Three hundred seventy-three organizations and 657 individuals have signed onto a letter in support of funding for U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development (RD) programs that provide essential assistance to America’s rural and small town communities for Fiscal Year (FY) 2018. The FY 2017 House and Senate Agriculture Appropriation Bills, H.R. 5054 and… Continue reading Funding for Rural America Matters
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National Rural Housing Coalition Releases 2017 Impact Report
On Tuesday, April 4, the National Rural Housing Coalition (NRHC) released its 2017 Impact Report. The report, which was funded through the generous contribution of Capital One, included the findings from the 2017 Impact Survey as well as the success stories from 23 rural housing organizations. The purpose of the Impact Report is to inform… Continue reading National Rural Housing Coalition Releases 2017 Impact Report
Infrastructure Includes Substandard Housing
The lack of adequate water and waste disposal systems is a major infrastructure need of rural America and it is directly link to another pressing infrastructure need – substandard housing. Most violations of federal drinking water standards are made by small communities with limited resources to dedicate to compliance. Small and rural drinking water systems… Continue reading Infrastructure Includes Substandard Housing
Advocacy Tools
Use NRHC’s Advocacy Tools to strengthen your advocacy efforts and make your voice heard on Capitol Hill. Learn how to build relationships with your Senators, Representatives, Local Media, and members of your community. Toolkits Making the Most of Congress’ Time At Home: In-District Advocacy. Learn how to best engage with your Senators and Representatives while… Continue reading Advocacy Tools
Smithsonian Magazine Recognizes Self-Help Enterprises’ Dedication to Helping America’s Working Poor
In an article published in the December 2016 issue of Smithsonian Magazine, author Dale Maharidge chronicled the struggles that many of America’s working poor, including high poverty rates, housing affordability issues and food-scarcity. While just over 43 million people, or 13.5 percent of the population, live below the poverty line ($11,880) in the United States,… Continue reading Smithsonian Magazine Recognizes Self-Help Enterprises’ Dedication to Helping America’s Working Poor
National Rural Housing Coalition Presents on the Impact of the Election on Rural Housing
On November 30, 2016, Bob Rapoza presented at the Housing Assistance Council 2016 Rural Housing Conference in Washington, D.C.. The National Rural Housing Coalition Plenary session included a discussion on what the results of the 2016 Presidential election mean for rural housing. To view the presentation materials, please click here for the PowerPoint and here for… Continue reading National Rural Housing Coalition Presents on the Impact of the Election on Rural Housing
Housing Experts Chart Course to Preserve Affordable Rural Rental Housing
National Rural Housing Coalition convenes leaders in Affordable Rental Housing to Discuss Ways to Stem Increasing Shortages in Rural America and Prepare Recommendations for Legislators Washington, D.C.— On October 4-5, the National Rural Housing Coalition (NRHC) convened leaders from the rural housing community to evaluate and prepare recommendations that will ensure affordable rental housing… Continue reading Housing Experts Chart Course to Preserve Affordable Rural Rental Housing
Income, Poverty and Population in Rural America
The U.S. Census Bureau’s annual report on poverty and income in America was released on September 13, 2016. The findings of this report have been highlighted by many sources as an example of the economic growth experienced in many communities in recent years, noting that the median household income increased 5.2 percent from 2014 to 2015,… Continue reading Income, Poverty and Population in Rural America
New Census Report on 2015 Poverty and Income Highlights the Urban/Rural Divide
Today, the US Census Bureau released their annual report on poverty and income. Economists predicted an increase of 1 to 2 percent in incomes in 2015, but the report showed a surprising 5.2 percent increase. A closer look at the data reveals a stark contrast between the economy in urban and rural communities. Urban Areas on the… Continue reading New Census Report on 2015 Poverty and Income Highlights the Urban/Rural Divide
Achieving the American Dream through Programs that Work
Alton and Robin Alexander lived in Western Michigan with their two daughters in a comfortable, modest and safe neighborhood prior to the Great Recession. However, as the nation’s economy struggled, this family of four lost their home and was forced to move into a substandard rental unit. The Alexanders’ story is not unique. Homeownership is… Continue reading Achieving the American Dream through Programs that Work