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Low-income Housing
 Websites presented in alphabetical order Habitat for Humanity 
 This organization "is a nonprofit, ecumenical Christian housing ministry. ... Habitat invites people of all backgrounds, races and religions to build houses together in partnership with families in need." The site includes a FAQ, a history, descriptions of projects throughout the world (such as the Jimmy Carter Work Project), a database of local affiliates, volunteer and homeowner stories, photos, video clips, and more. Searchable. Available in several languages. http://www.habitat.org Topics: Charity & Nonprofit Resources, Housing, Jobs & Work, Poverty Last updated Jun 8, 2005 National Low Income Housing Coalition (NLIHC)
This organization's policy agenda includes fair housing, homelessness, rural housing, and other affordable housing issues. The NLIHC website features research reports, data, and other publications on housing topics. Also includes a housing FAQ, comments on proposed legislation and regulations, and related housing advocacy links. http://www.nlihc.org Topics: Housing, Poverty Last updated Dec 9, 2006 Subsidized Apartment Search
"The housing choice voucher program is the federal government's major program for assisting very low-income families, the elderly, and the disabled to afford decent, safe, and sanitary housing in the private market." This site provides a searchable database of subsidized housing units, also known as Section 8 housing. Search by location (state, county, city), housing type, and number of bedrooms. From the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). http://www.hud.gov/apps/section8/ Topics: Housing, Poverty Last updated Aug 13, 2003 Washington LawHelp
This "guide to free civil legal services for low-income persons and seniors in Washington" state includes forms and educational materials for various civil legal problems. Topics include family law, civil rights, government benefits, and American Indian issues. Available in English and Spanish; some resources are provided in other languages. From Pro Bono Net and the Northwest Justice Project. http://www.washingtonlawhelp.org/ Topics: Housing, Poverty, Seniors, Women Last updated Oct 30, 2005 |
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