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CLPHA HousingIs Summit 2021: Working Toward Digital Equity

Video

May 18, 2021

CLPHA

Long before the pandemic forced virtual learning and digital connections, public housing authorities have been working to address unequal access to the internet and devices.

New Community | Feb 18, 2021

CDP Sub-Grantees

Through CLPHA’s grant from the Center for Disaster Philanthropy’s (CDP) COVID-19 Response Fund, ten sub-grants were given to member PHAs across the country to meet the ongoing needs of residents during this pandemic. Recipients will use their grants to meet immediate and locally defined needs in the areas of public health, education, employment, and basic urgent needs of their residents that have been exacerbated by COVID-19 for a wide range of projects.

A Platform to Learn

Report

Nov 7, 2019

Public and Affordable Housing Research Corporation

How Housing Programs Can Support the Educational Needs of Children Living in Publicly Supported Homes

How Grand Rapids, Michigan, Is Using Data To Advance Health Equity and Economic Opportunity

News Article

Apr 16, 2019

Rosalynn Bliss for Health Affairs

Grand Rapids, Michigan, is one of the fastest-growing US cities with economic opportunities for businesses. We jumped to the top of polls for the best cities to start a business in 2015 and have maintained top rankings ever since.

A Platform That Helps Low-Income Americans Find Affordable Housing

News Article

Apr 14, 2019

Anne Field for Forbes

In 2014 Caselli started Haven Connect, which is now based in Austin, to make it easier for property managers to communicate with affordable housing applicants, including those who are and aren’t homeless, and for applicants to update their information online.

6 Pieces of Tech to Help with Mobility

Publication

Jane Sandwood and Movement Advisor

All too often technology is blamed for the obesity crisis which is currently affecting 1.9 billion adults and 31.5 million children across the globe. However, for individuals with mobility issues caused by their weight, technology is far from a hindrance.

Income Before: $18,000. After: $85,000. Does Tiny Nonprofit Hold a Key to the Middle Class?

News Article

Mar 15, 2019

Steve Lohr for The New York Times

The venture is a small yet innovative player in a growing number of nonprofits developing new models for work force training. Their overarching goal is upward mobility for low-income Americans and the two-thirds of workers without four-year college degrees.

The coming digital divide: What to do, and not do, about it

Publication

Feb 15, 2019

Blair Levin for The Brookings Institution

Despite that consensus, the digital divide is about to get worse, and current policies will exacerbate it. We need to replace those policies with a coordinated approach that provides appropriate incentives for all stakeholders to bridge widening gaps.

Mayors or the FCC: Who understand the broadband needs of metropolitan residents?

Publication

Feb 22, 2019

Blair Levin for The Brookings Institution

The development of new digital telecommunications capabilities combined with a persistent digital divide leaves the public sector with enormous responsibilities to promote network quality and deliver equitable access—but it can only do so by sensibly splitting regulatory responsibilities between the

Inspiring the Valley: Positive changes in public housing creates a 'transformative' environment

News Article

Jan 30, 2019

Juanita Stevenson for yourvalley.com

FRESNO COUNTY, California - Research shows that a child's enviornment, where they live, can have a huge impact on the outcome of their education. We take a look at how Fresno County's philosophy about public housing is having a positive impact on families.