New Poll: Vast Majority of Americans Believe Affordable Housing Should Be a Top National Priority

A new national opinion poll released by the Opportunity Starts at Home Campaign shows that the majority of Americans believe that housing affordability is a priority issue for the nation. Among the key findings: 91% of respondents say stable affordable … Continued

How the U.S. Can Prevent a Fire Like Grenfell Tower

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Posted at https://talkpoverty.org/2017/06/30/london-fire-happen-america/ June 30, 2017 | Miriam Pierson & Sarah Edelman Firemen examine inside the Grenfell Tower in London as firefighters continue to damp-down the deadly fire, Thursday, June 15, 2017. (AP Photo/Frank Augstein) At least 80 people are missing and presumed dead … Continued

Only 35 Affordable and Available Rental Units Exist for Every 100 Extremely Low Income Renter Households

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Posted at http://www.chn.org/2017/04/06/fact-of-the-week-only-35-affordable-and-available-rental-units-exist-for-every-100-extremely-low-income-renter-households/#.WOeuzPkrIdU By Melissa Roark April 6, 2017 Despite the fact that the number of individuals living below the poverty line decreased during 2015, millions are still struggling to get by. According to the National Low Income Housing Coalition’s recent report, The Gap: A … Continued