Local Habitat for Humanity representatives visit D.C.

Ellsworth Springs — Representatives of Evergreen Habitat for Humanity and hundreds of other habitat leaders, homeowners and volunteers gathered in Washington, D.C., in February to encourage lawmakers to support policies that promote broader access to safe, decent and affordable housing to address the affordable housing crisis facing communities across the country. “With scarce affordable housing options available, many families in Clark County are forced to decide between spending money on a safe and stable place to live and food to eat,” Josh Townsley, executive director of Evergreen Habitat for Humanity, said in a release from the organization. “No one should have to make that choice, and so we are telling Congress to prioritize affordable housing this year.” Evergreen Habitat also called on Congress to prioritize budget solutions that will invest more resources in programs that support efforts to build and maintain affordable housing.