Policy Advocacy
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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.
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Each year, we advocate for investments and policies to ensure every Illinoisan has a stable place to call home.
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Urge Your Federal Legislators to Prioritize Funding for Housing Programs
Advocate for Housing Programs Under the New Budget Deal and Stop the Raid on the National Housing Trust Fund Thanks in large part to the hard work of advocates across the country, Congress approved a two year budget deal that will provide relief from sequestration....
Not Even A Place In Line for Illinois Families Who Need Affordable Housing
Congress Can Act Before Thanksgiving to Restore Housing Vouchers Lost to Budget Cuts For Immediate Release: November 4, 2015Contact: Bob Palmer Policy Director, Housing Action Illinois, 312-282-3959 (cell) or bob@housingactionil.org. Seventy-two percent of waiting...
Webinar: Illinois State Budget and Impact on CoC Grant Agreements and NOFA Application
Please join CSH, Housing Action Illinois and SHPA for the following webinar: Illinois State Budget and Impact on CoC Grant Agreements and NOFA Application: Dispelling Myths and Planning for the Realities of Your Grants This webinar will be a facilitated discussion...