The Philadelphia Bar Association’s Advancing Civics Education (“ACE”) is an initiative of the Philadelphia Bar Association that brings volunteer lawyers and judges into Philadelphia public high schools in order to…
Author: Rachel Blake
Rachel works on policy and advocacy at RHLS. Her current work includes the intersection of housing and health, energy efficiency, and equal access to housing-related rights.
Join a Vacant Land Contest!
The Campaign to Take Back Vacant Land is running a best/worst vacant lots competition. You can participate by entering into the competition with a photo of a vacant lot. Prizes…
Study suggests link between housing woes and child abuse
A recent study suggests a link between foreclosure and other housing troubles and abuse. "It is well-known that economic stress has been linked to an increase in child physical abuse,…
Rachel Blake Authors Article About Foreclosure & Health
Rachel Blake, RHLS Associate Director, has just authored a new article in Shelterforce. The article, "Foreclosing on Our Health?", looks at the interrelationship between health and foreclosure and makes recommendations…
New Report from NCLC Focuses on Tax Liens as the Other Foreclosure Crisis
In its report, The Other Foreclosure Crisis: Property Tax Lien Sales, the National Consumer Law Center (NCLC) takes up the issue of foreclosures caused by tax delinquency. NCLC highlights the…