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We are a growing coalition of 77 community, faith, and labor organizations working to win more resources for the development of affordable housing and urban ag.

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We will never solve our housing crisis if we continue to cheat our neediest neighbors out of their fair share! I am proud to stand with PCAC as we work to deploy City affordable housing resources equitably.

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ICYMI: Last week I joined PCAC to unveil their new Housing Justice campaign! Unless things change, it will take 220 years to meet our affordable housing need. That's time we do not have!

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Thank you to Councilmember Jamie Gauthier for joining the Philadelphia Coalition for Affordable Communities for its Housing Justice campaign launch! Affordable housing is not a privilege, it’s a fundamental HUMAN RIGHT. Learn more: phillyaffordablecommunities.org/our-report/ #RightToStay

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Philly's median income is far below the stated AMI of $114,400, leaving many families struggling. Read about the issue of a flawed Area Median Income estimate from MetroPhilly: metrophiladelphia.com/affordable-hou…

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Last month three powerful speakers from the Coalition shared their personal housing justice stories. Read them in our new Housing Justice Campaign report: phillyaffordablecommunities.org/our-report/ Thanks to Action News on 6abc for spreading the news. #RightToStay

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Philadelphia faces a shortfall of 55,000 affordable housing units. With only 250 units produced per year, it'll take 220 years to bridge the gap. We can't afford to wait that long! Learn how @phl_council can make change happen NOW: ow.ly/vge250QVxT1 #RightToStay

Philadelphia faces a shortfall of 55,000 affordable housing units. With only 250 units produced per year, it'll take 220 years to bridge the gap. 

We can't afford to wait that long! Learn how @phl_council can make change happen NOW: ow.ly/vge250QVxT1 #RightToStay
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Our coalition members recently gathered at City Hall and shared what affordable housing means to them. Learn more about why we're demanding new legislation from @phl_council to support housing that is actually affordable to citizens: ow.ly/9ZuF50QVAmE #RightToStay

Our coalition members recently gathered at City Hall and shared what affordable housing means to them. 

Learn more about why we're demanding new legislation from @phl_council to support housing that is actually affordable to citizens: ow.ly/9ZuF50QVAmE #RightToStay
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1/2 of renters and 1/3 of homeowners in Philadelphia are housing cost burdened, leaving little money for necessities like food and medication. PHLCouncil can change that. Learn how and help demand action through the NEW Housing Justice Campaign: ow.ly/13UA50QWHUa

1/2 of renters and 1/3 of homeowners in Philadelphia are housing cost burdened, leaving little money for necessities like food and medication. <a href="/phlcouncil/">PHLCouncil</a> can change that. 

Learn how and help demand action through the NEW Housing Justice Campaign: ow.ly/13UA50QWHUa
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We are encouraging PHLCouncil to pass a law committing 50% of City of Philadelphia housing dollars on households earning $28,600 or less. Learn more: phillyaffordablecommunities.org/index.php/our-… #RightToStay

We are encouraging <a href="/phlcouncil/">PHLCouncil</a> to pass a law committing 50% of <a href="/philadelphiagov/">City of Philadelphia</a> housing dollars on households earning $28,600 or less. 

Learn more: phillyaffordablecommunities.org/index.php/our-… #RightToStay
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37% of Philadelphia households were housing cost burdened in 2022. Still, affordable housing resources aren’t going to these families. This needs to change. PHLCouncil can make it happen. Learn more about the NEW Housing Justice Campaign: ow.ly/uLyT50QWIJC #RightToStay

37% of Philadelphia households were housing cost burdened in 2022. Still, affordable housing resources aren’t going to these families. 

This needs to change. <a href="/phlcouncil/">PHLCouncil</a> can make it happen. 

Learn more about the NEW Housing Justice Campaign: ow.ly/uLyT50QWIJC #RightToStay
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.City of Philadelphia needs to produce and preserve truly affordable homes. What it calls affordable simply is not. 60% of low-income households do NOT have an affordable housing option. Learn how this can change thanks to the NEW Housing Justice Campaign: ow.ly/wmhs50QWIQb

.<a href="/philadelphiagov/">City of Philadelphia</a> needs to produce and preserve truly affordable homes. 

What it calls affordable simply is not. 60% of low-income households do NOT have an affordable housing option. 

Learn how this can change thanks to the NEW Housing Justice Campaign: ow.ly/wmhs50QWIQb
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Too many of the @philadelphiagov’s housing programs are not serving its most vulnerable families. @phlcouncil needs to pass legislation that addresses this issue. We have a plan! Learn about the NEW Housing Justice Campaign: ow.ly/MwI050QWIZc #RightToStay

Too many of the @philadelphiagov’s housing programs are not serving its most vulnerable families. @phlcouncil needs to pass legislation that addresses this issue. 

We have a plan! Learn about the NEW Housing Justice Campaign:  ow.ly/MwI050QWIZc #RightToStay
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Coalition Member News! Mt. Vernon Manor CDC has launched its first-ever affordable home ownership project. The organization is building four new homes in Philadelphia's Mantua neighborhood to be sold at below-market prices. Head to their site for more: mvmcdc.org

Coalition Member News! Mt. Vernon Manor CDC has launched its first-ever affordable home ownership project. 

The organization is building four new homes in Philadelphia's Mantua neighborhood to be sold at below-market prices. 

Head to their site for more: mvmcdc.org