Housing is a key Social Determinant of Health

Permanent Supportive Housing and Medicaid Utilization and Spending in Pennsylvania

• Permanent Supportive Housing (PSH) programs provide long-term housing assistance and support services to individuals with disabling physical and mental health condition

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How Banks & Real Estate Biz Undermined Black Homeowners

Recent U.S. census data reveals the homeownership rate for African Americans has fallen to its lowest level since before the civil rights movement. In the second quarter of this year, the rate fell to just 40% — the lowest level since 1950. Keeanga-Y

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Reflections on County Health Rankings and Roadmaps': "Advancing Health Equity Through Housing Law and Policy" Webinar

WEBINAR NOTES:

• 800,000 households, 11% spend more than half their income on housing
• “Severe housing cost burden” is more of a problem in rural counties
• Burden is higher for renters than for home owners
• Housing cost burden is highest for those with the lo

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Big business funding for affordable housing

 Microsoft invests $500 million in local affordable housing

• To address homelessness and accelerate construction in Puget sound region
• Provide below-market-rate loans
• $25 million in grants will be awarded to organizations addressing homelessness in Seatt

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