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AIDS Housing Corporation
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AIDS Housing Corporation is a not-for-profit organization based in
Boston, Massachusetts that facilitates the creation of housing programs
for people living with HIV disease and AIDS. This is accomplished through
programs of technical assistance, education, and advocacy.
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AIDS Housing of Washington
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The mission of AIDS Housing of Washington (AHW) is to increase the
quantity and quality of housing for people living with HIV/AIDS in the
United States. In addition to developing HIV/AIDS housing locally, AHW
provides technical assistance to AIDS service and housing organizations
all over the country.
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Center for Community Change
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The Center for Community Change helps poor people to improve their
communities and change policies and institutions that affect their lives
by developing their own strong organizations.
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The Fannie Mae Foundation
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The Fannie Mae Foundation's mission is to expand decent and affordable
housing opportunities and improve the quality of life in communities
throughout the United States. Their home page provides access to research
reports on housing policy as well as information about the Foundation's
home-buying guides, Community Grants Program, and New Americans Initiative
(outreach to immigrants).
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American Association of Homes and Services for the Aging
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Represents not-for-profit organizations dedicated to providing
high-quality health care, housing and services to the nation's elderly
residents. 901 E Street NW, Suite 500, Washington, D.C. 20004. (202)
783-2242.
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Beyond Shelter
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A private, nonprofit agency whose mission
is to combat chronic poverty, welfare dependency and homelessness among
families with children, through the provision of housing and social
services and the promotion of systemic change. 3255 Wilshire Blvd.,
Suite 815, Los Angeles, CA 90010. (213) 252-0772.
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Habitat for Humanity International
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Habitat for Humanity International (HFHI) works to ensure adequate
permanent housing for everyone. Their home page provides a description of
their organization, information on the causes and extent of sub-standard
housing, and contacts for local HFHI affiliates.
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Corporation for Supportive Housing
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Supports the expansion of
permanent housing opportunities linked to comprehensive services for
persons who face persistent mental health, substance abuse or other
chronic health challenges and are at risk of homelessness. 50 Broadway,
17th Fl., New York, NY 10004. (212) 986-2966.
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Enterprise Foundation
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A national, nonprofit housing and
community development corporation dedicated to bringing lasting
improvements to distressed, low-income communities. 10227 Wincopin
Circle, Suite 500, Columbia, MD 21044. (410) 964-1230.
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Housing America
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This organization believes that housing is a fundamental right
and works to improve affordable housing opportunities for America's
families through grassroots advocacy, targeted coalition building and
media tactics. 126 Hyde Street, San Francisco, CA 94102. (415) 771-9850.
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McAuley Institute
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A national, nonprofit housing
organization founded by the Sisters of Mercy. McAuley provides
state-of-the-art technical assistance and financial resources to
grassroots organizations that work to expand housing and economic
opportunities for low-income women and their families. 8300 Colesville
Road, Suite 310, Silver Spring, MD 20910. (301) 588-8110.
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The Housing Assistance Council
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The Housing Assistance Council (HAC) is a national nonprofit
corporation created to increase the availability of decent and affordable
housing for rural, low-income people. Established in 1971, HAC provides
seed money loans, technical assistance, program and policy analysis,
research and demonstration projects, training, and information services to
the for-profit, nonprofit, and public sectors.
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Housing Information Gateway
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Housing Information Gateway provides frequently updated information on
and links to organizations and individuals with an interest in housing
worldwide. The data can be searched by names, key words, and location. It
also contains information on housing-related listservs and upcoming
events.
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HUDCLIPS
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HUDCLIPS, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development's Client
Information and Policy Service, contains all HUD handbooks and notices;
full text of the Code of Federal Regulations Title 24; full text of the
United States Code Titles 12 and 42; and downloadable official forms.
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HUD User
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HUD User is the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development's
Information Clearinghouse. This page provides a comprehensive and wide
range of policy and research documents.
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Low Income Home Energy Resource Page
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This page provides links to Internet resources on low income energy
issues, including the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program, Energy
Conservation and Housing, and links to other energy-related sites.
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The National Housing Institute
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The National Housing Institute provides information about affordable
housing and community development in low-income, urban, and rural
neighborhoods. The NHI site provides access to "Shelterforce Online,"
offering stories of successful revitalization efforts and policy analysis.
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The National Low Income Housing Coalition
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The National Low Income Housing Coalition (NLIHC) is a national
advocacy organization for affordable housing. Their home page contains
background information on housing issues, policy updates, and NLIHC
activities.
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U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
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Provides information on recent developments at HUD, HUD program areas,
etc.
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