Eviction “Answers” Reveal Renters’ Struggles
In Indiana, no one ever asks, “why are you facing eviction?”
Huge Profits, No Taxes: How We Reward Landlords and Punish Tenants
But housing is not cheap. Ensuring that all in need are safely housed will cost money. Is it even possible for the U.S. government to afford the cost of making housing a fully-realized human right? In a word, yes.
OPINION: Summary eviction proceedings must end
These processes are not only unfair, they are structurally racist.
Why Indianapolis still doesn't have enough affordable housing
“Housing researchers also said Indianapolis' current model of developing affordable housing through tying financing for private developers to affordability requirements has not been successful in solving the affordable housing crisis.”
GIMA Joins Indiana OSAH Initiative
GIMA, along with representatives of Foster Success, Indiana Association of Area Agencies on Aging, St. Joseph County Community Forum for Economic Justice, CareSource, Grassroots Maternal Child Health Initiative, and the Indiana Justice Project, is part of the inaugural Engagement Team for The Hoosier Housing Needs Coalition’s (HHNC) Opportunity Starts at Home (OSAH) campaign initiative.
Religious institutions want to build affordable housing. Say ‘Yes in God’s Backyard’
“Throughout California, there are churches, temples and mosques sitting on large swaths of underused land. Many religious leaders want to put that property to work serving their mission and their communities by building affordable housing.”
A local man creates affordable housing opportunities for his employees
This is a creative, compassionate way to address affordable housing. Why aren't more employers creating housing for their employees?
U.S. counties with more evictions have higher mortality rates, study finds
Mortality rates are higher in U.S. counties where eviction rates are also elevated, and this trend is strongest in areas with higher proportions of Black residents and women
Indianapolis rent assistance program ends for now
We knew it would end, and we're encouraged that the city is considering permanent rental assistance. It is an absolute necessity! While Indianapolis studies this, the Eviction Crisis Act works to get permanent, federal dollars for evictions relief. Indiana’s Senator Todd Young is poised to be the lead Republican for this effort. Call him at 317-226-6700 and let him know Indiana wants him to take the lead!
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