From the Coalition on Human Needs (http://www.chn.org): The new majority in the House of Representatives wants to cut spending down to FY2022 levels, but what it really means is they’re planning on exempting the Pentagon from cuts and instead cutting … Continued
A new report on children and youth who experience homelessness in Pennsylvania is now available. Read at “Childhood Homelessness in Pennsylvania” by Joanne Jung (bepress.com), JJ Cutuli, and Joe Willard. Children and youth who experience homelessness are known to be … Continued
From Church World Service (http://www.churchworldservice.org): The homelessness crisis demands urgent action. National, state, and local policies can – together – correct long-standing racial inequities and economic injustices by ensuring quality housing. Our elected leaders must invest in proven solutions at … Continued
From the Coalition on Human Needs (http://www.chn.org): This week, the U.S. House is expected to vote on a nearly $850 billion military budget. This budget is $37.5 billion more than requested by President Biden and more than the one passed … Continued
From the National Low Income Housing Coalition (http://www.nlihc.org): President Biden and congressional leaders need to hear from you and from as many members of Congress as possible in support of essential and targeted housing investments currently included in the “Build Back Better … Continued
From the National Low Income Housing Coalition (http://www.nlihc.org): Senator Jeff Merkley (D-OR) and Representative Ritchie Torres (D-NY) are circulating a “Dear Colleague” letter urging congressional leaders to include the HoUSed campaign’s top priorities in any infrastructure package. The letter calls for: A major expansion of … Continued
Provided at whitehouse.gov The Need for Action in Pennsylvania For decades, infrastructure in Pennsylvania has suffered from a systemic lack of investment. The need for action is clear: Pennsylvania’s infrastructure received a C- grade on its Infrastructure Report Card. The … Continued
From Housing Alliance of Pennsylvania (http://www.housingalliancepa.org/): Thursday, April 1, 2021 10:00 am to 4:00 pm We know that joining together amplifies our voice and impacts the decisions that are made in Washington, DC. Join us virtually as we share with … Continued
From the National Low Income Housing Coalition (http://www.nlihc.org): The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) issued an order extending the federal moratorium on evictions for nonpayment of rent through March 31, following the directive issued by President Biden on his first … Continued
From the National Alliance to End Homelessness (http://www.endhomelessness.org): The Senate unveiled its latest coronavirus relief bill, and there’s bad news: not only does it fail to extend the eviction moratoria, but funding for homelessness and housing is nonexistent. As negotiations … Continued