Content referencing Deb Heffner
County Estimates It Prevented Evictions for 12,000 Households
Rental assistance program begun in 2020 awarded $15 million more in federal funds.
Nov 8th, 2022 by Graham Kilmer
City’s Housing Crisis Has Historic Roots
Impact of redlining, restrictive covenants, disinvestment still felt today.
May 14th, 2022 by PrincessSafiya Byers
County Gets $50 Million for Rent Assistance
U.S. Treasury allocated additional funds provide emergency aid for low-income renters.
Feb 19th, 2022 by Graham Kilmer
15,000 County Residents Have Gotten Rental Aid
But thousands more wait for help as agencies struggle with backlog.
Jan 24th, 2022 by PrincessSafiya Byers
Landlord Helps Tenant Get Rental Assistance, Instead of Evicting
The landlord waited months for rental assistance, not wanting to evict her tenant.
Dec 2nd, 2021 by PrincessSafiya Byers
Program Eliminates Silos Between Health Care and Social Services
Creators say it makes communication between professionals and with residents more efficient.
Oct 8th, 2021 by Matt Martinez
Evictions Rising Following End of Moratorium
Wisconsin saw the highest number of eviction filings this year in September.
Oct 1st, 2021 by Diane Bezucha
Many City Renters Face Evictions
Black neighborhoods hit hardest as state pandemic aid program can’t keep up.
Aug 23rd, 2020 by Allison Dikanovic, Clara Neupert and Princess Safiya Byers
Eviction Ban Lifted, Here’s What Renters Should Know
Moratorium on evictions was suspended Tuesday, many landlords rushed to start evictions.
May 29th, 2020 by Allison Dikanovic
How to Prevent Evictions, Foreclosures
Can’t keep up with payments? Experts offer advice.
Apr 1st, 2020 by Allison Dikanovic
