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People with Criminal Records Should get a Fair Chance at Housing
By Elayne Weiss, Policy Analyst at NLIHC There’s no way around it: the United States incarcerates its people at an outrageous rate. For every 100,000 people, there are 716 in jail or prison. Although we represent just over 4% of the world’s population, we “house” almost 25% of the world’s total prison population. In fact,… Continue reading
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Top Entrees for NLIHC’s 2016 Organizing Award
Stephen Glaude, Executive Director of CNHED, speaking at NLIHC’s Housing Policy Forum after winning the 2016 Organizing Award By Sarah Jemison, Housing Advocacy Organizer at NLIHC Across the country, the National Low Income Housing Coalition (NLIHC) organizational members are working to expand housing opportunity, empower residents, and increase the accessibility and affordability of… Continue reading
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NHTF Match! San Francisco Board of Supervisors Committee Unanimously Passes Resolution Pledging Local Funds to NHTF Projects
Yesterday, the Land Use and Transportation Committee of the San Francisco Board of Supervisors voted unanimously in favor of a resolution (File# 150822) that will provide a local commitment to match all National Housing Trust Fund (NHTF) dollars allocated to projects in San Francisco. Supervisor Eric Mar (D) introduced the resolution, and urged the Committee… Continue reading
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What If Your Home Today Can Be Your Home Tomorrow? Forever.
Starting a family or preparing for retirement are large life transformations – ones that often involve the turmoil of changing homes, neighborhoods, and communities. But what if that wasn’t the case, and you could stay in your home and community, no matter what changes life throws your way? That’s the ultimate goal of The AARP,… Continue reading
On the Home Front 