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Urgent Call for Congress to Save Housing Assistance for 60,000 People at Risk of Eviction

In the United States, a crucial rental aid program that has been a lifeline for about 60,000 people could run out of funds by the end of next year. This program has been particularly i...

New Rental Assistance Program to Aid Low-Income Workers

In a groundbreaking initiative, Milpitas is leading the way in ensuring housing stability for its most vulnerable residents and workers. In collaboration with FORWARD, a trusted program administrator for local government...

How Changes at HUD Will Affect America's Seniors

As the baby boomer generation heads into retirement, the number of older Americans is increasing. In 2020, about 55.8 million people, or one in six, were aged 65 or over. A report from the Urban Institute sheds light on ho...

Nonprofits Racing Against Time to Distribute Rental Assistance Funds

A collective of nonprofits in Colorado is charged with the substantial task of distributing $30 million in rental assistance before the end of June. These funds are sourced from the state's Temporary E...

HUD Launches $40 Million Initiative to Combat Evictions and Support Vulnerable Tenants

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) is stepping up its efforts to prevent evictions with a significant $40 million funding announcement.  This initiative ai...

Need Extra Cash? How You Can Get up to $1,000 in Rental Relief

Are you struggling with bills? If you’re in Pennsylvania, you might be able to get some much-needed money back in your pocket soon. Starting from July 1, 2023, certain residents can look forward to tax ref...

Housing Costs Are Changing Career Choices

The rising costs of housing in the U.S. are influencing how people make career decisions. Workers are now considering housing benefits as an important factor when deciding whether to accept a job, move to a new city, or return to th...

Housing and Manufacturing Lead the Economic Recovery

Thursday, January 21 — the Department of Labor's jobs report finds that fewer Americans filed for unemployment compensation over the past week. The COVID-19 pandemic continues to infect hundreds of t...

What to Do When Facing Eviction: Helpful Tips and Solutions

Facing an eviction and potentially becoming homeless can be stressful and overwhelming. Several reasons can lead to a home eviction. Some of them include unemployment, the loss of a job, or an illness that prevents...