Announcement:

Affordable Housing

Tomorrow (Wednesday) the Pennsylvania House of Representatives Commerce Committee is holding a hearing from 8:30 A.M. – 11:00 A.M. on the proposed State Housing Trust Fund legislation in the State Capitol, Irvis Building, Room G50.  Please see LAMPa’s written testimony on House Bill 2600, the Pennsylvania Housing Affordability and Rehabilitation Enhancement Act (PHARE), posted on the “Public Statements” section of our website (www.lamp.org).

For further information, see LAMPa’s Affordable Housing Issue Brief, also posted on the LAMPa website.

The lack of quality, affordable housing options available to working people, single parents, seniors, people with disabilities and families is a statewide concern.  Providing safe, decent, affordable housing is fundamental to the well-being of individuals, families, and communities.

“God’s love in Jesus Christ does, however, move us to care for [people with housing needs] as God cares for all...  While as Christians we may differ in our views on what policies will be most effective, we ought not overlook the need for new and sustained initiatives by governments...and effective political and economic policies [that] assure housing, employment, literacy, and health services for low-income families [that] can help people who are potentially homeless.” 

- ELCA Policy Base:  Sufficient, Sustainable Livelihood for All, 1999; A Message on

Homelessness: A Renewal of Commitment, 1990