March 19, 2012

On the Road in Detroit: Focus on Housing & Homelessness

Cross posted from WhiteHouse.gov Across the country, organizations and individuals are doing important work to address the housing needs of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) people and prevent homelessness among members of the LGBT community.  Earlier this month, hundreds of advocates, community organizers, and interested members of the public came together in Detroit, Michigan [...]

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January 9, 2012

Daily Housing News Round-Up

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Home of the Day: Solar decathlon entry from Florida International University Brand new 24-hr facility opens to assist homeless LGBT youths. Residents in Charlotte, NC cashing in for going green. Freddie Mac launches program to help unemployed mortgage holders. New affordable housing complex opened in Irvine, CA. And here are some tips to help keep [...]

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February 14, 2011

HUD gets word out about ensuring equal access to housing for the LGBT community

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Our  guest blogger today is Kenneth J. Carroll,Director, HUD’s Fair Housing Assistance Program Division, Office of Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity HUD continues to let the public know about its initiative to ensure equal access of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) people to its programs. On Wednesday, February 9, John Trasviña, Assistant Secretary for [...]

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