HOW TO HELP

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Affordable housing is a growing crisis affecting millions of Americans. As rent and home prices continue to soar, many families struggle to find a safe and affordable place to live. This crisis not only impacts low-income households but also the overall well-being and economic stability of our communities.

12%

Increase in people experiencing homelessness across the Washington, DC Metro Region between 2023 and 2024*

31%

Increase of single adults in shelters*

117%

Increase in homeless veteran population*

Nearly

50%

Of reported homeless are Black and over 35*

* Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments. (2024). Homelessness in Metropolitan Washington: Results and Analysis from the Annual Point-in-Time (PIT) Count of Persons Experiencing Homelessness. – https://www.mwcog.org/homelessnessreport/

How You Can Help

Addressing this issue requires the support and action of our elected officials. We need your help to advocate for policies that promote affordable housing and ensure everyone has a place to call home.

Contact Your Elected Officials

Your voice matters. You can make a difference by contacting your representatives at the state, federal, and local levels. Use the resources below to find your elected officials and contact them today.

USA.gov Common Cause

Email/Call Template

Feel free to personalize this template when reaching out to your representatives:

Dear [Representative/Senator/Mayor],

I am a constituent in [your city/state], and I am writing/calling to express my strong support for affordable housing initiatives. This issue is incredibly important to me because [insert personal reasons]. I urge you to support increased funding for affordable housing priorities to help ensure that everyone in our community has access to a safe and affordable place to live.

Thank you for your time and consideration.

Sincerely,

[Your Name]
[Your Address]
[Your Email/Phone Number]

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