S2: Episode 8 - Hidden Populations Part 2: Working & Priced Out

Elevated Denver

In this episode, we delve into the critical issue of housing instability faced by hardworking individuals who are often overlooked in our community. Many individuals work diligently, both salaried and waged jobs, yet find themselves unable to make ends meet in an increasingly unaffordable housing market. We explore the concept of self-sufficiency and the income levels needed to maintain stable living conditions. Unfortunately, the reality is that income levels rarely match the actual need, causing severe disparities in housing affordability for countless individuals in our city. We also bring hope through our discussion of programs that are making a difference. One such program is the Elevation Community Land Trust (ECLT), which aims to provide permanent affordable homeownership opportunities. We sit down with Stefka Fanchi, the Executive Director of ECLT, to learn more about this innovative approach to housing stability and how it helps families build generational stability. We also hear from Charlie Brennan from the Colorado Center for Law & Policy (CCLP) to talk about the Self-Sufficiency Standard. We hope it inspires compassion and empathy towards those struggling to find a place they can truly call home, and highlights the urgent need for solutions that bridge the gap between income levels and housing affordability, creating opportunities for individuals and families to thrive.If you like it, please leave us a rating and share the episode!

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