Housing Lottery Allows Newark Families To Become First Time Homeowners
The goal is to transform all city-owned blighted properties.
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How zoning can restrict, or even prevent, affordable housing
Zoning laws in Connecticut are just one example of how racism and housing discrimination persist in the U.S.
Care Packages Are Aiding In Combating Mass Food Insecurity Amid Pandemic in San Francisco
CARE packages, inspired by WWII, are being used to combat food insecurity in San Francisco.
These New York Organizations Are Working To Lessen Food Insecurity Amid Pandemic
The coronavirus pandemic has put many families in financial peril. As a result, more and more people are struggling with food insecurity.
New Jersey Faces Eviction ‘Tsunami’
Even in the best of times, before a global pandemic stopped the world, it was tough to be a renter in New Jersey.
How three major US cities are fighting the housing crisis during a triple pandemic
After releasing its annual report on the state of NYC housing, the NYU Furman Center brought together experts from across the country to discuss eviction and affordable housing during this "triple pandemic" of COVID-19, increasing economic instability, and growing criticism…
Quest for home ownership turns dreams into nightmares
A predatory rent-to-own program run by a company called Vision Property Management has offered the promise of future ownership in low-income neighborhoods, but many of the homes tendered by the company needed expensive repairs. And after fixing the problems, some…
How a NYC Shelter is Protecting Homeless Youth During COVID-19
Covenant House NY executive director Sister Nancy Downing discusses the risks for kids experiencing homelessness on their own, her concern about the coming spike in youth homelessness, and how Covenant House is continuing to serve youth through the pandemic.
During the COVID-19 Economic Crisis, Author Michael Arceneaux Insists, “I Don’t Want to Die Poor”
In his new book, "I Don't Want To Die Poor" author, Michael Arceneaux shares what he learned about the country's student loan debt system.
How an app is empowering NYC tenants to demand housing justice
JustFix.nyc has developed an app that’s helping tenants all across the city turn the tables on their lousy landlords.