ADVOCACY
Homeword advocates locally, statewide and at the federal level for policies that create sustainable communities for all, including those pertaining to homeownership, financial skill building, sustainable methods and homes Montanans can afford.
MEMBERSHIPS
The Montana Housing Coalition (MHC) advocates for a coherent state housing policy that creates homes that working families, seniors, and Montanans with disabilities can afford to rent or buy.
The National Housing Resource Center (NHRC) is an advocate for the nonprofit housing counseling industry, as well as for housing consumers, for communities of color, for the elderly, and for under-served populations. This website is home resources and tools for housing counselors.
The National Low Income Housing Coalition is dedicated to achieving racially and socially equitable public policy that ensures people with the lowest incomes have quality homes that are accessible and affordable in communities of their choice.
CAPITOL HILL DAY
Each year, Homeword’s executive director travels to Washington, D.C., for Capitol Hill Day. The National Low Income Housing Coalition (NLIHC) invites advocates from organizations like ours all across the nation to participate in this event to advance the long-term solutions needed to address our nation’s housing and homelessness crisis.
Our leadership meets with representatives from congressional offices to discuss federal priorities and funding resources that help Homeword continue to provide homes Montanans can afford as well as insurance challenges for income-restricted rental properties and priorities for Montana.
CURRENT INITIATIVES
We would love to hear your thoughts on what the State could do to help. Email questions or ideas to us at info@homeword.org.
RESOURCES
Bureau of Business and Economic Research Housing in Montana Report 2020