Advocacy Resources

Advocacy Resources Job Listings Members Only Members Only : Member Benefits News News : Grant Opportunities Video Library

Now Available: Home Repair Fact Sheets by State
Now Available: Home Repair Fact Sheets by State

Preserving affordable housing means preserving the homes people live in. Our new fact sheets for all 50 states and select localities offer vital repair data, homeownership trends, and more to support your advocacy. Continue Reading

Postedby Emma Carrasco
Date posted07/30/2025


Whole‑Home Repairs Included in Major Federal Housing Proposal
Whole‑Home Repairs Included in Major Federal Housing Proposal

The Whole-Home Repairs Act is included in the bipartisan ROAD to Housing Act of 2025. This pilot program would support critical repairs for low-income homeowners and small landlords, promoting safer, more affordable housing. Learn what’s in the bill and how to stay informed. Continue Reading

Postedby Emma Carrasco
Date posted07/28/2025


Effects of the New Tax Bill on Home Repair: Unpacking H.R. 1
Effects of the New Tax Bill on Home Repair: Unpacking H.R. 1

With many public policies affecting nonprofits receiving national attention in recent weeks, it is critical to address the potential impacts. Continue Reading

Postedby Melanie Campbell
Date posted07/25/2025


Older Americans Month: Our Work is More Important than Ever
Older Americans Month: Our Work is More Important than Ever

May is Older Americans Month. Coalition for Home Repair members have helped more than 90,000 low-income older Americans age in place. Continue Reading

Postedby Emma Carrasco
Date posted04/30/2025


Coalition for Home Repair Launches Survey to Capture Funding Impacts to Home Preservation
Coalition for Home Repair Launches Survey to Capture Funding Impacts to Home Preservation

The Coalition for Home Repair is launching a survey to better understand how federal funding cuts have affected your organization and the communities you serve. Continue Reading

Postedby Emma Carrasco
Date posted04/7/2025


Repairing Homes, Rebuilding Communities: A Call for Equity
Repairing Homes, Rebuilding Communities: A Call for Equity

As we honor Black History Month, it's essential to acknowledge the longstanding systemic barriers faced by Black households (and Black communities at large). While homeownership has long been recognized as a primary pathway to wealth-building, many Black families continue to be disproportionately... Continue Reading

Postedby Emma Carrasco
Date posted02/3/2025


Housing Equity Toolkit
Housing Equity Toolkit

Coalition for Home Repair members have helped more than 21,000 Black or African American, Hispanic, or minority homeowners with low incomes access safe and healthy homes. In alignment with our goals to expand access to home repair programs nationwide, this toolkit is available at no cost to home... Continue Reading

Postedby Emma Carrasco
Date posted01/31/2025


Coalition Launches Digital Housing Equity Toolkit
Coalition Launches Digital Housing Equity Toolkit

The Housing Equity Toolkit serves as a hub for reports, case studies, articles, and fast facts to equip and empower housing advocates to drive policy change and promote housing equity. Continue Reading

Postedby Emma Carrasco
Date posted01/31/2025


Advocacy Alert - Federal Grants Freeze, Contact your Members of Congress
Advocacy Alert - Federal Grants Freeze, Contact your Members of Congress

Advocacy Alert regarding the Freeze on Federal Funds Continue Reading

Postedby Emma Carrasco
Date posted01/30/2025


Harvard Report Takeaways on the State and Effectiveness of Home Repair Programs
Harvard Report Takeaways on the State and Effectiveness of Home Repair Programs

Want more on housing advocacy and research? Sign up for Updates. Earlier this month, a comprehensive report prepared by Carlos Martín and Sophia Wedeen (HJCHS), Alan Mallach (Center for Community Progress), Todd Swanstrom (University of Missouri-St.Louis), and Austin Harrison (Rhodes... Continue Reading

Postedby Emma Carrasco
Date posted09/23/2024


State of the Nation's Housing 2024 Report Summary
State of the Nation's Housing 2024 Report Summary

A recap of The State of the Nation's Housing 2024 report by the Harvard Joint Center for Housing Studies and the key takeaways for home repair nonprofits. Continue Reading

Postedby Emma Carrasco
Date posted06/25/2024


Advocacy Tools for Older Adult Home Modifications
Advocacy Tools for Older Adult Home Modifications

Coalition for Home Repair members have helped more than 79,000 low-income older Americans age in place. In alignment with our goals to expand access to home repair programs nationwide, this toolkit is available at no cost to home repair nonprofits, community leaders, and partners.  Continue Reading

Postedby Emma Carrasco
Date posted05/7/2024