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Luxury Apartments and Housing Vouchers: Not Enough for the Nation’s Poorest Renters
By Andrew Aurand Emily Badger’s article in the Washington Post (“New housing in low-income areas yields less displacement”, February 16), based on a study by the California Legislative Analyst’s Office, leads readers to believe new market-rate apartments are the solution to the severe shortage of housing for the nation’s poor. The study Badger cites may… Continue reading
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A Birthday & Retirement Reception for NLIHC President and CEO Sheila Crowley
The National Low Income Housing Coalition (NLIHC) organized a birthday and retirement celebration for its President and CEO Sheila Crowley on January 28th, 2016. The reception was attended by NLIHC board members, homeless and affordable housing advocates, and Sheila’s family. NLIHC is grateful to Bank of America for generously hosting the event at the stunning… Continue reading
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February 5th: Deadline for Organizing Award Nominations
In the wake of the fast approaching deadline of Friday, February 5th at 5pm Eastern for our Organizing Award, James Saucedo from the field team at the National Low Income Housing Coalition (NLIHC) has produced a short one-minute video to tell you about this wonderful opportunity to get your work nationally recognized. NLIHC’s Policy Forum will take place… 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 