Aiming to set measurable, community-wide goals and develop strategies based on existing data and direct input from those experiencing poverty, ensuring the entire community works together toward sustainable solutions.

2023-2024 GOALS

Support solutions that provide quality housing for families so that they are not paying over 30% of their income for housing each month.
ACTION
Define solutions through committee education by providing a Housing Education Panel to share information with committee. COMPLETE
Develop understanding of housing needs and identify and engage landlords for mutually beneficial solutions.
ACTION
Create advocacy materials & plan
ACTION
Increase the number of landlords that accept Section 8 vouchers
Advocate for private-public partnerships to address housing affordability and availability.
ACTION
Create advocacy materials & plan
ACTION
Research state funding opportunities for LIHTC & Rural Development Section 515
ACTION
Advocate for zoning changes to promote opportunity for developers to build affordable housing
Convene key educational institutions and community-based organizations to exchange ideas, leverage resources and drive collective action.
ACTION
Create advocacy materials & plan
ACTION
Support housing stability by providing educational opportunities for community at large
Create business engagement opportunities for creative and collaborative housing solutions.
ACTION
Create advocacy materials & plan
Action
GICH – Housing Festival and housing-specific community meetings

COMMITTEE ACTION