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People, governments, and organizations are addressing housing insecurity, homelessness, and affordable housing

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They turned an old convent into an all-women apartment complex: 'It's about taking control of our lives'

New Ground Cohousing is a model for aging women everywhere.

Over half of US states are considering laws allowing balcony solar. It could save you hundreds every year

In Europe, plug-in solar installations have been legal for more than a decade.

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Good News This Week: April 25, 2026 - Libraries, Rainforests, & Turtles

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Good News This Week: April 18, 2026 - Polar Bears, Websites, & Macaws

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Providing shelter isn't enough to fix homelessness — here's what actually helps

These nonprofits are helping people move beyond homelessness.

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Good News This Week: April 11, 2026 - Rhinos, Playdates, & Churches

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Alfred Street Baptist Church in Alexandria, Virginia

Virginia megachurch donates $1M to wipe out rent for 300+ families and keep them from being evicted

Alfred Street Baptist Church stepped up for Alexandria residents who were facing eviction.

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Finally, a website where you can rate your landlord (and look them up before signing a new lease)

WhoseYourLandlord has introduced the first-ever Resident Trust Index to improve the quality of housing for renters nationwide.

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Good News This Week: April 4, 2026 - Pets, Parks, & Playgrounds

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A row of homes in a neighborhood, with lots of native grasses and pollinator gardens in a path in front of them

This neighborhood is the first 'pollinator district' in the US. There's a park within walking distance of each home

In this strategically-planned neighborhood, humans and pollinators live in harmony.

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'Survivor' champ used winnings to start a charity pinball arcade and shelter for homeless, at-risk men

One of ‘Survivor’s most iconic winners, clad in a tie-dye tank top, is Rupert Boneham. Here’s how he’s made the most of his success.

A homeless man reaches out a cup to collect change from a stranger

Here's what happened when researchers gave homeless people $750 a month

The people taking part in this study overwhelmingly spent this money on basic needs, such as food, housing-related expenses, transportation, and health care.

Good News About Housing

People, governments, and organizations are addressing housing insecurity, homelessness, and affordable housing

They turned an old convent into an all-women apartment complex: 'It's about taking control of our lives'

Over half of US states are considering laws allowing balcony solar. It could save you hundreds every year

Good News This Week: April 25, 2026 - Libraries, Rainforests, & Turtles

Good News This Week: April 18, 2026 - Polar Bears, Websites, & Macaws

Providing shelter isn't enough to fix homelessness — here's what actually helps

Good News This Week: April 11, 2026 - Rhinos, Playdates, & Churches

Virginia megachurch donates $1M to wipe out rent for 300+ families and keep them from being evicted

Finally, a website where you can rate your landlord (and look them up before signing a new lease)

Good News This Week: April 4, 2026 - Pets, Parks, & Playgrounds

This neighborhood is the first 'pollinator district' in the US. There's a park within walking distance of each home

'Survivor' champ used winnings to start a charity pinball arcade and shelter for homeless, at-risk men

Here's what happened when researchers gave homeless people $750 a month

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