A Win for Affordable Housing and Section 8: Congress Boosts Funding for Families in Need
On March 17, 2025, President Trump signed a new government funding bill that not only preserves critical housing programs but also delivers a significant boost to the Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) program—commonly known as Section 8.
Tubbs Fire Survivor Sparks Housing Revolution
In a gripping interview, Steve Schneider recounts the harrowing night of the Tubbs Fire that devastated his home and community. In the early morning hours of Oct. 7, 2017, he reflects on how that fateful night would alter the course of his life and shape his destiny forever. Read the Article published in the Community […]
7 takeaways from our investigation into California homeless shelters
By Lauren Hepler, calmatters.org All across California, temporary homeless shelters have become the foundation of taxpayer-funded efforts to get people off the street. Our new investigation found that shelters have instead become housing purgatory. They’re often a mess — dangerous, chaotic and ultimately ineffective at finding people lasting housing. Read the Article
From Survivor to Advocate: A Mission to Transform Disaster Relief Housing
In October 2017, my life was forever changed by the devastating Tubbs Fire, one of California’s most destructive wildfires at the time. Like so many others, I lost my home, my sense of security, and tragically, my beloved dog, Seymour.
2025 – Revolutionizing Affordable Housing with California’s New Laws
This year marks a pivotal moment for affordable housing in California. With innovative laws now in effect, Homes 4 the Homeless is leading the way. By leveraging progressive legislation and our exclusive NESSEL housing solutions, we’re transforming underutilized properties into thriving communities that offer dignity, sustainability, and hope.
U.S. homelessness rises 18% amid affordable housing shortage
Homelessness rose 18% in the U.S. this year as the affordable housing crisis, inflation, stagnant wages and natural disasters pummeled communities across the country, federal officials said Friday. More than 771,000 people — or about 23 of every 10,000 — experienced homelessness when the national count was conducted in January, according to an annual report by […]
Homes 4 the Homeless Raises $33,000 for Trinity School in Bellavista, Colombia, and Launches New Housing Campaign
Homes 4 the Homeless is proud to announce the successful conclusion of a fundraising campaign that raised $33,000 to support Trinity School in Bellavista, Colombia.
NLIHC and Pew – Widespread Support for More Housing
NLIHC and Pew Charitable Trusts released today a new research brief, Homeowners, Renters, and Households of All Incomes Back Housing Reforms. Based on a national survey, the brief highlights the majority support among households with low, moderate, and high incomes and among homeowners and renters for state and local policies that would enable more homes of various […]
Rep. Schiff announces nearly $600 million for affordable housing in California
Washington, D.C.— Today, Representative Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) announced that nearly $600 million is coming to California through the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to support local efforts to address homelessness and housing affordability across the state. Read the Press Release
Affordable Housing for Sonoma County
Homes 4 the Homeless is proposing an affordable housing project for 5-10 people in Sonoma County based on a design created for Newark.
