Understanding the causes that lead to a lack of affordable housing helps to move towards solutions.
Below are some resources so you can begin to learn about the problem at hand and become a part of the solution.
A Housing First Approach - Department of Housing and Urban Development
Harvard University Joint Center on Housing – Research on rental housing (2020)
The role of the community in increasing affordability/ health equity - Urban Institute
The Impacts of Affordable Housing on Childhood Education - Center for Housing Policy
Lexington, Kentucky Census Information (2019) - U.S. Census Burea
Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing Choice - Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government (LFUCG)
Lexington’s Affordable Housing Challenge and Potential Strategy - February 2014
General Volunteer Work
Through Gleanings, members of the Commonwealth have journeyed the distance to engage in service work for those living with a lack of affordable rental housing in Lexington, KY. Joining our group on Facebook can be a fruitful way to share your volunteer experiences. Click title to go straight to Gleanings Volunteers 2023.
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Community Engagement
Through multiple educational events, Gleanings takes every opportunity to engage with the local community. As we have learned through the years, education is key to creating change. Community support can lead to great works and impactful building. Affordable housing for ALL.
Fundraising
In our fundraising efforts across Lexington, Gleanings has been able to raise funds while engaging with members of the community who have experience living with the deficits in the local rental housing market. Investing with small monthly donations of $25 can develop housing for multiple households.