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After Police Removal, an Archive Preserves the Memory of an LA Encampment
In 2021, the eviction of an encampment at Echo Park Lake made headlines. A group of archivists is making sure the story isn't forgotten. The post After Police Removal, an Archive Preserves the Memory of an LA Encampment appeared first on Shelterforce .
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“Trying to Keep Our Heads Above Water”: Congress Must Keep Homeless Service Providers Afloat
Continuing legal action has made homeless services providers' fates uncertain. I've spoken with over 160 of these providers. Here's what they're saying, and how Congress can help. The post “Trying to Keep Our Heads Above Water”: Congress Must Keep Homeless Service Providers…
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Duke Raised Its Wages, But Coalition Presses for More Investment in Durham
In North Carolina, Duke has raised its lowest wage to $20 an hour. Community advocates say that's a start, and they are calling for the university and health system to do more to help workers afford housing in an increasingly expensive city. The post Duke Raised Its Wages, But…
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How Activism Has Supported a New Wave of Black-Led Food Co-ops
Today, many newly opened food co-ops are Black-led and serve a majority-Black membership base. Not so long ago, such Black-led food co-ops were rare. Here is how that transformation occurred. The post How Activism Has Supported a New Wave of Black-Led Food Co-ops appeared first…
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You Made Your Building Safer. Will Insurance Care?
A federal grant helped an Arkansas housing authority install storm-resistant roofs on 91 homes. The work should protect residents and reduce losses. Whether it brings lower premiums or better coverage is another question—and, increasingly, it’s a matter for lawmakers. The post…
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Property Insurance Is Getting Less Expensive. Affordable Housing Providers Still Have Few Options.
Property insurance rates are falling nationally, but affordable housing providers remain largely shut out of the recovery. When conventional insurers decline them, the alternatives can cost more, cover less, and leave owners and the public carrying more risk. The post Property…
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How Massachusetts Organizers Turned a Proposed Camping Ban Into an Outreach Program
When organizers in Pittsfield fought for a more compassionate approach to unsheltered homelessness, the city did something rare. It listened. The post How Massachusetts Organizers Turned a Proposed Camping Ban Into an Outreach Program appeared first on Shelterforce .
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They Take Healthcare to the Streets. In Phoenix, That’s Getting Harder
Street medicine offers healthcare for unsheltered homeless people. When cities remove encampments or restrict aid, providers must scramble to keep that care coming. The post They Take Healthcare to the Streets. In Phoenix, That’s Getting Harder appeared first on Shelterforce .
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2026 Housing Ballot Measures to Watch
Across 21 states, voters will consider proposals to fund affordable housing, ease property taxes, strengthen tenants rights, and more. The post 2026 Housing Ballot Measures to Watch appeared first on Shelterforce .
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Work Requirements and Time Limits on Housing Assistance? Those Who’ve Tried It Urge Caution.
A recently proposed HUD rule would allow all public housing authorities to institute work requirements and time limits, rather than just those in the Moving to Work program. But do they want to? About half of PHAs that have already tried these changes got rid of them. The post…