National Housing Trust Fund

In partnership with Habitat for Humanity, a national housing trust fund was created. I'm proud to say I helped encourage my elected officials to create such a program. Here's the news straight from the HFH International CEO:

We did it!

Months ago, we began fighting for vulnerable families and communities hardest hit by the housing crisis in America.

Today, we can celebrate.

After the Senate and House passed a sweeping housing relief bill, President Bush signed the bill into law earlier this week. This is a major victory, particularly given that the new law contains 100 percent of the provisions we have been fighting for - including $4 billion in neighborhood stabilization funding and the national housing trust fund.

The compassion and dedication of Habitat for Humanity supporters like you helped make this possible. Congress made this legislation a top priority because, together, we stood up for this important bill and the families it will serve.

This is a huge victory for families and communities across America caught up in one of the worst housing crises in our country's history. Your support is truly making a difference.

Thank you again for all that you do.

Sincerely,

Jonathan Reckford
Chief Executive Officer
Habitat for Humanity International