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📢 We are now the Fund for Housing and Opportunity! 📢 As our nation grapples with our collective identity—what do we value, and what binds us together?—the question of who among us has access to a safe, stable, and affordable place to call home is central to the conversations and political decisions ahead. Rental prices continue to increase, and too many lawmakers continue to prioritize strategies that punish people experiencing homelessness instead of solving the underlying issues. The moment we’re in further crystallizes how people and communities most affected by housing injustice must always be at heart of our work. While our core beliefs and purpose remain the same, those who know us may notice we now have a new name. The change is subtle but meaningful: We are now the Fund for Housing and Opportunity (FHO)—and we continue to be a leading collaborative working to protect renters and solve homelessness. Learn more ➡️ https://lnkd.in/g-5azZ36 This change—from “Funders” to “Fund”—is a part of our ongoing effort to modernize our operating structure to reflect FHO’s long-term and ongoing evolution from a funder-centric grantmaking model to more trust-based and restorative philanthropic practices. Through collaborative grantmaking, we can drive greater system-level impact, leverage shared resources, and amplify effective, innovative approaches to housing. We look forward to all we will continue to accomplish—together—toward a future where all renters are protected and secure in stable housing, and everyone has a safe place to call home.

Rapid population growth in New Mexico has increased housing costs and a lack of safe and affordable options. This is an issue across America. CC Housing, a Catholic Charities subsidiary, provides quality housing for low-income individuals, families, and senior citizens. By collaborating with housing developers, government agencies, and private investors, we renovate and/or build new affordable housing projects. Our current affordable housing developments include Hibernian House and Generations at West Mesa both for senior citizens here in Albuquerque, Sunray Lobo Canyon in Grants, and Encantada Apartments in Los Lunas. Additional developments are underway in Belen, Rio Rancho, Las Cruces, and Taos. Learn more at https://lnkd.in/gfpr-ige or info@ccasfnm.org #affordablehousing #housingcrisis #newmexico #catholiccharities #ccasfnm #sundayinspiration go.wearethere.us/3x5BQxz 

As the housing crisis continues to impact Idahoans, affordable housing has become harder to find, making the need for safe, stable homes more urgent than ever. At Treasure Valley Habitat for Humanity, we believe everyone deserves a place to call home.❤️🏡 With rising costs across the state, we’re committed to building solutions that empower families through affordable homeownership, helping them break the cycle of instability. Together, we can create opportunities for more Idahoans to thrive. Learn more about the housing crisis and why our work matters now more than ever (https://lnkd.in/giADHaGF), and consider supporting at tvhabitat.org/donate. #AffordableHousing #HabitatForHumanity #Homeownership #HousingCrisis #IdahoHousing #BoiseCommunity #BuildHope

PARTNERSHIP, PARTNERSHIP, PARTNERSHIP! We are well aware that Housing First is not defined as Housing Only. Wraparound services is what allows are participants to thrive within the Housing First model. It is impossible for agencies to provide effective services operating as silos. One agency providing all services for the increasing population is extremely taxing both administratively and financially. Knowing this, it is imperative that we connect with all service providers alike; governmental agencies, nonprofit organizations, clergy, public health organizations, educational institutions, etc. Each entity has felt the effects of the current housing crisis, just as each bear heavy responsibility of servant leadership. One agency alone will not eradicate homelessness, it must be a collective effort. Write the MOUs, provide the LOS (Letters of Support) and begin the partnership.

New Senior Project in Denver's Harvey Park! A 63-unit affordable housing project for seniors in the Harvey Park neighborhood is in the works. Developed by Catholic Charities Housing, this new facility offers studio and one-bedroom units for residents aged 62 and up, who earn between 30% and 60% of the area median income. Key Highlights: - Affordable Living: Apartments are designed for those earning as little as $27,400 annually, ensuring inclusivity for seniors on limited incomes. - Collaborative Funding: A community effort, supported by Denver's Department of Housing Stability with nearly $2.5 million, alongside contributions from the Colorado Housing and Finance Authority. - Community Amenities: The development incorporates community gathering spaces, mental health care rooms, and is located near public transit—key factors in enhancing residents' lifestyles. - Innovative Solutions: Part of the "Yes In God's Backyard" initiative, utilizing church-owned land for affordable housing. This project reflects a broader commitment to addressing Denver's housing needs, with over 1,600 affordable units under construction city-wide. What do you think about such community-driven initiatives to tackle housing shortages? 🏘️ #AffordableHousing #DenverRealEstate #SeniorLiving #CommunityDevelopment #HousingSolutions

Really interesting proposal for addressing a key element of Denver's housing crisis by my old colleagues at The Pew Charitable Trusts that details how the city's zoning regulations, downtown office vacancy rates, and early efforts to pilot office-to-residential conversion create the right environment for the development of deeply affordable co-living housing. The report focuses on multiple communities, but the Denver section is compelling and makes a strong case for how these conversion projects could pencil in our high cost, high rent market and provide SRO apartments at $123k per unit compared to our current average of $400k. While these units are smaller, there are so many Denverites who could benefit from having access to this type of housing. I recommend giving this one a read and I am excited to see if there is traction with this approach at the local and state level! https://lnkd.in/gRFA8R57

A national acquisition strategy can be a powerful tool in the fight to stabilize rents and protect renters. We applaud the federal government’s announcement regarding the launch of a new $1.5B Rental Protection Fund to help non-profits purchase existing affordable units. Renters deserve stability and a national acquisition fund is key to keeping rents affordable and protecting renters from the threat of eviction or homelessness. The community housing sector and organizations like the Canadian Housing and Renewal Association, the Rental Protection Fund, CHF Canada and NICHI (National Indigenous Collaborative Housing Inc.) have long been calling for a national acquisition strategy and have the solutions to make it work: https://lnkd.in/gS3FzBfP

HomeShare Oregon (HomeShare Oregon), one of OJCF’s six Impact Together nonprofits, matches renters and homeowners through an innovative homesharing model. By pairing homeseekers with just 2% of homeowners currently possessing spare bedrooms, we could provide affordable housing for 30,000 individuals. Moreover, this model offers a dual benefit, as 30,000 homeowners at risk of foreclosure could find stability, all without the need for additional infrastructure development. Learn more about how you can support HomeShare Oregon by visiting ojcf.org/impact. #ojcf #ojcfimpacttogether #impacttogether #homeshareoregon #homeshare #portlandoregon #pdxoregon #pdxor #portlandor #portlandoregonlife #rosecity #homelessnothopeless #homelesspeople #homelessawareness #givebacktoyourcommunity #givebacktothecommunity

The announcement of the Canadian Rental Protection Fund is a $1.5 billion announcement to protect affordable housing and create thousands of new affordable apartments. A key measure in the upcoming Budget 2024, the Fund will provide $1 billion in loans and $470 million in contributions to non-profit organizations and other partners so they can acquire units and preserve rent prices in the long term. The most affordable homes are the ones we already have. And that’s why we need to protect them. Between 2016 and 2021, Canada lost 370,000 homes rented at below $1000 per month. This happens through demolition, conversion to condo, or increasing rents at turnover, which leaves fewer and fewer affordable options. So, what can the federal government do to protect renters? The Canadian Housing and Renewal Association, BC Rental Protection Fund, National Indigenous Collaborative Housing Inc., and the Co-operative Housing Federation of Canada proposed to spearhead a national acquisition fund to move rental homes into community ownership through non-profits and co-operatives, protecting their affordability forever. That's why you should read more here! https://lnkd.in/gw2GipZm

+ Celebrating our people + Congratulations to Erin Dolan, Senior Manager of Homelessness and Affordable Housing at the Lord Mayor’s Charitable Foundation, for receiving a Churchill Fellowship to investigate international housing funds to increase affordable housing in Australia. This vital project will address one of Australia's most critical contemporary issues: the affordable housing crisis. Rents and house prices are at an all time high, and as the demand for affordable housing increases, more and more people are left without options. While a number of not-for-profit developers try to address the issue, many come up against insummountable financial barriers. However, a number of models from overseas show that with low or no interest loans the cost of development can dramatically decrease, leading to a far greater range of affordable housing. With this Fellowship, Erin Dolan will be supported to learn from these overseas models to create Australia’s first philanthropic housing fund.