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We need to do more than swing hammers and build houses to make a dent in the poverty housing crisis.  Far reaching policy changes are necessary to ensure that all families have a safe, decent place to live.

Take Action: Speak Up on Housing for Families

With the worst economic crisis in generations upon us, more and more families will face tough times finding a place to live.  In the current climate, housing programs, including that that support Habitat for Humanity, are particularly important to the economic security of families and communities.  Act today to ensure MORE, not fewer families have a chance at affordable housing.  Please write President-Elect Obama and ask him to keep funding vital housing programs for low-income families.  

Did you Know That...?

  • Los Angeles ranks LAST in housing affordability of major cities in the United States.
  • 73,702 people are homeless on any given night in Los Angeles County.
  • Over 10,000 of Los Angeles' homeless are children under the age of 18.
  • California housing prices are 178% higher than in the entire U.S. - or 247% higher than in the rest of the U.S. excluding California, and rising almost three times as fast.
  • 95 million Americans (one of every three families) have housing problems including paying too much of their income for housing, overcrowding, poor quality shelter, and homelessness. 
  • Lack of affordable housing contributes to increased congestion, health problems, less competitive school performance, crime and overall deterioration of community.

Take Action and Let Your Voice Be Heard!