If you’re a student interested in the opportunity to do professional-level work in an office full of great people, a fall internship at NLIHC might be just what you’re looking for. Interns are highly valued and fully integrated into NLIHC’s staff work. We seek students who are passionate about social justice issues and have excellent… Continue reading

On Sunday, the Washington Post published a front-page, above-the-fold story on one woman’s quest to find a home to rent for herself, her daughter and granddaughter using a Section 8 voucher. Post writer Stephanie McCrummen traveled to Charlotte, North Carolina to report the story and was fortunate at the housing authority there to meet Liza… Continue reading

Housing advocacy can be a slow and frustrating process. As hard as we work, our efforts sometimes don’t produce the results we intend. Many things beyond our control can get in the way: a change in Congressional leadership, budget crises, or new, hot issues taking the spotlight away from the issues we care about. At… Continue reading

Today the House of Representatives looks likely to approve H.R. 2112, the Agriculture, Rural Development, Food & Drug Administration and Related Agencies Appropriation Act of 2012. While its long-winded and lackluster title may not immediately incite passionate protest, the likely passage of this bill could deliver a devastating blow to low income individuals and families… Continue reading

NLIHC is proud to present the second issue of Tenant Talk, our newsletter for residents of public housing, assisted tenants, and low income renters and their allies. This issue has a fresh new look, thoughts from residents who attended the NLIHC Housing Policy Conference and lots of valuable information that will help readers take action.… Continue reading