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We mobilize our members and allies to advocate for policies that help end homelessness, create affordable rental housing, promote sustainable homeownership, and affirmatively further fair housing. We work to increase federal, state, and local investments in proven housing programs, as well as to develop new and innovative policy solutions. On our own and through coalition work, we have been able to secure a multitude of policy victories in Springfield and Washington, D.C., that benefit renters and homeowners.
2020 General Assembly Wrap-Up
During a brief, whirlwind General Assembly session, Illinois legislators passed a final FY21 state budget that includes $396 million in COVID-19-related rent and mortgage assistance.
Tell Congress: Rent is Due—We Need Emergency Rental Assistance Now
Congress must address urgent housing needs so that we can all stay home when we need to. The next COVID-19 relief bill must provide for low-income renters and people experiencing housing instability. Download our policy recommendations one pager here for more information.
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2020 General Assembly Wrap-Up
State Budget Includes $396 Million in Rent & Mortgage Assistance Last Wednesday, Illinois legislators headed to Springfield for a brief, whirlwind General Assembly session that drew to an end early in the morning on May 24. They spent the handful of days together...
Tell Congress to Address Urgent Housing Needs, So We Can All Stay At Home When We Need To
Congressional leaders just unveiled their next coronavirus relief package, which does not include resources to address urgent housing needs. The CARES Act provided some necessary funding for individuals and families facing housing instability, but much more is...
COVID-19 Update: Federal & State Action on Housing & Homelessness
Federal Coronavirus Response Package Includes Funding for Homelessness & Housing After long days of advocacy and negotiation, Congress has reached a bipartisan agreement on a $2 trillion direct spending bill to respond to the coronavirus pandemic. The Senate...