Preliminary Research Shows Evictions Contribute to Spread of COVID-19
A research team led by an epidemiologist at the University of Pennsylvania shared early work on a mathematical model of the potential impact of evictions on COVID-19 spread. In simulated scenarios,…
Pandemic Widens Housing Security Disparities
Research from the Center for Economic and Policy Research (CEPR) examines changes in housing security before and during the COVID-19 pandemic. CEPR previews high-level findings in “Pandemic Leads to…
Plurality of Renters Reporting Housing Insecurity Earn Less than $25,000 a Year
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Housing Pulse Survey, July 16-21.
Join Webinar on Using New Census Surveys about Poverty, Income, and Health – September 9
Join the Coalition on Human Needs (CHN) on September 9 for “Then and Now: How to Use New Census Surveys about Poverty, Income, and Health from 2019 and 2020.” The webinar will address what 2019…
North Carolina Releases $175 Million in Rental and Utility Payment Assistance Funding
North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper formally announced on August 25 the roll-out of three housing assistance programs, which will use $175 million in funding from the CARES Act passed in the spring.…
NLIHC Seeks Housing Advocacy Organizer
NLIHC seeks a housing advocacy organizer who will be responsible for maintaining and expanding NLIHC membership and mobilizing advocates on federal policy priorities in a manner that advances the…
NLIHC in the News for the Week of August 30
The following are some of the news stories that NLIHC contributed to during the week of August 30: “CDC temporarily blocks evictions during Covid-19 pandemic,” Yahoo News, September 4 at: https://…
Keep the Pressure On: Join #GetBackToWork Tweetstorm on September 9 at 1 pm ET
The Senate will be back in session next week. On September 9 from 1 – 2 pm ET join NLIHC, the Coalition on Human Needs, and other advocates for a #GetBackToWork tweetstorm. Tell Congress that housing…
Join Housing Saves Lives Campaign Week of Action: August 31 - September 4
Join NLIHC and the Housing Saves Lives campaign to oppose HUD’s anti-transgender rule in a Week of Action taking place today through September 4. The Trump administration is once again attacking…
Join NLIHC’s National Call on Coronavirus, Disasters, Housing, and Homelessness Today at 2:30 pm ET
Join today’s (August 31) national call on coronavirus, disasters, housing, and homelessness from 2:30-4 pm ET for field updates on the devastation caused by Hurricane Laura in the Gulf Coast, the…
New Urban Institute Funding Targeting Tool Available to Accompany Framework for an Equitable COVID-19 Homelessness Response
Partners leading the work on the Framework for an Equitable COVID-19 Homelessness Response released a new tool last week to provide guidance for homelessness systems on targeting funding from the…