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Research Case Study: Burlington Housing Authority’s Offender Reentry Program

Incarcerated individuals nearing their release date face significant challenges as they prepare to transition back to life outside prison. Concerns about finding a job, reintegrating into society, and securing stable housing are likely at the forefront of their minds. These worries are compounded when there is a lack of available housing upon release, leaving them to seek alternative solutions.

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Research Case Study: Rutland Housing Authority Integrates Support Program for Elderly Population

For many senior citizens, the thought of where they will spend their golden years can be concerning. Will they be able to stay in their home, aging comfortably surrounded by loved ones and their belongings? Or will they be forced to move to a retirement home due to physical restrictions?

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Research Case Study: Opportunity Home San Antonio's JEDI Team

Opportunity Home San Antonio, formerly known as San Antonio Housing Authority, is working to prevent institutional racism and ensure employee equity through established goals to ensure that race does not determine housing assistance or supportive service outcomes and that residents live in neighborhoods that benefit from equitable investment across systems.

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Building Safe and Fair Housing for All: A Focus on LGBTQ+ Communities

Public housing authorities (PHAs) have an obligation to affirmatively further fair housing by combatting discrimination and taking steps to create safe and inclusive communities. Often, specific communities get left behind in efforts to promote diversity, equity, and inclusion. Lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ+) individuals face hurdles to accessing safe, fair, and affordable housing. Yet, discussions to further fair housing often do not include them.

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