Statement from National Low Income Housing Coalition President and CEO Diane Yentel — Work Requirements Don't Work
Washington, DC - President Trump’s executive order directs federal agencies, including the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, to cut critical benefits that help low-income seniors,…
April 10, 2018National Low Income Housing Coalition Announces New Board Members Aaron Gornstein, Karlo Ng, Russell Bennet, Chrishelle Palay, Sim Wimbush, and Yanira Cortes
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The National Low Income Housing Coalition (NLIHC) board of directors unanimously voted onto its board six new members on March 18: Preservation of Affordable Housing (POAH)…
March 28, 2018Statement from National Low Income Housing Coalition President and CEO Diane Yentel— “Advocacy Works”
Washington, DC - Advocacy works. Over the last year, people throughout the country urged their members of Congress to not only reject harmful cuts to HUD, USDA and Treasury programs, but to provide…
March 23, 2018National Low Income Housing Coalition Honors Organizers in New York and St. Louis for Their Groundbreaking Work
WASHINGTON, D.C.- The National Low Income Housing Coalition (NLIHC) awarded its Trailblazer Award to Right to Counsel NYC Coalition (RTCNYC Coalition) for outstanding efforts in organizing low income…
March 21, 2018Leading National Organizations in Education, Civil Rights, Healthcare and More Join in a Campaign to Increase Affordable Housing Across America
Washington, DC - A diverse range of organizations from various sectors announced a new campaign today to increase affordable housing for America’s most vulnerable communities. The Opportunity Starts…
March 20, 2018The U.S. Has National Shortage of More Than 7.2 Million Affordable & Available Rental Homes for Families Most in Need
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Gap: A Shortage of Affordable Homes, a new report released today by the National Low Income Housing Coalition (NLIHC), finds a shortage of 7.2 million affordable and available…
March 13, 2018Over 700 National & State Organizations Condemn FEMA’s Continued Neglect of Long-Term Housing Needs for Thousands of Families Impacted by Hurricanes & Wildfires
Washington – The National Low Income Housing Coalition and its partners, on behalf of the Disaster Housing Recovery Coalition of over 700 national, state, and local organizations, condemn FEMA’s…
March 1, 2018Nine National Foundations Commit to Invest $4.9 Million in Campaign to Ensure all Americans Have Stable Housing
Washington, DC – Nine of the nation’s largest private foundations have joined forces in a commitment to end housing instability in America. The Annie E. Casey Foundation, Bill & Melinda Gates…
February 20, 2018NLIHC Commends FHFA for Continuing Contributions to the National Housing Trust Fund
Washington, DC - NLIHC commends the Federal Housing Finance Agency’s (FHFA’s) decision to continue Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac’s (the enterprises’) contributions to the national Housing Trust Fund (…
February 14, 2018Disaster Relief Bill an Improvement, but Falls Short for Vulnerable Communities - Statement by Disaster Housing Recovery Coalition
Washington DC – The Disaster Housing Recovery Coalition (DHRC) of over 650 national, state and local organizations, led by the National Low Income Housing Coalition (NLIHC), commends Congress for…
February 9, 2018Hundreds of Organizations Call on Congress to Pass Disaster Recovery Legislation
Washington DC – More than 340 national, state, and local members of the Disaster Housing Recovery Coalition (DHRC) issued a letter to Congress urging the immediate passage of a robust disaster relief…
February 7, 2018