This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Yesterday HUD Secretary Ben Carson tweeted that “The Low-Income Housing Tax Credit [LIHTC] is one of the most effective tools we have to create affordable housing.” And Secretary Carson’s presidential advisor published…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Karona’s journey that led her to Anjali House is both full of struggles and happiness. She was living in a rural part of Cambodia with her family. They were fishing to earn…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. The homelessness crisis in the United States in 2017 is in full view. We see people experiencing homelessness each day on our morning commutes or walking through our neighborhoods. What’s…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. In terms of housing affordability, local zoning and land-use regulations have increased substantially over the decades. These constraints on land development within cities and suburbs aim to achieve various safety,…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Winter is known as the “giving season” where charitable and philanthropic efforts increase and shelters are able to provide for those in need. Whether you donate food, money, or clothing,…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Hurricane Maria has decimated housing across Puerto Rico, affecting residents of all income levels. Early estimates of the number of completely damaged homes range from 25,000 (the local housing department) to 90,000…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. As Silicon Valley faces an unprecedented housing crisis, a group of SVCF donors has come together to pool their resources and collaborate on philanthropic solutions through the Donor Circle for Safety…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. A man who had been doing maintenance on an apartment building in exchange for rent came into a Hopelink center one day, asking if anyone knew of a small car…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. A little over a decade ago, when the word “innovation” was beginning to buzz around city halls, it wasn’t clear whether a movement toward more data-driven, innovative local government would…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Capital Impact Partners, a nonprofit loan fund and federally-certified community development financial institution, or CDFI, this week launched a $100 million fixed-income security that is available to retail investors for as little…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Los Angeles County has launched Just in Reach (JIR), a new health-based housing program that will reduce jail recidivism and help end homelessness among people experiencing repeat jail stays. Over…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. The Conrad N. Hilton Foundation in Agoura Hills, California, has announced fourteen third-quarter grants totaling $26 million. The grants will provide support in the areas of homelessness, substance abuse prevention, foster youth,…