Connecticut is seeing a record high number of evictions. During 2022, the state recorded more than 21,000 evictions filed, despite a decline from 2017 to 2020, according to the Connecticut Fair Housing Center. One of the driving factors for this increase is rising rent and a higher cost of living due to inflation. .
The transition to a new year often has people thinking about new goals. For those struggling to get by, their hopes for 2023 are more about survival, and in North Dakota, community action agencies offer guidance, which could put people on a more stable path. Sarah Hasbargen, self-sufficiency coordinator and deputy director of the Southeastern North Dakota Community Action Agency, which provides counseling for those worried about making their housing payment, said the free service can center around crafting a more manageable budget for low-income households. .
Infrastructure problems continue to plague eastern Kentucky months after severe flooding left thousand of residents without housing. According to FEMA, missed inspections or no response to contact attempts have left more than 2,000 thousand people ineligible for assistance. Scott McReynolds, executive director, Housing Development Alliance, explained at a recent press conference that because so many homes were built in the floodplain, it has been a challenge to find available land to rebuild, and what land remains sits much higher up on mountaintops. .
Amid a challenging housing market, Minnesota has released annual funds to provide more affordable homes around the state. It coincides with efforts in different regions to boost options which will not price out those searching for housing stability. This month, the Minnesota Housing board of directors approved $165 million it said will create and preserve more than 2,000 homes, apartments and other units. .
A Bellingham man who supports people with dementia has received one of the most prestigious awards for volunteerism in Washington state. The Washington Andrus Award for Community Service recognizes volunteers who are age 50 or older. This year, AARP Washington has selected Tom Oliver, lead volunteer of Project Lifesaver for Dementia Support Northwest. .