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The stakes in housing justice have rarely felt higher, and the need for trusted, in-depth journalism has never been more crucial. We're committed to delivering reliable coverage of housing and community development issues year-round—because building equitable communities requires confronting hard truths and developing innovative pathways to change. Your support makes this work possible. Through #NewsMatch, your impact is multiplied: new monthly donations are matched 12x, and one-time gifts are doubled (up to $1,000). By contributing to Shelterforce today, you help ensure we can continue providing the investigative reporting and analysis that informs and strengthens housing justice movements—now and for years to come. Help us meet our $50,000 goal by giving today! Give here: https://lnkd.in/eTPxwz3B Thank you for your unwavering support! #SupportShelterforce #NonprofitNews #JournalismMatters #NewsMatch2024

Shelterforce tracked down almost three dozen housing-related ballot measures that were up for vote earlier this month. In more than half of the measures, the outcomes will benefit housing efforts, tenants, and/or homeowners in some way. But there were some big loses. Find out more: https://bit.ly/4eC9Hy6 #BallotMeasures #HousingUpdates #TenantRights

"The housing supply crisis in the United States has hit low- to moderate-income households the hardest. While the Low-Income Housing Tax Credit program plays a valuable role in increasing housing supply for low-income families, there is no similar source for moderate-income households." Find out how Sweden's housing cooperatives could be a solution. Dive into this quick read by David J. Thompson today! https://bit.ly/3Zdlu12 #AffordableHousing #HousingCooperatives #HousingPolicy

The stakes in housing justice have rarely felt higher, and the need for trusted, in-depth journalism has never been more crucial. We're committed to delivering reliable coverage of housing and community development issues year-round—because building equitable communities requires confronting hard truths and developing innovative pathways to change. Your support makes this work possible. Through #NewsMatch, your impact is multiplied: new monthly donations are matched 12x, and one-time gifts are doubled (up to $1,000). By contributing to Shelterforce today, you help ensure we can continue providing the investigative reporting and analysis that informs and strengthens housing justice movements—now and for years to come. Help us meet our $50,000 goal by giving today! Give here: https://lnkd.in/eTPxwz3B Thank you for your unwavering support! #SupportShelterforce #NonprofitNews #JournalismMatters #NewsMatch2024

From the Archives: An Alaskan collective's perspective on taking care of oneself can apply to organizations that work with communities that have experienced trauma. After all, organizations should make the mental and physical health of their staff a top priority, too. Read more: https://bit.ly/3UVyea3 #MentalHealth #CommunityCare #NonprofitLeadership

As extreme weather intensifies, insurance companies are raising rates or dropping coverage entirely—leaving vulnerable communities exposed to both climate and financial disaster. Our new analysis explores how this crisis intersects with housing justice, racial equity, and climate action. https://bit.ly/3NVbSBK #ClimateAction #VulnerableCommunities #PropertyInsurance

"In the U.S., we use tax credits to subsidize low-income rental housing...and we subsidize for-sale housing for the people who can afford it through tax deductions. However, we have no government funding to house middle- and moderate-income families." — David J. Thompson, Thompson Housing. https://bit.ly/3Zdlu12 #AffordableHousing #HousingPolicy #MiddleIncomeHousing

In Sweden, almost one-quarter of all housing is in co-ops. Here are some lessons from this mixed-income housing model. Read the full story: https://bit.ly/3Zdlu12 #AffordableHousing #Sweden #Cooperatives

What makes housing truly “green”? ?? It’s a question with multiple answers in the affordable housing world. Whether it’s energy efficiency, sustainable design, or community impact, defining green housing involves a range of standards and practices. In this piece, part of our #DualCrises series, Roshan Abraham takes a closer look at these definitions. Shelterforce’s Lara Heard breaks down the article and explores how green standards shape the affordable housing industry. What factors do you think are essential to consider when designing green housing? Listen today: https://apple.co/3ZnvSUD #GreenHousing #AffordableHousing #GreenStandards

In our latest newsletter, we explore the critical intersection of housing and education advocacy. Too often, these sectors operate in silos despite their shared goal of creating stable, equitable communities. This issue dives into strategies for breaking down barriers, fostering collaboration, and ensuring that housing stability and quality education go hand in hand. Plus, Roshan Abraham reports on the Houston Land Bank - HLB’s mission to meet accessibility standards for all future homeowners. Also, check out our latest events, job listings, and more in this week's newsletter! And... As the year comes to a close, Shelterforce is working to raise $50,000 from 300+ readers who value our work. Your support helps us continue providing subscription-free articles, webinars, and resources that empower advocates like you. ???Read?the?newsletter?here ???Donate?to?support?Shelterforce’s?mission here: https://lnkd.in/eTPxwz3B #HousingEquity #EducationAdvocacy #CommunityImpact #SupportNonprofits