Our Homes, Our Voices: National Housing Week of Action

Far too many families are struggling to keep a roof over their heads. Nationwide, more people are choosing to rent their homes than ever before. But our investments in affordable housing have not kept pace. As a result, millions of people do not have an affordable place to call home and half a million people, including families with small children and unaccompanied youth, are living on the street, in shelters, or in their cars on any given night.​

Only one out of every four families in need receive housing assistance. And, our nation’s affordable housing infrastructure is deteriorating and is often inaccessible to people with disabilities. Every state and congressional district is impacted.

​With the growing affordability challenges occurring in many American cities coupled with the existing shortage of affordable homes for the most economically vulnerable community members that impacts every community in the United States, we must expand not reduce federal funding for proven HUD and USDA programs.

Over the course of the National Housing Week of Action, more than 40 events are planned in over 30 cities, all with a focus on joining together in support of affordable homes and our communities: https://www.ourhomes-ourvoices.org/local-events

The week also includes national events, including a rally on Capitol Hill with invited speakers Rep. Barbara Lee and Senator Chris Van Hollen: https://www.ourhomes-ourvoices.org/national-events