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Protesters hold "abolish rent" and "rent relief" signs

Three Principles to Equitably and Efficiently Implement New COVID-19 Emergency Rental Assistance

$25 billion is not nearly enough to cover all renters’ needs and keep them protected from housing instability and eviction. That’s why effectively targeting this funding will be critical.

"Cancel rent no evictions" sign hangs from apartment building

Nonprofits and Philanthropy

How Philanthropy Can (and Can’t) Help Prevent Evictions during the Pandemic

Philanthropy can’t replace the public sector in providing sorely needed rent relief, but it can play a critical role in preventing evictions and stabilizing housing.

Volunteers pack groceries during the COVID-19 pandemic

Race and Ethnicity

Economic Hardships from COVID-19 Are Hitting Black and Latinx People Hardest. Here Are Five Actions Local Leaders Can Take

It’s not enough to put “universal” remedies in place and assume the hardest-hit groups will benefit fully.

Economic Growth and Productivity

Increased CDBG Funding Only Works If Grantees Have Flexibility in How They Use It

To efficiently use increased housing and community development funding for COVID-19 relief efforts, communities need a willing and flexible partner in HUD.