DS News reports, Study Finds Refinancing Bill Would Save Homeowners $35B. New York City affordable housing developments are on track, according to Crain’s Business. Chicago Tribune publishes, Confidence Rebuilding in Chicago’s Housing Market. And, Think Progress runs, Advocate For LGBT Homeless Youth Named White House ‘Champion of Change’.
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Ed note: This piece was co-authored by HUD Assistant Secretary for Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity John Trasviña and Director of the Illinois Department of Human Rights Rocco Claps. When President Obama proclaimed June to be Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender (LGBT) Pride Month, he “called upon the people of the United States to eliminate [...]
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Secretary Donovan visits Kansas City to discuss homeownership help for families in Missouri. KCTV-KC (CBS), WDAF-KC (FOX), KSHB-KC (NBC) and KCUR-FM cover the visit. Pullman Wheelworks, a 210-unit affordable housing apartment building on Chicago’s south side, gets under way after a visit from Secretary Donovan last week. The Washington Post reports that Mayor Grey today [...]
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Today, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development is proud to spotlight a new Philadelphia housing development recognized as a pioneering innovation in U.S. housing solutions for low-income LGBT seniors. A new public-private housing initiative, co-developed by the dmhFund and Pennrose Properties and spearheaded by dmhFund President Mark Segal, has secured $11 million in [...]
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Cross posted from WhiteHouse.gov Across the country, organizations and individuals are doing important work to address the housing needs of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) people and prevent homelessness among members of the LGBT community. Earlier this month, hundreds of advocates, community organizers, and interested members of the public came together in Detroit, Michigan [...]
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