Advocacy
working to advance and advocate for affordable housing
Habitat for Humanity of Summit County works to advance and advocate for policies and systems that eliminate barriers to adequate, affordable homeownership at the local, state, and national level.
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Policy & Advocacy in Action
Cost of Home Update
Habitat for Humanity of Summit County is part of a nationwide campaign along with other Habitat affiliates called Cost of Home. This 5 year advocacy campaign began in 2019 and since it's start it has helped 6.6 million people gain access to stable and affordable...
The Case for an Improved Property Tax Exemption Process
Simplifying Vacant Lot Tax Abatement: A Clearer Path to Development Revitalizing our neighborhoods! This graphic explains the current process for vacant lot tax abatement and our proposed improvement designed to streamline the system and encourage development. Let's...
Habitat Ohio Statehouse Build and Advocacy Day 2023
Habitat staff Drew Hall (VP & Chief Development Officer) and Marissa Little (VP & Chief Program Officer) attended the Habitat Ohio Statehouse Build and Advocacy Day in Columbus on April 26, 2023. Sharing our thanks for their support of the $25 Million in ARPA...
Advocacy Newsletter
As an affordable housing organization that works daily to ensure everyone has a decent place to live, we publish a bi-annual advocacy newsletter each year. Newsletters are sent to all Summit County municipal leaders and state/federal representatives.
The purpose of this newsletter is to highlight affordable housing and neighborhood revitalization projects, policy and action – to celebrate progress and work towards our future together.
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The purpose of this newsletter is to highlight affordable housing and neighborhood revitalization projects, policy and action - to celebrate progress and work towards our future together.
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How to Get Involved
There are many ways for local, state and federal Habitat advocates and politicians to get involved including:
- subscribe to the advocacy newsletter (see above)
- attend a new home dedication
- invite your colleagues
- repost our social media posts
- join our Advocacy Committee by subscribing through the form above
- donate your time through volunteering, donate items to the ReStore, or make financial contributions
Advocacy Committee
This group comprised of both board and non-board members work to engage and educate the general public and policy makers through collaborative efforts based on 4 key areas of focus including:
- advancing homeownership opportunities for lower-income households
- promoting access to a range of safe, healthy, and affordable housing options
- promoting financial stability for individuals and families
- cultivating and preserving healthy and vibrant communities