NLIHC President and CEO Diane Yentel Statement on Senate Hearing on Homelessness
Washington, D.C. – Homelessness is one of our country’s most urgent, tragic, and solvable crises, but for too long Congress has failed to act. NLIHC appreciates Chairmans Brown and Smith’s leadership…
July 19, 2022National Low Income Housing Coalition Launches New ‘Summer of IDEAS’ Racial Equity Website and Event Series
Washington, DC—The National Low Income Housing Coalition (NLIHC) launched today a new website and free event series, “Summer of IDEAS.” NLIHC’s Summer of IDEAS (Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, Anti-…
June 23, 2022NLIHC President and CEO Diane Yentel to Join White House Event on Advancing Equity through the American Rescue Plan
NLIHC supports the long-term implementation of emergency rental assistance for the lowest-income and most underserved communities. What: National Low Income Housing Coalition (NLIHC) President and…
May 24, 2022NLIHC Releases “The Gap: A Shortage of Affordable Homes”
Report shows a shortage of 7 million affordable and available homes for the nation’s lowest-income renters; significant investments needed to address shortfall WASHINGTON, DC – NLIHC released today…
April 21, 2022NLIHC President and CEO Diane Yentel to Testify Before U.S. Commission on Civil Rights on Hurricane María Disaster Relief
NLIHC urges Congress to prioritize the housing needs of the lowest-income and most marginalized people in disaster impacted areas. What: National Low Income Coalition (NLIHC) President and CEO…
December 9, 2021National Low Income Housing Coalition Names SVP of Racial Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion
Washington, DC—The National Low Income Housing Coalition (NLIHC) taps Renee M. Willis as its first senior vice president for racial equity, diversity, and inclusion. Ms. Willis, formally NLIHC’s vice…
November 9, 2021NLIHC Released Today “Out of Reach 2021: The High Cost of Housing” Report
"Out of Reach” Rents Compounded Struggle for Low-Wage Workers During the Pandemic Washington, DC – NLIHC released today its annual report, Out of Reach 2021: The High Cost of Housing, which…
July 14, 2021House Financial Services Committee to Hold Hearings on CDBG-DR, Equitable Housing Infrastructure, and NAHASDA Reauthorization
House Financial Services Committee (HFSC) Chairwoman Maxine Waters (D-CA) announced on June 28 several full and subcommittee hearings for the month of July, including hearings on the Community…
July 6, 2021Louisville City Council Passes Renter Right to Counsel, Joins Nine Other U.S. Cities
The Louisville Metro Council voted overwhelmingly (22-4) on April 22 in favor of establishing a right-to-counsel program, to be provided by the Legal Aid Society and the Coalition for the Homeless.…
May 10, 2021Join #HoUSed Tweetstorm during National Fair Housing Month – April 21 at 1 pm ET
Join us on Wednesday April 21 from 1 to 2 pm ET as we head to Twitter for a #HoUSed campaign tweetstorm for National Fair Housing Month. Tell Congress that the next infrastructure and recovery bills…
April 19, 2021House Financial Services Committee Holds Hearing on Achieving Racial Equity through Fair Access to Housing and Financial Services
The Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs (BHUA) on April 13 held a remote hearing, “Separate and Unequal: The Legacy of Racial Discrimination in Housing.” The hearing addressed the legacy of…
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