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- Almanac of Policy Issues: Housing - News, background information, and links on U.S. housing issues, including public housing, Section 8 vouchers, and rent control.
www.policyalmanac.org/social_welfare/housing.shtml
- BUBL LINK - Bubl link has lots of useful statistics and articles, related to social housing. There is also a links page pointing to further useful sites.
www.bubl.ac.uk/link/h/housing.htm
- Community Housing NSW - Resource for community housing providers and tenants in New South Wales.
www.communityhousing.org.au
- Homeownership Alliance - Made up of groups and individuals interested in educating the public about issues related to housing and homeownership in the United States. Includes membership list and information, FAQ, press releases, and current projects.
www.homeownershipalliance.com
- Housing Assistance Council - Helps local organizations in rural America build affordable homes. Includes information about loans, technical assistance, training, links, publications and relevant articles.
www.ruralhome.org
- Housing New Canadians Research Working Group - Research partnership focused on housing access and discrimination in the Toronto area. Research projects examine the housing search process used by immigrants and refugees, the quality and cost of the housing they obtain, the degree to which their housing needs are met, and the nature and extent of any housing-related discrimination.
www.hnc.utoronto.ca
- Housingnet. UK housing information resource - Contains a social housing database, information and topical debate. Also includes an online maintainance manual.
www.housingnet.co.uk
- Joint Center for Housing Studies - The Joint Center for Housing Studies of Harvard University analyzes the ways in which housing policy and practices are shaped by economic and demographic trends.
www.gsd.harvard.edu/jcenter
- McAuley Institute - Offers technical and financial assistance to grassroots organizations working to expand housing opportunities and economic security for low-income women and their families. Includes current projects, how to get involved, resources, and new articles.
www.mcauley.org
- National Home of Your Own Alliance - Funded by the Administration on Developmental Disabilities to promote opportunities for people with disabilities to own and control their homes.
alliance.unh.edu
- NPR: Housing First - In this yearlong special reporting project Housing First, NPR News explores the housing dilemmas of Americans with special needs -- and how lack of housing can stymy their efforts to join mainstream society.
www.npr.org/news/specials/housingfirst
- Roof Magazine - Bimonthly magazine on housing in Britain published by the nonprofit Shelter. Includes subscription information, resources, past articles and a look at the current issue.
www.roofmag.org.uk
- Self-Help Enterprises - Providing technical services and support, helping families and communities compete for financial resources and empowering people to be leaders. Includes current programs, how to join, FAQ and related links.
www.selfhelpenterprises.org
- South Shropshire Young Peoples Homeless Project - This is a 'one stop' help centre in South Shropshire, UK for young people who find themselves homeless. It operates a bond scheme and will give young persons all the help they need for a fresh start. Information for all who find themselves homeless.
www.ssyphp.englishhome.net
- squat!net - Information on all squatted buildings and areas around the world; it's an international forum on squatted houses, squatting and carsides.
squat.net
- The Quest Trust (UK) - Shares information and ideas about economic and social regeneration, and resident-led estate based projects.
www.quest-net.org
- UK Social Housing - Includes up to date national news on social housing issues. There are many useful links to related sites, and also a forum to publish your views.
www.uksocialhousing.co.uk
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