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  • Mountain towns use a ‘quiver of solutions' to address affordable housing, including converting old hotels.

    November 30, 2021 |

    KBUT Community Radio |

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    5-15 Minutes

    Response Location: United States, Crested Butte, Montana

    The town of Crested Butte declared a state of emergency, which allowed it to sidestep zoning rules and purchase a 6-unit former bed and breakfast to provide housing for seasonal workers. Residents, many of whom work in the restaurant industry during tourist season, agreed to rules like no overnight guests, no drugs, and no big parties. “Motel conversions” can provide quick conversion to housing that doesn’t need major renovations or construction, making it a more environmentally-friendly option.

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  • Not Paying For Housing Is More Expensive Than You Think

    November 30, 2021 |

    KGNU Community Radio |

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    Response Location: United States, Denver, Colorado

    Denver’s “Housing First” program, Social Impact Bond, prioritizes getting people experiencing chronic homelessness housed over sobriety or work requirements. The program has housed 300 people since 2016, 99% of whom remain in the program. The approach has saved Denver millions of dollars because providing housing is far more cost effective than paying for emergency room care, the jail system, and shelters. “Housing First” programs work because once people are off the streets they are no longer exposed to daily traumas or focused on immediate survival, which allows people to make substantial life changes.

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  • What can Mount Vernon learn from Mansfield's approach to remedying year-round homelessness?

    November 29, 2021 |

    Knox Pages |

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    Response Location: United States, Mansfield, Ohio

    Year-round shelters for people experiencing homelessness are uncommon in north central Ohio, making Harmony House a vital resource for the community. The organization provides a place to sleep in addition to wraparound services for people to get back on their feet. The organization relies on government grants and community support.

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  • ‘Am I even fit to be a mom?' Diaper need is an invisible part of poverty in America

    November 23, 2021 |

    The 19th |

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    Response Location: United States, Springfield, Missouri

    Diaper banks are addressing a pressing need for families who have very few resources to buy diapers with. Federal funding such as WIC or food stamps cover nutritional needs and diapers are considered hygiene products, excluding them from assistance programs. The few programs that do provide diaper assistance are extremely difficult to qualify for. The National Diaper Bank Network supports banks across the country, including those in rural communities with small populations.

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  • Denver's program to house people who were homeless was so successful, the federal government is offering millions more to expand it

    November 19, 2021 |

    The Colorado Sun |

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    Response Location: United States, Denver, Colorado

    A housing first approach is keeping people housed and off the streets of Denver. The success of the program has brought in an offer of $6 million in federal grants if a similar decrease in Medicare and Medicaid billings can be achieved. Providing stable housing minimizes the cost incurred by the government for multiple services: medical, emergency, criminal justice system, and detox centers.

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  • Why Albuquerque's latest experiment in policing doesn't involve officers

    November 12, 2021 |

    The Christian Science Monitor |

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    Response Location: United States, Albuquerque, New Mexico

    Albuquerque established a new city department, Albuquerque Community Safety, that handles some of the 200,000 calls to 911 every year for a range of low-level, non-violent problems that don't require a police response. Since its launch in August 2021, the department has fielded just two teams of behavioral health specialists on call during the day. The city plans to expand the team's hours and responsibilities, though some are uneasy about exposing the unarmed workers to the potential for violence. The city has a long history of police shootings of mentally ill people, and ACS is meant to curb that threat.

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  • Mobile turns blighted homes into affordable housing

    November 11, 2021 |

    AL.com (Alabama Media Group) |

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    Response Location: United States, Mobile, Alabama

    Home makeovers are increasing the stock of available affordable housing in Mobile. Instead of constructing new developments, the city is repairing vacant homes with federal housing funds, resulting in a “53 percent drop in blighted properties” while simultaneously alleviating the housing shortage.

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  • Meet the amazing people rewriting the narrative about LGBTQ youth homelessness

    November 10, 2021 |

    LGBTQ Nation |

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    Response Location: United States, New York, New York

    The Ali Forney Center is the largest of several organizations across the country serving LGBTQ youth experiencing homelessness. It has seventeen sites and serves about 2,000 young people a year, nearly half of whom come from out of state. In addition to setting people up with stable housing, the drop-in center serves daily meals and offers showers and laundry. Advocacy programs and case managers help the youth find permanent jobs, further their education, or put funds aside to secure stable long-term housing. They also offer counseling services, support groups, and temporary employment for many young people.

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  • Accessory Dwelling Units Expand Housing Stock Within Boulder's Growth Limits

    November 10, 2021 |

    KGNU Community Radio |

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    3-5 Minutes

    Response Location: United States, Boulder, Colorado

    Boulder made building accessory dwelling units (ADUs) easier by loosening regulations so that more can be built. ADUs, which can be attached to or behind a main house, address issues of affordable housing and housing availability by providing smaller units with everything someone needs, including a kitchen, bathroom, and sleeping quarters. ADUs tap into existing utility lines, and the smaller spaces are more energy efficient, which means that they are cheaper for tenants and more eco-friendly. Other cities, seeing the affordable housing and environmental benefits, have jumped on the ADU bandwagon.

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  • Demeter's Developments working to provide a pathway to home ownership in Mansfield

    November 09, 2021 |

    Richland Source |

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    Response Location: United States, Mansfield, Ohio

    A pathway to homeownership for public housing recipients has been forged by Demeter’s Developments, an organization that aims to “turn a Section 8 tenant into a homeowner within a year.” The organization sets aside a part of each rent payment to return to the eventual home-owner and also provides a $5,000 Welcome Home Grant. The rent-to-own program is conditional upon financial literacy counseling and hopes to fight generational poverty.

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