Oct 17, 2016 | Inspiring Voices
Few topics illustrate what’s behind the “cycle of poverty” more so than eviction. Ever more commonplace today, evictions often set into motion a precipitous downward spiral for low-income families already living on the edge. In our final segment on...
Oct 6, 2016 | Inspiring Voices
There’s a key reason why white people “are desperately uncomfortable talking about race and racism, or looking at the root causes of violence and injustice,” said Bill Tisdale with the Fair Housing Center of Greater Madison. It’s because...
Sep 23, 2016 | Inspiring Voices
“A safe home is a lot more than just a roof over your head. It gives stability to people’s lives,” said Andy Heidt with Bayview Foundation. Think about how housing stability allows people to contribute more to our community. It’s easier to keep...
Sep 15, 2016 | Inspiring Voices
Imagine you’re a low-income person applying for Section 8 housing vouchers in Dane County—which will allow you to pay 30% of your income for housing, and the government pays for the rest. How do you get a voucher? 1. First, you wait four or five years until the...
Aug 23, 2016 | Inspiring Voices
Madison’s Role and the Work of CSW Groups Too little affordable housing . . . housing discrimination against the poor and people of color—these are problems deeply rooted in this country, and Madison is no exception. Those who support justice might wonder how...
Jul 11, 2016 | Inspiring Voices
“If a child is unsure of his or her cultural identity, they are focused solely on other kids’ comments about how odd they look—and the last thing on their mind is their math assignment. It’s a key reason why Hmong students’ academic...
