Since Autumn 2021, the United Kingdom has experienced high rates of inflation and stagnant wages. Londoners that have been most affected by this include those not in work, those without qualifications and those in insecure or low-income work. This research, commissioned by the Greater London Authority (GLA), explored the views of Londoners most…

"Hungry and Homeless in College" is a research report that assesses food and housing insecurity among community college students. The report is based on results of a survey of more than 33,000 students at 70 community colleges in 24 states--the broadest survey of its kind--that describes the extent to which students are adversely…

This document contains testimony and prepared statements from the Congressional hearing called to review program operations of the section 202 Direct Loan Program, a federal housing effort for the elderly and handicapped. Witnesses include the Deputy Assistant Secretary for Multifamily Housing, U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development…

Only the federal government has the power and resources to address the housing crisis. National policy should extend resources to grassroots groups which will design housing programs and policies according to local conditions. Important issues are: (1) preserving existing subsidized housing; (2) providing capital; (3) constructing affordable…

For the first time, federal funding for literacy services will focus new attention on the plight of the homeless. Under the McKinney Homeless Assistance Act, each state will receive funds for literacy for the homeless. Although there are no firm estimates on how many persons are homeless, a number of indicators point to a problem of major and…

This publication contains the amended text of the Older Americans Act of 1965. The purpose of the act is to provide assistance in the development of new or improved programs to help older persons through grants to the states for community planning and services and for training, through research, development, or training project grants and to…

This report presents information from a study on the needs of homeless people which (1) identified and described characteristics of federal programs targeted for homeless people and key nontargeted programs available to assist low income people generally; (2) identified amounts and types of funding for these programs in fiscal year 1997; and (3)…

Proposes that the Federal Government should embark on a land-acquisition program for new satellite communities; that antidiscrimination laws should be enforced by lending authorities and savings and loan associations; that existing subsidies for housing should be redirected toward low-income families; and that the government should provide funds…

A 1966 document reviews a number of issues about housing segregation, which are related to Title IV of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. Discussed in five sections are the displacement impact of major Federal construction programs, Federal assistance to private housing, metropolitan housing desegregation, affirmative programs for desegregation, and…

Criticizes the performance of the Community Development Block Grant Program and claims that it has failed to provide adequate housing for low income groups in urban areas. Advocates an increase in Federal funds for housing. (APM)

Two years ago, a study led by Peter H. Rossi found that 7,000 people were without homes in Chicago at some time in the course of a year. An expanded version of that study recommends changes in state and national policies affecting the homeless. (MLW)

School offers structure, stability, and support to children and youth displaced by disasters. The 2005 Gulf Coast hurricanes demonstrated the powerful role that schools can play in helping displaced children overcome the traumas they experience and regain their academic, social, and emotional footing. The school response to the 2005 hurricanes…

Reports a study of characteristics of veterans in community colleges and reviews governmental benefits for veterans and for educational institutions enrolling veterans. To help veterans, community colleges should establish day-care centers, housing and employment assistance, more occupationally oriented courses, better scheduling for part-time…

Houston's Independence Hall is an apartment complex of 292 apartments designed so that handicapped people, especially those in wheelchairs, could find living accommodations without necessary modification due to architectural barriers. (Author/EA)