Housing is in short supply and new construction has become very expensive. This is making housing unaffordable and leaving people homeless. Many different agencies and nonprofits are trying to help solve this multi-pronged, complicated issue.
N&R Publications creates informative and solution-based stories to encourage dialogue and awareness about this issue, as well as to celebrate those working on bold and affordable housing solutions.
Published May 2022
Digital Stories
We believe in housing that is affordable for all. CHIP is a private, nonprofit 501(c)(3) corporation serving Butte, Glenn, Tehama, Shasta, Sutter, Yuba and Colusa counties. We assist low-income and rural disadvantaged residents, seniors and others who lack financial resources or knowledge to improve or provide adequately for their housing. Our organization has built more than 2,600 housing units in our seven-county service area and is acknowledged as an innovator and leader in rural housing issues.
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Published Feb 2022
Digital Stories
BRIDGE Housing strengthens communities and improves the lives of its residents, beginning—but not ending—with affordable housing. Since 1983, BRIDGE has been a mission-driven nonprofit that pays close attention to the double bottom line of financial and social return on investment, always in pursuit of quality, quantity, affordability and in keeping with our core values.
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Help those experiencing homelessness in Tulare County with these tips, provided by the Tulare County Health and Human Services Agency.
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Published Nov 2020
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Learn how Sacramento County is responding to homelessness and helping people in need.
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Published Mar 2020
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The lack of housing that is affordable in the rapidly growing Northern Washoe County has created a public health crisis, with more and more residents priced out or rent-burdened, and few financial reserves to pay for food and medicine. Find out how a variety of creative stakeholders are working together to solve this problem.
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Published Jun 2019
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With preventative services, housing and employment assistance, SHELTER Inc. helps reduce homelessness and increase stability among the residents of Contra Costa County and Solano County.
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Published Jun 2019
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Through various programs, CalHFA helps relieve the hurdles many low and moderate income earners face when renting and buying a home in California.
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Published Jun 2019
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San Francisco's bustling Chinatown wouldn't look and feel how it does today without the hard work and protection of the Chinatown Community Development Center.
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Published May 2019
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Skyrocketing home prices and rents in California have created a true housing crisis, especially for vulnerable, low-income individuals and families. Brilliant Corners, a nonprofit supportive housing agency with offices in San Francisco and Los Angeles, is working to change that.
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Published Mar 2019
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Building a community takes more than buildings — it takes an understanding of housing development and people development. Mutual Housing California gets that. Learn how inside this publication.
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Published Aug 2018
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No one wants to die alone. And yet on average, one of Sacramento’s homeless residents dies on the streets each week. Sacramento will soon be able to offer a more dignified ending with Joshua's House, a hospice house that will provide compassionate end-of-life to people experiencing homelessness. Find out who is behind the organization and how you can help with construction and other costs to make Joshua's House a reality.
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Published Sep 2016
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Habitat for Humanity of Greater Sacramento is building two homes with the help of local faith leaders, mosques, temples and churches to make a statement about religious diversity and tolerance in our community. Learn more about this interfaith effort and how you can help! Build hope and homes -- #BuildforUnity!
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Published Apr 2016
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The problem of homelessness is more complex than many realize; housing those on the streets today is phenomenal progress, but newly homeless individuals emerge every day and need an ongoing, coordinated system of support. Sacramento Steps Forward is Sacramento's unique, home-grown solution to the ongoing problem of homelessness. What we're doing here is Sacramento is different — as a distinctively collaborative effort between public and private entities, Sacramento Steps Forward works to devise comprehensive and sustainable solutions to preventing homelessness.
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Published Dec 2015
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Sacramento's homeless youth aren't much different from their housed counterparts. Learn about the systemic issues that drive youth homelessness and the hopes these young people have for their futures. Homeless youth are part of our community's fabric and future — they just long for a place to be. Here we meet several of them who have received help through Wind Youth Services.
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Published Apr 2015
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An innovative new program in Sacramento County will give 300 families a second chance at stability and a fresh start. Approved in 2014, California Senate Bill 855 allotted $20 million for housing support to homeless CalWORKs recipients. Sacramento County was one of 42 counties that applied, and one of only 20 accepted, for this transformative program.
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Published Jan 2015
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Habitat for Humanity is widely known, but not everyone understands how the organization works. Many don't realize that Habitat needs to raise a significant amount of capital as cash-in-hand before beginning a build. While volunteers are plentiful, large cash donations are not. Habitat's retail location called ReStore sells new and gently used home goods to help raise funds to support the organization's work.
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Published Mar 2013
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When the housing market collapsed in 2007, many homeowners in California struggled to pay their mortgages. Keep Your Home California is helping homeowners stay in their homes by giving Californians the assistance they need.
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Published Apr 2012
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Habitat for Humanity ReStores sell donated, reusable home improvement materials to the public. For windows, doors, wood and even the kitchen sink, ReStores have homeowners covered.
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