Is DOGE Coming After NeighborWorks?
Though it hasn’t taken any action yet, DOGE has officially assigned a team to NeighborWorks America. The congressionally chartered nonprofit provides resources and training to a network of hundreds of local organizations that develop affordable housing and support homeowners and communities.
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How Social Housing Won in Seattle, Despite a Flood of Big Tech Money
Voters chose to provide a new social housing development authority with the funding it needs to succeedโdespite opposition from the mayor and tech corporations.
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ICE Is Coming to Your BuildingโAre You Ready?
If you have residents or clients who might be targeted by ICE (you do), itโs crucial to know what to do, and what not to do, when immigration officials show up.
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How Education and Housing Advocates Worked Together to Win More Rental Assistance
In Maryland, parents and school leaders joined with housing advocates to win additional rental assistance, targeted to families in the state’s community schools.
In the Trump 2.0 Era, โOrganizing Is the Antidoteโ
Tenant organizers and advocates say the only way to protect communities is to stay the courseโorganizing for housing rights, tenant protections, and political power.

Clybourne Park on Stage, Housing Inequity in Real LifeโA Post-Show Reflection
Clybourne Parkโa play exploring race, real estate, and community tensionsโcan set the stage for discussion on the lasting impacts of housing discrimination, gentrification, and the fight for affordability. What lessons can we take from the past to shape a more just housing future?

These HUD Cuts Have Gotten Less Attention, But the Effects Will Still Be Harmful
Technical assistance might seem dull, but itโs vital for addressing the homelessness and housing crisis. And it’s about to be a lot harder for federal grantees to get.
The Climate Crisis Hits Tenants Hardest. They’re Fighting Back.
From California to North Carolina, tenants are organizing to demand protections from natural disasters.
In Barcelona, Rent Control Shows PromiseโBut Short Term Rentals Limit Progress
It’s been a year since Catalunya implemented rent control. How well is it working, and why have tenants rallied for more protections?
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For 50 years, Shelterforce has been at the forefront of affordable housing and community development, championing stories of resilience, innovation, and advocacy that have shaped communities across the nation. Join us in Newark, NJ, for an unforgettable two-day event as we commemorate this incredible milestone and chart the course for the next chapter of our mission. A Legacy of Impact, A Future of Possibilities.
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Trump, Homelessness, and the Road Ahead, a Webinar
The Trump administration’s policies are putting homelessness services at risk. How can housing advocates respond to those threats?
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Fixing the Housing Crisis Beyond Supply, a Webinar
What are the root causes of the housing crisis and how can we address them?
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The Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund, a Shelterforce Webinar
What is the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund and how will it benefit affordable housing residents and community development organizations?
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Co-op Ownership of Mobile Home Communities, A Webinar
There’s a growing number of manufactured housing owners who are joining together to buy their mobile home parks. We chat with residents, advocates, and technical assistance providers about the ins and outs of buying land together.
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