Presidential Primaries to Feature New Debate Format, NLIHC Works to Keep Affordable Housing on the Agenda
The 2020 primary season is well underway, and several politicians have already announced their intention to run to be the Democratic candidate for president. To give as many candidates as possible…
Sign-On by March 1 to a Letter Calling on Congress to Lift Spending Caps and Fund Affordable Housing and Transportation Programs at the Highest Levels Possible
Groups concerned about transportation, housing, community development, and homelessness are working together to circulate a letter urging Congress to lift the austere Budget Control Act federal…
Early-Bird Registration for NLIHC’s March 27-29 Housing Policy Forum: Seizing the Moment for Bold Solutions Ends Friday, March 1
Register for NLIHC’s 2019 Housing Policy Forum: Seizing the Moment for Bold Solutions by this Friday, March 1, to take advantage of the early-bird registration rate! The Forum will take place in…
Register Today to Attend March 28 Reception Honoring Housing Leaders Rep. Emanuel Cleaver, Pinky Clifford, and Dr. Mitchell Katz
Join NLIHC in recognizing 2019 Housing Leadership Award honorees Representative Emanuel Cleaver (D-MO); Emma “Pinky” Clifford, executive director of the Oglala Sioux Tribe Partnership for Housing and…
Register Today for Two Webinars on Effective Advocacy and NLIHC Policy Priorities, March 7 and 14
NLIHC will hold two webinars in March on effective advocacy and NLIHC’s policy priorities in preparation for NLIHC’s annual Capitol Hill Lobby Day taking place on March 29 as part of NLIHC’s 2019…
HUD Provides Instructions on When to Submit FY19 HTF Plan Documents
HUD’s Office of Community Planning and Development (CPD) issued Notice: CPD-19-01 providing instructions about when jurisdictions should submit their FY19 national Housing Trust Fund (HTF) Allocation…
Join Nearly 2,000 Organizations on Letter Calling on Congress to Protect and Expand National Housing Trust Fund
Join nearly 2,000 national, statewide, regional, and local organizations that have signed onto a letter calling on Congress to dramatically increase funding to the national Housing Trust Fund (HTF),…
Final FY’19 Funding Bill Includes $28 Million for Voucher Mobility Demonstration
The final FY’19 funding bill passed by Congress and signed by President Trump on February 15 includes $28 million for the Housing Choice Voucher Mobility Demonstration, which will provide voucher…
Opportunity Starts at Home Launches Sign-On Letter in Support of National Housing Trust Fund
The Opportunity Starts at Home multi-sector affordable homes campaign has launched a sign-on letter calling on Congress to expand the national Housing Trust Fund (HTF) to at least $3.5 billion…
Disaster Housing Recovery Updates – February 25, 2019
The following is a review of disaster housing recovery developments since the last edition of Memo to Members and Partners (for the article in the previous Memo, see 2/19).…
Financial Distress Afflicts Lowest-Income Adults the Most, But Low- and Moderate-Income Adults are Not Immune
A study by the Urban Institute, Financial Distress among American Families: Evidence from the Well-Being and Basic Needs Survey, found financial insecurity is greatest among the lowest-income adults…