Rebuilding Without Renters Insurance: Rob’s Story
After a movie-like getaway, Rob lost his car, home, and work equipment to the LA wildfires. Weeks later, another family tragedy hit.
‘Embers Around Our Faces’: Amanda’s Story
Amanda’s family fled when LA’s wildfires swept through their tight-knit neighborhood, engulfing many homes in flames. Read how they started over, even against the odds.
Surviving LA’s Wildfire: Bryce’s Story
Facing LA's wildfires, Bryce had an impossible choice: stay or flee? Hear their firsthand account of surviving the blaze, grappling with the decision to stay, and facing financial hardship. A story of living through a climate disaster and the resulting deep-seated uncertainty about the future.
Exploring the Link Between Housing and Healthcare Costs and Weather Events
Households that experienced a weather event were also more likely to face a range of unexpected housing- and health-related expenses.
How Can Employers Help Increase Access to Affordable Housing?
Three takeaways from our recent Member-exclusive Executive Roundtable on how organizations can help employees access affordable housing.
Easing the Housing Burden: How Employers Can Assist With Housing Costs
Join fellow Members for a virtual interactive discussion on the different ways they’re addressing employees' needs for affordable housing.
From Innovation To Impact: A Founder’s Story
Listen in as Wemimo Abbey, Co-Founder and Co-CEO of fintech unicorn Esusu, reflects on his entrepreneurial journey and his vision for a world where everyone can access safe, affordable housing.
Renter Financial Health and Financial Shock-Absorbers
Join 2022 Financial Solutions Lab Exchange grantee Flagstone Initiative as they discuss how early intervention can support renters’ financial health.
The Role of Government Interventions in Financial Health: A Conversation with Foundation Communities
Andrew Dunn sat down with Kori Hattemer, Director of Financial Programs at Foundation Communities, a nonprofit organization that provides affordable housing in 23 communities in Austin and North Texas, on how pandemic-related government interventions are affecting recipients’ financial health.
Eviction Prevention: Tips for Effective Resident Engagement
Provided by NeighborWorks America, this research examines the most common reasons for loss of rental housing and identifies which resources vulnerable renters need to achieve housing stability.
Affordable Housing: Changing the World, One Room at a Time
In this session, PadSplit founder Atticus LeBlanc frames the complex challenge of affordable housing; explains how the pandemic has exacerbated an already dire situation for workers in sectors like public service, healthcare, retail, and hospitality; and shares his mission to provide affordable housing, one room at a time.