“We’ve shown when more money is invested in homeownership from the state we can double the production of homeownership units,” Howard said. “And I think it is our job to speak up for our communities to get more dollars.”vaildaily.com/?p=566220 #coleg #habitatvoicesinaction

We appreciate Rep. Becca Balint's (VT) support of the Restoring Communities Left Behind Act! RCLB would help revitalize neighborhoods in need of safe and affordable housing and make homeownership a reality for more families, so more communities are no longer left behind.

A decade ago, Kalamazoo — and all of Michigan — had too many houses. Now it has a shortage. The shift there explains today’s costly housing market in the rest of the country. nyti.ms/4cVcWQp

We know that home isn’t just a building; it includes the community and resources in which you live, work and grow. Learn how Habitat Voices in Action supports policies and strategies used to expand and preserve access to community opportunities across the U.S. 🗣️ #HabitatVoicesInAction

Financial support and housing programs from federal agencies like the Dept. of Agriculture can have a major impact on the number of families Habitat for Humanity affiliates can partner with across the U.S.

Housing deterioration and loss threaten the well-being of millions of low-income residents in the U.S. Legislation like the Whole Home Repairs Act, which Habitat for Humanity supports, would help address this. Learn why investments in holistic home repair programs are necessary.

Decribing the issue in the U.S., the article states: "National politicians are even beginning to propose solutions, reversing a decades-long practice in which many treated housing as a more local issue." nytimes.com/2024/08/30/bus…

Did you know? #HabitatforHumanity doesn't just build homes. We also advocate for changing policies and systems in the U.S. and internationally to eliminate barriers to #affordablehousing. Building is part of the solution. But that’s not enough. Learn more: buff.ly/3dDioK5

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From Urban Institute: With more than 40 million Americans struggling to afford housing costs, most registered voters favor permanently affordable housing. Promising federal policies candidates should consider to address this pressing issue on voters’ minds are highlighted below.

With support from the recently passed Affordable Homes Act in Massachusetts, Habitat of Cape Cod is teaming up with other local organizations to redevelop an abandoned motel property. Read the full story from Cape Cod Times. 🗣️#HabitatVoicesInAction capecodtimes.com/story/news/202…

Housing affordability climbs to top of Arizonans’ election priorities azdailysun.com/housing-afford… via Arizona Daily Sun #HabitatVoicesInAction

This Friday, Sept. 13 at 12:15 p.m. ET, Harvard JCHS will share updated data newly available since the release of its State of the Nation's Housing 2024 report in June, as well as other key findings. Register to attend this virtual event and find out! jchs.harvard.edu/calendar/updat…

Habitat's national advocacy platform, #HabitatVoicesInAction, includes efforts that diminish barriers for creating more affordable homeownership opportunities in our communities. (1/2)

Today, on #911Day, we come together with millions across the nation to honor the memory of those we lost by transforming this day into one of service, unity, and compassion. For more info on how you can spread kindness to our families visit: habitatseminoleapopka.org/howtohelp

You can officially count the days until #NationalVoterRegistrationDay on just one hand - but that doesn't mean you still can't throw together an excellent voter registration event! Partner today to see how you can get America #VoteReady on 9/17! bit.ly/VoteReady2024

TODAY @ 12:15 pm ET: An Update on The State of the Nation's Housing with Dan McCue mailchi.mp/468736f43450/f…

Habitat for Humanity was honored to have participated in the Champions of Community Development Reception and have the opportunity to recognize Congresswoman Nikema Williams Williams by Adrienne Goolsby, our Senior VP in U.S. and Canada, as a champion for affordable housing and advocate for change.

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