In a welcome move, the Pittsburgh City Council unanimously agreed to a citywide eviction moratorium that could remain in effect until the local health emergency order is lifted. The ordinance…
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Policy Analyst Perspectives: Fair Housing
Vanessa Raymond-Garcia, RHLS Policy Analyst, is focusing on racial equity and its intersection with issues of housing and community development. Through the RHLS blog, Vanessa will highlight issues of critical…
Announcing a New Resource for Survivors and Advocates: VAWAHOME.COM
In partnership with the National Alliance for Safe Housing (NASH), RHLS is thrilled to announce the creation of VAWAHOME.COM, a resource for survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, dating violence,…
Be A Gem Crossing CBA is a “Win-Win” for Community Groups & Developers
In December 2020, Independence Foundation Fellow/Staff Attorney, Justin Hollinger, and Staff Attorney, Joe Jampel, finalized a Community Benefits Agreement (CBA) for the development of North10 Philadelphia's Be A Gem Crossing…
Successful QAP reform will bring housing justice to returning citizens.
RHLS Attorney and Director of Economic Development Laura Schwartz focuses on housing rights for returning citizens, and, recently, her work has paid off in the form of a successful change…