Age and Aging in Rural America
We live in a multi-generational world which increasingly impacts every facet of society from healthcare to employment and housing. With the continued transition of Baby Boomers into older age, the […]
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Updates and Recommendations for PPP Loan Recipients
As of August 6, 2020, more than 5.1 million organizations have received loans through the Paycheck Protection Program, which was created to help small businesses and their employees during the economic recession resulting […]
HAC Condemns Weak Fair Housing Rule
The Housing Assistance Council (HAC) strongly opposes the dismantling of the 2015 Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing (AFFH) rule. A new Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) regulation, announced in July and […]
HAC News: August 6, 2020
HAC News Formats. pdf August 6, 2020 Vol. 49, No. 16 CONGRESS Negotiations continue on more economic relief. Federal eviction protections and increased unemployment assistance have expired, and congressional and White House leaders […]
Update: COVID-19 in Rural America – August 2, 2020
The COVID-19 pandemic is a global health crisis affecting nearly every community – including Rural America. While there are still many uncertainties, the health crisis changes daily and the pandemic’s impact on […]
Rural Veterans and Local Nonprofits Receive Critical Housing Support
Contact: Dan Stern, dan@ruralhome.org Shonterria Charleston, ahrv@ruralhome.org 202-842-8600 Rural Veterans and Local Nonprofits Receive Critical Housing Support Funded by The Home Depot Foundation Washington, D.C., July 24, 2020 – Veterans and […]
HAC News: July 23, 2020
HAC News Formats. pdf July 23, 2020 Vol. 49, No. 15 Eviction protections expiring, lawmakers negotiating. The Trump Administration and House and Senate leaders are negotiating the next coronavirus relief package, but […]
Thank you for supporting rural housing programs
HAC would like to thank the more than 100 organizations who signed on in support of rural housing’s inclusion in the next COVID-19 relief package! We value and appreciate your […]
“There Is More Work To Be Done” Call for Artists
Honoring the legacy of photographer George Ballis (1925-2010) and his deep ties to rural housing & community development, the Housing Assistance Council (HAC) with support from the National Endowment for […]
Rural Voices: Housing an Aging Rural America
Download a pdf version of Rural Voices All members of our communities, particularly older residents, should have access to safe and affordable housing, quality healthcare, and a nurturing support system, regardless […]