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🏠 It’s #AffordableHousingMonth – A crucial time to address the dire shortage of affordable housing contributing to rising rates of homelessness. With just 24 units of affordable housing available to every 100 extremely low-income households, countless Californians are being priced out of the communities they’ve lived and worked in for decades. Our top 3 recs for addressing this shortage: 1. Boost affordable housing production 2. Expand rental assistance 3. Make subsidies work better Any solution to homelessness must address the lack of affordable housing for extremely low-income households. Let’s build a stable foundation for the strong vibrant communities we all want to live in. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gEm44RVT #HousingCrisis #EndHomelessness #HousingForAll #PolicyChange

The Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government has published its latest quarterly statutory homelessness statistics for England. ( https://bit.ly/4ePxdYf ) The figures are going up... in quarter 1 of this year 123,100 households were living in Temporary Accommodation (TA), an increase of nearly 20% year on year. We need to find better ways to help families out of TA and into safe, secure, affordable, good quality homes. It's why we exist... We are a socially responsible, not-for-profit, working with our member boroughs and ethical investors to find better ways of solving the housing crisis. Because a home changes everything. #ethicalinvesting #esg #homelessness #property #renting #propertyinvesting #esginvesting #patientcapital #londonproperty #brent #camden #croydon #enfield #hackney #harrow #havering #lewisham #merton #walthamforest

This initiative by Governor Gavin Newsom represents a significant step forward in addressing homelessness through innovative housing solutions. As advocates for sustainable living and community building, we are inspired by projects that align with our mission to create spaces where people can live and thrive. The construction of these tiny homes is not just about providing shelter; it's about building a future where everyone has a place to call home. However, having a home is different from merely having a shelter. If we don’t address the root issues—mental health, addiction, and the breakdown of the nuclear family—this project may not make the lasting impact we hope for. We're excited to see which companies will take the lead in this important effort and are hopeful that the focus will remain on quality, sustainability, and the well-being of the residents. It’s not enough to just build shelters; we must build communities. It's exciting to work together on building a better California.

Proposition 5 addresses the challenges of affordability and homelessness in our region by allowing the passage of infrastructure bonds with a majority vote of 55%, consistent with thresholds for school bonds. This could impact homeless and housing-insecure residents in our area by providing much-needed funding for affordable housing along with the roads, sidewalks, parks, and other infrastructure to support new development. #lifemoves #lifemovesorg #webelieve #changemakers #vote

Housing Trust MD Michele Adair tells the #AFRPropertySummit there is one reason for homelessness, and it's rental affordability. Follow all the news from today's Summit here: https://lnkd.in/g5t5izGN #housingaffordability #propertyinvestment #rentalcrisis

Solving homelessness isn't just about getting people housed, it's also about nurturing long-term #HousingStability. Building strong, lasting, mutually-beneficial partnerships with #PropertyProviders is key to achieving that. To learn more about the Flexible Housing Subsidy Pool and how you can fill your vacant units while making a meaningful impact on your community, visit https://buff.ly/487iG6U.

Simcoe County is participating in the 4th nationally coordinated Point-in-Time Homeless Count this October! This important survey helps us better understand the needs of individuals experiencing homelessness in our community. Learn more about the national PiT Count here: https://lnkd.in/g7j9xds9 Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada | Logement, Infrastructures et Collectivités Canada

The Louisiana State Bond Commission approved over $25 million in funding for two affordable housing projects in New Orleans aimed at seniors, including $11 million for Canal Crossing Senior Apartments and $14.3 million for the Lafitte Phase VII Project. While these developments will provide 100 new affordable housing units, they come at a time when many residents, particularly those experiencing homelessness, continue to face a shortage of affordable housing options. #BizNewOrleans https://lnkd.in/gGkUSxxY

In our next Housing and homelessness network meeting for members, we'll focus on practical solutions to improve access to affordable, secure housing. We’ll cover key issues in the private rented sector, strategies for increasing the availability of affordable housing – including community-led housing initiatives – and discuss how to enhance homes through energy efficiency improvements. Join the discussion - https://lnkd.in/gKNZutdd