Housing & Home Ownership

RESULTS advocates for policies that increase access to affordable rental housing, support homeownership, and tackle the racial wealth divide in the U.S.

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Grassroots Spotlight

Young advocates get their message through to Congress

“I never thought I’d actually be able to see my representative in person,” said Mercedeh Tavacoli as she sat on a stone bench on Capitol Hill and took a breath.

Latest from the Hill

Lots to Celebrate in Final Government Spending Bills

Before the holidays, Congress reached an agreement on spending bills and taxes and sent two packages to the president for signature. The good news is that the December 2019 deal includes an additional $239 million for global health programs and billions for housing assistance. And while the final package did not include critical expansions of tax credits for low-income workers and families, your hard work laid a strong foundation – including some bipartisan momentum – for when taxes are discussed again.

Analysis & Commentary

New poverty data makes it clear – there is much work to do

On September 10, the U.S. Census released annual poverty report outlining the latest data on poverty in America. The results were mixed.

Sep 23rd 2019 | Housing & Home Ownership | Inequality & Tax Policy | U.S. Health & Nutrition

Grassroots Spotlight

Grassroots Spotlight: Willie Dickerson

Willie Dickerson’s white mustache twitches as he pauses for a moment, thinking hard. We have just asked him how many of his letters to the editor have been published around the country. He finally responds, “Around a thousand, but I’m not sure of exact numbers.”

Aug 01st 2019 | Global Child & Maternal Health | Global Fund to Fight AIDS, TB & Malaria | Housing & Home Ownership | Inequality & Tax Policy

Latest from the Hill

The 2019 RESULTS International Conference – Highlights

“We have never lived in a world where there isn’t poverty, but we know that this world is possible.” Read highlights from the 2019 RESULTS International Conference!

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Press Releases

White House proposal would undermine the fight against poverty in the United States

Today’s shortsighted budget is yet another reminder of why we need policymakers to focus on constructive, bipartisan solutions – not undermining the effective policies we already know work.

Feb 10th 2020 | Housing & Home Ownership | Inequality & Tax Policy | U.S. Health & Nutrition

Press Releases

UPDATE: New administration rule threatens immigrant families

Today the administration announced that it is moving forward with a rule proposed last fall that will force immigrants to risk food, health care, and housing assistance in order to stay in the U.S.

Aug 12th 2019 | Housing & Home Ownership | U.S. Health & Nutrition

Lobbying Tools

RESULTS Affordable Housing Congressional Requests Spring 2020

Use this “leave behind” in your lobby meetings this spring to urge your members Congress to stand up for low-income Americans by including emergency rental assistance and nutrition assistance in the next round of COVID-19 legislation.

Apr 15th 2020 | Housing & Home Ownership

Monthly Action Sheets (U.S. Poverty)

April 2020: Urge Congress to Prioritize Housing and Hunger with Meetings and Media

As the health and economic impacts of the COVID-19 outbreak mount, Americans living near or below the poverty line are experiencing hardships no one should have to bear. With members on Congress on recess this month, use virtual lobby meetings and letters to the editor to remind them to prioritize housing and hunger in the next COVID-19 response bill. (Word version)

Apr 07th 2020 | Housing & Home Ownership | U.S. Health & Nutrition

Lobbying Tools (U.S. Poverty)

Spring 2020 US Poverty Laser Talk: Emergency Rental Assistance and a Renters’ Credit

Use this laser talk to make the case for emergency rental assistance for millions of families struggling to keep a roof over their heads, a national moratorium on evictions, and for bold solutions to address our affordable housing crisis including a renters’ credit.

Mar 31st 2020 | Housing & Home Ownership

Webinar (U.S. and Global Poverty)

March 2020 National Webinar: Making a Renters’ Credit and Global Child Nutrition a Priority

Guest Speakers: Sarah Saadian, Vice President of Public Policy at the National Low Income Housing Coalition (NLIHC); Shawn Baker, Chief Nutritionist at the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID)

Join the webinar via Zoom on March 7 at 1 pm ET, or dial (669) 900-6833 or (929) 436-2866, meeting ID 994 444 828

March 2020 Webinar Recording

March 2020 National Webinar Slides (PDF)

March 2020 National Webinar Slides (PPT)

Mar 06th 2020 | Global Nutrition | Housing & Home Ownership

Monthly Action Sheets (U.S. Poverty)

March 2020 U.S. Poverty Action: Engage New People In Advocacy (updated)

The COVID-19 outbreak will have a huge impact on low-income Americans trying to secure stable housing, which means our advocacy is crucial now more than ever. Use spring recess meetings and our April 4 webinar with Nicholas Kristof to invite new people in the advocacy to end poverty. (Word version)

Mar 05th 2020 | Housing & Home Ownership

A tax credit to help more families keep a roof over their heads

Paychecks aren’t keeping up with rents. That forces millions of people in the U.S. to choose between a place to live and their other basic needs. And for some, it means not having a place to live at all. A renters’ tax credit could help change this.

Feb 20th 2020 | Housing & Home Ownership | Inequality & Tax Policy

Monthly Action Sheets (U.S. Poverty)