This week’s featured Actions
In advance of this September’s launch, here are some sample solutions
from the business, faith, health care, government, and civic sectors.
Stay tuned for more actions and more sectors in the coming weeks!
Participate in ridesharing programs
Increase transportation networks by participating in rideshare and carpool programs that help those living below 50% AMI.
Donate your vehicle
Donate to a program that helps those below 50% AMI obtain access to reliable (and personal) transportation.
Work with residents to create recreational facilities and programs
Partner with residents to help beautify their neighborhoods and support their community improvement goals.
Volunteer in support of local efforts to improve safety
Volunteer with grassroots safety groups within neighborhoods of concentrated poverty and areas with high crime rates.
Volunteer your time to help build affordable housing
Donate your time to help with housing construction for families living below 50% AMI.
Support a local community land trust
Donate to or volunteer with a community land trust to help provide housing to Americans experiencing poverty.
Donate land for affordable housing
For individuals with the means to do so, donate land that can be used for affordable housing for individuals or families below 50% AMI.
Support the proliferation of accessible health care clinics
Volunteer time or funds to increase accessibility to affordable medical services.
Advocate for financial inclusion
Learn about barriers to financial inclusion and advocate for change to policies and regulations.
Support local social enterprises
Consume products from businesses that focus on helping individuals living below 50% AMI.
Share your financial expertise
Use your knowledge and skills to help individuals establish financial security.
Volunteer with an apprenticeship program
Help individuals to obtain work experience and industry-specific knowledge.
Become a job coach or mentor
Utilize your experience in the workforce to help individuals succeed and build their professional networks.
Become an ESL Tutor
Volunteer as an English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESL) tutor to help people achieve a vital employability skill.
Encourage your school to share parent-raised funds
Advocate for your school or school district to create a system for sharing parent-raised funds across schools.
Advocate for your local library to eliminate fines
Ensure that individuals and families can maintain their access to books and public computers.
Establish an in-home child care center
Increase access to quality, affordable child care by starting a center in your home.
Establish an employee caregiver network
Collaborate with coworkers to establish a caregiver network/working parents' support group to advocate for child-friendly policies or child care benefits.