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Registration is open for the 2026 NLIHC Housing Policy Forum | March 10-13, 2026 | https://tr.ee/forum26
#NLIHC concludes #Forum26 with #CapitolHillDay. Advocates attending Forum get a chance to meet with their Congresspeople to advocate for the housing and homelessness solutions needed in their communities.

Join us for a webinar to help you prep for this day of action: https://ow.ly/GPPF50Y9KQR
February 7, 2026 at 9:00 PM
Take action today to tell congress that FEMA funding should not be used as a political bargaining chip to allow ICE and CBP to continue their ongoing and imminent threats to the areas where they operate.

Learn more and see how you can take action: https://ow.ly/2gAk50Y9KGS
February 7, 2026 at 7:00 PM
A recording for the National Congress of American Indians and Native American Rights Fund's recent webinar: "Know Your Rights: Tribal Citizens, Law Enforcement Encounters, and Practical Steps to Stay Safe” is now available. View it here: https://www.ncai.org/section/webinars
February 6, 2026 at 9:00 PM
#NLIHC celebrates Black housing trailblazers - past and present - who have led the work to achieve housing justice for all. Happy #BlackHistoryMonth! #BHM
February 6, 2026 at 8:01 PM
#NLIHC's second episode of “The Common Ground” features filmakers Don Sawyer and Tim Hashko as they share their perspectives on their documentary "UNDER THE BRIDGE: The Criminalization of Homelessness."

Listen here: https://nlihc.org/resource/episode-2-common-ground-podcast-stigma-solutions-out-now
February 6, 2026 at 4:50 PM
Next week, the #OurHomesOurVotes campaign will kick off it's monthly webinar series! The first webinar, happening 2/9, will be a deep dive into the 2025 best practice report, highlighting innovations piloted across six communities, and tools for 2026: https://www.ourhomes-ourvotes.org/webinars-2026
February 6, 2026 at 1:05 PM
Just Announced: journalist and author of "There Is No Place for Us: Working and Homeless in America," Brian Goldstone, will join us at #Forum26

This year's forum will feature conversations with many other advocates, thought leaders and change makers. Register soon! nlihc.org/forum26
February 5, 2026 at 10:52 PM
From inspiring podcast guests, to reports and advocacy days, #NLIHC is gearing up to educate, mobilize and inform. Check out the video to see what we have in store for 2026! Join us at #Forum26 to help prepare for the year of advocacy ahead: nlihc.org/forum26

February 5, 2026 at 4:03 PM
FEMA would have the funds to respond to the winter storm impacting the U.S. even if a partial government shutdown happens, says experts and former FEMA officials: https://apnews.com/article/fema-dhs-funding-bill-shutdown-trump-688f3e78ec93fe27cfb00bcfbf135fd3
February 3, 2026 at 4:40 PM
It's not too late to join today's #TenantTalkLive call. Housing justice advocate, Kimrâh Minuty, will dive into how to assert your rights if you find mold in your apartment. You'll also hear updates on what's being done at the federal level to address the affordable housing crisis: https://tr.ee/TTL
February 2, 2026 at 9:45 PM
Your last chance to get the best rates for lodging while attending #Forum26 is this week on February 7! Join other housing advocates this year: tr.ee/forum26
February 2, 2026 at 7:30 PM
The hotel room block for #Forum26 closes next week!

Book yours today: tr.ee/forum26
January 31, 2026 at 6:10 PM
Recently, the #NLIHC-supported REAADI Act was introduced by Representatives Debbie Dingell (D-MI) and Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA) , and Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT). The bill aims to reform emergency management for people with disabilities. More details on it here: https://ow.ly/FPRy50Y5KVq
January 30, 2026 at 3:35 PM
Last week, The House Committee on Financial Services held a hearing about HUD. Members of Congress highlighted concerns on fair housing enforcement under Secretary Turner’s leadership: https://nlihc.org/resource/hud-secretary-turner-testifies-house-financial-services-committee-oversight-hearing

January 29, 2026 at 9:40 PM
Join #NLIHC in celebrating our 2026 Loraine Brown Resident Leader Award honorees: Kennetha Patterson and Linda Lee Soderstrom. They will be recognized at NLIHC’s Annual Housing Leadership Awards Reception. Learn more about each honoree:
https://nlihc.org/2026-housing-leadership-awards-reception
January 29, 2026 at 4:35 PM
#NLIHC condemns the use of deadly force by federal immigration enforcement agents. NLIHC calls on Congress to immediately:
🚨Separate the DHS funding bill from remaining FY26 funding &
🚨Halt all funds for ICE and CBP

Read more: https://mailchi.mp/nlihc/cta_defund-ice_and_cbp?e=ab27b4f987
January 29, 2026 at 1:15 PM
#FOTW: Households That Include Someone with a Disability Are More Likely to Report Difficulty in Paying Rent.
January 28, 2026 at 6:01 PM
It's not too late to join #NLIHC’s National #HoUSed campaign call today at 4pm ET: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_1XN2P7w2QnWvVc6Kp1q-nQ
January 27, 2026 at 8:01 PM
"Abundance and justice aren't mutually exclusive." Dr. Tiffany Manuel makes the case for equitable housing, including calling for Housing for All, Housing Justice, and Housing Abundance. Read more https://ssir.org/articles/entry/narrative-change-equitable-housing
January 27, 2026 at 6:14 PM
Senate Democrats want to separate DHS FY26 funding from HUD's bill to avoid a shutdown after Jan 30.

Find more details and see how you can #TakeAction https://nlihc.org/resource/senate-vote-house-passed-spending-package-stalled-senate-democrats-seek-separate-vote-dhs
January 27, 2026 at 4:20 PM
#NLIHC’s National #HoUSed campaign call is tomorrow, January 27, with the latest policy updates, advocacy actions, and news from the field.

Sign up for the series here: https://ow.ly/6Iek50Y41XJ
January 26, 2026 at 9:56 PM
The hotel room block for #Forum26 closes on February 7! Book yours today: tr.ee/forum26
January 23, 2026 at 4:30 PM
Key rental and homelessness programs received funding increases or level funding in the final bill.

Without a final spending agreement by January 30th, Congress will need to pass a CR or risk another government shutdown.

See how you can #TakeAction now: https://ow.ly/wY4950Y1i55
January 22, 2026 at 5:01 PM
#FOTW: Study Indicates That Family Self-Sufficiency Enrollees Were More Likely to Use Financial and Job Search Services.
January 21, 2026 at 6:15 PM
Congress has released the final FY26 spending bills for THUD programs with an overall increase for HUD programs.

For more information on increased funding see:
https://nlihc.org/resource/final-hud-spending-bill-fy26-released-providing-increased-funding-key-hud-rental-and
January 20, 2026 at 9:38 PM