NHT Updates
We are thrilled that this week, legislators introduced The Save Affordable Housing Act, a crucial piece of legislation needed to preserve irreplaceable affordable rental housing serving low-income families. Over the past two years, NHT has led the effort to build congressional understanding and support for this critical legislation.
At the time of publication, the United States is enduring its fifth week of a partial federal government shutdown. About 380,000 federal employees are furloughed, and an additional 420,000 employees have been working without pay.
As the new year begins and the new Congress gets to work, the National Housing Trust has defined its federal legislative and oversight priorities for 2019.
With nearly 20 stories published and more than 150 in the pipeline, we need the help of our partners, friends and other advocates to expand the reach of these important stories.
We are still analyzing the 2018 midterm election results, but one thing is clear: Change is coming to Washington and the face of Congress will look different than ever before.
As summer came to a close this August, Mass Place began gearing up for its annual Back to School supply drive. Thanks to the overwhelming support and dedication of the community, 34 kids were served at the back-to-school party where donations were distributed.