• Call attention to the affordable housing crisis 

  Write to politicians and/or political candidates at all levels of government to begin a conversation

• Build your understanding of poverty-related issues both generally and where you live (search “housing and homelessness” to see priorities already established in your city)
• Write letters to the editor for your newspaper in support of affordable housing options
• Walk alongside/advocate for someone who could use support in navigating the systems
• Share social media posts of local poverty advocates and housing providers

• Give to charities that provide affordable housing supports in your city
  

  Regular monthly support enables organizations to provide services without interruption

• Encourage others to donate

Click Here to donate to Indwell

• Match your skills with the needs of housing agencies
  

  Ask how you can participate in their programming

• Apply to sit on your local housing/homelessness coalition or committee

Click Here to find volunteer opportunities at Indwell

• Pray
• Practice hospitality

  Include people living in poverty within your circles

• Increase the supply of affordable housing
  • Take in a boarder for a reasonable rate
  • Build a legal secondary unit if you have the space

• Charge reasonable rent
• Ensure units are well maintained and secure