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6 ways to advocate for affordable housing

Whether you’ve advocated before or are just getting started, you have the power to impact housing policies. Here are six overarching practices to keep in mind as you advocate for adequate, affordable housing.

L.A. mayor on the affordable housing crisis

Habitat CEO Jonathan Reckford discusses fair and affordable housing with Eric Garcetti.

Why is affordable housing important?

The need and lasting impact affordable housing has on homeowners and their families is undeniable.

The impact of housing affordability on the economy

These experts break down how high housing costs undermine the type of competitive business environment essential to strong, vibrant communities.

Addressing the affordable housing crisis

The importance of home was highlighted during housing policy discussions at the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, co-sponsored by Habitat for Humanity.

Housing’s effects on child development

Dr. Megan Sandel on the significant effect that housing has on children’s health and development

The impact of housing affordability on families

Bringing housing costs to an affordable level can make all the difference in the life and future of a family — physically, mentally, economically, developmentally.

“Reforming how we look at housing”

Through Howard University’s School of Law Fair Housing Clinic, student attorney Brianne Reese helps families struggling with housing.

A house filled with a hundred hands

Emma Funfar and Dot Hannon — one a Habitat Cape Cod homeowner, the other a volunteer — have become close friends. Their bond, as happens so often, has lasted long after the build.

The impact of housing affordability on communities

From the abundance of economic benefits to a greater sense of community pride, increasing home affordability is foundational to the health of communities across the country.

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