“Strip mall conversions could create more than 700,000 new homes across the United States. Strip malls in particular offer some unique advantages—like big empty parking lots—that could make housing redevelopment an easier task.” Enterprise Community Partners 🏗️🏢 Rachel Cohen
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Not far-fetched at all. As Rachel Cohen writes, our report estimates that strip mall conversions could create more than 700,000 new homes across the United States.

Fascinating! Housing with #LastingAffordability requires an all-of-the-above approach. Could strip malls be part of the #AffordableHousing solution? Check out the link Enterprise Community Partners shared for more.

On Monday we're hosting a conversation about what's at stake for housing in California and nationally in the 2024 elections. Speakers include Chris Elmendorf, Justine Marcus Enterprise Community Partners, National Association of Affordable Housing Lenders, and more. Register to join us at UC Berkeley College of Environmental Design on Monday: eventbrite.com/e/whats-at-sta…

I was thrilled to participate in NYS Human Rights panel on homeownership at the Bronx Zoo today as part of their Fair Housing Month event. Great discussion!

Strip malls → affordable housing. As policy research director Ahmad Abu-Khalaf shared in Enterprise's report, strip mall conversions could create more than 700,000 new homes across the United States. Read more from Rachel Cohen at Vox: bit.ly/4cUCzBO

🚨 5 million households rely on section 8 to help pay their rent in the 🇺🇸. Source of income discrimination isn't just a NYC issue—it impacts individuals and families in ALL 50 states!

April is #NationalFairHousingMonth , and people are still facing discrimination in the housing marketplace fifty-six years after the passage of the Fair Housing Act.

Our Jacqueline_Waggoner spoke about the importance of enforcing fair housing in Next City: spoti.fi/3YCeoS8

Expanding the Fair Housing Act to include source of income protections is a key priority for us. Nearly 40% of households assigned vouchers are unable to use them due to barriers like housing discrimination. Learn more in our recent paper: bit.ly/4a9JOUX

Apply today for the Purple Line Equitable Housing Training Series! Enterprise Community Partners & PLCC will train orgs along the Purple Line on how homes are built, improved, and financed - plus learn about advocacy & build your networks. Apply by May 3rd: bit.ly/3TWZkhi

Questions about Invest Native? Attend our virtual office hours on Apr 9 from 2-3:30 pm MT. No need to register: bit.ly/3TUjSXB

In 2023, the Wells Fargo program delivered $11M to 25 Native-led orgs, including the Indian Pueblo Cultural Center featured here.

Great news for the housing sector, our environment, and our communities. Congrats!

Today I'm with United Way Power Forward Communities partners for the announcement by Vice President Kamala Harris Kamala Harris, Michael Regan, U.S. EPA on the historic $20 billion #GGRF grants to invest in climate action. Learn how we’ll use our grant to benefit communities nationwide: powerforwardcommunities.org/press-release

As part of the Power Forward Communities coalition, we are pleased to have been awarded a grant from the U.S. EPA to provide capital for affordable residential decarbonization. Efforts will aim to reduce energy costs, reduce emissions, and create healthier affordable homes.

Rewiring America is honored to share that Power Forward Communities, a new coalition of which we are a member, has been awarded a $2 billion, seven-year National Clean Investment Fund (NCIF) grant from U.S. EPA!

Learn more: powerforwardcommunities.org/press-release

We look forward to working with United Way, Rewiring America, Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC), and Habitat for Humanity in this landmark new coalition. ⚡️

We're proud to partner with Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC), Rewiring America, Habitat for Humanity, and United Way on Power Forward Communities’ mission to invest in stronger communities, save homeowners and renters money, and help meet our nation’s climate goals. 🙌

We are thrilled to share that Power Forward Communities, a landmark new coalition co-led by Enterprise that will work to create healthier, safer, & more affordable homes, has been awarded a $2 billion grant from U.S. EPA’s National Clean Investment Fund. bit.ly/4aHIMiy

Today, the Alliance joined Funders Together to End Homelessness & Enterprise Community Partners to file a brief for the upcoming #JohnsonVGrantsPass #SCOTUS case on homelessness.

'Arresting people for not having a home is an outdated, unjust & historically failed tactic.” - Ann Marie Oliva

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Today, FTEH filed an amicus brief w/ End Homelessness Enterprise Community Partners for the Johnson v. Grants Pass #SCOTUS case to support our unhoused neighbors. Housing end homelessness & everyone deserves a safe place to call home. funderstogether.org/johnson_grants…