new york (PRWEB) June 08, 2021 The NHP Foundation (NHPF), in collaboration with the City of New Haven and WRSHIP, announces the acquisition of funding to
Build public housing in the suburbs to improve population health
The Eastview Terrace II property in New Haven, operated by the New Haven Housing Authority.
The COVID-19 pandemic has brought renewed attention to a pre-existing and severe affordable rental housing crisis throughout the U.S. and here in Connecticut. Prior to the pandemic, there was no state in this country where a full-time minimum wage job was sufficient to affordably rent a one- bedroom apartment. Here in Connecticut, nearly two full-time jobs were needed.
Danya Keene and Andrew Fenelon
Today, after 11 months of pandemic related economic recession, renters are increasingly falling behind on rent. Furthermore, this affordable housing crisis has undoubtedly contributed to America’s COVID-19 epidemic, highlighting that adequate and affordable housing is critical to the health of our communities.