NLIHC will host the next session of “Tenant Talk Live” – a webinar geared towards tenant and resident leaders – on Monday, September 18, at 6 pm ET. The webinar will focus on Section 202, a HUD-administered program designed to provide affordable housing to older adults with extremely low incomes. NLIHC staff will be joined by Linda Couch, vice president of housing and aging services policy at LeadingAge. Register for next Monday’s Tenant Talk Live webinar here.
LeadingAge is a coalition comprising aging services providers and various organizations dedicated to serving older adults. In her role at LeadingAge, Linda plays a pivotal role in shaping the organization’s housing policies and strategic priorities, especially regarding Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly, a HUD program that extends funding to nonprofit organizations to establish and maintain housing for older adults with extremely low incomes. The U.S. House of Representatives’ fiscal year (FY) 2024 budget bill proposes only $913 million for Section 202, which would result in a reduction of $162 million from 2023-enacted levels. If the proposal passes, it will lead many older adults to lose their housing assistance, putting them at higher risk for housing instability, eviction, and in some cases homelessness. During next Monday’s webinar, Linda will guide participants through the Section 202 program, explain why expanding funding for the program is important, and share tools and resources for older adults seeking affordable housing.
“Tenant Talk Live” webinars are held the first and third Monday of every month at 6 pm ET. For more information on future topics, view our website: https://nlihc.org/tenant-talk-live-webinar. To stay up to date on “Tenant Talk Live” events and connect with other attendees, join the Tenant Talk Facebook group.
“Tenant Talk Live” would not be possible without tenants like you! We strive to connect and engage with residents and tenant leaders through our webinars. If you are a low-income tenant and have a topic you would like to propose for an upcoming “Tenant Talk Live,” or if you would like to participate as a speaker on an upcoming call or webinar, please email: [email protected]. Webinars like “Tenant Talk Live” also depend on the support of our members. Become an NLIHC member here!