2021 ANNUAL REPORT
SEVERE SHORTAGE OF AFFORDABLE HOUSING IN WISCONSIN MEANS FAMILIES WITH THE LOWEST INCOMES SUFFER MOST
The Gap: A Shortage of Affordable Homes, a new report released today by the National Low Income Housing Coalition (NLIHC) and WISCAP finds a national shortage of 7 million affordable and available rental homes for the lowest-income households. There are just 36 affordable and available rental homes for every 100 of the lowest-income renter households nationwide. 71% of the poorest renter households are severely housing cost-burdened, spending more than half of their incomes on housing, with little left over for other basic necessities. The pandemic has only made things worse. Long-term federal investments are needed to combat this housing crisis for the lowest-income renters.
Every year, The Gap reports on the severe shortage of affordable rental homes available to extremely low-income families and individuals. Brad Paul, Executive Director of WISCAP, is calling attention to the crisis in affordable housing in Wisconsin. Wisconsin has only 34 affordable and available rental homes for every 100 households with extremely low incomes. We have over 188,000 extremely low-income renters in Wisconsin. 65% of these renters are severely housing cost burdened. Paul says, “Wisconsin can and must do better.”
The report shows how these lowest-income renters were uniquely positioned to suffer disproportionately from the effects of lost income and housing insecurity during the pandemic. Although the federal government took unprecedented actions to protect the lowest-income renters, the government’s actions were temporary. Most eviction moratoriums have been lifted and resources such as federal emergency rental assistance are running out. Longer-term federal investments in affordable housing are needed to combat the underlying shortage of affordable housing that exposed so many of these lowest-income renters to housing instability in the first place.
“The pandemic has made plain our nation’s lack of a housing safety net,” said NLIHC President and CEO Diane Yentel. “It is time to invest in long-term housing policies that will finally address the systemic shortage of affordable housing and provide housing stability for the lowest-income families.”
For additional information, visit: https://nlihc.org/gap
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About WISCAP: The Wisconsin Community Action Program Association (WISCAP) is the statewide association for Wisconsin’s sixteen (16) Community Action agencies and two single-purpose agencies with statewide focus. You can learn more about WISCAP at wiscap.org
Home Buying Seminar
How much money will you need? What can you afford? Have you talked to a lender? What does a realtor do? Do you really need an inspection? What happens at closing?
All these questions can seem confusing and overwhelming for a home buyer, but the Bank of Luxemburg together with Lakeshore Community Action Program, Inc. will offer practical tools, consumer information and handouts about the home buying process at this seminar!
When: Saturday, April 2, 2022
Time: 9:00 am – 2:00 pm
Where: Bank of Luxemburg, 630 Main St, Luxemburg
Get prepared now for your home purchase by calling 920-682-3737 to register!
Lunch and refreshments are provided.
This presentation is sponsored by a generous donation from Bank of Luxemburg.
Lakeshore Community Action Program, Inc. is an Equal Housing Opportunity Agency
Cancer Support Group
Jak’s will be hosting a Women’s Cancer Support Group from 4 pm to 5 pm on October 13th.
Jak’s Place Art Group
Jak’s place is excited to announce its first special art group event to take place on Tuesday, October 12th from 1:15-3:15 with a follow up on Tuesday, October 26th from 1:15-2:15. On the 12th the art group will be making clay monsters using a pinch pot technique. These creations will then be kiln fired after which participants can return on the 26th to paint their creations. We require a RSVP by Friday, October 7th at the latest. The RSVP should include your name and phone number and can be left with Julie or leave a voicemail. As this is the first event of its type, we will be capping the group at 6 people, therefore the first 6 to confirm will be able to attend. Please see the unpainted bisqueware (kiln fired once, not glazed) example.
Mental Illness Awareness Week
This week is Mental Illness Awareness Week and October 10th is World Mental Health Day and this year’s theme is: Mental health care for all: let’s make it a reality! The pandemic has created new challenges for maintaining mental wellness and ongoing shortages in the behavioral health workforce make it difficult to meet the ongoing and increased need for mental health care. As we strive to make mental wellness and mental health care a reality for all, we can continue to support our traditional mental health care providers and highlight professionals not often included in workforce projections but who play important roles in the mental well-being of individuals, schools, and communities. We can all play a role in making mental health a reality for all. Information provided by Mental Health Technology Transfer Center Network.
Jak’s Place, located in Sturgeon Bay, is here to provide structured and social resources to those affected by mental illness and to family members in need of support and information. Please reach out to us at 920-818-0525. #mentalillness #supportgroup #recovery #healthylifestyle #lifestyle #yourself #believe #ptsd #goals #bhfyp #peace #art #success #support #yoga #trauma #motivationalquotes #mentalwellness #growth #mentalhealthsupport #beauty #hope #stress #mentalhealthadvocate #awareness #gratitude #community #like #nature #suicideprevention
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