Good News About Housing

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

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Amid power outages, North Carolina candle shop 'gives light' to Helene victims in need

Sparta Candle Company is donating hundreds of candles to help North Carolinans in the wake of Hurricane Helene.

Socktober: A simple idea that sparked a nationwide wave of kindness

Brad Montague founded Socktober in 2011 thanks to a nudge from a few middle school students. After learning that a concerning number of neighbors were living on the streets, these kids were eager to help in a tangible way.

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Hurricane Helene relief: How to help, donate & volunteer

In the aftermath of Hurricane Helene, here’s how you can help survivors in North Carolina & the surrounding region.

A road in North Carolina is destroyed after Hurricane Helene

Hurricane Helene will impact survivors' mental health. The Disaster Distress Helpline provides free, multilingual support

In the aftermath of Hurricane Helene, this national helpline is providing crisis counseling to those in need.

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NFL teams up with FEMA, designating these stadiums as emergency shelters

A first-of-its-kind partnership officially links the NFL with FEMA to aid in disaster relief.

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Yes In God's Back Yard: Churches across America repurpose land for affordable housing initiatives

Religious congregations are using their land in new ways that reflect their faith by repurposing their property to provide affordable housing.

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Why Megan Thee Stallion is donating emergency generators to seniors in the wake of Hurricane Beryl

The rapper has just announced the Emergency Power Program to help protect senior citizens in future disasters.

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NYC and small towns are outsmarting Airbnb to make more affordable homes available for residents

One ban more than halved the number of Airbnb properties. Soon, rents in the city had dropped by up to three percent — saving tenants $114 per month on average.

Tour the eco house of the future: Affordable, 3D-printed, and fully recyclable

These first-of-their-kind homes could solve the global housing crisis — and upend the construction industry through sustainability.

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