Jun 17, 2020 | Annie's Advocacy |
Housing insecurity during COVID-19 COVID-19 has impacted every aspect of our lives. As of April 2020, the national unemployment rate skyrocketed to 14.7 percent, putting 20.5 million people out of work. In North Carolina, the unemployment rate reached 12.2%, the...
Jan 30, 2020 | Annie's Advocacy |
What is the Census? The census is a constitutionally mandated count of every person living in the United States occurring every decade. Each state’s population impacts redistricting and the allocation of congressional seats. Census data affects our ability to ensure...
Jan 8, 2020 | Annie's Advocacy |
Despite the Fair Housing Act (FHA) which prohibits discrimination when advertising housing, members of protected classes are still finding the playing field isn’t level. Applicants may see statements such as “no kids,” “Christian housing,” and...
Oct 22, 2019 | Annie's Advocacy |
What is RedliningRedlining forever shaped America’s residential patterns. The Homeowners Loan Corporation (HOLC), created as part of the New Deal to refinance home mortgages in default due to the 1929 crash, evaluated neighborhoods and broke them into four “lending...
Aug 19, 2019 | Annie's Advocacy |
This advocacy mini-series will cover different aspects of the Fair Housing Act and how this legislation shaped the American housing landscape.What is the Fair Housing ActThe Fair Housing Act prevents discrimination in housing (rental and homeownership) based on seven...
Mar 18, 2019 | Annie's Advocacy |
Welcome to CASA’s new Advocacy Blog! We’ll use this space to talk about housing issues in the news that matter to the people we serve. Today’s topic: Housing and the Minimum...
CASA’s COVID-19 Response
A Reason for LivingBill moved into his CASA apartment as soon as construction was ...