote.  Census data confirm that low income voters are registered and vote at lower rates than higher income citizens. While 80% of people with incomes over $100,000 were registered to vote in 2008… Continue reading