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LIHEAP: A Valuable Lifeline for Those Needing Help With Utility Expenses
LIHEAP, formally known as the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program, was established by Congress more than 30 years ago. Overseen by the Department of Health and Human Services and operated by state ...
The Intersection of Health and Housing: Medicaid's Innovative Approach to Combat Homelessness
For over a decade, researchers and advocates have emphasized the intrinsic link between housing and healthcare. This fall marks a crucial turning point as federal Medicaid fun...
Helping Families Keep a Roof Over Their Heads: Rental Assistance Programs Provide a Lifeline
Across the country, many families are struggling to keep up with rent payments and avoid eviction or foreclosure. The economic impacts of the pandemic have made it especially diffic...
The Good Neighbor Next Door Program
The Good Neighbor Next Door program gives qualified individuals an opportunity to purchase homes with a significant 50 percent discount. It's intended to encourage community helpers to move into the same communities that they provide a serv...
Exploring Condemned Properties: What It Means to Buy Them
Interested in getting a bargain on a home? You might consider buying a condemned property, though these come with challenges. Let's break down what a condemned house is, why one might be condemned, and what po...
New Workforce Housing Rental Assistance Program to Support Low-Income Families Launches in Small City
Milpitas has undertaken a new housing initiative to provide vital support to low-income workers and their families. The Workforce Housing Rental Assistance Program (WHRAP), a...
Community Support Offers Hope for Housing Difficulties
Housing insecurity is an issue that impacts communities across the country. While government programs provide vital assistance, local organizations are also stepping up to help. Nonprofits, charities, and community g...
Making Dreams a Reality: First-Time Home Buyer Programs to Help You Achieve Home Ownership
For many first-time home buyers, the journey towards their dream home can seem daunting and out of reach due to high home prices and interest rates. However, there is goo...
Housing Assistance Program Opens for Wildfire Victims
Jackson County is mobilizing aid for its residents still struggling with the aftermath of the Almeda and Obenchain wildfires through a promising new initiative, the Homeowner Assistance and Reconstruction Program (HARP). A...