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Affordable Housing Solutions in Reach Webinar
This insightful and challenging webinar features Kimber Watson, a future homeowner in the Habitat for Humanity program, as well as program leaders with Habitat in several counties in the Presbytery's footprint. They reveal the poverty and race barriers to homeownership, the solutions offered by the Habitat model, and ways for congregations and members to become involved. Also announced is our Presbytery challenge for creative and crafty folks, with a cash prize!
Judy Jaggard, Moderator of the Presbytery of Milwaukee, recently interviewed Tammie King-Johnson, manager of House of Mercy Shelter and chair of Wisconsin Inter-Agency Council on Homelessness-Racial Equity Workgroup. Watch the interview now.
This insightful and challenging webinar features Kimber Watson, a future homeowner in the Habitat for Humanity program, as well as program leaders with Habitat in several counties in the Presbytery's footprint. They reveal the poverty and race barriers to homeownership, the solutions offered by the Habitat model, and ways for congregations and members to become involved. Also announced is our Presbytery challenge for creative and crafty folks, with a cash prize!
Judy Jaggard, Moderator of the Presbytery of Milwaukee, recently interviewed Tammie King-Johnson, manager of House of Mercy Shelter and chair of Wisconsin Inter-Agency Council on Homelessness-Racial Equity Workgroup. Watch the interview now.
Learn
According to Need a project of 99% Invisible podcast produced by Katie Mingle
"Black Homeowner, 2 Appraisals, $62,000 Difference" article by Elvia Malagon
Breakdown Whiteness: Housing website
"Congregation Helps Homeless by Providing a 'Room in the Inn'" article by Frischknecht Jackson
Collaborate with community leaders to rehab homes in low income areas. Pastors United Development Initiative video with Pastor Greg Lewis and Dean Muller.
Equity, Justice, & Housing Stability interview with Krystina Kohler, United Way's Financial Stability Portfolio Manager
Read Evicted by Matthew Desmond to better understand the unstable rental situation for thousands in Wisconsin.
A Hand and a Home: Foundations for Success from the Wisconsin Interagency Council on Homelessness
Housing and Justice Timeline assembled by Maysam Adbeljaber and Ayodeji Obayomi
"Missoula Interfaith Collaborative Fighting Homelessness in Montana" article by Darla Carter
"Morgan Stanley says Housing Discrimination has Taken a Huge Toll on the Economy" article by Jeff Cox
"RACE - The Power of an Illusion" online companion to California Newsreel's 3-part documentary about race in society, science, and history
"Race and Reality: The Scourge of Segregation" article by Ray Sanchez
"Sacrament Group Amplifies the Voice of the Homeless" article by Darla Carter
"Tree of Life Center Affordable Housing Development" blog posting
"Two Cleveland Houses Tell a Story of America's Unequal Recovery" article by Shawn Donnan
"Black Homeowner, 2 Appraisals, $62,000 Difference" article by Elvia Malagon
Breakdown Whiteness: Housing website
"Congregation Helps Homeless by Providing a 'Room in the Inn'" article by Frischknecht Jackson
Collaborate with community leaders to rehab homes in low income areas. Pastors United Development Initiative video with Pastor Greg Lewis and Dean Muller.
Equity, Justice, & Housing Stability interview with Krystina Kohler, United Way's Financial Stability Portfolio Manager
Read Evicted by Matthew Desmond to better understand the unstable rental situation for thousands in Wisconsin.
A Hand and a Home: Foundations for Success from the Wisconsin Interagency Council on Homelessness
Housing and Justice Timeline assembled by Maysam Adbeljaber and Ayodeji Obayomi
"Missoula Interfaith Collaborative Fighting Homelessness in Montana" article by Darla Carter
"Morgan Stanley says Housing Discrimination has Taken a Huge Toll on the Economy" article by Jeff Cox
"RACE - The Power of an Illusion" online companion to California Newsreel's 3-part documentary about race in society, science, and history
"Race and Reality: The Scourge of Segregation" article by Ray Sanchez
"Sacrament Group Amplifies the Voice of the Homeless" article by Darla Carter
"Tree of Life Center Affordable Housing Development" blog posting
"Two Cleveland Houses Tell a Story of America's Unequal Recovery" article by Shawn Donnan
Act
Watch a short video about House of Mercy shelter and donate time or money to help
Work with local authorities and developers on affordable housing solutions
Advocate against unjust evictions through community or national organization
Create hygiene kits for the Wacinyan Tipi Homeless Shelter
Get involved with Ezekiel Community Economic Development Corporation’s efforts to revitalize Milwaukee neighborhoods with the collaboration of minority firms with purpose of job creation, home ownership, and skilled training
Donate to or volunteer with your local Habitat for Humanity organization
Provide household items and furniture to Tippecanoe’s Project Home ministry
Volunteer or donate to Capuchin Community Services
Work with local authorities and developers on affordable housing solutions
Advocate against unjust evictions through community or national organization
Create hygiene kits for the Wacinyan Tipi Homeless Shelter
Get involved with Ezekiel Community Economic Development Corporation’s efforts to revitalize Milwaukee neighborhoods with the collaboration of minority firms with purpose of job creation, home ownership, and skilled training
Donate to or volunteer with your local Habitat for Humanity organization
Provide household items and furniture to Tippecanoe’s Project Home ministry
Volunteer or donate to Capuchin Community Services
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