Through our coordinated intake program, Civil Justice, Inc. and the United Way of Central Maryland designed something that really works for the people it's meant to serve.

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Virginia Mayor Alyia Gaskins Partners with Faith Leaders to Erase $1M Debt, Avert 450 Evictions in Alexandria What began as a quiet briefing quickly turned into a looming crisis for Alexandria’s leadership. Mayor Alyia Gaskins was stunned to learn… The post Virginia Mayor Alyia Gaskins Partners with Faith Leaders to Erase $1M Debt, Avert 450 Evictions in Alexandria appeared first on Shine My Crown.

Virginia Mayor Alyia Gaskins Partners with Faith Leaders to Erase $1M Debt, Avert 450 Evictions in Alexandria: What began as a quiet briefing quickly turned into a looming crisis for Alexandria’s leadership. Mayor Alyia… #Virginia #AlyiaGaskins #EvictionPrevention #CommunitySupport #DebtRelief

Committee hears county and tribal support to make Local Homeless Prevention Aid permanent Counties, tribal representatives and service providers told the House Taxes Committee that Minnesota's Local Homeless Prevention Aid (LHPA) has prevented evictions and helped families and youth secure housing; the committee laid House File 4561, which would remove the program's sunset and align tribal allocations, over for possible inclusion in the 2026 taxes bill.

Minnesota's Local Homeless Prevention Aid is on the brink of becoming a permanent lifeline for families and youth, showing remarkable success in preventing evictions across all counties and tribal nations.

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Saint Paul Council delays PHA exemption to 60‑day pre‑eviction notice ordinance after funding concerns The council debated a proposed exemption for the Saint Paul Public Housing Agency (PHA) from a temporary increase in pre‑eviction notice from 30 to 60 days. PHA director Karina Serrano warned the change could raise accounts receivable and risk HUD capital funding; council members requested more fiscal data and laid the amendment over one week.

The Saint Paul City Council is grappling with a controversial decision that could impact thousands of housing units as they consider extending pre-eviction notices from 30 to 60 days.

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More than 2.2 million New Yorkers lived in poverty in 2024, report finds The findings showed nearly half a million children living in poverty.

More than half of #NYC residents live in #poverty or are #lowincome. At S:US, we see the impact daily and provide #housing, #evictionprevention, and #mentalhealth support—helping New Yorkers find stability and have the opportunity to thrive.

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Committee curbs penalties and narrows language in bill aimed at keeping minors off eviction filings Senate File 4145, which sought to bar naming minor children as tenants and defendants in eviction actions, was amended to remove a provision banning listing minors on leases, to refine effective-date language, and to limit damages (treble removed; $300 minimum retained). The committee recommended the measure be referred to the Housing and Homelessness Committee.

A new bill aims to protect minors from being named in eviction cases, sparking intense debate and potential changes to housing laws in Minnesota.

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IHDA was proud to join partners as Cook County announced new investments to strengthen food access and housing stability. The $5.8M dedicated to CBRAP will ensure more residents facing eviction can remain safely housed.

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Safe and Sheltered: How Tenant Organizers Protect Their Neighbors in Minneapolis  — Shelterforce To protect themselves from ICE, many families are staying home; tenant organizers are pushing for eviction moratoriums to keep them safe.

When families need to shelter in place, housing stability becomes a safety issue. Tenant organizers in Minneapolis are pushing for eviction moratoriums to protect neighbors.

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Senate committee advances $40 million emergency rental assistance and temporarily extends eviction notice period The Judiciary Committee advanced Senate File 3596, a $40 million emergency rental assistance package to be distributed through counties, and adopted an amendment temporarily extending the statutory eviction‑notice interval from 14 to 30 days to allow funds to reach landlords. Members debated process and notice to data‑privacy stakeholders before voting to move the bill to Finance.

A proposed $40 million emergency rental assistance package is advancing in Minnesota, aiming to prevent a looming eviction crisis as requests for help surge by up to 80%.

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Panel hears bill to make housing mediation permanent with $2.2M appropriation Witnesses told the committee that statewide community mediation reduces evictions and stabilizes families; the bill would appropriate $2.2 million (A1 adopted) to expand and sustain mediation services statewide and was laid over for further consideration.

A new bill aims to secure $2.2 million for community housing mediation services, promising to prevent evictions and stabilize families across Minnesota.

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Board approves Pima County’s 10-year regional housing strategy and funding plan, 4–1 The Board of Supervisors voted 4–1 to advance a 10-year regional housing strategy and funding plan that proposes $413 million over ten years including a $250 million county allocation, and commits to quarterly progress updates and partnership with cities and stakeholders.

Pima County just approved a groundbreaking 10-year housing strategy that promises $413 million to boost housing stability and production—are you ready to see how it will impact our community?

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Committee hears support for statewide tenant hotline; HF1385 laid over after testimony from Homeline and local officials HF1385 would fund a statewide tenant-education hotline and received testimony from Homeline and municipal and tenant representatives on heavy demand and health-and-safety issues; the committee adopted a DE1 appropriation and laid the bill over for possible inclusion.

Minnesota is on the brink of launching a statewide tenant education hotline, aiming to prevent evictions and address critical housing issues for thousands of renters.

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Tenant groups press for REST Act, right to counsel and eviction diversion as vouchers expand Tenant organizations and legal services urged lawmakers to fix opt‑in rules for rent stabilization, fund eviction diversion and right‑to‑counsel, and fully resource the Housing Access Voucher Program to prevent homelessness and displacement.

Tenant advocates are urging urgent reforms to combat the housing crisis, demanding a fix to rent stabilization processes and essential funding for legal representation in eviction cases.

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Roseville EDA backs eviction-prevention pilot, reallocates housing funds to sustain local programs The Roseville Economic Development Authority authorized a LAHA-funded eviction-prevention pilot and agreed to reallocate existing EDA reserves to sustain revolving loans, senior deferred loans and the Habitat community land trust for the next two years.

Roseville takes a bold step to combat housing instability with a new eviction-prevention program and strategic fund reallocations to support vital home-repair initiatives!

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OHCS presents shelter funding caps, regional cost‑sharing plan and ORDAP eviction‑prevention findings; subcommittee acknowledges reports Oregon Housing and Community Services presented budget‑note findings recommending a $31,000 per‑bed state funding cap, a 20% local contribution expectation, delayed implementation to 2027, and ORDAP eviction‑prevention measures that average under $5,000 per household; the subcommittee acknowledged both reports.

Oregon is taking bold steps to reshape its shelter funding with a proposed cap of $31,000 per bed and a new focus on eviction prevention, aiming for a sustainable housing solution for all.

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Ways and Means acknowledges a package of housing reports covering eviction prevention, shelter funding, Article 11Q bond use and Housing Infrastructure Fund The committee acknowledged several housing-focused reports: $44.6 million in eviction and homelessness prevention funding guidance, shelter system funding recommendations tied to a $204.9 million budget note with a $31,000 per bed-year cap, a report on using Article 11Q bonds for preservation with constitutional limits, and Housing Infrastructure Fund awards from a $10 million lottery bond pool.

Oregon's Ways and Means Committee is tackling the housing crisis with a $44.6 million plan for eviction prevention and a groundbreaking $204.9 million budget for statewide shelter funding!

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Fund Eviction Prevention, It works. – Oregon Housing Alliance

I just told Oregon legislators to restore $10M in eviction prevention funding. 2,788 families faced eviction in January, a record high. The legislature cut $129M from prevention. They can restore it. Join me: bit.ly/4ciQnrS?sour...
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APS board approves $2.6 million housing‑stabilization contract to serve McKinney‑Vento students The board approved a $2.6 million state‑grant‑funded contract with Bernalillo County to provide eviction prevention and housing assistance for McKinney‑Vento eligible students in the 2025–26 school year; staff said the services cover all McKinney‑Vento students, including those in shelters or unstable housing.

The Albuquerque Public Schools board has made a groundbreaking move by approving a $2.6 million contract aimed at preventing evictions and stabilizing housing for vulnerable students.

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Committee deadlocks on expanding who can issue eviction guarantee letters House File 3410, which would allow nongovernmental nonprofit guarantee letters to be used to redeem tenancies and pause evictions, failed to advance on a 7–7 tie after competing testimony on enforceability and court remedies.

A heated debate in Minnesota reveals a deadlock on a bill that could give nonprofits the power to issue eviction guarantees, sparking concerns over tenant protections versus landlord security.

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House committee deadlocks on $50 million emergency rental assistance bill A Minnesota House Housing Finance and Policy Committee split 7–7 on a proposal to send $50 million in one‑time emergency rental assistance (House File 3403) to Ways and Means. Supporters said the funds would stave off mass evictions after recent federal enforcement actions; opponents objected to moving supplemental dollars before the February revenue forecast.

A Minnesota House committee's tie vote on a $50 million emergency rental assistance bill has left many wondering if this crucial funding will be enough to prevent a wave of evictions.

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Kansas Commerce Committee hears testimony for bill to cap late fees, require upfront fee disclosures for renters The Commerce Committee heard testimony on Senate Bill 369, which would cap landlord late fees at 5%, require a five-day grace period, and mandate written upfront disclosures of rent, fixed nonrent charges and tenant eligibility criteria; proponents said the changes would reduce evictions and increase transparency, while opponents urged broader study.

Kansas is considering a groundbreaking bill to cap late fees at 5% and mandate full disclosure of rental costs, aiming to protect tenants and promote transparency in leasing agreements.

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Tenant protections don’t enforce themselves. As more Upstate NY towns adopt eviction protections, organizers are helping renters assert rights many don’t know they have.

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Take Action - BC Rent Bank Since 2019, BC Rent Bank has helped over 15,000 households avoid eviction or essential utility disconnection through financial assistance. But government

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Take Action - BC Rent Bank Since 2019, BC Rent Bank has helped over 15,000 households avoid eviction or essential utility disconnection through financial assistance. But government

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Take Action - BC Rent Bank Since 2019, BC Rent Bank has helped over 15,000 households avoid eviction or essential utility disconnection through financial assistance. But government

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Cathedral Square outlines HIP pilot to reduce evictions among residents exiting homelessness Cathedral Square CEO Kim Fitzgerald told the Senate Institutions committee about SASH supports and the housing incentive program (HIP) — a five‑year pilot that offers a monthly $50 cash incentive plus $50 placed in escrow for participants exiting homelessness; presenters reported 25 active participants, 145 incentives paid and a fundraising goal of roughly $180,000 to scale to 60 participants.

Cathedral Square is launching an innovative pilot program to prevent evictions among residents exiting homelessness, offering cash incentives and tailored support services to help them thrive.

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Poetry can tell the truth policy reports can’t.

"My Father’s House" is a powerful reminder that eviction is a lived experience—one that stays with people long after the paperwork is gone.

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Adams County adds $250,000 to homelessness-prevention project with Brothers Redevelopment The board unanimously approved a $250,000 amendment to a Brothers Redevelopment contract expanding a targeted homelessness-prevention initiative; staff said the initial phase prevented 26 evictions and avoided nearly $500,000 in downstream costs.

Adams County just approved an additional $250,000 to a successful homelessness-prevention initiative that has already exceeded its eviction prevention goals!

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Adams County clarifies relationship to outside ‘funding catalyst’ as Right at Home pilot advances County staff told commissioners the new funding-catalyst nonprofit was created independently by a contractor (SHG) and that Adams County has not provided seed money; commissioners pressed for the contractor’s report, clearer governance rules and protections to avoid optics or competition with local nonprofits.

Adams County commissioners are unraveling the complexities of a newly formed nonprofit that aims to attract funding for critical community programs, raising questions about the county's role and control.

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