“We talked a lot about the impact of COVID on housing,” Howard said.
That impact has been significant, from crowding multiple families into one home to the effect remote learning has had on the workforce.
During the conference, 24 Colorado Habitat representatives met with most of the state’s congressional delegation, or at least those representatives’ staff members. Meetings were held with staffers from both Democratic and Republican representatives.
“Housing is so nonpartisan,” Howard said. “Everyone can relate to simple, decent, affordable housing.”
Habitat representatives talked to staffers about how that type of housing builds strength, stability and self-reliance among those who participate in the nonprofit’s efforts.