At Humanity Squared, we believe in empowering communities with knowledge and advocacy tools for affordable housing. This section is dedicated to providing educational resources and guidance for effective advocacy in the realm of affordable housing.
- Comprehensive Advocacy Guide: The National Low Income Housing Coalition publishes an annual Advocates’ Guide to Housing and Community Development Policy. This guide is an invaluable resource for anyone interested in affordable housing advocacy, providing an overview of housing programs, policy priorities, and advocacy tools. It's a must-read for students, housing agency employees, and seasoned advocates alike. The guide is available for download at NLIHC.
- Toolkit for Housing Advocacy: Housing North offers a variety of toolkits and resources to help advocates build consistent messages around housing in public dialogues. These resources include a Communications Toolkit, Public Comment Handout, and Citizen Advocacy Training, all designed to empower individuals to effectively advocate for housing solutions in their communities. Access these resources at Housing North.
- Advocacy Resources for Housing Credit: The ACTION Campaign provides an Advocacy Toolkit to prepare individuals for meetings with elected officials and advocate effectively for the Housing Credit. Their toolkit includes state and district advocacy resources, social media advocacy guides, and the latest research and reports on affordable housing. Explore these resources at The ACTION Campaign.
- Policy Change and System Advocacy with Habitat for Humanity: Habitat for Humanity is actively involved in advocating for policy and systems change at local, state, and federal levels to increase access to stable, affordable housing. Their Cost of Home campaign is a significant initiative aimed at finding solutions and creating policies for improved home affordability. Learn more about their advocacy efforts and how to get involved at Habitat for Humanity.
Each of these resources aligns with Humanity Squared’s commitment to not just building houses, but also to educating and empowering communities for sustainable and affordable housing solutions. Through these educational tools and advocacy resources, we aim to foster a well-informed community actively engaged in shaping housing policies.