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How to Effectively Talk to Your Lawmakers About the Renter Tax Credit

The affordable housing crisis has reached a fever-pitch. For many, stable housing is out of reach for myriad reasons like low housing supply, rents rising faster than wages, and inflation making everything more expensive. RESULTS’s Set the Agenda campaign aims to paint a clear picture for lawmakers of the dire economic reality for millions of households. Learn more about the Renter Tax Credit and tips on how to initiate effective conversations with your lawmakers.

February 1, 2023 | Economic Justice in the Tax Code | Housing

Don’t let politicians cut housing aid

Don’t let politicians cut housing aid

Housing vouchers and food stamps helped my family escape a dangerous situation. Will families today get the same chance?

February 1, 2023 | Experts on Poverty | Housing | Lived Experience Perspectives | U.S. Health & Nutrition

Key Takeaways from the Biden-Harris Administration’s Spotlight on Plight of Renters

On January 25, the White House unveiled a Blueprint for a Renters Bill of Rights along with new actions the Biden-Harris administration will undertake to protect renters and promote rental affordability. Learn more about some key points and analysis from this White House Blueprint that impact RESULTS housing advocacy.

January 30, 2023 | Housing

An Expanded Child Tax Credit Can Help Combat Hunger and Homelessness

An Expanded Child Tax Credit Can Help Combat Hunger and Homelessness

The expanded Child Tax Credit can combat Hunger and Homelessness if congress acts to expand it now! Find out how!

November 18, 2022 | Economic Justice in the Tax Code | Housing | U.S. Health & Nutrition

Making the Conservative Case for the CTC

Making the Conservative Case for the CTC

In 2021, Congress enacted the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) which cut child poverty by more than a third by expanding the Child Tax Credit (CTC) to reach the lowest income families. ARPA also increased the benefit amount and created monthly payments. Those monthly CTC payments helped families put food on the table, pay the rent, and keep the lights on.

September 1, 2022 | Economic Justice in the Tax Code | Housing

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March 2021 U.S. Poverty Monthly Policy Forum: Housing and Taxes – Where to Next?

RESULTS’ Meredith Dodson reviews new data on hardship amidst the pandemic and why it is important that we expand access to housing assistance as part of new recovery legislation. She also discusses the amazing opportunity we have to dramatically reduce poverty through expansions of the Earned Income Tax Credit and Child Tax Credit. Watch the recording and chat and review the slides from the forum.

March 19, 2021 | Economic Justice in the Tax Code | Housing

How Do I Meet with my Congressional Office? (Jan. 2021)

Learn the basics of meeting with members of Congress and their staff including scheduling a meeting, preparing for it, running it, and following up afterward. Also, learn the basics of RESULTS EPIC Laser Talk so you can speak powerfully when meeting with lawmakers. Listen to the recording and view the slides from this training.

January 22, 2021 | Housing

Candidate Engagement for the 2020 Elections

According to the Cook Political Report, there are nearly 100 competitive races and/or open seats in the House for the 2020 elections. A competitive race is an opportunity to influence and to develop relationships with candidates. Why? Because they are very interested in connecting with voting constituents!

Check out the recording and slides (pdf version)for our Candidate Engagement webinar and find laser talks and a leave behind to build a relationship with House candidates now.

October 8, 2020 | Global Poverty Budget & Appropriations | Housing

September 2020 U.S. Poverty Laser Talks: Tell Congress to Pass COVID Relief Bill that Includes Rental and Nutrition Assistance

Use these two laser talks to make the case for emergency rental assistance for millions of families struggling to keep a roof over their heads and to boost SNAP benefits for hungry Americans until the current crisis ends. (Printable versions: Word/PDF)

September 17, 2020 | Housing | U.S. Health & Nutrition

August 2020: Congress must include housing assistance in COVID bill

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