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Advocacy

working to advance and advocate for affordable housing 

Habitat for Humanity of Summit County works to advance and advocate for policies and systems that eliminate barriers to adequate, affordable homeonwership at the local, state, and national level. 

 

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Join us by urging Congress to act to invest in our nation’s affordable housing supply. Use this simple form to email your members of Congress

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Advocacy Committee

This group comprised of both board and non-board members work to engage and educate the general public and policy makers through collaborative efforts based on 4 key areas of focus including:

  1. advancing homeownership opportunities for lower-income households
  2. promoting access to a range of safe, healthy, and affordable housing options
  3. promoting financial stability for individuals and families
  4. cultivating and preserving healthy and vibrant communities 
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Building Equity

As an affordable housing organization that works daily to ensure everyone has a decent place to live, we publish a bi-annual advocacy newsletter in March and September of each year. Newsletters are sent to all Summit County municipal leaders and state/federal representatives.

The purpose of this newsletter is to highlight affordable housing and neighborhood revitalisation projects, policy and action – to celebrate progress and work towards our future together.

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How to Get Involved

There are many ways for local, state and federal Habitat advocates and politicians to get involved including:

  • attend a new home dedication
  • invite your colleagues
  • repost our social media posts
  • join our Advocacy Committee
  • donate through volunteerism, ReStore, financial contributions

Policy & Advocacy in Action