homelessness
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A Conversation on Federal Advocacy
This is a cross-post from the Washington Low Income Housing Alliance blog. Many thanks to our state partner in Washington for inviting Sheila Crowley to speak, and for allowing us to publish this post! On May 31, the Housing Alliance welcomed Nan Roman, President and CEO of the National Alliance to End Homelessness, and Sheila Crowley,… Continue reading
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News Round-Up: Doubling Up
This week’s news round-up shows the affects our nation’s high rental costs have on families and communities. According to the Coalition, Maryland is the 4th most expensive state for rental housing in the country. The Sentinel reports that many Maryland households are “doubling up” in response, putting a strain on households and putting more families… Continue reading
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News Round-Up: Where the Rubber Meets the Road
Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney’s recent off-mic remark that he might eliminate HUD if elected president sparked much speculation in the news about what would happen if that agency were to disappear. Advocates agree that for the 2.5 million people helped by HUD-administered housing aid, HUD has a very meaningful impact. Meanwhile, a profile of… Continue reading
On the Home Front 