Housing Poverty; The Impacts on Everything and Everyone - and YOU!

914 Railroad Avenue,Tallahassee FL 32310

19 April, 2023

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A record-breaking number of families cannot afford a decent place to call home. Join us as we discuss why this matters, the state of affordable housing in our community, how you can be helped, or how you use your voice to be a part of the housing solution. We will be joined by CEO Holy Bernardo who leads Family Promise of the Big Bend. Along with her team, she is passionate about helping families in crisis with immediate and long-term housing solutions. Holly will share her expertise, but also seek attendee input in addressing this important issue impacting our community. - - - - - - Family Promise of the Big Bend was founded in 1986, and for many years was known as the Big Bend Homeless Coalition. They are an affiliate of the national Family Promise, the leading national nonprofit addressing family homelessness, providing homelessness prevention, emergency shelter, workforce development, education, financial capability, health and wellness, and so much more. Their mission is to end homelessness in the Big Bend through leadership, education, advocacy, and the provision of quality services. They provide: Emergency shelter for families at HOPE Rehousing services for veterans and persons who are homeless 3 affordable housing complexes that serve veterans, formerly homeless families and persons with disabilities. A Few Facts: 51% of LEON County is the ALICE (Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed) This means if one unexpected expense of $500 pops up they are unable to pay their monthly bills. Why this Matters Housing is the key to reducing intergenerational poverty Housing is key to increasing economic mobility Each dollar invested in affordable housing boosts local economies by leveraging public and private resources to generate income—including resident earnings and additional local tax revenue—and supports job creation and retention.