About the Maryland Center on Economic Policy The Maryland Center on Economic Policy advances innovative policy ideas to foster broad prosperity and help their state be the standard-bearer for responsible public policy. They engage in research, analysis, strategic communications, public education, and grassroots alliances promoting robust debate and greater public awareness of the policy choices […]
About the Low Income Housing Coalition of Alabama The affordable housing crisis in Alabama is staggering. Based on data from the National Low Income Housing Coalition, Alabama lacks over 90,000 affordable and available housing units for low-wage earning families. This means many of their neighbors, coworkers, friends, and family members are unable to find safe […]
About the Alaska Coalition on Housing and Homelessness The Alaska Coalition on Housing and Homelessness (AKCH2) is Alaska’s homeless and affordable housing advocacy body. AKCH2 mission is to increase affordable housing and end homelessness in Alaska. Given the vast geographic area of the state and the increased cost of living/development, accomplishing this mission comes with […]
About the Wisconsin Community Action Program Association WISCAP’s statewide network of sixteen local Community Action Agencies and two single purpose agencies is uniquely positioned to address the grinding poverty that exists in our rural, urban, and suburban communities alike. WISCAP serves as a policy review and advocacy forum, a public information network, a training facilitator, an […]
About MS Center for Justice The Mississippi Center for Justice opened its doors in 2003 with a simple mission: dismantling the policies that keep Mississippi at the bottom of nearly every indicator of human well-being and deny African-American and lower-income Mississippians the opportunity to advance themselves. Today, progress is being made. As a home-grown public […]
About Empower Missouri For more than 120 years, Empower Missouri has been a voice for the voiceless in Missouri, whether fighting for civil and voting rights, or for Missouri’s homeless and uninsured. Empower Missouri is one the oldest organizations of its kind in the nation. It is a nonprofit and nonpartisan. Their objectives are the […]
About the Texas Homeless Network Texas Homeless Network (THN) is a non-profit membership-based organization helping communities strategically plan to prevent and end homelessness. THN works to end homelessness in Texas by collaborating with all communities, large and small, across the state to build systems to achieve this goal. They coordinate local and national advocacy efforts, […]
About NCChild Through the NC Child Advocacy Network (CAN), they bring together child advocates from across North Carolina to build power that can impact public policies and benefit children and families. NC Child covers a wide spectrum of key children’s issues including early childhood education, children’s health, foster care, juvenile justice, family economic security, and […]
About the Connecticut Coalition for the Homeless The Connecticut Coalition to End Homelessness, in partnership with members and communities throughout the state, creates change through leadership, advocacy, and building the capacity of members and the field to respond to environmental challenges. Our collective mission is to prevent and end homelessness in Connecticut. CCEH represents more […]
About Colorado Coalition for the Homeless The Mission of the Colorado Coalition for the Homeless is to work collaboratively toward the prevention of homelessness and the creation of lasting solutions for families, children, and individuals who are experiencing or at-risk of homelessness throughout Colorado. CCH advocates for and provides a continuum of housing and a […]
About OSAH-MN The Minnesota Chapter of Opportunity Starts at Home (OSAH-MN) is a federal advocacy organization working to meet the housing needs of under resourced Minnesotans. We recognize the persistent racial disparities in access to stable housing and are focused on how housing insecurity is often linked to inadequate access to employment, mental health services, […]
About Housing Network of Rhode Island The Housing Network of Rhode Island is the state association of twenty Rhode Island non-profit Community Development Corporations. Their members created thousands of affordable housing units throughout the state. The Housing Network of Rhode Island exists to provide a forum for communication and resource-sharing among non-profit housing developers and […]
About Prosperity Indiana Prosperity Indiana is a statewide membership organization for the individuals and organizations strengthening Hoosier communities. Since its founding in 1986, Prosperity Indiana has grown to more than 150 members from the public, private, and nonprofit sectors. Mission: Prosperity Indiana builds a better future for our communities by providing advocacy, leveraging resources, and engaging […]
About Housing Action Illinois Housing Action Illinois is a statewide coalition that has been leading the movement to protect and expand the availability of quality, affordable housing in Illinois for more than 30 years. The 160+ member coalition includes housing counseling agencies, homeless service providers, developers of affordable housing, and policymakers. Housing Action Illinois unites […]
About the Coalition on Homelessness and Housing in Ohio COHHIO is a coalition of organizations and individuals committed to ending homelessness and to promoting decent, safe, fair, affordable housing for all, with a focus on assisting low-income and special needs populations. Originating as the Ohio Housing Coalition in 1974 before merging in 1994 with the […]
About Housing California Since 1988, Housing California has been working to prevent and end homelessness and increase the variety and supply of safe, stable, accessible and permanently affordable homes. Housing California paved the way for developers to build more affordable homes for Californians living on the streets, or on fixed incomes and modest budgets, so […]
About the Housing and Community Development Network of New Jersey Since 1989, the Housing and Community Development Network of New Jersey has worked to improve the environment for the work of community development corporations (CDCs), and to strengthen their capacity to create housing and revitalize distressed neighborhoods throughout New Jersey. The Network and its members […]
About the Idaho Asset Building Network The Idaho Asset Building Network (IABN) focuses on connecting leaders, service providers, businesses and consumers statewide to help build assets toward economic success. IABN works to ensure that all Idahoans have the opportunities, skills and supports to achieve long-term financial security. A key policy priority is championing housing affordability and […]
About Maine Together Maine Together is a nonpartisan coalition of Maine organizations that recognizes the vital role federal domestic programs play in supporting Maine’s economy and people. The coalition values healthy, vibrant, inclusive communities for Mainers of all ages and capabilities. Maine Together stands strongly for the principle that we are interconnected and supportive of each […]
About the Oregon Housing Alliance In early 2003, housing advocates in Oregon came together to discuss a new approach to housing advocacy at the state level. We envisioned a coalition or alliance that would bring together the many voices and constituencies concerned with the lack of affordable housing and the devastating impact of that shortage […]
About Utah Housing Coalition Through Education, Advocacy, and Community Partnerships, the Utah Housing Coalition is dedicated to building equitable and sustainable communities to ensure all Utahans have a safe and affordable place to live. Utah Housing Coalition seeks to accomplish its mission through the following activities: • Advocate at the local, state, and federal level • […]