Healthier Homes, Families, and Communities
A research summary reports the positive effects of affordable housing.
The burden from paying the rent or mortgage is reduced allowing families to focus on providing better foods and health care. The stability in owning affordable housing reduces stress, depression, and other elements in health. It provides security and increases self-esteem. It gives opportunity for families to leave overcrowded housing and sadly, abusive homes. When we work to improve the conditions of home life by providing affordable living spaces, the benefits are evident. Read the full summary here.